Clinical Education Preparation & Readiness

Course Description: This course equips physical therapy educators with the tools and strategies necessary to prepare students for successful clinical education experiences. Participants will explore the essential components of clinical education and their integration into the physical therapy curriculum. Criteria for assessing academic performance and professional behaviors in relation to clinical education preparedness will be addressed.

• Format: Asynchronous, on-demand
• Cost: Academy of Education Members $30, Non-members $75
• Earn CEU: .3 (3 contact hours)

Intended Audience:
New physical therapy faculty

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the Educational Session, attendees will

1. Recall clinical education curriculum definitions.
2. Identify the essential components of clinical education within the physical therapy
curriculum.
3. Recognize foundations and frameworks for student readiness into clinical education.
4. Recognize basic strategies to support student success to prepare for clinical education
experiences.
5. Explain how clinical education experiences are woven into the overall physical therapy
curriculum.