PHTH 7180 - Introduction to Clinical Practice

[1 Credit]

A didactic course that prepares the student for clinical coursework that will be completed at various intervals within the curriculum. Students are introduced to the roles and responsibilities of the program, clinical facility and faculty, and the student in clinical education. Students learn about the evaluative instruments that are utilized to evaluate student performance and to provide feedback regarding the clinical internship experience, and are introduced to principles of ethics that guide professional conduct, and review legal ramifications involved in clinical education.