University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
DPT Program
Clinical Education Commitment – 2015
Facility Name:
Address:
Center Coordinator:
Telephone:
Fieldwork
Corporate name:
City:
Fax:
Dates
Email:
Site Name and location
(for facilities with
multiple sites or offering
multiple and varied
clinical experiences)
Terminal Internship III
(Class of 2015 – students have
completed all coursework)
01/05/2015 – 03/27/2015
1.
2.
3.
Clinical Fieldwork II: Basic
Skills
(Class of 2017 – students have
completed four academic
semesters)
Terminal Internship I
(Class of 2016 – students have
completed all coursework)
08/03/2015 – 08/28/2015
1.
Terminal Internship II
(Class of 2016 – students have
completed all coursework)
09/14/2015 – 12/04/2015
State:
Facility type*
Zip:
Patient care
experience**
# of
Students
you can
accept
Reserved for
UW-La
Crosse?
Yes/No
2.
3.
06/01/2015 – 08/21/2015
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
Clarifying comments:
Instructions: Please complete the table to the best of your ability. Your facility may not fit neatly into the categories provided. If that is the case, please select
the facility types and patient experiences that most closely match the experience you are offering. Feel free to use the comments section to offer further
explanation. You may also choose to select more than descriptor if you feel it will best capture the experience you are offering.
*Examples of facility types are: Acute care/inpatient; outpatient center; SNF; home health; wellness/prevention; private practice;
industrial rehab facility; rehab/subacute rehab; school setting; other (specify:_____________)
**Examples of patient care experiences are: Musculoskeletal; neuromuscular; integument; cardiovascular; pulmonary; geriatrics; pediatrics; women’s health;
other (specify: _________________).
PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THE FORM BY Wednesday, April 30, 2014.
You can either fill out the form in an electronic document and email it back to us (blandrum@uwlax.edu) or download and print the form to fax (608-785-8460) or mail in.
Course Descriptions & Learning Objectives:
Clinical Fieldwork II: The student will be assigned to a clinically based learning experience where they will be allowed to practice basic skill acquisition in real time. Fieldwork
placements will be with a general practitioner/clinical instructor (CI). Consistent with the services that may be provided in a general practice setting, students may be expected to
provide pediatric care, home care, extended care facility coverage, acute care and outpatient orthopedic coverage for less complicated patients.
Course Goals and Objectives:
Student will:
1. Demonstrate professional behavior (CPI skill 2):
2. Be able to apply supervised patient/client management procedures:
 Practice examination procedures such as range of motion, strength, balance, coordination, palpation, gait and posture (CPI skill 9)
 Demonstrate skill in handling patients in a safe and effective including acting in the patient’s best interest regarding patient’s physiologic response to
treatment (CPI skill 1)
 Apply basic exercise procedures in a safe and effective manner, appreciating the rationale for use (CPI skills 7 & 13)
 Where available:
 Practice the application of physical agents in a safe and effective manner, appreciating the rationale for use (CPI skill 13)
 Demonstrate skill in the treatment of wounds understanding the healing process and sterile technique (CPI skill 13)
3.
4.
Apply knowledge of communication skills in the clinical setting (CPI skills 4):
Accurately self-assess their clinical performance after seeking feedback from other students, clinical staff and patients (CPI skill 6).
Terminal Internships I, II & III: Series of three internships whereby the student is assigned to a clinical facility/physical therapist. Students are expected to progress towards
competency in physical therapy practice consistent with all performance criteria in The Clinical Performance Instrument. Clinical opportunities will be representative of settings
where physical therapy is routinely practiced such as but not limited to: acute care, rehabilitation centers, home-care, out-patient orthopedic settings, pediatric sites, skilled nursing
facilities and sports medicine clinics. The collective outcome of all three 12-week terminal internships will encompass patient experiences that ensure students are competent with
management of patients across the life span and across the continuum of care. The patient management model will be applied to individuals with musculoskeletal, neuromuscular,
cardiovascular, pulmonary and integument problems.
Course Goals and Objectives:
Upon completion of all three internships, student will:
1. Obtain entry-level status on all performance criteria assessed in the Clinical Performance Instrument.
2. Progress towards entry-level status the behavioral criteria described in the PT-specific Generic Abilities Assessment Tool.
3. Render clinical decisions that are: effective, efficient, culturally competent, and evidence-based.
4. Demonstrate entry-level competence regarding physical therapy management model for patients with musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary and/or
integumentary problems.
5. Value self-assessment of clinical performance by seeking feedback from other students, clinical staff and patients.
6. Assume responsibility for individual professional development by demonstrating initiative within the clinical learning environment.
7. Work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
8. Engage in reflective practice.
9. Adhere to ethical and legal standards.
10. Adhere to facility policy and procedures.
Angela Binsfeld
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Physical Therapy Program
1725 State Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Fax to: 608.785.8460
Phone: 608-785-8472
Email: abinsfeld@uwlax.edu