Physical Therapist Assistant
Clinical Education Resources
Community Partners in PTA Education
We are fortunate to have the support of many clinical partners who volunteer to provide clinical instruction for our students. The PTA program is committed to expanding clinical education opportunities for PTA students and PT/PTAs alike. Center Coordinators of Clinical Education and PT/PTAs who would like to become a clinical education site are encouraged to contact Beth Ann Thorpe, thorpeb@lanecc.edu, Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education.
Internship Calendar
2015-2016 Academic Year
- Fall Clinical Experience: October 19-November 25, 2015
- Winter Clinical Experience: January 25-March 4, 2016
- Spring Clinical Experience: April 18-May 27, 2016
- 2015-2016 Lane PTA Clinical Placement Request Form
2016-2017 Academic Year
- Fall Clinical Experience: October 17-November 23, 2016
- Winter Clinical Experience: January 30-March 10, 2017
- Spring Clinical Experience: April 24-June 2, 2017
- 2016-2017 Lane PTA Clinical Placement Request Form
Clinical Education Resources
These resources are references for Lane Community College PTA Students, Instructors and Clinical Faculty.
LCC PTA Program Clinical Education Manual
- LCC Mission and Core Values
- PTA Program Mission and Philosophy
- Clinical Learning Expectations and Policies
- Criteria for Selection of Clinical Instructors
- Values Based Behaviors for the Physical Therapist Assistant
- Program of Study
- Flow of Forms
Physical Therapy Organization Links
- American Physical Therapy Association
- Oregon Physical Therapy Association
- The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
- Oregon Physical Therapist Licensing Board
APTA Policies and Resources
- Standards of Ethical Conduct for the PTA
- Guide of Conduct for the PTA
- Minimum Required Skills of PTA Graduate at Entry-Level
- Medicare Student Supervision Chart
- Clinical Decision Making Algorithm
- Direction and Supervision of the Physical Therapist Assistant
- PTA Direction Algorithm
- PTA Supervision Algorithm
- Supervision of Student Physical Therapist Assistants
- Position on Cross-trained Personnel
- APTA Learning Center
Resources for Developing and Maintaining a Clinical Education Program
- Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program
- (CSIF) Clinical Site Information Form
- PTA CPI Web Instructions for Clinical Instructors
- Critical Incident Form
- Learning Objectives and Planning Form
- Student Evaluation of Clinical Experience (SECE)
- Supplemental Learning Activities
- Co-op And Clinical Internships – Accommodation Planning (see Center for Accessible Resources)
Lane Community College Policies, Procedures and Forms
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Cooperative Education Employer Handbook
- Cooperative Education Internship Agreement
Other Resources