Clinical Education Manual

Chapter 1: General Program Information

• Introduction
• General Information
• MHCC Mission, Vision and Values Statement
• PTA Program Mission, Philosophy and Objectives
• Accreditation
• Equal Opportunity & Statement on Diversity

Chapter 2: Student Preparation

• MHCC PTA Curriculum
• Course Descriptions
• Clinical Experience and Assignment of Clinicals
• Description of Each Clinical Experience
• Immunizations, Level C CPR Certification and First Aid Certification
  • Sample Passport to Clinic
• Attendance, Make-up Days, Bad Weather, Lateness
• Dress Code
• Clinical Facility Orientation Recommendations
  • Facility Orientation Checklist
• Student Information Form
  • Kolb Learning Style Inventory
• Generic Abilities
  • Generic Abilities/Professional Behaviors (GAP) Table
• Guide to Evaluating Student Performance
• Weekly Planning Form
• Critical Incident Form
• Dismissal Policy

• Medicare & Students
• Student Supervision and Medicare APTA Chart
• Student Services & Reimbursement under Medicare A & Medicare B
• Strategies for Clinical Education Sites

Chapter 3: Incident Reporting

• MHCC Incident Report Form
• MHCC Post-Exposure Policy and Procedure
• Guidelines for Blood Draw - Bloodborne Pathogen Incident

Chapter 4: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

• MHCC FERPA Policy

Chapter 5: Resources for Developing & Maintaining a Clinical Program

• Helpful websites/links
• Clinical Education Players
• Criteria for Facilities of Clinical Education
• Voluntary Training & Credentialing Program for Clinical Educators
• MHCC Affiliation Agreement sample
• Certificate of Liability Insurance sample
• Clinical Site Information Form (CSIF)

APTA Policies

• Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant
• Guide for Conduct of the Physical Therapist Assistant
• Direction and Supervision of the Physical Therapist Assistant
• Position on Levels of Supervision
• Position on Physical Therapy Aides
• Position on Credentialing of Physical Therapy Aides
• Position on Cross-trained Personnel
• Position on the Provision of Physical Therapy Services by Student PTAs
• Referral for Profit and Clinical Education