BI 450 - Clinical Observation

Semester Hour(s): 1
Semester(s) Offered: Fall and Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): Declared biology/pre-occupational therapy or biology/pre-physical therapy major, junior standing and permission of the instructor
This course provides the students with an opportunity to actively observe a licensed therapist in a real-world situation where they will learn about the day-to-day activities of the practice and the variable needs and circumstances of the patients who seek treatment there. This is a variable credit course. Students will complete 50 hours of observation/volunteer work on-site for each hour of credit and be evaluated directly by the supervisory therapist, or therapists, if more than one site is observed.