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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 *(pdf)
• PTA Program Mission and Philosophy *(pdf)
• Clinical Learning Expectations and Policies *(pdf)
• Clinical Learning – Foundations and Learning Outcomes *(pdf)
• Clinical Learning – Non-Academic Readiness for Clinical *(pdf)
• Generic Abilities *(pdf)
• Performance and Behavioral Expectations *(pdf)
• Policy on Safety *(pdf)
• Program of Study
• Outcomes and Goals *(pdf)

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Physical Therapy Organization Links

• American Physical Therapy Association website
• Oregon Physical Therapy Association website
• 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 *(pdf)
• Direction and Supervision of the Physical Therapist Assistant
• 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 (.doc)

Lane Community College Policies, Procedures and Forms

• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Other Resources

• Oregon Administrative Rules for Physical Therapy
• Lane Community College Cooperative Education Division
• PTA Recognition of Advanced Proficiency
• Join APTA - Membership