Physical Therapy Practicum (PHYT400)

This course is targeting highly motivated and driven University of Delaware undergraduates with an interest in the field of physical therapy. The course involves volunteering as an aide in our Neurologic & Older Adult and Sport & Orthopedic clinics located at STAR campus.

We are currently offering a 1 credit or a 2 credit option, all semesters (Fall, Spring, Summer 1 & 2, and Winter.) The 1 credit requires 52 hours of volunteering in the clinic and 104 hours for the 2 credit option. The hours will be attained via multiple, 2-hour shifts that will repeat each week of the semester.

Students will be expected to keep a journal of their experiences and complete projects to help with their understanding of the profession. Students registered in PHYT400 will have early access to sign up for volunteer shifts each semester. Signing up for shifts is on a first-come, first-served basis and usually opens 2-3 weeks before the semester, after a pre-semester Zoom meeting. If available times are in conflict with other aspects of your academic schedule, you will be asked to provide verification with a printed course schedule for consideration of alternate times.

Register for the course through the normal registration process as you would any other University of Delaware undergraduate course. We normally have a waitlist in the Fall and Spring semesters, and more availability in Summer & Winter.

Please contact Rebecca Stump (rbeeby@udel.edu) with questions or concerns.

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