PRTE 2780 - Clinical Internship: Prosthetics Credits: 4 Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None Course Description: During this 120-hour prosthetic internship, PRTE students are placed in a prosthetic facility or department. This placement provides the opportunity to apply theory and skills learned throughout the program under the direction of a certified prosthetic professional. This course requires completion of all PRTE courses. MnTC Goals None
Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent Corequisite(s): None Recommendation: None
Major Content 1. Facility practices
- safety
- policies
- workflow
- workplace culture
- interpersonal communication
- professional ethics and responsibilities
2. Treatment plan implementation
- fabrication techniques
- prosthesis maintenance
- material selection
- components
- follow-up plan
- documentation
3. Career planning in the Prosthetics field
- personal value statement
- goal setting
- professional growth/career plan
- volunteer opportunities
- international opportunities
Learning Outcomes At the end of this course students will be able to:
- identify host facilities’ policies and procedures.
- perform fabrication techniques in a prosthetic facility.
- complete competencies as requested by practicum supervisor.
- communicate effectively with practicum supervisor and facility employees.
- create a 5-year career plan.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): Goals and Competencies Competency Goals (MnTC Goals 1-6) None Theme Goals (MnTC Goals 7-10) None
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