1. Clinical Education III & the Yearlong Internship
An Overview for our Clinical Partners

2. Jenny Rodriguez, PT, MHS Director of Clinical Education

3. Purpose of this Module
Provide an overview of Clinical Education III/Yearlong Internship
Goals and Expectations
Structure
Benchmarks and Performance Measures
Clarify roles: Student/Intern; CI/Mentor; and Physical Therapy Program

4. Clinical Education Curriculum
Year 1
ICE I- 2 weeks (Fall)
CE I- 8 weeks (End of Spring)
Year 2
ICE II- 2 weeks (Fall)
CE II- 10 weeks (Beginning of Spring)
Year 3- Yearlong Internship
CE III - First 4 months of internship
Continuation of Internship post-graduation

5. Post-Licensure Internship
Yearlong Internship
Licensure
Pre-Graduation
(4 months)
Post-Licensure Internship
(~8 months)
Clinical
Education III
Graduation

6. Nuts and Bolts of CE III / Yearlong Internship

7. Goals and Expectations
CE III/ Pre-Graduation Phase
Post Graduation Phase
Entry-level Competency on CPI
Assume Full Professional Role
Prepared as a “Generalist” Practitioner
Seamless Transition from Intern to Novice / New Professional
Developing a Professional Identity / Philosophy of Care
Beyond Entry-level Competency on CPI

8. CPI Definitions Entry Level Beyond Entry Level
Without guidance or clinical supervision for simple or complex conditions
Without guidance or clinical supervision for simple or highly complex conditions
Proficient and skilled in simple and complex patient care
Proficient at highly skilled patient care, capable of serving as a consultant
Consults with others for unfamiliar or ambiguous situations
Functions in unfamiliar or ambiguous situations
Capable of maintaining 100% caseload
Capable of maintaining 100% caseload and seeks to assist others
Capable of supervising others

9. Structuring the Experience
CE III / Pre-graduation phase
Post-graduation phase
Regular Collaborative Goal Setting (beginning; midterm; weekly)
Periodic Goal Setting: Set by Intern
Focus on direct patient care activities: Building caseload and independence
Patient Care Activities and Additional Learning Opportunities *
Time with Clinical Instructor (feedback; reflection; discussion)
Structured Mentoring throughout the experience (Suggest 1 – 2 hours bi-weekly)
Assignments –
Guided Reflection Paper
Contribution to the Clinic
Professional Development Activities
Photo is for post graduation phase
*Consider carving out ~4 hours per week for “Non-direct patient care activities.”

10. Performance Measures & Benchmarks
CE III / Pre-graduation Phase
Post Graduation Phase
Monthly Benchmarks
Safe & Professional Behavior
Clinical reasoning & decision-making
Exam Flow
Working towards independence
Managing caseload
Professional Development Plan
Clinical Skills
Professionalism
Self-Efficacy / Confidence
Efficiency / Time Management
Teamwork & Collaboration
Leadership
Clinical Performance Instrument (midterm & final)
Employee Performance Appraisal
Fade in right side in correct audio timing

11. Role Delineation in Final Experience
Student / Intern: Drives the Experience
CI / Mentor: Guides & Facilitates
Program: Provides Support & Resources

12. Questions & Resources For Further Information:
For Additional Resources:
Clinical Instructors Community:
Password: ClinEd
For Further Information:
Jenny Rodriguez, PT, MHS
Director of Clinical Education
Katie Myers, PT, DPT
Assistant Director of Clinical Education

13. University of Colorado Physical Therapy Clinical Education Team
Jenny Rodriguez Director of Clinical Education
Katie Myers Assistant Director of Clinical Education
Cindy Armstrong Senior Instructor
Eric Sawyer Senior Instructor
Mary Teel Clinical Education Coordinator