Clinical Experiences
Clinical Experiences are both part-time and full-time and are integrated throughout the curriculum. The Clinical Experiences include:
- Integrated Clinical Experiences (ICE) – Part-time Clinical Experience during the academic semester. Year 1 – Summer, Year 2 – Fall and Spring.
- Full-time Clinical Experiences – 30 weeks total; Four rotations are interspersed throughout the program:
- Clinical Experience I – Winter semester of the 2nd Year
- Clinical Experience II – Fall semester of the 3rd Year
- Clinical Experiences III and IV – Summer of the 3rd Year
- Students rotate through a variety of clinical facilities including acute care hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient centers, skilled nursing facilities, and schools. The UMES Department of Physical Therapy currently has contractual arrangements with over 175 health care facilities in areas primarily with the eastern region of the United State. Most of our clinical sites are heavily saturated in Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and Washington D.C.
- Students are required to maintain current CPR certification through the American Heart Association, complete an annual physical examination, remain up to date on all required vaccinations, and maintain active health insurance coverage. Depending on the requirements of the assigned clinical site, students may also be required to obtain a drug screening and/or criminal background check prior to participation in a Clinical Experience.
