Clinical Education at Pacific University for CIs
Quality clinical education is critical for effectively preparing our students to be competent physical therapists. Integral to this is the development of top-notch clinical education sites and clinical instructors. This page contains information for use by current clinical instructors, as well as for physical therapists who would like to become clinical instructors for Pacific.
Facility Clinical Education Manual
1. Overview of Clinical Education
2. Developing and Maintaining a Clinical Education Program
3. Internship Syllabi for Class of 2013
4. Internship Syllabi for Class of 2014 and 2015
5. Rights and Privileges of CIs
6. Weekly Objectives for Internships
Internship Calendar
2013
Clinical Internship VI (3rd Year; 8 weeks)
March 18 - May 11, 2013
Clinical Internship I (1st Year; 4 weeks)
May 13 - June 7, 2013
Clinical Internship III (3rd Year; 10 weeks)
August 12 - October 18, 2013
2014
Clinical Internship II (2nd Year; 6 weeks)
January 6 - February 14, 2014
Clinical Internship IV (3rd Year; 10 weeks)
January 6 - March 14, 2014
Clinical Internship V (3rd Year; 9 weeks)
March 17 - May 14, 2014
Clinical Internship I (1st Year; 4 weeks)
May 12 - June 6, 2014
Clinical Internship III (3rd Year; 10 weeks)
August 18 - October 24, 2014
Physical Therapist Clinical Performance Instrument (PT CPI)
Pacific's School of Physical Therapy utilizes the APTA PT CPI to assess the student's
performance during their clinical education experience. The PT CPI is available to both the
clinical instructor and student via the web.
How to Use PT CPI Web:
1. Complete the MANDATORY APTA PT CPI Web Training.
The one time online training and assessment program is free and consists of 5
training modules. Once you are completed with the training and assessment and
pass with a 70% you will be able to print your CEU certificate and earn 0.2 units.
Click to access to training: PT CPI Web Training
2. Access PT CPI
If you are a first time user, your login is created by the School of Physical
Therapy. Your login will your email address that you have provided to us. Please
update your information under profile.
User guide:
Click here to login: https://cpi2.amsapps.com/
Forgot your login? Contact Kihei Castillo at kihei@pacificu.edu
Forgot your password? E-mail PT CPI Web Support for assistance at:
ptcpiwebsupport@academicsoftwareplus.com The academic program cannot reset your
password.
How to Become a Clinical Site
If you would like to become a clinical internship site for Pacific University, please contact
Becca Reisch, ACCE, at reischra@pacificu.edu
Continuing Education Opportunities in Clinical Education
APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program and Advanced Credentialed Clinical
**APTA Credentialed CI Course in June
This course addresses issues of planning and preparing for physical therapist students
during their clinical internships, developing learning experiences, and supporting
ongoing learning through questioning and effective feed-back.
Skills of evaluation are discussed, as well as the identification and management of
students with exceptional situations. The course also includes a look at legal implications
for the clinical educator, including issues presented by ADA legislation.
The course is useful for both new and experienced physical therapist educators involved
in clinical education. While the information presented covers the basic skills for clinical
instructors, the interactive tasks and large and small group discussions will be of benefit
even to experienced educators.
Northwest Intermountain Consortium Annual Conference
The Northwest Intermountain Consortium hosts a clinical education conference each
fall. Registration information will be posted when it becomes available.
How to Receive Oregon Continuing Education Credits for being a CI
Starting May 15, 2012 Oregon licensed CIs who have been through a CI credentialing course
may receive continuing education credit for being a CI. PTs will receive one credit hour for
each 40 hours of direct clinical instruction. The maximum cumulative credit gained for
serving as a clinical instructor shall be no more than one-third (8 hours) of the total
continuing education requirement during any certification period. If you have not received
your CEU certificate a week after the end of the internship, please contact Kihei Castillo.
Library privileges for CIs
Clinical Instructors are granted full privileges to Pacific University's library services for one
year from the date they take a student. Please contact Kihei Castillo to set up a library
account. In the e-mail please provide the following information:
Name E-mail address
Phone number Name of Clinic Site
Are you an alumni?