LAC 46:LIV.337. Clinical Instruction of Student PTs and PTAs [Formerly §321]

A. A clinical instructor shall provide on-premises supervision to a PT student in all practice settings. A clinical instructor shall provide continuous supervision to a PTA student in all practice settings. A PTA may act as a clinical instructor for a PTA student in all practice settings provided that the PT supervisor of the PTA is available by telecommunication device. B. A PTA can be a clinical instructor for the PTA student. C. PT students may perform an initial physical therapy evaluation and create the plan of care on each patient, treat and reassess patients, and write discharge summaries under the supervision of a clinical instructor or Supervising PT of Record.