Physical Therapist Students’ Perceptions of Effective Clinical Instructor Behaviors: A Pilot Study

Introduction. Clinical instructors (CIs) are essential in preparing physical therapist (PT) students to assume the roles and responsibilities for contemporary physical therapist practice. The purpose of this pilot study was to determine PT students’ perceptions of the importance and observed frequency of CI behaviors following completion of the clinical education component of their Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. Subjects. PT students...