Observations/Clinical Shadowing Experiences

The individual course instructor may arrange for learning experiences outside the classroom as part of the DPTE course, which may include shadowing/observation with clinicians. If the observation/shadowing is arranged as part of a course, the student is covered by Elon University’s Liability Insurance coverage. Students are to refrain from initiating volunteer/shadow experiences with guest lecturers or other outside clinicians unless advised by the course faculty, as these activities are not covered by Elon’s liability insurance.

 

Observation Only – no hands-on work

Activity

Coverage

Note

Student Driven – Student sets up their own experience (i.e., not known or approved by Elon DPTE faculty or staff)

 

Student may observe with PT and non-PT professionals (e.g. OT, ATC, PA, SLP, etc.)

Student Driven – No Contract/MOU

Student accepts liability

 

Student Driven – Existing Contract/MOU

 

Student accepts liability

 

Student Driven – With Elon Athletics

 

Student accepts liability

 

Elon sponsored – Planned in consultation with a DPTE faculty member

 

Student may observe with PT and non-PT professionals (e.g. OT, ATC, PA, SLP, etc.)

Program Related - No Contract/MOU (Memorandum of Understanding)

Covered by Elon liability

 

Program Related – Existing Contract/MOU

Covered by Elon liability

 

Program Related – With Elon Athletics

Covered by Elon liability

 

Course Related - No Contract/MOU

Covered by Elon liability

 

Course Related– Existing Contract/MOU

Covered by Elon liability

 

Course Related– With Elon Athletics

Covered by Elon liability

 

Student Performs Hands-on Physical Therapy (any part of the experience)

Clinical Practice Experience – student expected to do hands-on work

 

Hands-on PT activity must be done under the supervision of a licensed PT

 

Activity must be setup or approved by an Elon faculty or staff member prior to the experience

Activity

Coverage

Note

Program Related- No Contract/MOU

NOT COVERED

Need contract/ MOU (Memorandum of Understanding)

Program Related– Existing Contract/MOU

Covered by Elon liability

 

Program Related – With Elon Athletics

Covered by Elon liability

 

Course Related- No Contract/MOU

NOT COVERED

Need contract/MOU

Course Related– Existing Contract/MOU

Covered by Elon liability

e.g. Clinical Education; Remediation

Course Related – With Elon Athletics

Covered by Elon liability

e.g. Selectives

 

 

 

Off-Site Activities – Non-Clinical Site (e.g., home visit, grocery store, senior center, etc.)

Activity supervised by a full-time or adjunct (on contract) faculty member at an outside location

Faculty & Student Covered by Elon Liability

 

*Faculty member and student may not receive any kind of payment

Activity supervised by a licensed PT (with their own liability insurance) at an outside location

Student is Covered by Elon liability; Licensed PT has their own coverage

*Must be approved by the department

No Contact/MOU (Memorandum of Understanding): Elon does not currently have an active clinical education contract or memorandum of understanding with the site.

Existing Contract/MOU: Elon has a current clinical education contract or memorandum of understanding with the site. 

With Elon Athletics: Experience involving Elon athletes (e.g. training rooms and field work)

Program Related – the activity is not part of a specific course but it is related to the DPT program (e.g. curriculum).

Couse Related – the activity is a required or optional experience associated with a course.

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