Use of the Physical Therapist Clinical Performance Instrument as a Grading Tool as Reported by Academic Coordinators of Clinical Education

Journal of Physical Therapy Education, Spring 2004 by English, M Lynn, Wurth, Renee Otte, Ponsler, Michelle, Milam, Andrea

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M Lynn English, PT, MSEd

Renee Orte Wurth, PT, MS

Michelle Ponder, PT, MS

Andrea Milam, PT, MSEd

M Lynn English is assistant professor and academic coordinator of clinical education at the University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences, Physical Therapy Division, Room 204 G, 900 South Limestone St, Lexington, Ky 40536-0200. Address all correspondence to M Lynn English.

Renee Otte Wurth was a graduate student in the University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences Physical Therapy Division when this study was conducted.

Michelle Ponsler was a graduate student in the University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences Physical Therapy Division when this study was conducted.

Andrea Milam was assistant professor and academic coordinator of clinical education at the University of Kentucky when this study was initiated.

Received November 8, 2002, and accepted July 30, 2003.