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A One-Week Clinical Intensive in Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

The High School Physical Therapy Immersion Academy is a selective, professional training program for high school juniors exploring careers in Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, or Pre-Health. Students participate in hands-on, supervised clinical training under a licensed Physical Therapist, gaining real clinical experience beyond traditional shadowing.

Students earn verified clinical volunteer hours and build an early pathway toward Physical Therapy Technician certification.

Lunch is provided daily on-site.

What Students Will Learn

Under licensed Physical Therapist supervision, students will learn to:

• Measure and document vital signs
• Assist with rehabilitation and functional exercise sessions
• Support movement screening using Kinotek AI technology
• Measure joint range of motion (ROM)
• Assist with common physical therapy modalities (heat, cold, TENS)
• Support clinic setup, safety, and infection control
• Communicate professionally with patients and athletes
• Understand scope of practice, ethics, and HIPAA-aware conduct

What Students Gain

• A minimum of 10 verified clinical volunteer hours
• An official volunteer verification letter
• Preparation aligned with the AMCA Physical Therapy Technician Certification
• An ATS-ready resume for PT Technician or Aide roles
• An Academy Certificate of Completion

Who This Program Is For

• Motivated students seeking meaningful clinical experience
• Students prepared for a professional medical training environment

This is not a recreational camp or observation-only experience.

Application and Enrollment

Admission is application-based and selective. Applications are reviewed by a licensed Physical Therapist. Students accepted into the program may complete enrollment. The $50 application fee is applied toward total tuition upon acceptance.