PT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins · Kasey Hankins, PT, DPT, OCS

166. Clinical Instructor Tips to Set Your Student Up For Success

·18 min·1 clip

Casey Hankins shares how she helps students develop secret code phrases to ask for help without losing credibility in front of patients.

Dr. Casey Hankins provides a comprehensive guide for physical therapists on how to be effective clinical instructors, covering everything from pre-rotation communication and setting expectations to giving feedback, managing patient interactions, and progressively increasing student responsibility. The episode focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that sets both the instructor and student up for success.

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Practical guidance on supporting students without undermining confidence or patient safety.

The episode gives a clear, practical look at clinical instruction, especially the balance between helping a student learn and keeping patient care on track.

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Make clinical rotations less awkward for you and your student.

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