You will complete one intensive clinical practicum during the summer session between the first and second years. During the fall and spring semesters you will attend classes on campus one and a half days per week. Clinical practice requires an additional 8 hours per week in the first three semesters and up to 20 hours per week in the final semester. You also need to plan for ample preparation time each week. Preceptors and clinical placements are selected to give you a broad exposure to adult health problems in avariety of settings, including community-based and hospital settings.
Placements enhance the student's management of health and illness across the care trajectory.
Clinical practice sites are generally located in central North Carolina but they may extend across the state and require travel. The summer practicum canusually be arranged in or near your home communities. The classes you will attend are regular University classes. The University reserves the right to cancel classes if enrollment is insufficient. The program is designed to be completed within four semesters and one summer, beginning in the fall semester.