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Introduction to Legal Risks Associated With Clinical Education

ABSTRACT: Clinical practice is performed by nonlicensed physical therapy students in health care facilities responsible for providing quality patient care. Individuals participating in the clinical education process must recognize the potential legal liability they may encounter as a result of their role in clinical education. This article introduces common terms and scenarios encountered during clinical education experiences. Every individual involved in clinical education—academic faculty, clinical faculty, supervisor, and student— has some legal risk while participating in clinical education. In addition to providing basic information about potential risks, the article suggests a process to minimize the potential for legal redress if an alleged incident arises while physical therapy students are involved in clincial education.