This course will introduce students to fundamental aspects of physical therapy practice necessary for beginning immersion into the clinical environment. Emphasis is placed on safety principles related to infection prevention, identification of lines/tubes, selection and fit of assistive devices, and beginning patient handling skills for bed mobility, transfers, ambulation, and wheelchair mobility. Learners will also develop familiarity with various examination procedures including vital signs assessment, palpation, range of motion assessment with goniometry, and muscle strength assessment with manual muscle testing and dynamometry. This course includes part-time integrated clinical education (ICE) hours for students to develop their professional identity and reinforce laboratory content.