ched definition of terms

• A facility or institution providing a training program; must have passed minimum requirements as determined by appropriate government agencies and/or HEIs or an accredited training facility for PTs that would provide appropriate exposure of students to acquire the necessary competencies identified by the HEI.

• Affiliation/Training Center.

• Student assigned by the HEI in an affiliation/training center to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes under the supervision and guidance of licensed physical therapists and other professionals who serve as trainors/educators/supervisors in training programs accredited by CHED

  
  

• Interns.

• A program designed by the staff of the affiliation/training center, facility/institution, or the HEI to facilitate the development of entry-level competencies of PT interns.

  
  

• Training Program.

• Staff member in charge of the training program in the affiliation/training center.

  
  

• Training Supervisor.

• Staff member assisting the training supervisor in implementing the training program of the affiliation/training center.

  
  

• Training Staff.

• Physical therapist designated either by the affiliation center or HEIs to carry out teaching-learning activities; may also be designated as clinical supervisor.

• Clinical Instructor.

• Representative from the HEI primarily tasked to liaise between HEIs and affiliation/training centers.

• Internship Coordinator.