A Multimodal Approach to Education at a Rural Midwestern Physical Therapy Program, Including Community Partnerships, Increases Student Confidence in Providing Acute Care

Multimodal curricula have been shown to increase student confidence, communication skills, and preparedness before clinical rotations, yet there is little evidence to suggest additional benefits from participation in community outreach or the structure of the acute-care curriculum for physical therapy students. This study provides guidance for physical therapy programs and further benefits the future of healthcare by improving the acute care curriculum for physical therapy students.