10/13/2026
Gaining hands on experience practicing skills physical therapists use in the acute care setting is key while in DPT school. Last week our 3rd year DPT students focused on monitoring lines and tubes as part of their Physical Therapy Management of Complex Patients course.
While they have been exposed to managing lines and tubes earlier in the curriculum and during clinical rotations, they were able to use the Bellin College simulation labs to get the "full experience" as well as get "more reps" with these skills. Being able to manage the patient's bed, IV lines/pole, catheter, etc. all play into doing the basics - like transfers and ambulation - well.