 i have a student who is looking to complete their final assignment for the physical therapy aide program this is not an externship with designated hours instead it is a project in which a physical therapist physical therapy assistant or an experienced aide working under the supervision of a physical therapist observes the student performing the required activities and evaluates their competency i am reaching out to find out who i should speak with regarding this process again this is not an externship any guidance on the appropriate contact or next steps would be appreciated 