Abstract
The purpose of this study was to clarify the recognition of physical therapy students for the clinical training programs. Using a mailed questionnaire method, the 3rd-year physical therapy students from 10 schools of allied health in Japan were surveyed. One hundred ten responses were obtained from 8 of the 10 schools. Results suggested that: 1. The students hoped that the clinical training programs were further carried out in an institution for children and a rehabilitation center. 2. The students recognized the significance of the clinical training programs in which they could have practice. 3. Reconstruction of education programs for physical therapy students should be encouraged with shortening of the duration of the clinical training programs. 4. Many of the students thought that one or two supervisors should instruct one student. 5. The students recognized that, to some extent, they should work as an assistant to supervisors. 6. Many of the students thought that the evaluation of them by supervisors was valid. However, a point of view for the evaluation might differ between the students and supervisors. 7. Supervisors' personality greatly influenced the students.
