So Cal CEC is a collaborative network of physical therapist (PT) and physical therapist assistant (PTA) programs and the clinical facilities that support student clinical education through internships.

*This organization was formerly known as Intercollegiate Academic Clinical Coordinators Council (IACCC) and retains all the same functionality and clinical partnerships.

To develop and support clinical collaboration between physical therapy academia and the clinical community and to promote excellence by enhancing the quality and efficiency of clinical education through coordination of activities and sharing ideas.

Our mISSION

A physical therapist assisting a young woman in stretching or exercising, with a senior woman standing beside them in a fitness or therapy room with colorful exercise balls on shelves in the background.
Medical professionals and patients in a clinic, with one woman sitting on an exercise ball being examined by a nurse and a doctor taking notes.

What We Provide

About Us

SCCEC is a consortium of the southern California physical therapist (PT) & physical therapist assistant (PTA) Clinical Education Programs and the Clinical Facilities that take PT & PTA students for their internships.

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Resources

Elevate your clinical education experiences with our resources designed specifically for Clinical instructors (CIs) and Site Coordinators of Clinical Education (SCCEs).

A woman in blue scrubs demonstrating the muscles of a human arm with a detailed anatomical model to a group of students in a classroom.

PT & PTA Programs

SCCEC is open to all PT and PTA programs located in the Southern California region, South of Fresno. Active programs within SCCEC can be found by clicking on the link above.

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Interested in becoming a Credentialed clinical instructor (CI)?

APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program (CCIP) is designed for licensed PTs/PTAs working in clinical settings who would like to develop their clinical teaching skills.

CCIP participants explore different aspects of the clinical learning environment and acquire skills and techniques necessary to provide a structured and effective learning environment for students.

Register for CCIP course
Register for CCIP course