What is the maximum number of clinical hours that may be scheduled in one calendar week?

• A. 40 hours
• B. 20 hours
• C. 60 hours
• D. 80 hours

Answer: (C)

Understanding weekly clinical hour limits helps balance hands-on experience with rest and safety. The program sets a cap of sixty hours of clinical activity in a single calendar week, defined for scheduling purposes as the unit from Sunday through Saturday. This limit protects students from fatigue, supports safe patient care, and keeps learning experiences within the expected accreditation and program guidelines. Scheduling more than sixty hours would violate policy, while fewer than sixty hours would not reflect the maximum learning opportunity allowed. Sixty hours strikes the right balance between extensive clinical exposure and the need for rest and academic responsibilities.