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WESTERN UNIVERSITY
Master of Physical Therapy Program
School of Physical Therapy
MPT PROGRAM
STUDENT HANDBOOK
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ACCEPTANCE
I , acknowledge that I have read and understand the content of the
(please print)
Physical Therapy Professional Program Student Handbook and agree to the terms and conditions outlined in
this handbook.
Signature of Student Student Number
Date
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Table of Contents
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ACCEPTANCE ............................................................................................ i
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................ ii
PURPOSE OF THE STUDENT HANDBOOK ........................................................................................... viii
INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................................... ix
1 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART....................................................................................................... 1
2 SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
2.1 Administrative Staff....................................................................................................... 2
2.2 Faculty .......................................................................................................................... 2
2.3 Information Technology Services ................................................................................. 3
3 WESTERN UNIVERSITY
3.1 Important Contacts at a Glance .................................................................................... 3
3.2 Important Web Sites ..................................................................................................... 4
4 MASTER OF PHYSICAL THERAPY (MPT) PROGRAM COMMITTEE
4.1 Members of the Master of Physical
Therapy (MPT) Program Committee ....................................................................... 5
4.2 Role of the Master of Physical Therapy Program Committee....................................... 5
5 SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY AWARDS 5.1 First Year ...................................................................................................................... 5
5.1.1 The Norman and Leah Orenstein Award........................................................ 5
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5.2 Second Year................................................................................................................. 6
5.2.1
The Canadian Physiotherapy Association Book Prize ................................... 6
5.2.2
The Barbara Edwardson Orthopaedics Award ............................................... 6
5.2.3
The London District Canadian Physiotherapy Association Prize.................... 6
5.2.4
Sally Morgan Book Award .............................................................................. 6
5.2.5
St. Joseph’s Health Care Prize ...................................................................... 6
5.2.6
The Thames Valley Children’s Centre Book Prize ......................................... 6
5.2.7
London Health Sciences Centre Clinical Award ............................................. 7
5.2.8
The Ann Collins Whitmore Memorial Student Research Award ..................... 7
5.2.9
Canadian Physiotherapy Association Orthopaedic Award - London Unit....... 7
5.2.10
Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapists (CAMPT) Award ........ 7
5.2.11
Troy Seely Clinical Excellence Award ............................................................ 7
5.2.12
CBI Clinical Placement Excellence Award ..................................................... 7
6 STUDENT SUPPORT: Bursary and Scholarship
6.1 Internal Bursaries and Awards .................................................................................... 7
6.1.1 Sally Morgan Bursary ..................................................................................... 8
6.1.2 Faculty of Health Sciences Clinical Education Placement Travel
Support Fund ................................................................................................. 8
6.1.3 Distance Clinical Placement Bursary ............................................................. 8
6.1.4 Leslie Bisbee Clinical Education Bursary in Physical Therapy ....................... 8
6.2 External Bursaries and Awards .................................................................................... 8
6.2.1 Indigenous Bursary ........................................................................................ 8
6.2.2 Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy Scholarship ........................................ 8
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7 UNIVERSITY
7.1 Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)................................................ 9
7.2 Graduate Bursary Assistance......................................................................... 9
7.3 Society of Graduate Students – Bursaries, Subsidies, Scholarships ............. 10 7.3.1 SOGS – Bursary Programs……………………………………………... 10 7.3.2 Child Care Subsidy………………………………………………………. 10 7.3.3 The 125th Anniversary Scholarship…………………………………….. 10
7.4 Work-Study Program...................................................................................... 11
8 STUDENT DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (SDC)
8.1 Student Accessibility Services (SAS)………………………………………………………11 8.2 Psychological Services................................................................................................. 12
8.3 The Writing Support Centre .......................................................................................... 12
8.4 Volunteers in Progress ................................................................................................. 12
8.5 Indigenous Services ..................................................................................................... 12
8.6 Learning Skills Services ............................................................................................... 12
9 INTERNATIONAL & EXCHANGE CENTRE ............................................................................... 13
10 STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES................................................................................................. 13 10.1 Student Emergency Response Team (SERT).............................................................. 14 10.2 Foot Patrol……………………………………………………………………………………. 14
11 TEACHING & LEARNING CENTRE …....................................................................................... 14
12 OFFICE OF THE OMBUDPERSON …....................................................................................... 15
13 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS
13.1 Advanced Standing ...................................................................................................... 15
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13.2 Academic Accommodations ......................................................................................... 15
13.3 Accommodations for Religious Holidays ...................................................................... 16
13.4 Fee Information ............................................................................................................ 16
13.4.1 Special/Supplemental Practical Examination Fee .......................................... 16
ACADEMIC
13.5 Structure and Organization of the Program .................................................................. 17
13.6 Academic Relief............................................................................................................ 18
13.7 Evaluation/Term Schedule ........................................................................................... 18
13.8 Examinations ................................................................................................................ 18
13.9 Conduct at Examinations.............................................................................................. 20
13.9.1 Timing and Materials ...................................................................................... 20
13.10 Special Examinations ................................................................................................... 21
13.11 Individual Course and Milestone Pass Requirements .................................................. 22
13.12 Supplemental Examinations ......................................................................................... 23
13.13 Progression Requirements ........................................................................................... 24
13.14 Interprofessional Education .......................................................................................... 24
13.15 Failed Year ................................................................................................................... 24
13.16 Appeals ....................................................................................................................... 25
13.16.1 Student Responsibility Re Appeal of Course Mark/Grade.............................. 25
13.16.2 Student Responsibility Re Appeal for Medical Reasons ................................ 25 13.16.3 Student Responsibility Re Appeal for Compassionate Reasons .................... 25
PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOURS
13.17 Physiotherapy Professional Conduct............................................................................ 26
13.17.1 A note about E-Professionalism ..................................................................... 27
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13.18 Attendance ................................................................................................................... 27
13.19 Classroom and Laboratory Conduct ............................................................................. 28
13.20 Absences Due To Illness/Medical Accommodation ...................................................... 28
13.21 Team Work ................................................................................................................... 29
13.22 MPT Program Evaluation for Continuous Quality Improvement................................... 29
14 POLICY & PROCEDURES
14.1 Student Bulletin Boards ................................................................................................ 30
14.2 Marks ....................................................................................................................... 30
14.3 Classrooms and laboratories ........................................................................................ 30
14.4 Office Supplies ............................................................................................................. 31
14.5 Faculty Mailboxes......................................................................................................... 31
14.6 Letters of Reference ..................................................................................................... 31
14.7 MPT Students Study Room .......................................................................................... 31
14.8 Early Intervention for Students (EIS) ............................................................................ 31
14.9 Gift ………..................................................................................................................... 33 14.10 E-Mail Communication……………………………………………………………………… 34
15 ACADEMIC WORK
15.1 Proficiency in English ................................................................................................... 34
15.2 Academic Offences ...................................................................................................... 34
16 LICENSING / PHYSIOTHERAPY NATIONAL EXAMINATION .................................................. 35
17 CLASS ADVOCATES TERMS OF REFERENCE .......................................................................36
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APPENDICES
A Early Intervention for Students (EIS) B Student Request for Academic Relief Form
C Academic Relief for Missed Mid-Term or Final Examination Special Examination Request
D Appeals of Academic Decisions - Academic Course or Clinical Placement
E Supplemental Examination/Remedial Clinical Placement Request
F Appeals of Academic Decisions - Program Withdrawal
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PURPOSE OF THE STUDENT HANDBOOK
The purpose of the Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) Program is to facilitate the acquisition of entry-level physical therapy knowledge, skills and behaviors.
This handbook is compiled to advise and guide you as an MPT student in the expectations and requirements of the Program in order to assist your progression through and completion of the MPT Program requirements.
Please read this Student Handbook, sign the next page and submit to the MPT Graduate Program Assistant indicating that you have read and understood the contents of the Master of Physical Therapy Program Student Handbook and agree to the terms and conditions outlined. If you have any questions or require further explanation please feel free to consult the Graduate Program Assistant or the Chair, Master of Physical Therapy Program.
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INTRODUCTION
Master of Physical Therapy Program
Vision
The vision of the Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) Program at Western University is
internationally recognized excellence, leadership and innovation in Physical Therapy
education, practice and research through dedicated clinical, academic and professional
partnerships.
Mission
The mission of the Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) Program at Western University is
to prepare graduates for entry-to-practice as autonomous primary care professionals
with the requisite competencies to provide leadership and service to individuals and
communities within a complex, dynamic global health care environment. Foundational
principles of collaborative team- and case-based participatory learning guide the
educational experience.
(Revised June 2014)
1 Western School of Physical Therapy (SPT) Organizational Structure
School of Graduate & Postdoctoral
Studies
Faculty of Health Sciences
Health & Rehabilitation Sciences
– Graduate Committee
SPT School Committee
Collective Agreement Committees Promotion & Tenure Appointments Annual Performance Evaluation,
Workload
MPT Program
Committee Master of Clinical Science
Program Committee
Admission
Committee Curriculum
Committee Wound Healing
Field Committee Manipulative Therapy
Field Committee
Clinical Experience
Committee
Student Affairs
Committee
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2.1 Administrative Staff
Phone # Name E-mail Rm #
519-661-2111 x88840 Paul Nicholson SPT Administrative Assistant
[email protected] 1588C
519-661-3360 or 519-661-2111 x88842
Donna Beer MPT Program Graduate Assistant
1588
519-661-2111 x88843
Cheryl Harding MClSc Program Graduate Assistant
HRS1005
519-661-2111 x88283
Andrea Gill Clinical Education Assistant (part time)
1588
2.2 Faculty Phone # Name E-mail Rm # 519-661-3360 519-661-2111 x88946
Dr Bert Chesworth Director
[email protected] 1588B
519-661-2111 x84349 Dr Trevor Birmingham [email protected] 1444
519-661-2111 x88850 Dr Michele C Battié mbattié@uwo.ca 1445
519-661-2111 x81501 Dr Laura Brunton [email protected] 2310
519-661-2111 x83947
Dr Dianne Bryant Chair MPT Admissions Committee
1438
519-661-2111 x82238 Dr Denise Connelly Chair MPT Program
[email protected] 2305
519-661-3368
Dr Samantha Doralp Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (ACCE) Chair MPT Clinical Experience Committee
2304
519-661-2111 x 87591
Professor Heather Gillis
2307
519-661-2111 x88935
Dr Laura Graham Chair MPT Student Affairs Committee
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519-661-2111 x88862
Dr Pamela Houghton Chair MClSc Program
1458C
519-661-2111 x 88845
Dr Susan Hunter Chair MPT Curriculum Committee
[email protected] 1408
519-661-2111 x88969 Professor Kathy Obright [email protected] 1437
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519-661-2111 x80310 Dr Tom Overend Chair HRS Graduate Program
[email protected] HRS1006
519-661-2111 x87745 Professor Jackie Sadi [email protected] 2305
519-661-2111 x88912 UW
519-646-6100 X64636 SJHC
Dr Joy McDermid
[email protected] 1440
519-661-2111 x88844
Dr Jacqueline Marsh
1400
519-661-2111 x80145
Dr Dave Walton
1443
519-661-3866
FAX
1588A
2.3 Information Technology Services
Phone # Name Email Rm #
519-661-2111 x88181 Derek Berg Systems Administrator
[email protected] 2300
519-2111 x88184 Greg Postma IT Client Support Specialist
HSB345
519-661-2111 x81580
Julie Whitehead Instructional Designer
HSB340
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3.1 Important Contacts at a Glance
Service Phone Location Email
Office of the Registrar Student Central 519-661-2100 WSS 1120 [email protected]
Student Financial Services 519-661-2100 WSS 1100
School of Graduate Postdoctoral Studies 519-661-2102 IGAB 1N07
Society of Graduate Students (SOGS) 519-661-3394 MC 8 [email protected]
Services for Students with Disabilities 519-661-2147 WSS 4111 ssd@ uwo.ca
Student Development Centre 519-661-3031 WSS 4100
Student Health Services 519-661-3030 UCC 11
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Parking 519-661-3973 SSB 4150 [email protected]
Western Books Plus
519-661-4091
Western Rd
Western Technology Services
519-661-3800
SSB
Campus Community Police
519-661-3300
LH 1257
Western Foot Patrol
519-661-3650
UCC 57
Lost & Found
519-661-3300
LH 1257
Legend
Lawson Hall NSC Natural Sciences Centre University Community Centre SSB Support Services Building UWO Books Plus, 1153 Western Road WSS Western Student Services Building International and Graduate Affairs Building
3.2 Important Web Sites
Academic Calendars http://www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2015/
School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies http://www.grad.uwo.ca
Graduate Student Professional http://gradpath.uwo.ca Development Website
Office of the Registrar http://www.registrar.uwo.ca
Society of Graduate Students http://sogs.ca/
UWO Emergency Response & http://www.emerg.uwo.ca/ Preparedness
The Career Central Database http://www.career.uwo.ca/
Western Sexual Assault http://safecampus.uwo.ca/sexual_violence/
Mental Health @ Western http://uwo.ca/health/mental_wellbeing/index.html
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4 MASTER OF PHYSICAL THERAPY (MPT) PROGRAM COMMITTEE
4.1 Members of the Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) Program Committee
Dr Denise Connelly, Chair, Dr Dianne Bryant, Chair, Admissions Committee Dr Susan Hunter, Chair, Curriculum Committee Dr Laura Graham, Chair, Student Affairs Committee Dr Samantha Doralp, Chair, Clinical Education Committee MPT Program Course Managers Mrs. Donna Beer, MPT Graduate Program Assistant Dr Bert Chesworth, Director (ex-officio)
4.2 Role of the Master of Physical Therapy Program Committee
To develop and review policies and procedures for the professional program
To provide overall oversight for program evaluation including review and revision of the Program Evaluation Plan
To provide oversight for implementation and evaluation of changes To provide oversight for the quality of the learning environment
To liaise with the students in the Program To make decisions regarding Program subcommittee recommendations
To ensure that the Program meets professional accreditation (PEAC, Physiotherapy Education Accreditation Canada) and graduate program (IQAP, Institutional Quality Assurance Process) standards
To advise the Director on the hiring of new faculty and Program resource requirements To review and maintain an up-to-date inventory of equipment and supplies to assist in cost
analysis and review for the purpose of prioritizing and budgeting for renewal and maintenance of equipment/supplies to the Program.
To review and maintain a well-equipped educational facility with up-to-date clinical equipment for teaching in safe operating condition and representative of that currently used in physical therapy practice.
To annually review effectiveness of Program subcommittees
To forward recommendations for substantive Program changes to the School Committee
5 SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY AWARDS 5.1 First Year
5.1.1 The Norman and Leah Orenstein Award
Awarded to a graduate student with a strong academic record entering the second year of studies in the MClSc Occupational Therapy or Master of Physical Therapy programs who has a history of interest in community service with the elderly. Each school’s awards committee will identify the most deserving individual. Alternates between OT & PT. Physical Therapy’ on even years.
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5.2 Second Year
5.2.1 The Canadian Physiotherapy Association Book Prize
To the graduating student with the highest standing in clinical and academic physical therapy subjects, over the entire program.
5.2.2 The Barbara Edwardson Orthopaedics Award
Awarded annually to the final year student in Physical Therapy who achieves the highest average mark for PT9521x (Regional Assessment), PT9522x (Treatment of Regional Conditions), PT9527x (Physical Therapy Clinics I) and PT9537a (Physical Therapy Clinics II). Review of grades will be performed by the course managers of these four courses. This award was created and established by Professor Emerita Barbara M Edwardson through Foundation Western. Awarded annually at convocation.
5.2.3 The London District Canadian Physiotherapy Association Prize
The top five PT9590 Research papers, based on the highest marks, are submitted to the London District Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Their Selection Committee reviews the papers and decides the best for this award. Awarded annually at convocation.
5.2.4 Sally Morgan Book Award
Awarded annually on the recommendation of the School of Physical Therapy to the final year student in Physical Therapy who has demonstrated the highest proficiency in PT9525x (Physical Therapy in Rehabilitation I) and PT9535a (Physical Therapy in Rehabilitation II). Awarded annually at convocation.
5.2.5 St Joseph’s Health Care London Prize
Awarded to the graduating student who exemplified the values of respect, excellence and compassion during his/her placement at St. Joseph’s Health Care. The recipient consistently exceeded expectations and demonstrated exceptional commitment to their learning and professional growth. Awarded annually at convocation.
5.2.6 The Thames Valley Children’s Centre Book Prize
Award to the graduating student showing the greatest aptitude in pediatric physical therapy. Awarded annually at convocation.
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5.2.7 London Health Sciences Centre Clinical Award
Awarded annually to the graduating student in the School of Physical Therapy who has demonstrated an exemplary attitude towards learning during a clinical placement at the London Health Sciences Centre. Awarded annually at convocation.
5.2.8 The Ann Collins Whitmore Memorial Student Research Award
This award was established by the Physiotherapy Foundation of Canada to stimulate and recognize research by Physical Therapy students. This bequest provides for awards for physiotherapists enrolled in a PhD or Masters program. Applicants must be involved in a research project that is part of the academic requirements for completion of their program.
5.2.9 Canadian Physiotherapy Association Orthopaedic Award – London Unit
This award is given to a graduating student who has the highest overall standing in the Manual Therapy course (PT9542b), combining both orthopaedic clinical placement(s) and academic marks. Awarded annually at convocation.
5.2.10 Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapists (CAMPT) Award
This award is given to a graduating student who is the top-performing student in the PT9542b Manual Therapy course. Awarded annually at convocation.
5.2.11 Troy Seely Clinical Excellence Award
Awarded annually to a graduate student in Year 2 of the Master of Physical Therapy Program based on academic achievement and a passion for working as a professional physical therapist. Student performance on clinical placement will be strongly considered. Candidates must submit a one-page statement demonstrating their passion for physical therapy.
5.2.12 CBI Clinical Placement Excellence Award
Presented to the graduating student who best exemplified excellence during their clinical placement at CBI Health Centres. CBI Health Centres is committed to excellence through deliverance of our core values: really caring, aiming higher, making it happen, and doing great work through collaborating together. The recipient of this award will have shown the greatest aptitude in the outpatient orthopedic setting through demonstrating alignment with CBI Health’s core values and delivering overall exceptional care. The recipient of the award will receive a cheque for $500 and a certificate of recognition. This award will be presented at graduation by CBI Health Centres Southwestern Ontario.
6 STUDENT SUPPORT: Bursary and Scholarship
6.1 Internal Bursaries and Awards
Internal bursaries are non-repayable, taxable grants awarded on the basis of financial need. Completion of an application form is required for consideration. Bursaries and scholarships are adjudicated by the MPT Program Student Affairs Committee except where noted.
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6.1.1 Sally Morgan Bursary
One award of $1 500 awarded annually to students entering their final year of the MPT Program who have demonstrated unmet financial need through an OSAP-type needs assessment. Application is available from the MPT Graduate Program Assistant. Application deadline is the first Monday in October.
6.1.2 Faculty of Health Sciences Clinical Education Placement Travel Support Fund
This support is designed to offset some of the additional costs that may occur when a student does not receive a placement in London and is required to travel or live outside of London to participate in a required clinical placement. Application is available from the Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education.
* subject to change based on available CE funding and number of requests
6.1.3 Distance Clinical Placement Bursary
Based on financial need and awarded to full-time graduate students in the first and second year of the MPT Program who are participating in a clinical placement. Applicants must demonstrate that they have to pay for accommodation in a Canadian placement location for the period of their clinical/fieldwork course in addition to the cost incurred in maintaining their university location housing. Adjudicated by the MPT Student Affairs Committee. Link
6.1.4 Leslie A. Bisbee Clinical Experience Bursary -
This bursary is awarded to a student in clinical placements PT9584 or PT9585 during the final year of the Master of Physical Therapy Program who has demonstrated a financial need. The bursary will provide support for travel and accommodation expenses associated with a senior placement (preference will be given for an out of province or international placement). Adjudicated by the MPT Student Affairs Committee.
6.2 External: Bursaries and Awards
6.2.1 Indigenous Award
The Canadian Physiotherapy Association sponsors this award. The purpose of this award is to meet the increasing needs of First Nations (status and non-status), Inuit and Métis students for financial support in pursuing a career in physiotherapy, and to assist them in the pursuit of excellence in their career. Link
6.2.2 Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy Therapy Award
An annual scholarship will be awarded to a student who has completed their first year of instruction at an approved institution of higher learning, offering the following therapy courses:
Occupational Therapy Physiotherapy
The Selection Committee is interested in the student’s volunteer/employment endeavours and/or family involvement with individuals with physical disabilities. Personality, attitude and leadership attributes of the applicant will also be considered through personal/professional letters of reference. Academic and community
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references are acceptable. Please note that transcripts are required.
Application forms are available from the MPT Program Graduate Assistant. Application deadline is early June each year.
Forward applications to: CFCF Therapy Scholarship Selection Committee
1630 Lawrence Avenue West, Suite 104 Toronto, Ontario M6L 1C5
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Further information available at: http://osap.gov.on.ca/
7.2 Graduate Student Bursary Assistance
Bursaries are non-repayable, taxable grants issued to students who demonstrate financial need. They supplement other sources of funding such as OSAP, the student’s own resources and/or those of the parents/spouse. Graduate bursaries are targeted towards students registered full-time in certain Category II programs (Masters programs in Education, Communication Sciences and Disorders (MClSc), Occupational Therapy (MScOT), Physical Therapy (MPT), Library and Information Science, Journalism). The bursaries contribute towards the differential between Category I (thesis-based graduate programs) and Category II (professional graduate programs) tuition fees for those students demonstrating unmet financial need through an OSAP-type needs-assessment.
Further information available at: http://grad.uwo.ca/current_students/student_finances/bursary.html
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7.3 Society of Graduate Students (SOGS)
7.3.1 SOGS – Bursary Programs
SOGS Bursaries are awarded three times annually to full-time members of the Society of Graduate Students (Masters or Doctoral) who have demonstrated financial need. The Society of Graduate Students bursary program includes three bursary types: the SOGS Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund, the Out of Province/Country Bursary and the Grad Club Bursary.
Further details on these bursaries can be found on the SOGS website http//www.uwo.ca/sogs
Applications are completed on-line through the SGPS Graduate Student Portal.
7.3.2 Child Care Subsidy
SOGS provides limited subsidies per term to offset the cost of child care services. The confidentiality of all applications is assured, and the general statistical information that is collected is used in our ongoing lobbying of the University for improved childcare assistance and facilities.
Further details on this subsidy can be found on the SOGS website http//www.uwo.ca/sogs
Applications are completed on-line through the SGPS Graduate Student Portal.
7.3.3 The 125th Anniversary Scholarship
The SOGS 125th Anniversary Scholarship is administered by the Academic Committee of the Society of
Graduate Students. The Academic Committee will award the scholarships as it sees fit, using grade point
average and contributions to the academic community as criteria in their evaluation. Contribution to
the academic community is to be defined as publications, academic conference participation and similar
achievements. The above criteria being equal between two or more applicants the Academic Committee
may take into account the applicants’ contributions to the university community and the greater community.
Further details on this scholarship can be found on the SOGS website http//www.uwo.ca/sogs
Applications are completed on-line through the SGPS Graduate Student Portal.
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7.4 Work-Study Program
The Work-Study program is jointly administered by the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and the Financial Aid Services Office. Application is completed online at website:
http://grad.uwo.ca/current_students/funding_opportunities.htm
Contact Information
General Inquiries Jennifer Franco, Coordinator Student Financial Services Student Financial Aid Officer Western Student Services Building Rm 1100 Western Student Services Building, RM 1140J Phone 519 661-2100 Phone 519 661-2111 x 80382
Email [email protected] Email [email protected]
8 STUDENT DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (SDC)
Role of Student Development Centre
The Student Development Centre is home to a variety of services specially designed to meet the needs of undergraduate and graduate students at Western. Staff members are highly trained, experienced professionals who know what campus life is all about. Most SDC services are free for Western students.
Contact Information
Western Student Services Building, Rm 4100 Western University London ON N6A 3K7 Phone 519 661-3031 x 83031
Web www.sdc.uwo.ca 8.1 Student Accessibility Services (SAS)
Student Accessibility Services (SAS) has staff members who specialize in assisting students with various disabilities to adjust to the university environment. These disabilities include, but are not limited to, vision, hearing, mobility and medical disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health/psychiatric disabilities, chronic illnesses, chronic pain, and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorders. SAS arranges academic accommodation for classes, exams, internships and other course or program activities.
Contact Information
Westerm Student Services Building Reception Rm 4111 Phone 519-661-2147 Email [email protected] Web www.sdc.uwo.ca/ssd/
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Responsibilities of Students
At the beginning of each term, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the “Student Accessibility Services”, Rm 4111, to arrange for the appropriate forms to be sent to each course instructor in the School of Physical Therapy for special accommodations.
8.2 Psychological Services
Western Student Services Building, Rm 4100 Phone 519-661-3031 x83031 For all contact with students, Psychological Services strictly adhere to the rules of confidentiality that have been established by the Ontario College of Psychologists.
8.3 The Writing Support Centre
Western Student Services Building, Rm 4130 Phone 519-661-3655 Email [email protected]
Web www.sdc.uwo.ca/writing/
8.4 Volunteers in Progress
Western Student Services Building, Rm 2120 Phone 519-661-3031 x 83031
Email [email protected]
This program provides students with volunteer career-related experience. Each year 80-100 students participate as volunteers in various areas of the Student Development Centre (SDC).
8.5 Indigenous Services
Western Student Services Building, Reception Rm 2100 Phone 519-661-4095 x84095 Email [email protected] Web http://indigenous.uwo.ca/
8.6 Learning Skills Services
Western Student Services Building Rm 4100 Phone 519-6612183 Email [email protected]
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9 INTERNATIONAL AND EXCHANGE STUDENT CENTRE
International and Graduate Affairs Building, 2nd Floor Phone 519-661-2111 x89309 Email [email protected]
Web http://iesc.uwo.ca
Individual and group counseling
Reception and orientation service
International student peer connection
English conversation workshops Assistance with immigration matters
Financial assistance
U.S. Visa Program
10 STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES
University Community Centre (UCC), Rm 11 Western University London ON N6A 3K7
Medical and Counselling Phone 519-661-3030 x 83030 Fax 519-661-3380 x 83380 Web http://www.health.uwo.ca/services/students/
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
As part of a successful graduate student experience at Western, we encourage students to make their health and wellness a priority. Western provides several on campus health-related services to help you achieve optimum health and engage in healthy living while pursuing your graduate degree. For example, to support physical activity, all students, as part of their registration, receive membership in Western’s Campus Recreation Centre. Numerous cultural events are offered throughout the year. Please check out the Faculty of Music web page http://www.music.uwo.ca/, and our own McIntosh Gallery http://www.mcintoshgallery.ca/. Information regarding health- and wellness-related services available to students may be found at http://www.health.uwo.ca/
Students seeking help regarding mental health concerns are advised to speak to someone they feel comfortable confiding in, such as a faculty member, their Program Director (Graduate Program Chair), or other relevant administrators in their unit. Campus mental health resources may be found at http://uwo.ca/health/mental_wellbeing/index.html.
To help you learn more about mental health, Western has developed an interactive mental health learning module, found here: http://uwo.ca/health/mental_wellbeing/education/module.html. This module is 30 minutes in length and provides participants with a basic understanding of mental health issues and of
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available campus and community resources. Topics include stress, anxiety, depression, suicide and eating disorders. After successful completion of the module, participants receive a certificate confirming their participation
10.1 Student Emergency Response Team (SERT)
Contact information University Community Centre, Rm 28 Western University London ON N6A 3K7 Office Phone 519-661-2111 x 84824 Emergency Phone 911 (on a campus phone) Fax 519-850-2567 Email [email protected] (General Inquiries)
[email protected] (Courses) [email protected] (Event
Coverage) Web http://www.sert.uwo.ca
The Western University Student Emergency Response Team (SERT) is a student run, volunteer organization providing EMS response to 9-1-1 calls on Main, Brecia and Huron Campuses. SERT is dispatched through the Campus Community Police Service (CCPS) to any medical emergency on campus, responding in three person co- ed teams.
10.2 Foot Patrol
Contact information University Community Centre, room 57 Western University London, ON N6A 5K7 Office Phone 519-661-3650 Email [email protected]
Western Foot Patrol is a volunteer driven service that provides safe escorts, deters crime and promotes safety awareness on the main and affiliate college campuses
11 TEACHING AND LEARNING CENTRE
Contact Information
D B Weldon Library Rm 122 Western University London, ON N6A 3K7 Phone 519 661-2111 x80346
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12 OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSPERSON
Western Student Services Building, Rm 3135 Phone 519-661-3573 x83573 Email [email protected]
Web http://www.uwo.ca/ombuds/
13 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS
13.1 Advanced Standing
13.1.1 Students in the combined program (MPT/PhD) may ask for advanced standing for up to two
courses in the MPT program. The SPT HRS Graduate Committee and the Course Manager will review their applications. The SPT HRS Graduate Committee will record the Course Manager’s decision and then make a recommendation regarding advanced standing for the MPT course. The recommendation will be sent to the MPT Chair for a decision.
13.1.2 MPT students may request advanced standing for up to two courses in the MPT program. The
MPT Academic Curriculum Committee and the Course Manager will be responsible for reviewing and determining course equivalency. The MPT Curriculum Committee will make a recommendation regarding advanced standing for the MPT course(s). The recommendation will be sent to the Chair MPT for a decision. The student will be advised in writing from the Chair, MPT Program.
13.2 Academic Accommodations
Academic accommodation consists of arrangements that allow a student with a disability a fair opportunity to engage in academic activities and fulfill essential course and program requirements. MPT Students may request accommodation through the Student Accessibility Services. Academic activities encompass classroom, practical on-campus laboratory and off-campus clinical placement learning experiences, evaluations, and examinations. MPT Students will not be granted accommodation without recommendation from SAS. Accommodations must not compromise the Canadian physiotherapy practice standards for entry-level practice or Western MPT Program milestone and graduation requirements.
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13.2.1 Requesting Academic Accommodations
Students wishing to make a request for accommodation must contact Student Accessibility Services (SAS) in the Student Development Centre which is responsible for coordinating the request for, the making of recommendation(s) and provision of accommodations. You may be asked to provide documentation of your disability, and meet with all SAS counselor. You must contact SSD prior to or at the beginning of each term to provide course name/number and course managers’ names relevant to requested accommodations.
Student Accessibility Services:
Phone 519-661-2147 x82147
Email [email protected]
Web www.sdc.uwo.ca/ssd/
http://www.sdc.uwo.ca/ssd/academic_accommodation/index.html http://www.sdc.uwo.ca/ssd/academic_accommodation/requesting_accommodation.html
13.3 Accommodations for Religious Holidays
(taken from http://www.uwo.ca/univsec/pdf/academic_policies/appeals/accommodation_religious.pdf)
When scheduling unavoidable conflicts with religious holidays which a) require an absence from the University or b) prohibit or require certain activities (i.e., activities that would make it impossible for the student to satisfy the academic requirements scheduled on the day(s) involved, no student will be penalized for absence because of religious reasons, and alternative means will be sought for satisfying the academic requirements involved. If a suitable arrangement cannot be worked out between the student and instructor involved, they should consult the School Director and, if necessary the student’s Dean.
It is the responsibility of such students to inform themselves concerning the work done in classes from which they are absent and to take appropriate action.
A student who, for either of the situations outlined in a) or b) above, is unable to write examinations and term tests on a Sabbath or Holy Day in a particular term shall give notice of this fact in writing to his or her Dean as early as possible but not later than November 15th for mid-year examinations and March 1st for final examinations, i.e., approximately two weeks after the posting of the mid-year and final examinations schedule respectively but not later than two weeks prior to the writing of the examination. In the case of mid-term tests, such notification is to be given in writing to the instructor within 48 hours of the announcement of the date of the mid-term test as early as possible, but not later than one week prior to the writing of the test. It is mandatory that students seeking accommodations under this policy give notification before the deadlines, and that the Faculty accommodate these requests.
13.4 Fee Information Information on graduate fees and refunds can be found at the website for the Office of the Registrar http://www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/fees_refunds/index.html MPT Program-specific fees described in subsequent sections.
13.4.1 Special/Supplemental Practical Examination Fee ($250)
Students may petition for a Special Examination for a missed examination (see Section 14.10) or appeal for
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a Supplemental Examination for a failed course (see Section 14.12). Due to the additional costs associated with rescheduling practical examinations the Chair MPT Program may charge an examination fee to students requesting Special/Supplemental Exams. This fee will not exceed $400 for each Special/Supplemental Examination awarded.
ACADEMIC
13.5 Structure and Organization of the Program
The curriculum plan is formally documented in two organizational charts that describe the MPT Program course sequence and timelines. All course outlines contain detailed expected learning outcomes / learning objectives and criteria for evaluation; these, in effect, are learning contracts between the course manager and students.
Integration of Curriculum: Courses are to integrate both horizontally within a practice setting as well as vertically across practice settings. Course managers within a Term discuss the integration of material across courses. Course materials start with fundamental knowledge, skills and behaviors, within a largely unidimensional focus. By Year 2, course material includes complex cases that have multiple system involvement, advanced professional issues, and application of advanced evidence-based practice skills.
Each Term is organized by a Team Coordinator, who leads the course managers in a structured approach to the Term.
Management of student workload: Students are expected to spend, on average, one hour per class hour on course activities outside of the classroom time, particularly in Year 1. This guideline may be adjusted if all course managers in the Term agree, particularly in Year 2 when the curriculum is designed to have more emphasis on student-directed learning. Students may be given required readings, recommended readings, and additional resources. Professors will examine primarily from the required readings, to a small extent (eg 5%) from the recommended readings, and not at all from additional resources.
Provision of Program and Course Materials: The MPT Program strives to limit use of paper and photocopying in the day-to-day work. Written evaluation of students, including quiz, midterm and final examinations, are provided in hard copy. Other materials are distributed via email or posted to OWL course sites. Faculty members are strongly encouraged to consider posting materials (such as power point presentations or other course handouts) using OWL.
Elective Courses: Each student in the MPT Program is required to take 3 electives. Taking more electives (either for credit or audit) is not permitted.
Learning Environment: The MPT Program values a respectful environment as a context for learning. The Program employs several methods to reinforce the importance of this value and enlist the support of students and faculty in achieving this atmosphere.
The following quotation is inserted in all course outlines:
“We can all learn from each other. To encourage the free and open sharing of information and
ideas, we must all work together to develop a respectful and supportive environment. Disrespectful or discourteous behavior is inappropriate and unacceptable in the classroom.” (Atmosphere Copyright @2005, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins)
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All aspects of the MPT Program are intentionally planned and implemented with a view to ensuring successful attainment of the expected learning outcomes.
13.6 Academic Relief
In the event that a student misses (or anticipates missing) an assignment, quiz or presentation valued at least 5% or greater of a final course grade, a mid-term or final examination, or a peer evaluation as scheduled; or attendance at a pre-clinical visit, the student may seek relief from academic penalty.
In order to request relief the student must complete a ‘Student Request for Academic Relief Form’ (see Appendices) in consultation with the pertinent course manager. If more than one course is affected, a
separate form must be completed for each course. The form(s) with signatures must be submitted to the MPT Program Graduate Assistant with appropriate supporting documentation for signature by the Chair, MPT Program.
13.7 Evaluation/Term Schedule
Students will be informed as early as possible regarding the scheduling of mid-year and final examinations during the university examination periods. Students are instructed that travel arrangements are not to be made for the entire established examination period, as per year-at-a-glance chart. Mid- year and final examinations will NOT be rescheduled to accommodate the travel plans of students.
13.8 Examinations
Examinations may be oral, written and/or practical. Examinations will be held in the weeks designated by the Chair, MPT Program.
When students begin oral, written and/or practical examinations, each student declares that they are well enough to complete the examination and accept the consequences.
Practical examinations are a key component of the evaluation process, and are used to assess the student’s readiness for clinical placement. Students MUST PASS (≥60%) both the written and the practical components of all Physical Therapy courses.
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MPT Program, School of Physical Therapy
Exam Policy
Related to Electronic Communicating Devices
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1. No knapsacks, bags, pencil cases, cellphones, laptops, photography or other communicating electronic
devices will be allowed into the examination room or holding tank rooms for either written or OSCE exams.
Students are allowed to ONLY bring the following items to the written/ OSCE exam:
Equipment as advised by the course manage (e.g. OSCE : stethoscope)
Water bottle
Pencil, pen, eraser
Small snack (for written exam)
Students are allowed to ONLY bring the following items into the before or after OSCE holding tank:
Course manual and /or course notes
Pencil or pen
Water bottle
Snack / lunch for holding tank (must be in a clear container/bag)
2. When signing into the written and OSCE exams and holding tanks, students will be required to initial that they do not
have any electronic communicating devices with them. This will be a reminder to those students who may have
accidently forgotten to leave their cell phone at home or in their locker.
3. Failure to abide by these regulations will result in either the student being asked to leave the exam, or receiving a
reduced mark in the examination.
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13.9 Conduct at Examinations
13.9.1 Timing and Materials
Procedures
At least two proctors shall normally be required to invigilate written examinations.
Written Examinations
1 Each student is responsible for arriving at the designated examination room for written exams on
time and may be admitted five minutes before the beginning of the examination. Before entering the room, the student is responsible for ensuring he/she has an adequate supply of pens, pencils or any other necessary equipment.
2 A student will not be allowed to write the examination if he/she arrives later than 30 minutes after the
appointed time for the start of the examination; if more than 30 minutes late, he/she should report to the School’s Administrative Office for instructions.
3 Upon entering the examination room, the student will refrain from talking to and communicating with
other students. He/she will take an assigned seat (eg. where the examination is placed) as quickly as possible. A student may request a change of seat if he/she has a legitimate reason.
4 Students must place their I.D. card on the desk. Lack of a valid student ID card may result in denial to
write the examination.
5 Students must sign-in on a class list which will be circulated by one of the proctors during the first
thirty minutes of the examination.
6 A student will not be permitted to leave the examination room after the beginning of the examination,
except in case of emergency and in the company of a proctor.
7 A student will not be permitted to re-enter the examination room once he/she has left it unless under
circumstances described in #7 above.
8 The student will not bring into the examination room any books, notes, diagrams or other aids, unless
authorized by the examiner, such authorization being clearly stated prior to the examination session. The proctors are free to question a student and examine the content of handbags, if such action seems warranted. A student who brings any unauthorized notes or other aids into the room is subject to the penalties specified under Western University Academic Offences. Students should bring to examination room only items necessary to write the examination (pens, pencils, sole purpose calculators, etc.). Student belongings such as knapsacks, handbags, pencil cases, etc. must be placed at the periphery of the room. Ball caps or other clothing which prevent proctors from viewing student’s hand and/or face, must be removed during the examination.
9 Students are forbidden to give information OR to receive it from any other student during the
examination; a student who violates this rule may be dismissed from the examination and may receive a grade of “F” on the examination and may be suspended or expelled from the University.
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10 A student will use only University answer books or examination papers even for rough work and will not write on any other papers; pages must not be removed from the answer books or examinations. A student must keep all papers on his/her desk. If examination booklets are used, each book used must have the student’s name, student number, course number, instructor’s name, examination booklet number and the total number of books (eg. Book 2 of “x”). No examination booklets or parts of examination booklets will be discarded in the examination room or be taken from the examination room.
11 A student who requires additional answer books during the examination will not leave his/her seat but
will raise his/her hand for the proctor’s attention. 12 Any suspected irregularities in the question paper or any unusual distractions in the vicinity of the
student should be brought to the attention of the proctor by the student raising his/her hand. 13 When the student has completed the examination, he/she will ensure that his/her name and student
number is on the first page of the examination and that his/her student number is on each subsequent page of the examination. He/she will also ensure that any markex sheet is completed fully. No extra time will be given to do so.
14 No examination or any part of the examination, may be taken from the examination room. 15 Students will not be allowed to leave the examination room during the final 15 minutes. 16 Under no circumstances, including late arrival, will the time beyond the designated period be extended. 17 Before leaving the examination room, the student will ensure that his/her examination booklets and
examination papers are in the custody of the proctor and will sign-out on a class list. Practical Examinations
18 The student is responsible for bringing the necessary tools to perform the required elements of the
practical examination. The student should dress professionally and wear a name tag to practical examinations (ie. be properly prepared).
19 Show up on time (i.e. at least 15 minutes in advance of the examination time). A student will not be
allowed to enter a practical examination if she/he arrives later than their designated time. A grade of zero (0) will be assessed for the examination. The student will maintain quiet in the pre/post examination holding areas.
13.10 Special Examinations
13.10.1 A special examination is any mid-term, final or supplemental examination completed at a time different than
the (original) regularly scheduled time.
13.10.2 Students who fail to appear for any examination at the time set in the timetable will not be allowed to write the examination thus missed. Students must notify the School and/or the course manager immediately if unable to attend the examination.
13.10.3 Students may petition the Chair, MPT Program in writing for standing or permission to write a
Special Examination (see Academic Relief for Missed Mid-Term or Final Examination: Special Examination Request Form). The written request must be accompanied by a completed Student Request for Academic Relief Form. Special examinations may be given on the basis of
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ceremonial/religious grounds for which sufficient notice in writing has been submitted. http://www.uwo.ca/univsec/pdf/academic_policies/appeals/accommodation_religious.pdf
13.10.4 The School of Physical Therapy requires verification of medical, compassionate, ceremonial or religious
reasons for absences from both mid-term and final examinations. Verification should be submitted by the student to the MPT Graduate Program Assistant, in the SPT Office.
13.10.5 In the case of absence due to illness, verification is normally contingent upon the student being medically
assessed before the scheduled examination. The School of Physical Therapy will only accept a note from a physician that documents student illnesses on or before the day of the scheduled examination and must indicate that the student has a medical illness sufficient to prevent the student from taking the examination. The exact nature of the student’s medical condition need not be revealed by the physician note. Medical notes obtained from the student’s attendance at the Physician’s office after the date of the scheduled examination will not be accepted. The School may request the student’s permission to contact directly the physician providing the medical note.
13.10.6 If a Special Examination is granted to replace a missed examination, the Special Examination will be offered
with the expectation that when a student takes an examination, he/she is medically fit to do so.
13.10.7 Students requiring a special examination for a missed practical examination may incur a cost of up to $250.
13.10.8 Special Examinations will be scheduled as soon as possible following the examination period to minimize
the effect on student clinical placements.
13.11 Individual Course and Milestone Pass Requirements
13.11.1 In Physical Therapy required courses with both a practical and a theoretical component, the student must
obtain a mark of at least 60% in BOTH components of the course in order to pass the course. Failure of one or both components will result in a grade of “F” (fail).
13.11.2 Grades obtained in team projects/presentations will not be used to calculate the progression requirement of
obtaining an overall minimum average of 60% for the written component of physical therapy courses unless indicated in the course outline.
13.11.3 In the Physical Therapy milestone, the student must obtain a passing grade.
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13.11.4 Year I (Terms 1, 2, 3) Passing Course Grades
On individual and team marked components of the course.
Physical Therapy 9510a 60% Physical Therapy 9511w 60% Physical Therapy 9512w 60% Physical Therapy 9513a 60% Physical Therapy 9514a 60% Physical Therapy 9521x 60% Physical Therapy 9522x 60% Physical Therapy 9523a 60% Physical Therapy 9524x 60% Physical Therapy 9525x 60% Physical Therapy 9526x 60% Physical Therapy 9527x 60% Physical Therapy 9528b 60% Physical Therapy 9581 PASS Functional Human Anatomy 9501 60%
13.11.5 Year II (Terms 4, 5, 6) Passing Course Grades
Physical Therapy 9535a 60% Physical Therapy 9536a 60% Physical Therapy 9537a 60% Physical Therapy 9539a 60% Physical Therapy 9540b 60% Physical Therapy 9541b 60% Physical Therapy 9547L 60% Physical Therapy 9550L 60% Physical Therapy 9582 - 9585 PASS Physical Therapy 9590 60% All MPT Electives 60%
13.11.6 MPT Milestone Passing Grade
IPE Milestone PASS
13.12 Supplemental Examinations
13.12.1 Supplemental examination privileges are offered in the MPT Program. A supplemental examination or a
remedial placement, in the case of a clinical experience placement course (PT9581-PT9585), may be granted for a failed course by the Chair, MPT Program (see Supplemental Examination/Remedial Clinical Placement Request).
13.12.2 A maximum of two supplemental/remedial examinations will be allowed for two separate courses in the
MPT Program, only one of which may be a clinical experience placement course. A supplemental will not be granted for a failed Supplemental.
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13.12.3 Students requiring a supplemental examination for a failed practical examination may incur a cost of up to $250 (Section 14.5.1 Special/Supplemental Practical Examination Fee). A student passing a Supplemental Examination will receive a mark of 60% for the portion (written or practical) of the course for which the supplemental was granted.
13.12.4 Students requiring a remedial clinical placement will be charged a fee of $250 (see Section 14.5.2 Remedial Examination Fee).
13.13 Progression Requirements
13.13.1 Progression in the Program will be based on achievement in each Term, the minimum for which is for a
student to obtain:
1. at least a passing grade of 60% in all courses
2. at least a 60% in both practical & academic components of the physical therapy courses
3. an average grade of ≥60% on the individual as opposed to group component(s) of course work
4. an overall term average of 70%
5. a pass in a pass/fail course
6. successful completion of the mandatory Academic Integrity Module [through the School of Graduate
and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS]. SGPS will notify students via their student centre when the
module is live.
13.13.2 Students requiring a supplemental examination or a remedial placement for failure of an academic or
clinical experience placement course in a Term must petition the Chair, MPT Program in writing for
permission to progress to the next Term in the Program.
13.14 Interprofessional Education
Successful completion of all MPT Program Interprofessional Education (IPE) milestone requirements outlined below is required to fulfill the requirements of the MPT Program. In order to assist MPT students achieve the Canadian National Interprofessional Competencies (Canadian Interprofessional Health Collaborative, 2010) in the areas of Interprofessional communication, patient/client/family/community-centered care, role clarification, team functioning, collaborative leadership and Interprofessional conflict resolution, each MPT student must complete the following in order to meet the MPT IPE milestone requirements for graduation.
Mandatory attendance & participation in all IPE Elborn Series scheduled sessions. In the event a student is
unable to attend a mandatory IPE Elborn Series session, an alternative IPE activity will be assigned by the
MPT IPE faculty member.
Additional IPE activity(ies) of students choice (3-4 hours of IPE participation/involvement)
Completion of the IPE pre/post evaluation - Interprofessional Socialization and Valuing Scale (developed by the IPHER Office, Western University).
Students are required to provide an IPE certificate /documentation verifying participation in IPE activities.
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13.15 Failed Year
13.15.2 Withdrawal from the program is mandatory for students who have failed any of the above progression
requirements. Students must obtain a mark of at least 60% on both the lecture (written exams, tests, assignments; excluding team projects/presentations) and laboratory (practical) components of all clinical Physical Therapy courses, as per the Course Outline. Failure to do so will result in failure in that course and will be recorded on the student’s transcript as an F.
13.15.3 A student who has been required to withdraw from the MPT Program may petition the Chair, MPT Program on medical or compassionate grounds for relief from the requirement to withdraw (see Appeals of Academic Decisions: Program Withdrawal). Should such a request be granted, the MPT Program will review each individual case and determine the conditions to be met by the student to remain in the program.
13.16 Appeals 13.16.1 Student Responsibility Re: Appeal of Course Mark/Grade
(see Appeals of Academic Decisions: Academic Course or Clinical Placement)
The student:
i. must follow the appeal process as described in the flow diagram (i.e., first appeal to the Course Manager, then Chair, MPT Program and lastly to the Vice-Provost, School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies).
ii. A student can appeal to the Vice-Provost (School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies) (or designate) only if s/he has undertaken an unsuccessful appeal process at the Program level.
For further information regarding appeals of Academic Decisions, see: http://grad.uwo.ca/current_students/regulations/11.html
13.16.2 Student Responsibility Re Appeal for Medical Reasons
The student:
i. agrees that showing up for an examination, quiz, etc., implies that he/she is medically able to complete the
examination – the grade received will not be adjusted if the student produces medical documentation after the examination has been completed will notify the school and/or the Course Manager(s) immediately should illness preclude or interfere with their ability to complete the examination in progress
ii. agrees and accepts that medical documentation provided after sitting an examination during which no notification of illness was provided will not be accepted
iii. agrees that medical documentation provided after sitting an examination in which there was poor performance will not be accepted
13.16.3 Student Responsibility Re: Appeals for Compassionate Reasons
The student:
i. agrees that he/she will provide notification prior to the actual examination
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ii. realized that by showing up for an examination, quiz, etc., implies that he/she is able to complete the examination
iii. will notify the School and/or the instructor immediately should the student be unable to complete the examination
iv. agrees that documentation provided after sitting an examination in which no notification of the student’s inability to complete the examination was provided will not be accepted
v. agrees that documentation provided after sitting an examination in which there was poor performance will not be accepted
PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOURS 13.17 Physiotherapy Professional Conduct
The following key Physical Therapy Professional Behaviours were identified through a consensus exercise amongst junior and senior Physical Therapy students and faculty at Western University and London area clinical instructors (MacDonald et al 2001). These groups of individuals felt strongly that students in the MPT Program need to develop appropriate professional behaviours as essential attributes of a physical therapist. The following are the top ten professional behaviours that students are expected to develop.
1 Communication
Use appropriate verbal, non-verbal and written communication utilizing clear, concise communication styles. Develop rapport and trust with clients, family, other health providers, team members, faculty and students/peers.
2 Adhere to Legal and Ethical Codes of Practice
Understand the rationale behind current professional and regulatory codes of ethics, the rationale behind
professional boundaries and be aware of the consequences of breaching these codes and boundaries
3 Respect
Possess respect for ourselves, for the profession, for clients, faculty, students/peers and for other professionals. Respect the uniqueness and autonomy of each individual.
4 Empathy/Sensitive Practice
Possess awareness of our own beliefs and values and do not impose these beliefs on others. Exhibit sensitivity and preserve the client’s, faculty’s and student/peers’ dignity, right to privacy and confidentiality.
5 Lifelong Learning
Take initiative to ensure continued acquisition and application of knowledge through professional development activities such as critical appraisal of the literature, conferences and continuing education.
6 Best Evidence and Evidence-Based Practice
Continue to expand our individual knowledge-base, implement valid research findings into practice and
use standardized measures to evaluation the outcome of physical therapy.
7 Client-Centred Practice
Facilitate the goal-setting process with clients to establish goals that meet their needs and encourage the
client in assuming control over the determinants of their health.
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8 Critical Thinking Continually assess and improve our problem-solving skills by searching for alternate explanations for a
problem and incorporate our growing knowledge base into practice.
9 Accountability
Ensure that client, faculty and students/peers are safe at all times, in a barrier free environment. Maintain
and monitor personal and students’/peers’ accountability through student/peer, support staff, faculty and
client involvement in performance appraisal of individuals and through student/peer audits of documentation.
10 Professional Image Wear professional attire appropriate to the situation and provide physical therapy in a clean, safe, accessible environment with professional qualifications displayed (ie name badge, diploma).
MacDonald CA, Houghton PE, Cox PD, Bartlett DJ. Consensus on Physical Therapy Professional Behaviours. Physiotherapy Canada 2001; 53:212-218, 222.
13.17.1 A Note about E-Professionalism
Now that you have entered a professional program, it will be important for you to be very careful about the image you portray. For example, consider the impact of materials that you post on Facebook on future patients, employers and Provincial Regulatory Bodies. As a student in the MPT Program, you now represent the profession of physical therapy.
Professional Conduct in Academic Courses Western University policy states that the ultimate responsibility for evaluating performance of each student rests with the faculty members of the student’s home Faculty, School or Department. Students who fail to meet the requirements of the institution, or whose performance is judged to be unsatisfactory, or whose behaviour places the institution or its clients at risk, will be reported to the Dean of the student’s Faculty. The Vice Provost, School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, on the recommendation of the Department or School concerned, may suspend the student from their academic program, including suspend or withdraw the student from a placement, or take such other action as may be required.
Professional Conduct in Clinical Placements Any student who is reported to the School of Physical Therapy by a clinical preceptor to be unprofessional will be counseled by a relevant faculty member regarding appropriate professional behaviours and advice will be provided on how to remediate the problem behavior(s). A record of this meeting will be placed in the student file (see Early Intervention for Students (EIS) Form). Subsequent complaints from clinical sites will initiate consultation with the Vice Provost, School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. The student will receive a written warning that future reports will result in suspension of the privilege of academic and/or clinical placement, and may require the student to withdraw from the program.
Unprofessional behaviours of students in academic or clinic settings will not be tolerated. Repeated unprofessional behaviours despite remediation by program administration could result in students being asked to withdraw from the MPT Program.
13.18 Attendance
13.18.1 Students in the Physical Therapy Program are expected to attend all classes and laboratory sessions.
13.18.2 Attendance at pre-clinical experiences are mandatory. With the exception of an approved medical and/or
compassionate reason, a 5% penalty to the overall grade in a course will be assigned to students missing a
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pre-clinical placement for absence or unsatisfactory completion of the pre-clinical experience. A request for relief from this penalty can only be obtained from the course instructor through submitting a “Student Request for Academic Relief” Form (see Early Intervention for Students (EIS) Form) with supporting documentation to the MPT Graduate Program Assistant.
13.18.3 If a student must be absent, he/she is expected to contact the instructor and excuse himself/herself from that class or laboratory. This is the level of professional behaviour expected of physical therapists in the clinical setting. Unnecessary absences are a disservice to yourself, as much of the material covered in classes and laboratories and is not readily available elsewhere; to the profession, whose image is enhanced or diminished by the behaviour and performance of its members; and to your future patients, who trust that you were conscientious in your studies.
13.18.4 Any student who, in the opinion of the instructor, is absent too frequently from class or laboratory periods in
any course, will be reported to the Chair, MPT Program (after due warning has been given). On the recommendation of the School concerned, and with the permission of the Vice Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, the student will be debarred from taking the regular examination in the course.
13.19 Classroom and Laboratory Conduct
13.19.1 Attire
Shirts and shoes must be worn by all students attending lectures. For laboratory sessions, all students must wear shorts and shirts; female students are required to wear sports bras. For sessions with guest lecturers, community volunteers, and patients, students are required to dress in ‘clinic professional’ attire. Clothing worn to lectures and/or laboratories must be in good condition and free of offensive writing (laundered appropriately). Baseball caps or hats are not to be worn in classrooms, laboratories, clinical settings or during examinations. See Clinical Placement Guidelines for Students (Section B) for dress codes while on placement or pre-clinical experiences. No outdoor footwear is permitted in the laboratory spaces. Indoor shoes are required
13.19.2 Food
No food, drink or outdoor footwear is allowed in EC 1300 or 1523-26-29 due to the potential damage to the plinthes and any equipment. Eating and drinking in the lecture rooms is at the discretion of the course manager.
13.19.3 Locked Door Policy
Vital safety information for conducting the laboratory is often outlined by the instructor at the beginning of each laboratory. Therefore students arriving late to laboratories may have missed some important instruction. In some courses the student may be asked to leave, could find the doors locked, or may be denied entrance. If this locked door policy applies to a particular course it will be indicated in the course outline.
13.20 Absences Due To Illness / Medical Accommodation
A student who is unable to meet a course requirement through illness in any form (whether temporary, serious or long term) should advise his/her instructor of the reasons for such absence at the earliest possible opportunity (in advance of the course requirement whenever possible). If an exam, quiz, test, preclinical, for example, has been missed as a result of the absence the student must complete an Academic Relief Form
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accompanied by appropriate documentation to request consideration for the missed course requirement. Medical documentation may be obtained at the time of the initial consultation from family physicians, walk-in clinics or Western’s Student Health Services.
13.20.1 Student Health Services at Western
In cases where health problems interfere with completion of course requirements, the student and course manager(s) will meet to decide on the appropriate action. Students obtaining medical documentation from Student Health Services should sign a “release of information”. This form authorizes Student Health Services to provide information to the student’s home Program. Release of Information forms are available from Student Health Services.
Please Note
1 A record of attendance from Student Health Services is not an acceptable medical document to
excuse a student from a missed examination given by the Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) Program.
2 Normally Student Health Services at Western will issue verification of illness only in the case of serious or long term illness, or in cases involving absence from final examinations or for significant periods of time.
13.21 Team Work
Many courses in the MPT Program require team projects and/or assignments, in which several individuals are expected to contribute to the final product. The following guidelines are offered to optimize team work:
i. prepare and attend all team meetings;
ii. participate in all team discussions; iii. contribute equally to a team assignment/ projectunless unequal breakdown of workload is agreed upon by
all team members; and iv. be respectful of each team member’s contributions.
Although the intent of the MPT Program is that students work with their assigned team members, it is recognized that from time-to-time students might work with others in different teams who have been assigned similar components. In these situations, it is critical that all reports are written in students’ own words to avoid plagiarism.
13.22 MPT Program Evaluation for Continuous Quality Improvement
The mission of the MPT Program is to prepare graduates for entry-to-practice as autonomous primary care
professionals with the requisite competencies to provide leadership and service to individuals and
communities within a complex, dynamic global health care environment. The MPT Program has a culture of
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and regularly collects evaluative feedback from its stakeholders on
elements of the MPT Program. As students of the MPT Program, you are the primary stakeholders. Your
feedback is valued and contributes to the decisions and direction of the MPT Program.
As students of the MPT Program, you will be asked to complete surveys, contribute to strategic planning
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exercises, meet with the Director and Chair, MPT Program as a class, and provide your opinions as student
members across the varied committees in the MPT Program. As students of a professional program,
participation and interest in your education is a professional behavior that we value and support.
14 POLICY & PROCEDURES
14.1 Student Bulletin Boards
Student Bulletin Boards are located in the hallway adjacent to Rm 1320 and are used for faculty a n d / o r M P T s t u d e n t s to post professional and Program-related materials that promote student awareness of the physical therapy profession, for example, announcements to YR 1 and/or YR 2 MPT students, or celebrate volunteer community and fundraising events.
14.2 Marks
14.2.1 Marks will be available through your individual student center on OWL.
14.2.2 Instructors are not permitted to reveal to other students results of final examinations or placements.
14.2.3 Final marks for individual courses will not be posted, or released to students, until after the end of the examination period when ALL courses grades have been approved by the Chair, Student Affairs Committee, and submitted to the Registrar’s Office. Following submission to the Registrar’s Office, students are able to access their course grades online at the course OWL website. The information is confidential and may only be accessed using a secure Personal Identification Number.
14.3 Classrooms and Laboratories
14.3.1 Classrooms and laboratories are locked at the end of each day by PT School Staff. Keys are not normally
available to students. Should you require access to a room for non-school related reasons, please contact the School of Physical Therapy administrative office for permission and room bookings.
14.3.2 Self-Directed Learning Time is scheduled into the Term timetable f rom 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Monday through Friday in EC 1523-1526-1529 and EC 1300 for MPT Year 1 and Year 2 MPT students. A Teaching Assistant wil l be available during this scheduled self -directed learning t ime Monday – Thursday only to coordinate equipment, t idy and organize clean-up of the space in preparation for morning classes.
Arrangements to provide student access to l a b o r a t o r y s p a c e s i n Elborn College E C 1300 and the split labs (EC 1523, 1526, 1529) outside of regular sel f -directed learning time and school hours to practice for practical examinations must be arranged through a PT Student Council Member. The PT Student Council will be responsible for the condition of rooms (EC 1300, EC1523-26-29) when given such unsupervised access to these areas.
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14.4 Office Supplies & Use of Official Letterhead
Supplies (e.g., paper clips, pens, scissors, stapler) are available in the MPT Student Study Room 1569. M P T students are not permitted to use School of Physical Therapy letterhead or envelopes without the written permission of a full-time faculty member or Director, School of Physical Therapy.
14.5 Faculty Mailboxes
Students are not to access the faculty/staff mail boxes directly. Please hand in assignments during School of Physical Therapy (SPT) office administrative hours or class time as indicated on individual course outlines. There is a drop box located outside the SPT Office, EC 1588. The drop box is checked each morning.
14.6 Letters of Reference
Requests for letters of reference from a faculty member need to be in writing; a student’s written request indicates implied consent for the faculty member to release relevant and appropriate information from the student’s personal file that is maintained in the SPT Office.
14.7 MPT Student Study Room
The room (1569) was formerly the PT Resource Library. The graduating classes of 2011 and 2012 donated funds to convert this room to the MPT Student Study Room.
14.8 Early Intervention for Students (EIS)
14.8.1 Purpose
To assist those students identified as having major difficulties (i.e., at risk for failure) in either the academic or clinical aspects of t h e MPT Program, School of Physical Therapy due to: 1) personal (health, psychosocial); 2) academic; 3) professional; and/or 4) safety problems. (see - Intervention Strategy- EIS Form).
14.8.2 Identification of Students
Identification of students “at risk” will be done throughout the year by the students themselves or by individual Course Manager(s) or Clinical instructor(s) who have identified a personal, academic, professional and/or safety problem following the process and signatures as outlined. A completed EIS form(s) is confidential and will be kept in the student file. Locked student files are kept by the MPT Program Graduate Assistant.
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14.8.3 Early Intervention for Personal Problems (health, psychosocial)
Identification of Students
1 Student approaches Faculty member/Course Manager or Clinical Instructor or notifies C h a i r ,
MPT Student Affairs Committee of personal problem.
Action Plan by Faculty Member/Course Manager
1 Faculty member/Course Manager will fill in EIS-DS, w h i c h i n c l u d e s a s t u d e n t - f a c u l t y j o i n t l y d e v e l o p e d a c t i o n p l a n , and inform Chair, Student Affairs Committee. 2 Recommend that the student seek outside assistance such as Student Health Services
or Chaplain’s Services Campus Ministry Centre, appropriate clergy, other counselor in the community, relative or friend.
3 Follow-up by Faculty member in two (2) weeks. Student will be required to provide evidence of steps taken to implement jointly developed action plan.
Action Plan by Clinical Instructor
1 Clinical Instructor will contact the Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (ACCE), who
will complete and file an EIS-DS, inform Chair, Student Affairs Committee and determine appropriate faculty involvement.
2 Intervention and follow-up as per “Action Plan by Faculty Members”. 14.8.4 Early Intervention for Academic Problems
Identification of Students 1 Course Managers are required to meet with students who have a failing grade at mid-year in
the written or practical components of a course, or who have missed significant class time. 2 If the student has a failing grade in more than one subject or has missed significant time in more
than one class, one Faculty member may be designated to perform the follow-up with the student. 3 Students may also be identified as having academic problems by their Clinical Instructor. 4 Students may also approach Course Manager or Clinical Instructor regarding a perceived
academic problem.
Action Plan by Faculty Member
1 Faculty member/Course Manager will complete and file EIS and inform Chair, Student Affairs Committee.
2 Attempt to identify problem area by reviewing examination with student (e.g., factual knowledge, interpretation of material, case studies).
3 Possible options once problem area has been identified include: jointly set up study plan for student to review sections not known; suggest studying with a peer/student; and offer extra tutorial.
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4 F o r a problem related to study methods or ability to write examinations, t h e s t u d e n t sh o u l d b e referred to the Student Development Centre where they offer courses on i) exam strategies and ii) writing skills.
5 Student may be required to meet with the Chair, MPT Program and/or Chair, Student Affairs Committee at the discretion of the Course Manager.
6 Follow-up by Faculty member/Course Manager in two (2) weeks. Student will be required to provide evidence of steps taken to implement jointly developed action plan.
14.8.5 Early Intervention for Professional and Safety Issues (attitude, behavior,
communication) Identification of Students
1 Students who display unprofessional behaviour or display unsafe practice during laboratory sessions, classroom time and/or practical examinations.
2 Students who display unprofessional behaviour or display unsafe practice during clinical placements.
3 Students who display unprofessional behaviour or display unsafe practice during other situations.
Action Plan by Course Manager (i.e., for issues identified in an academic setting)
1 Course Manager will meet with the student, discuss issue, file an EIS and inform Chair, MPT
Program. 2 Course Manager will request a check for other documented professional or safety issues on
the student’s file. If there has been one previous reported incident, the Chair, Student Affairs Committee will meet with the student.
3 Interventions will be jointly determined on an individual basis. Suggested interventions include: feedback on subsequent performance, discussion with clinician, meeting with c Course manager).
4 Follow-up by Course Manager in two (2) weeks. The student will be required to provide evidence of steps taken to implement jointly developed action plan.
In All Cases, Action Plan by Clinical Instructor (i.e., for issues identified in a clinical placement)
1 Clinical Instructor will contact ACCE, who will complete and file an EIS and inform Chair, Student
Affairs Committee.
2 ACCE, Clinical Instructor and Chair, Student Affairs Committee will determine intervention. 3 Follow-up by ACCE in two (2) weeks. Student will be required to provide evidence of steps
taken to implement jointly developed action plan.
14.10 Gift Policy
14.10.1 Students have at times given gifts to faculty for special occasions (e.g., Christmas) or to acknowledge extra
help provided to the student. While the motivation for such gifts is understood and appreciated, students are reminded that the professional Code of Ethics of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario does not condone practices which can be perceived as influencing the standard of patient care. The faculty members of the School of Physical Therapy believe that a similar philosophy should apply during enrollment in the MPT Program as such practices could be perceived as influencing student-faculty relations.
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14.10.2 Students wishing to formally acknowledge faculty are advised to do so by writing a letter to this effect and
submitting this letter to the Director, School of Physical Therapy. This letter will be given to the faculty member at the end of the academic term and a copy of the letter will be placed in the faculty member’s file, and reviewed as part of work related performance indicators if desired by the faculty member. As an unsolicited letter, this type of letter is considered by Appointment, Promotion and Tenure Committees, and is considered as evidence in recognizing the high quality of work by the faculty member.
14.11 E-mail Policy
14.11.1 Western University e-mail accounts must be used for all MPT Program, School of Physical Therapy communications related to academic matters.
14.11.2 The use of the Western University e-mail system, like the use of any other University-provided resource,
and like any other University activity, is subject to the normal requirements of legal and ethical behaviour within the University community.
14.11.3 All users have a responsibility to ensure that they conduct e-mail exchanges with professionalism and
courtesy, and manage their e-mail responsibly. 15 ACADEMIC WORK
15.1 Proficiency in English
Each student granted admission to Western University must be proficient in spoken and written English. Students must demonstrate the ability to write clearly and correctly. Work presented in English in any subject at any level, which shows a lack of proficiency in English and is, therefore, unacceptable for academic credit, will either be failed or, at the discretion of the instructor, returned to the student for revision to a literate level.
15.2 Academic Offences
Scholastic offences, including cheating, plagiarism, fraud, computer mischief and other scholastic offences, are taken seriously and students are directed to read the appropriate policy, specifically, the definition of what constitutes a Scholastic Offence, at the following Web site: http://www.uwo.ca/univsec/pdf/academic_policies/appeals/scholoff.pdf
The University has a ‘zero’ tolerance for dishonest behavior of this nature. Ensure you are not performing any activities that may be considered cheating, plagiarism, fraud, computer mischief and other scholastic offences. NOTE: This guide was produced by the Ombuds Office. It may be copied throughout Western for internal use. Other titles in this series: Relations with Instructors and Persons in Position of Authority: Handling Challenging Situations Fairly; Appealing to the Senate Review Board Academic, and Grade Appeals and Other Request for Relief.
16 LICENSING / PHYSIOTHERAPY NATIONAL EXAMINATION/ CONVOCATION
Physical Therapists must be licensed or registered in order to practice physical therapy in Canada. Registration requirements vary in each province with some including passing the Physiotherapy National Examination (PNE).
Upon completion of Program requirements, normally Summer Term Year 2, the MPT Program Graduate Assistant will promptly notify SGPS, The Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators and The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario that you are eligible for the next step(s), respectively.
That students who have graduated from the MPT Program wishing to practice for the PCE at Elborn College
must sign a room booking form for liability purposes as the users are no longer current MPT students.
1) A former MPT student(s) needs to be responsible for signing out the room key 2) A former MPT student(s) needs to be responsible for making a list of equipment, checking
out the equipment and putting the equipment away 3) A former MPT student(s) needs to sign off on the ‘Request for Loan of Equipment from the
School of Physical Therapy’ 4) All students wishing to practice must sign up with the MPT Program Graduate Assistant
prior to August 31st of their graduating year 5) Any student who does not sign up and wishes to practice will not be permitted.
Rationale – not covered for liability.
The MPT Program Graduate Assistant will notify other provincial Colleges and/or Regulators (i.e., out-of- province) upon your request. Up-to-date information on the regulations governing the profession in Ontario may be obtained from:
The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario Suite 800, 375 University Avenue Toronto ON M5G 2J5
Phone 416-591-3828 or 1-800-583-5885 Fax 416-591-3834 Web http://www.collegept.org/
Information about practice and regulations in Canada and the PNE may be obtained from:
The Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators Suite 501, 1243 Islington Avenue Toronto, Ontario M8X 1Y9 Phone 416-234-8800
Fax 416-234-8820 Web: http://www.alliancept.org
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CLASS ADVOCATES
MASTER OF PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM
WESTERN UNIVERSITY
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Purpose: To give voice to class-related questions or concerns
Reports To: MPT Student Affairs Committee
Membership: 3-4 peer-elected students from each year of the MPT Program
Meetings: With individual Western Faculty Members, who teach in MPT Program, as needed
With MPT Student Affairs Committee, minimum 1x/Term.
Functions: The role of the class advocate is to represent the view(s) of the class to relevant
party/parties to discuss available options and seek reasonable action to address class-
related problems or concerns.
1. Meet with Course Managers to discuss Course-specific concern(s)
2. Meet with MPT Program Chair to discuss program-level concern(s)
3. Work with Faculty and Students to suggest solutions to problems or concerns raised
by either Faculty or Students
Expectations: Class advocates are expected to work as a team, and on behalf of their peers, and
therefore it is expected that all Class Advocates be cc’d on all communications sent
to/from Advocates and Faculty Members related to the functions described.
Complaints or concerns brought to the MPT Program Assistant will not be carried
forward by the Program Assistant. It is expected that the Class Advocates bring program-
level concerns to the Program Chair or course-specific concerns to the respective Course
Manager.
Failure to comply with these terms of reference will result in dismissal from the position
of Class Advocate without opportunity for appeal.
Class Advocates are expected to comply with the same Western Student Code of
Conduct, as all other students in all interactions with other students, faculty, and staff.
Review of Terms of Reference: Annual Date of Origin: November 27, 2018 Dates of Review / Revision: March 4, 2019
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