master of physical therapy program school of physical therapy · 4 master of physical therapy...
TRANSCRIPT
WESTERN UNIVERSITY
Master of Physical Therapy Program
School of Physical Therapy
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
STUDENT HANDBOOK
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
i
Table of Contents
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ACCEPTANCE ............................................................................................ i
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................ ii
PURPOSE OF THE STUDENT HANDBOOK ........................................................................................... vii
INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................................... viii
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 PROGRAM COMMITTEE (MPTPC)
4.1 Members of the Master of Physical
Therapy Program Committee (MPTPC) ....................................................................... 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
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 Physical Therapy Faculty Prize ...................................................................... 6
5.2.7 The Thames Valley Children’s Centre Book Prize ......................................... 6
5.2.8 London Health Sciences Centre Clinical Award ............................................. 7
5.2.9 The Ann Collins Whitmore Memorial Student Research Award ..................... 7
5.2.10 Canadian Physiotherapy Association Orthopaedic Award - London Unit ....... 7
5.2.11 Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapists (CAMPT) Award ........ 7
5.2.12 Troy Seely Clinical Excellence Award ............................................................ 7
5.2.13 CBI Clinical Placement Excellence Award ............................................... 7
6 STUDENT SUPPORT: Bursary and Scholarship
6.1 Internal Bursaries ......................................................................................................... 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 ........................................ 9
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
7.4 Work-Study Program ...................................................................................... 11
8 FACULTY ADVISOR
8.1 Role of the Faculty Advisor and Student Support ......................................................... 11
9 STUDENT DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (SDC)
9.1 Role of Student Development Centre ........................................................................... 11
9.2 Psychological Services ................................................................................................. 11
9.3 The Writing Support Centre .......................................................................................... 12
9.4 Volunteers in Progress ................................................................................................. 13
9.5 Indigenous Services ..................................................................................................... 13
9.6 Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) ............................................................... 13
9.7 Learning Skills Services ............................................................................................... 14
10 INTERNATIONAL & EXCHANGE CENTRE ............................................................................... 14
11 STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES ................................................................................................. 15
11.1 Student Emergency Response Team (SERT) .............................................................. 15
12 TEACHING & LEARNING SERVICES ....................................................................................... 16
12.1 Student Success Centre ............................................................................................... 16
13 OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSPERSON ......................................................................................... 16
14 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS GENERAL
14.1 Advanced Standing ...................................................................................................... 17
14.2 Academic Accommodations ......................................................................................... 17
14.3 Accommodations for Religious Holidays ...................................................................... 18
14.4 Fee Information ............................................................................................................ 19
14.4.1 Special/Supplemental Practical Examination Fee .......................................... 20
14.4.2 Remedial Placement Fee ............................................................................... 20
ACADEMIC
14.5 Structure and Organization of the Program .................................................................. 20
14.6 Academic Relief............................................................................................................ 21
14.7 Evaluation/Term Schedule ........................................................................................... 21
14.8 Examinations ................................................................................................................ 22
14.9 Conduct at Examinations .............................................................................................. 24
14.9.1 Timing and Materials ...................................................................................... 24
14.10 Special Examinations ................................................................................................... 26
14.11 Individual Course and Milestone Pass Requirements .................................................. 26
14.12 Supplemental Examinations ......................................................................................... 28
14.13 Progression Requirements ........................................................................................... 29
14.14 Interprofessional Education .......................................................................................... 29
14.15 Grand OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examinations) Milestone ......................... 29
14.16 Failed Year ................................................................................................................... 30
14.17 Appeals ....................................................................................................................... 31
14.17.1 Student Responsibility Re Appeal of Course Mark/Grade .............................. 31
14.17.2 Student Responsibility Re Appeal for Medical Reasons ................................ 31
14.17.3 Student Responsibility Re Appeal for Compassionate Reasons .................... 31
PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOURS
14.18 Physiotherapy Professional Conduct ............................................................................ 32
14.18.1 A note about E-Professionalism ..................................................................... 33
14.19 Attendance ................................................................................................................... 33
14.20 Classroom and Laboratory Conduct ............................................................................. 34
14.21 Absences Due To Illness/Medical Accommodation ...................................................... 34
14.22 Team Work ................................................................................................................... 35
14.23 Quality Assurance in the MPT Program ....................................................................... 36
15 POLICY & PROCEDURES
15.1 Student Bulletin Boards ................................................................................................ 36
15.2 Marks ....................................................................................................................... 36
15.3 Classrooms and laboratories ........................................................................................ 36
15.4 Audio-Visual Equipment ............................................................................................... 37
15.5 Office Supplies ............................................................................................................. 37
15.6 Faculty Mailboxes ......................................................................................................... 37
15.7 Letters of Reference ..................................................................................................... 37
15.8 MPT Students Study Room .......................................................................................... 37
15.9 Early Intervention for Students (EIS) ............................................................................ 37
15.9.1 Purpose ......................................................................................................... 37
15.9.2 Identification of Students ................................................................................ 37
15.9.3 Early Intervention for Personal Problems (ie health, psychosocial) ............... 38
15.9.4 Early Intervention for Academic Problems ..................................................... 38
15.9.5 Early Intervention for Professional and Safety Issues .................................... 39
15.10 Gift Policy ..................................................................................................................... 40
15.11 E-Mail Policy ................................................................................................................. 40
16 ACADEMIC WORK
16.1 Proficiency in English ................................................................................................... 40
16.2 Academic Offences ...................................................................................................... 40
16.3 Cheating, Plagiarism, Fraud, Computer Mischief and Other Scholastic
Offences ....................................................................................................................... 41
17 LICENSING / PHYSIOTHERAPY NATIONAL EXAMINATION .................................................. 47
APPENDICES
A Student Request for Academic Relief Form
B Academic Relief for Missed Mid-Term or Final Examination Special Examination Request
C Appeals of Academic Decisions - Academic Course or Clinical Placement
D Supplemental Examination/Remedial Clinical Placement Request
E Appeals of Academic Decisions - Program Withdrawal
F Early Intervention for Students (EIS)
PURPOSE OF THE STUDENT HANDBOOK
The purpose of the Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) Professional Program is to facilitate the acquisition of physical therapy knowledge, skills and behaviors.
This handbook is compiled to advise and guide you as a student in the expectations and requirements of the program in order to assist your progression through your course of study.
Please read the Student Handbook and sign the next page indicating that you have read and understood the contents of the Physical Therapy Professional 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 your Faculty Advisor or the Chair of the Master of Physical Therapy Program.
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
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
2
2 SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
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
1588
519-661-3360
Beverly Phillips 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
1444
519-661-2111 x88953 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
2305
519-661-2111 x88935
Dr Laura Graham
1442
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
519-661-3369
Dr Deborah Lucy Chair MPT Student Affairs Committee Chair
2308
519-661-3368
Professor Ann MacPhail Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (ACCE) Chair MPT Clinical Experience Committee
2304
519-661-2111 x88969
Professor Kathy Obright
1437
3
519-661-2111 x88850
Dr Tom Overend Chair HRS Graduate Program
1445
519-661-2111 x87745
Professor Jackie Sadi
2305
519-661-2111 x88912 UW
519-646-6100 X64636 SJHC
Dr Joy McDermid
519-661-2111 x88844 Dr Jacqueline Marsh [email protected] 1400
519-661-2111 x80145
Dr Dave Walton
1443
519-661-2111 x88283
Part Time Faculty Office
2307
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
519-661-2111 x81580 Julie Whitehead Instructional Designer
[email protected] HSB340
3 WESTERN UNIVERSITY
3.1 Important Contacts at a Glance
Service Phone Location Email
Office of the Registrar Student Central 519-661-2100 WSS 1129 [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
UCC 260 [email protected]
Services for Students with Disabilities 519-661-2147 WSS 4111
Student Development Centre 519-661-3031 WSS 4112
Student Health Services
519-661-3030
UCC 11
Off-Campus Housing Services
519-661-3550
EIHR 102
4
Parking 519-661-3973 SSB 4150 [email protected]
UWO Books Plus 519-661-4091 WR53 [email protected]
Computer Support Centre
519-661-3800
SSB
Campus Community Police 519-661-3300 LWH
Western Foot Patrol
519-661-3650
UCC 47
Lost & Found
519-661-3300
LWH
Legend
EIHR Elgin Hall Residence, University Drive LWH
Lawson Hall NSC Natural Sciences Centre U
CC
University Community Centre SSB Support Services Building W
R53
UWO Books Plus, 1153 Western Road WSS Western Student Services Building I
GAB
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
5
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 Bert Chesworth, Director (ex-officio) Professor Susan Hunter, Chair, Curriculum Committee Professor Deb Lucy, Chair, Student Affairs Committee Professor Ann MacPhail, Chair, Clinical Education Committee MPT Program Course Managers Donna Beer, MPT Graduate Program Assistant
4.2 Roles of the Master of Physical Therapy Program Committee
4.2.1 To develop and review policies and procedures for the professional program 4.2.2 To provide overall oversight for program evaluation including review and revision of the Program Evaluation Plan
4.2.3 To provide oversight for implementation and evaluation of changes 4.2.4 To provide oversight for the quality of the learning environment 4.2.5 To liaise with the students in the Program 4.2.6 To make decisions regarding Program subcommittee recommendations 4.2.7 To ensure that the Program meets professional accreditation (PEAC, Physiotherapy Education Accreditation Canada) and graduate program (IQAP, Institutional Quality Assurance Process) standards 4.2.8 To advise the Director on the hiring of new faculty and Program resource requirements
4.2.9 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.
4.2.10 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.
4.2.11 To annually review effectiveness of Program subcommittees 4.2.12 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’s turn is 2018-2019.
6
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 and exceptional commitment to their learning and professional growth. Awarded annually at convocation.
5.2.6 Physical Therapy Faculty Prize
Awarded to the graduating student who has made the greatest overall contribution to the Program during his/her student years, based on the feedback from all course managers'. Awarded annually at convocation.
5.2.7 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.
7
5.2.8 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.
5.2.9 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.
5.2.10 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.
5.2.11 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.
5.2.12 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.
5.2.13 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
Internal bursaries are non-repayable, taxable grants awarded on the basis of financial need. Completion of an application form is required for consideration.
8
6.1.1 Sally Morgan Bursary
One award of $1 500 awarded annually to students entering their final year of the Master of Physical Therapy Program who have demonstrated unmet financial need through an OSAP-type needs assessment. Application is available from the School of Physical Therapy office. 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 Physical Therapy 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. Applications are available from the Physical Therapy office and the Physical Therapy Program will select the recipient and at least one member of the selection committee must hold membership in the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
Two awards: $225 per year for two 1st year MPT students. Deadline: May 28 Two awards: $225 per year for two 2nd year MPT student. Deadline: June 1
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).
6.2 External: Bursaries and Awards
6.2.1 Indigenous 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. Value $10 000.
Applicants are required to submit a 1500 word letter of introduction describing the applicants’s pursuit of a career in physiotherapy and a copy of their marks (official or unofficial) from their most recent academic program. The letter should also highlight how they see a career in physiotherapy supporting their community (directly or indirectly), financial circumstances affecting the student’s ability to pursue a physiotherapy degree (MPT) or diploma (PTA), and how they would like to contirubte to the physiotherapy profession.
9
Applicants are required to submit at least two letters of reference, demonstrating the applicants’ interest in physiotherapy, community involvement and leadership qualities, as well as the letter of acceptance into an accredited physiotherapy program. Letters may be provided from a school official, employer, community leader or Indian Band official who is not in the immediate family of the applicant.
Please see the MPT Program Graduate Assistant for further details on this award.
6.2.2 Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy Therapy Award
An annual scholarship of $500 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 references are acceptable. Please note that transcripts are required.
Application forms are available from the MPT Professional 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
7 UNIVERSITY: 7.1 Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
Further information available at: http://osap.gov.on.ca/
7.2 Graduate 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 and Category II 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
10
7.3 Society of Graduate Students
University Community Centre, Rm 260 Western University London, ON Canada N6A 3K7
Phone 519 661-3394 (ext 83394) Fax 519 661-3374 Web http://www.uwo.ca/sogs/
7.3.1 Society of Graduate Students (SOGS)-
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 (OSOTF) Bursary and the Out of Province/Country (OOP) Bursary and Grad Club (GC) Bursary:
The OSOTF Bursary is valued at $1500 each. These bursaries are awarded to students from Ontario with demonstrated financial need.
The OOP Bursary is valued at $1500 each. These bursaries are awarded to students from outside Ontario with demonstrated financial need.
Grad Club (GC) Bursary
Applications are completed on-line through the SGPS Graduate Student Portal. Deadline dates are: September 30, January 31, and May 31.
7.3.2 Child Care Subsidy
SOGS provides limited subsidies of $400 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.
Applications must be completed and returned by the last business day of each term. 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. The Academic committee shall award four scholarships of $1 250 each. Two scholarships will be awarded to Master’s students and two scholarships will be awarded to PhD students.
11
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 1120 Western Student Services Building, RM 1140J Phone 519 661-2100 Phone 519 661-2111 x 80382 Email [email protected] Email [email protected]
8 FACULTY ADVISOR 8.1 Role of the Faculty Advisor and Student Support
Each student enrolled in the MPT Program is assigned a faculty advisor. The role of the faculty advisor is to provide students with a contact person in the MPT Program to assist students in identifying available MPT Program and University resources to address their academic or personal problem(s).
9 STUDENT DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (SDC)
9.1 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 on campus. 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
9.2 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.
individual counseling and group workshops
12
- relationship issues - stress - anxiety/depression - loneliness - violence in relationships - body image concerns - procrastination - self esteem - abuse - sexuality - eating disorders - adjustment issues - traumatic events (grief and loss)
LGBTTQ2A support program
Psychological Services has several counselors with expertise in the provision of services to LGBTTQ2A students. They have experience in assisting students with coming out issues, family matters, isolation, dealing with queer phobia on campus, and many other concerns.
Crisis Appointments
Psychological Services staff makes every effort to respond as quickly as possible when an individual student requires an emergency appointment. If you are in a crisis when the office is closed, go to the website indicated below for the names and telephone numbers of the London Crisis Centre. Web http://www.sdc.uwo.ca/psych/crisis_counselling.html
Sexual Assault
Student Development Centre staff are highly trained in the delivery of sensitive, feminist-informed psychotherapy for survivors of recent or historical experiences of sexual assault. If you are in crisis, and you feel comfortable, let the reception office know that you are dealing with sexual assault and every effort will be made to provide you with an immediate/same day appointment
9.3 The Writing Support Centre
Western Student Services Building, Rm 4130 Phone 519-661-3655 Email [email protected]
Web www.sdc.uwo.ca/writing/
individual appointments and group workshops on writing skills
self-help writing resources
computer-assisted instruction
on-line writing help www.sdc.uwo.ca/writing/undergrads/online_writing_help.html
additional workshops offered through Part-Time and Continuing Education
13
9.4 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).
9.5 Indigenous Services
Western Student Services Building, Reception Rm 2100 Phone 519-661-4095 x84095 Email [email protected] Web http://indigenous.uwo.ca/
personal counseling assistance with admissions native socials, gatherings and circles native community liaison computer learning laboratory native resource centre advocacy scholarships
9.6 Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD)
Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) 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. SSD arranges academic accommodation for classes, exams, internships and other course or program activities.
Contact Information Westerm Stidemt Servoces Bio;domg Reception Rm 4111 Phone 519-661-2147 Email [email protected] Web www.sdc.uwo.ca/ssd/ Services
academic accommodation (see section 14.3) accessible campus transportation alternative format text (e-text, audio, jurzqeil, braile etc) learning strategy instruction for students with learning disabilities and attention disorders assistive technology instruction for students with LD counselling/referrals bursary for students with disabilities for OSAP funded students
14
Responsibilities of Students
At the beginning of each term, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the “Services for Students with Disabilities Office”, Rm 4111, to arrange for the appropriate forms to be sent to each course instructor in the School of Physical Therapy for special accommodations.
9.7 Learning Skills Services
Western Student Services Building Rm 4100 Phone 519-6612183 Email [email protected]
free learning skills presentations (www.sdc.uwo.ca/learning/) - effective textbook strategies - maximize your memory - optimize lecture learning - making effective presentations - enhance your note-taking skills - putting off procrastination - improve your concentration - strategies for psychology 1000 - online research skills - reading strategies for graduate students - transitioning to graduate school - time management for graduate students - manage test stress
individual counseling
learn/write drop-in centre
10 INTERNATIONAL AND EXCHANGE 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
15
11 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 their faculty supervisor, their program director (graduate 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 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.
11.1 Student Emergency Response Team (SERT)
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.
SERT is fully authorized provider by the following Canadian Red Cross Courses:
Standard First Aid and Basic Rescuer CPR (Level C)
Standard First Aid and CPR recertification
First Responder
Automatic External Defibrillation
16
Contact information University Community Centre, Rm 29 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
12 TEACHING AND LEARNING CENTRE
Contact Information
D B Weldon Library Rm 122 Western University London, ON N6A 3K7 Phone 519 661-2111 x80346
12.1 Student Success Centre
University Community Centre, Rm 210 Phone 519-661-3559 Email [email protected] Careers http://success.uwo.ca Web: http//success.uwo.ca/careers/
Make a career decision
Enhance your skills
Get a job
Workshops:events
Resources
13 OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSPERSON
Western Student Services Building, Rm 3135 Phone 519-661-3573 x83573 Email [email protected] Web http://www.uwo.ca/ombuds/
the mandate of the Ombudsperson is to investigate complaints from students about any aspect of university life, to provide information and advice about student responsibilities and rights, and to refer inquirer to other offices, on or off campus for assistance and information
the Ombuds Office has two fulltime staff, it is their goal to provide an effective and accessible services,
17
committed to fairness and confidentiality for all parties
the Ombudsperson has two powers: the power to investigate and the power to recommend
if the Ombudsperson concludes that something is not fair, he/she can make a recommendation to whomever is in a position to remedy the situation
although a recommendation by the Ombudsperson is not binding, a response is required
If the response fails to address the problem in a fair way, the Ombudsperson can take the recommendation further
in practice, the Ombudsperson makes very few recommendations
most problems are resolved informally
the Office of the Ombudsperson is jointly and equally funded by the University Students Council and the University
this funding arrangement helps to ensure that the Ombudsperson is free to function independently of other offices and structures
14 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS
14.1 Advanced Standing
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.
14.2 Academic Accommodations
14.2.1 What is an Academic Accommodation?
An academic accommodation is an alteration in the usual way in which students perform academic tasks. Parts of a task may be changed through an accommodation if the changes do not remove an essential course or program requirement. Accommodation does not fundamentally alter the content of exams, the standards used to assign grades, or the requirement that students independently demonstrate their knowledge of course material.
The purpose of academic accommodation is to provide students who have disabilities with the opportunity to achieve their academic potential in essentially the same tasks that other students are required to complete. 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.
http://www.sdc.uwo.ca/ssd/academic_accommodation/index.html
18
14.2.2 Academic Accommodations and the School of Physical Therapy MPT Program
Accommodations must not compromise the standards of practice of the Physical Therapy profession or expectations of the School of Physical Therapy at Western. All graduates must be able to accomplish tasks of a general practitioner and perform at the level of an Entry to Practice Physical Therapist. Academic activities consequently encompass classroom, practical on-campus laboratory and off-campus clinical placement learning experiences, evaluations and examinations.
14.2.3 Requesting Academic Accommodations
Students who wish to be considered for formal academic accommodations on the grounds of disability must contact Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) in the Student Development Centre which is responsible for coordinating the request for, the making of recommendation(s) and provision of accommodations.
Contact Information
Western Student Services Building, Reception Rm 4111 Western University London ON N6A 3K7 Phone 519 661-2147 x82147 Email [email protected] Web www.sdc.uwo.ca/ssd/
Please note that if you wish to request academic accommodation because of disability, you must:
provide appropriate documentation of your disability
meet with a counselor in Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD)
contact SSD prior to or at the very beginning of each term to provide specific information as to courses and course managers for which accommodations are being sought
Further Information regarding requesting academic accommodations is available at
http://www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2015/
http://www.sdc.uwo.ca/ssd/academic_accommodation/requesting_accommodation.html
14.3 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.
19
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.
14.4 Fee Information Web: http://www.registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances/fees_refunds/index.html
Graduate Tuition Fees
Ancillary Fees (compulsory) - student organization fees - building and endowment fees - Western’s graduate student ancillary fees
Program Related Fees - Faculty of Health Sciences mask fitting fee - Access (formerly CanCopy) charges
Supplemental Fees and Other Charges
Western
SPT
- identification cards replacement fee - deferred payment charges - late payment charges - deregistration fee - graduate readmission fee - letter of permission - manual application for graduation - mailing of diplomas - replacement of graduation diplomas - removal of academic sanctions - returned cheque charge - transcript copies - transcript evaluation fee - writing proficiency examination fee - International Iicensure Documentation Fee ($250) - Supplemental/Special Examination Practical Fee up to $250
- SPT remedial clinical placement fee $250
20
14.4.1 Special/Supplemental Practical Examination Fee ($250)
Students may petition for a Special Examination for a missed examination (see Section 14.10) or appeal for a Supplemental Examination for a failed course (see Section 14.12). Due to the additional costs and difficulties in redoing practical examinations the Cha i r , MPT Program has been given permission to assess a student an examination fee for Special and Supplemental Examinations. This Special/Supplemental Examination fee may be charged to the student to directly offset some of the costs associated with giving a student the examination.This fee will not exceed $250 for each Special/Supplemental Examination awarded.
14.4.2 Remedial Placement Fee ($250)
Students who have been unsuccessful or have not completed a clinical placement may be offered a remedial placement in order to pass a required component of a clinical placement course (PT9581, PT9582, PT9583, PT9584, PT9585). If such a remedial placement is granted to the student then a $250 fee will be charged to cover costs associated with offering this additional clinical placement.
ACADEMIC 14.5 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 cross courses. Course materials start basic and unidimensional. By Year 2, course material includes complex cases that have multiple system involvement, advanced professional issues, and application of advanced evidence-based practice skills. Courses include medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, and pathological information, as well as critical appraisal of the evidence, as appropriate.
Each term is organized by a Team Leader, who organizes a meeting with all Faculty to ensure that the timing of evaluation is coordinated across the Term. An evaluation schedule is drawn up and distributed to students. The Chair, MPT Program and Program Graduate Assistant are responsible for setting midterm and final examination schedules.
Open Labs are designed for student self-study. Professors are not to use this time for a scheduled tutorial or to routinely appear in open labs. Professors may be available to review course material in open lab times upon student request. Professors will try to schedule office hours that overlap with open lab times.
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
21
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, including course outlines, schedules, and the Canadian Physiotherapy Assessment of Clinical Performance (ACP) form used in evaluation of clinical experience placements.
Course managers must submit all course manuals / course packs and case studies to the bookstore for photocopying, for subsequent sale at Books Plus. 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)
All aspects of the MPT Program are intentionally planned and implemented with a view to ensuring successful attainment of the expected learning outcomes.
14.6 Academic Relief
In the event that a student misses (or anticipates missing) an assignment due date; completing a 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’
(seeAppendix A) in consultation with the pertinent course manager. If more than one course is affected, a
separate form must be completed for each course. The completed form(s) must be submitted to the MPT Program Graduate Assistant with appropriate supporting documentation.
14.7 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.
22
14.8 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.
23
MPT Program, School of Physical Therapy
Exam Policy
Related to Electronic Communicating Devices
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3TN_ZwKmzh0/T54HaEwgYQI/AAAAAAAAAO8/hl3mRTQ2cD0/s1600/no%2Btech.jpg
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.
24
14.9 Conduct at Examinations 14.9.1 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 No student may leave the examination room during the first thirty minutes of the examination.
6 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.
7 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.
8 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.
9 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.
25
10 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.
11 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.
12 A student who required additional answer books during the examination will not leave his/her seat but
will raise his/her hand for the proctor’s attention. 13 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. 14 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.
15 No examination or any part of the examination, may be taken from the examination room. 16 Students will not be allowed to leave the examination room during the final 15 minutes. 17 Under no circumstances, including late arrival, will the time beyond the designated period be extended. 18 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
19 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).
20 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.
26
14.10 Special Examinations
14.10.1 A special examination is any mid-term, final or supplemental examination completed at a time different than
the (original) regularly scheduled time.
14.10.2 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.
14.10.3 Students may petition the Chair, MPT Program in writing for standing or permission to write a
Special Examination (see Appendix B Academic Relief for Missed Mid-Term or Final Examination: Special Examination Request). The written request must be accompanied by a completed Student Request for Academic Relief Form (Appendix A). Special examinations may be given on the basis of religious grounds for which sufficient notice in writing has been submitted. http://www.uwo.ca/univsec/pdf/academic_policies/appeals/accommodation_religious.pdf
14.10.4 The School of Physical Therapy requires verification of medical, compassionate or religious reasons for absences from both mid-term and final examinations. Verification should be submitted by the student to the Graduate Program Assistant, Donna Beer, in the SPT Office.
14.10.5 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 physician’s notes that document 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’s 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.
14.10.6 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.
14.10.7 Students requiring a special examination for a missed practical examination may incur a cost of up to $250.
14.10.8 Special Examinations will be scheduled as soon as possible following the examination period to minimize
the effect on student clinical placements.
14.11 Individual Course and Milestone Pass Requirements
14.11.1 In Physical Therapy 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).
14.11.2 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.
14.11.3 In each Physical Therapy milestone, the student must obtain a passing grade. This includes two milestones
in the MPT Program:
27
14.11.4 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 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% Neuroscience in Rehab Science 9531a 60%
14.11.5 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 PT Electives 60%
14.11.6 MPT Milestone Passing Grades
Grand OSCE Milestone PASS IPE Milestone PASS
Note: The Grand OSCE will be available in its current format for the 2018 graduates only.
14.12 Supplemental Examinations 14.12.1 Supplemental examination privileges are offered in the MPT Program, School of Physical Therapy. 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 Appendix D Supplemental Examination/Remedial Clinical Placement Request).
14.12.2 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.
14.12.3 Students requiring a supplemental examination for a failed practical examination (includes a failed Grand
OSCE) 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 of the course (or a pass on the Grand OSCE) for which the supplemental was granted.
14.12.4 Students requiring a remedial clinical placement will be charged a fee of $250 (see Section 14.5.2 Remedial
Examination Fee).
14.13 Program Requirements
14.13.1 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.
14.13.2 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.
14.14 Interprofessional Education
Successful completion of all MPT Program Interprofessional Education (IPE) milestone requirements outlined below: 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 [equivalent to 2 IPE credits (6-10 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.
14.15 Grand OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) Milestone
Successful completion of the Grand OSCE milestone is an MPT Program requirement to be eligible for convocation.
An OSCE exam will be held annually in Term 6 to assess entry-level competencies acquired during the two-year program at Western University. As well, this process will assist students with their preparation for the practical exam segment of the Physiotherapy National Exam (PNE). The stations will be comprised of
questions relating to all areas of physical therapy practice across practice settings (ie. acute care, rehabilitation, ambulatory care/clinics, community) including: professional issues, wound healing, pediatrics, cardiorespiratory, neuromusculoskeletal, and orthopedic-related health conditions.
This exam is considered a milestone and must be passed before the student graduates from the program. Students must pass the following clinical placements 9581, 9582, 9583 and 9584 to be eligible to sit the Grand OSCE.
To pass the Comprehensive OSCE, the student must meet all three of the following criteria:
1 Achieve or exceed an overall score of 60%.
2 Achieve a passing score (60%) on a minimum of 70% of the stations, (e.g. if there are 11 stations the student must pass 8 stations to be successful).
3 Have less than 2 'minor' and no 'major' critical incidents in which the student is deemed unsafe or
unprofessional.
A minor safety or professionalism incident is an action, behaviour, or omission that could harm the client, physically or emotionally.
A major safety or professionalism incident is an action, behaviour, or an omission that could cause serious harm or death.
See the Physiotherapy Competency Examination Frequently Asked Questions (p 10).
http://www.alliancept.org/pdfs/exams_faq_20130822.pdf
14.16 Failed Year
14.16.2 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. Failure to do so will result in failure in that course and will be recorded on the student’s transcript as an F.
14.16.3 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. 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 (seeAppendix E Appeals of Academic Decisions: Program Withdrawal).
14.17 Appeals 14.17.1 Student Responsibility Re Appeal of Course Mark/Grade (seeAppendix D Appeals of Academic Decisions: Academic Course or Clinical Placement)
The student must follow normal appeal process (ie appeal to the Course Manager first, then the Chair, MPT Program and lastly to the Vice-Provost, School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies).
A student can appeal to the Vice-Provost (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 14.17.2 Student Responsibility Re Appeal for Medical Reasons
The student
1 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
2 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
3 agrees and accepts that medical documentation provided after sitting an examination during which no notification of illness was provided will not be accepted
4 agrees that medical documentation provided after sitting an examination in which there was poor performance will not be accepted
14.17.3 Student Responsibility Re: Appeals for Compassionate Reasons
The student
1 agrees that he/she will provide notification prior to the actual examination 2 realized that by showing up for an examination, quiz, etc., implies that he/she is able to
complete the examination 3 will notify the School and/or the instructor immediately should the student be unable to complete
the examination 4 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 5 agrees that documentation provided after sitting an examination in which there was
poor performance will not be accepted
PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOURS 14.18 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 The University of Western Ontario and London area clinical instructors (MacDonald et al 2001). These groups of individuals feel strongly that students in the program need to develop appropriate professional behaviours as an essential attribute of a physical therapist. The following are a list of 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.
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.
14.18.1 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.
Ultimate responsibility for evaluating the 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 host institution, or whose performance is judged to be unsatisfactory, or whose behaviour places the host 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’s placement, withdraw the student from the placement, or take such other action as may be required.
Any student who is reported to the School of Physical Therapy by a clinical supervisor to be unprofessional will be counseled by a relevant faculty member regarding appropriate professional behaviours and ad vice will be provided on how to remediate the problem behaviours. A record of this meeting will be placed in the student file (Appendix A-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 clinical experiences 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.
14.19 Attendance 14.19.1 Students in the Physical Therapy Program are expected to attend all classes and laboratory sessions and
100% attendance is a mandatory requirement in clinical placements.
14.19.2 Pre-clinical placements are also mandatory attendance. 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 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 (seeAppendix A) with supporting documentation to the Program Graduate Assistant in the SPT Office.
14.19.3 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 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.
14.19.4 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 Vice Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (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. (http://www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2015/)
14.20 Classroom and Laboratory Conduct
14.20.1 Attire
Shirts must be worn by all students attending lectures. For laboratory sessions, all students must wear shorts and shirts and female students are also required to wear bras/sports bras. For sessions with guest lecturers, community volunteers, and patients, students should dress appropriately for clinic. 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-clinicals.
14.20.2 Food
No food, drink or outdoor footwear is allowed in the laboratories due to the potential damage to the beds and any equipment.
14.20.3 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.
14.21 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, etc has been missed as a result of the absence the student must fill out an Academic Relief Form (SeeAppendix A) accompanied by appropriate documentation to request consideration for the missed course requirement. Medical documentation may be obtained from family physicians, walk-in clinics or Western’s Student Health Services.
14.21.1 Family Physicians and Walk-in Clinics
A Western Student Medical Certificate (SMC) is required where a student is seeking academic accommodation. This documentation should be obtained at the time of the initial consultation with the physician or walk-in clinic. A SMC can be downloaded under the Medical Documentation heading of the following website:
https://studentservices.uwo.ca/secure/index.cfm
14.21.2 University Student Health Services
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 Faculty. 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 School of Physical Therapy.
2 University Student Health Services will normally issue verification of illness only in the case of serious or long term illness or in cases involving absence from final examinations or other significant periods.
14.22 Team Work
Many courses in the physical therapy 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: 1 prepare and attend all team meetings 2 participate in all team discussions 3 contribute equally to a team assignment, project etc., unless unequal breakdown of workload is
agreed upon by all team members 4 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.
14.23 MPT Program Evaluation for Continuous Quality Improvement
The goal of the MPT Program is to provide a high level entry-to-practice education to our students. 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
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.
15 POLICY & PROCEDURES
15.1 Student Bulletin Boards
Student Bulletin Boards are located in the hallway adjacent to Rm 1320 and are used for faculty to post laboratory schedules, individual examination schedules etc.
15.2 Marks
15.2.1 Marks will be available through your individual student center.
15.2.2 Instructors are not permitted to reveal to other students results of final examinations or placements.
15.2.3 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 also able to access their course grades online at the website below. The information is confidential and may only be accessed using a secure Personal Identification Number.
https://student.uwo.ca/
15.3 Classrooms and Laboratories
15.3.1 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 issues, please contact the School of Physical Therapy administrative office for permission and room bookings.
15.3.2 Arrangements to provide student access to the Elborn College gym (RM 1300) and the split labs (Rms
1523, 1526, 1529) outside of regular school hours in order 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 the gym and split labs when given such unsupervised access to these areas.
15.4 Audio-Visual Equipment
Requests for audio-visual equipment must be made to the appropriate professor. Audio-visual equipment cannot be signed out from the School by students; it must be signed out by a faculty or staff member
15.5 Office Supplies
Students should not ask SPT Office Staff for office supplies (e.g., paper clips, pens, scissors, stapler). Supplies are available in the MPT Student Study Room 1569. Students are not permitted to use School letterhead or envelopes without the written permission of a full-time faculty member or the School Director.
15.6 Faculty Mailboxes
Students are not to access the faculty/staff mail boxes directly. Please hand in assignments during faculty office hours or class time as indicated on individual course outlines. There is a drop box located outside the SPT Office, room 1588. The drop box is checked each morning.
15.7 Letters of Reference
Letters of reference will not be written by a faculty member for a student without a written request from that student. This 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.
15.8 MPT Student Study Room
The room 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.
15.9 Early Intervention for Students (EIS)
15.9.1 Purpose
To assist those students identified as having major difficulties (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 Appendix A for EIS Form).
15.9.2 Identification of Students
Identification of students “at risk” will be done throughout the year by the students themselves or by individual Course Managers, Faculty Mentors or Clinical instructors who have identified a personal, academic, professional and/or safety problem. A completed EIS form will be kept in an individual student file. Locked student files are kept by the MPT Program Graduate Assistant. Chair, Student Affairs Committee will sign off on the form once submitted by the course manager. All involved in the Early Intervention Program are reminded that the EIS-DS are confidential.
15.9.3 Early Intervention for Personal Problems (health, psychosocial)
Identification of Students
1 Student approaches Faculty member or Clinical Instructor or notifies MPT Program Graduate
Program Assistant of personal problem.
Action Plan by Faculty Member
1 Faculty member will fill in EIS-DS, wh i ch i nc ludes a s tuden t - facu l ty j o in t l y deve loped ac t i on p lan , place in EIS file in main office, inform Course Manager(s), if appropriate, and 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 ACCE will arrange liaison between Clinical Instructor and Faculty Mentor in necessary. 3 Intervention and follow-up as per “Action Plan by Faculty Members”.
15.9.4 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, Faculty Advisor or Clinical Instructor regarding
a perceived academic problem.
Action Plan by Faculty Member
1 Faculty member will complete and file EIS-DS and inform Chair, Program. 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.
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 s h 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 at the discretion of the Course
Manager.
6 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.
15.9.5 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-DS 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 Course Manager).
4 Follow-up by Faculty member 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 Supervising Therapist will contact ACCE, who will complete and file an EIS-DS and inform Chair,
MPT Program. 2 ACCE will contact Faculty Advisor if appropriate. 3 ACCE will arrange liaison between Clinical Instructor and Faculty Advisor if necessary. 4 ACCE, Clinical Instructor and Faculty Mentor will determine intervention. 5 Follow-up by designated Faculty member in two (2) weeks. Student will be required to provide
evidence of steps taken to implement jointly developed action plan. The School’s MPT Graduate Program Assistant will monitor progress of the follow-up process by contacting the Faculty member two (2) weeks after an action plan has been implemented.
15.10 Gift Policy
15.10.1 Students have at times given gifts to faculty for special occasions (eg. 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.
15.10.2 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 will be reviewed as part of work related performance indicators. 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.
15.11 E-mail Policy
15.11.1 Western University e-mail accounts must be used for all MPT Program, School of Physical Therapy
communications related to academic matters.
15.11.2 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.
15.11.3 All users have a responsibility to ensure that they conduct e-mail exchanges with professionalism and
courtesy, and manage their e-mail responsibly.
Website: http://www.uwo.ca/univsec/mapp/section1/mapp145.pdf
16 ACADEMIC WORK 16.1 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..
16.2 Academic Offences
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
16.3 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. To make comments or to request permission to adapt these materials, please contact the Ombuds Office, UCC 251, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6A 3K7
Phone: 519-661-3753 Fax: 519-661-3924 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.uwo.ca/ombuds/
The University has a ‘zero’ tolerance for dishonest behavior of this nature. Ensure you are not performing any activities that may be considered cheating.
The purpose of this guide is to
1 help students accused of violating the Scholastic Discipline and Academic Sanctions policy
2 help students avoid committing scholastic or academic conduct offences inadvertently
Policies in the Calendars, the Handbook of Academic and Scholarship Policy, or in Administrative Policies and Procedures include: - Scholastic Discipline and Academic Sanctions; - Policy and Procedures for the Conduct of Research; - Copyrights, Patents; and - Code of Behaviour for use of Computing Resources and Corporate Data. Some relevant policies
of Information Technology Services and Appropriate Use of Computing and Network Facilities, Code of Ethical Behaviour, Software Ethics and Acceptable Use Policy. The most up to date versions of all policies can be found on the University website http://www.uwo.ca/univsec/
Many measures are in place to help prevent academic dishonesty. Department handouts and course outlines should make reference to cheating and plagiarism. Examinations are proctored. Individuals taking exams are required to sign in required to display a valid student ID card. Different versions of an exam may be alternated row by row.
Assignments done out of class time are subject to various forms of scrutiny. Faculty can often tell that an essay has been plagiarized, even if unsure of the exact source of pirated passages. Plagiarism software can be used to help determine how original – or unoriginal – a student’s written work may be. A student who makes documentation errors runs the risk of being accused of not just making a mistake, but of violating the Scholastic Discipline policy. Because the University places a high value on academic honesty, penalties for mistakes and violations are severe.
How new technology helps detect cheating and plagiarism The answer sheets (scantrons) used for most multiple choice exams are processed by a program called Scanexam, which includes a cheating analysis. The number of answer matches between any pair of exam papers can be compared with the expected number of answer matches. Example: John (62 correct out of 100) and Barbara (67 correct out of 100) answer 89 questions exactly the same way, Scanexam looks at all the papers of all the students to see if having 89 identical answers is unusual, for students scoring the way John and Barbara scored. I it is unusual, how unusual is it? If it would only occur one time in a million (or even less often) by chance
alone, the instructor may conclude that John and Barbara cheated. The program does not provide information about how or why cheating took place, but it does alert the instructor to that possibility. If students with an unusually high number of identical answers also sat near each other, or behaved in a way that was deemed suspicious by proctors during the exam, they are very likely to be accused of cheating. You can find Scanexam at: http://ssts.uwo.ca/network/software_resources/scanex_newusers.html
Plagiarism detection software compares written work submitted to turnitin.com to an enormous data base and generates an originality report, showing matches for the passages or phrases in the written work. The originality report is sent to the instructor. The software detects paraphrases and short strings of characters, not simply verbatim copying. It is not limited to published works – its database includes all the work submitted to it, as well as work available on paper mills and other cheating website. Whether the student whose work is rated low in originality is found guilty of cheating or plagiarism is up to the instructor. Western has a licence for turnitin.com, and students are encouraged to visit the website to learn more about it: http://turnitin.uwo.ca/
Guiding Principles of the Scholastic Discipline and Academic Sanctions Policy
Transparency a student alleged to have committed an offence has a right to be advised of the allegation and of the allegation and of the information supporting the allegation.
Clarity the steps of the procedure do not overlap. The roles of each party are also made clear: what the Chair may or may not; what the Course Dean may or may not do; and so on.
Even-handedness at every step, the student has the right to be heard, either in person or by submission of a letter.
Consistency decisions are the responsibility of Departments and Faculties, not individual instructors. This helps to ensure consistency in decision-making and in penalties.
Timeliness guidelines in the policy are intended to encourage Departments and Faculties to handle matters without undue delay.
Accountability the student has a right to appeal decision, including decision on penalties, all the way to the administrative tribunal of the Senate Review Board Academic. So Departments and Faculties know that reasons and evidence supporting their decisions may have to be presented to SRBA.
Progressive steps a student who violates the policy a second time may receive a more severe penalty. What to do if accused of cheating, plagiarism, or other wrongdoing
1 You may feel angry at the person who accuses you, especially if you believe you are not guilty. Do what you can to master your angry feelings so you won’t say anything you regret later.
2 Answer questions honestly. The instructor is obliged to investigate to try to determine
the truth.
3 Remember, if the instructor or undergraduate Chair does not seem to take your side of the story seriously, you can appeal further. You have an advantage over everyone else, too. You know for sure what you did or didn’t do. Make some detailed factual notes about what you recall doing as soon as you can. Start a file and keep all relevant material in it.
4. You may feel frustrated because you cannot prove you did not do what you did not do. Remember, those making the allegation have to have evidence good enough to satisfy other impartial parties. If the evidence is not found to be good enough, your appeal will be successful.
5 Consider the evidence against you. Evidence does not have to be conclusive. There is adequate
Evidence if a reasonable person can say: “On this evidence, cheating probably took place”.
You have a right to appeal either the decision or the penalty. Appealing will not lead to a more severe penalty. Lying or fabricating evidence may lead to a more severe punishment. What may happen during the investigation. 1 You may be asked to submit rough notes for the work, or to write an account of an event. 2 You may be required to meet with the MPT Chair/SAC Chair, the Associate Dean, or
others 3 If the alleged offence is contrary to law the police may be notified. 4 It may take the department or faculty some time to come to a decision. Whether you are
guilty or not, the investigation process can be stressful. Seek help. Talk to a personal or religious counselor, family member or the ombudsperson.
Penalties Various factors may influence the decision on the penalty: the student’s year and program, whether he or she has been honest and cooperative during the investigative process, and whether the offence is a first offence. Does the student appear genuinely sorry? Was the offence planned or the result of an impulse? Were other students compromised? Was the University compromised?
Mark Penalties The most common penalty for an offence in a course is a mark penalty: a zero grade on the work involved in the cheating, and additional penalties up to and including a FAIL in the course.
In cases where the offence is deemed more serious, or the student already has an offence record, FAIL grades may be assigned for all the courses in which the student is currently registered. This severe mark penalty may be imposed in addition to a penalty of suspension or expulsion. Mark penalties do not result in a permanent notation on the student’s official transcript. A FAIL grade assigned because of a scholastic offence looks identical to other FAIL grades on the transcript. However, a Dean may place a notation on the internal student record, indicating that the FAIL is a consequence of a scholastic offence (see below).
Suspension and expulsion Suspension and expulsion are reserved for repeat offenders and for particularly serious offences, such as submitting fraudulent documents. Apart from the interruption to a student’s education, these penalties result in a permanent notation on both the student’s internal record and the transcript.
Some recent examples of offences and penalties
Offence Penalty
Possession of crib notes in test FAIL in course
Copied friend’s assignment FAIL on assignment
Plagiarism in assignment Suspended for two terms (prior offence record)
Plagiarism FAIL in course
Cheating on exam Suspended for one year (prior offence record)
Citation errors on essay Mark penalty
Cheated on assignment Expelled (prior offence record)
Plagiarism for web source Suspended (prior offence record)
Fraudulent medical note Suspended for two years (prior offence record)
Appeals Should you appeal (file a request for relief)? A student found guilty of a scholastic offence has a right to appeal either the decision on guilt, or the penalty imposed, or both. Before investing time and effort in an appeal, many students want to know more about how the process works. They want to be able to assess the chances that their appeal will succeed.
It is particularly important to understand that the conclusion that a student committed a scholastic offence does not have to be supported by evidence beyond a reasonable doubt. In an exam writing situation, that means that a decision maker may conclude that cheating took place, even if it is possible that two people got some identical answer by chance. Evidence of an intention to deceive is also not required: thus, in a plagiarism situation, the decision make may conclude that a student is guilty even though it is possible that the student just made a mistake.
Some reasons for considering an appeal
1 You are not guilty (the best reason) 2 The penalty seems severe, even after reading the penalties section above 3 There is relevant information which the decision maker did not have 4 You will regret it later if you do not appeal now.
Poor reasons for considering an appeal.
1 You disagree with the relevant university policy 2 You know other student who did what you did and who weren’t caught 3 Friends or family members think you should appeal. 4 Although you did what is claimed, you’re not really that kind of person
Good reasons not to appeal.
1 The penalty seems fair. 2 You want to put the matter behind you. 3 You are guilty.
4 The evidence against you is reasonably persuasive while not intending to deceive or cause harm, you acknowledge, you should have known better, read the rules, and been more careful (ie. Ignorance of the rules is not an acceptable defence).
The penalty can be appealed if you have reason to think it is too severe. Remember, most penalties feel too severe. If the penalty is typical of those described above an appeal is unlikely to succeed. An appeal of either the decision or the penalty must be initiated within the deadline (usually three weeks if appealing to a Dean, and six weeks if appealing to the Senate Review Board Academic).
How offences are recorded A FAIL grade assigned as a penalty is a final grade and remains on the record. Additionally, the student’s Dean may direct that the internal, electronic record show that the FAIL grade was assigned because of a scholastic offence. (A student may appeal to have such a notation removed from the record upon successful completion of the program.)
A suspension message reads: “Suspended by the University” followed by the date; then “Eligible to apply for readmission” followed by a date. An expulsion message reads: “Expelled by the University” followed by the date, then “Not eligible to reapply”. These messages are permanent. An Offence Record is kept in the relevant Dean’s office. The purpose is to ensure that those who reoffend may be considered for more severe penalties. Strict rules govern access to and use of offence records. For example, they are kept separately from the student’s academic counseling file, and they are not transferred if a student applies for admission to a Western graduate or professional program. (They are transferred between faculties, however, if the student transfers.) They are made available outside Western only upon written requires by the student or by court order.
What to do if you know or suspect someone else of cheating or other wrongdoing. Anyone who suspects someone else of committing an offence has several choices:
1 talk about your suspicions with the other person 2 report your suspicions to the Instructor/Chair/Dean 3 remain uninvolved
Before deciding to remain uninvolved, consider who will benefit from or be harmed by your lack of action. Cheating undermines the value of your education and your degree.
How to avoid cheating and plagiarism and other offences.
Always tell the truth
Ask if you are not sure of something, such as whether to mention your incomplete year of study at another institution. Never assume that one course, or one instructor, or one university or school is exactly like another.
Respect the rules, including the specific rules for a given course, lab, project, test or assignment.
Disclose all the relevant details of your situation when asking for advice.
Consider the possible consequences of your actions. Could someone be hurt or inconvenienced? What harm or damage might result? Are you prepared to pay the cost?
Imagine how you would feel if everybody knows that you were thinking of doing. Picture it as a headline in the paper………………..
In tests and exams. . . Do not sit near friends.
Shield your answer sheet or exam book so that others cannot see it.
Take only explicitly authorized items into the exam: no notes, books, pagers, or cell phones.
If you discover something with you which is not authorized or allowed, raise your hand and tell the proctor right away.
Do not gaze around the room. Do not talk to yourself. Avoid fidgeting.
Do not communicate in any way with any other student. Communicate only with the instructor or proctor.
Arrive on time. Hand in all papers required.
If you hear of anyone obtaining information about a test or exam in advance, tell the instructor.
If exam procedures seem inadequate to you, let the instructor know what your concerns are.
Report any unusual or suspicious behaviour to the proctor or instructor.
Assume you are being closely watched at all times, even if you must leave the room.
In essays, reports and other assignments. . .
Do not work with a fellow student on an assignment unless authorized to do so. When doing group work,
be very clear about what your instructor expects. Discuss this with the instructor in advance. Acknowledge all assistance received, including help from friends or others in terms of proofreading,
suggestions or information. Follow the style guide recommended or approved by your instructor. Do not cite in your bibliography any sources you have not used for the assignment in question. Cite all sources
appropriately, including your own previous work, internet sites, newspaper items, books and scholarly papers, radio or television broadcasts, and so on.
Do not lend your work to other students unless you feel certain they will not use it dishonestly.
Keep a photocopy of all assignments, essays, and reports you hand in to be graded. Keep rough copies
and notes until your final grade is received. Notes and rough copies can constitute valuable evidence that your work is your own.
If you submit an assignment by sliding it under an instructor’s office door (not recommended), confirm the
next day or as soon as you can that the assignment was received. Make a note of the actual time and date of submission.
When in doubt about any practice, ask your instructor or other authority. Do not rely on friends, relatives
or fellow students for information about what is acceptable practice in a course, and academic discipline or at the University.
When material you read impresses you, be particularly careful to use your own words. Use quotation marks and cite sources whenever you use the words or ideas of another, even phrases only one or two words in length. Acknowledge all sources of information and inspiration.
Remember, it is far better to get an honest FAIL or a late penalty than to be found guilty of a scholastic offence.
17 LICENSING / PHYSIOTHERAPY NATIONAL EXAMINATION
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). The School of Physical Therapy does not determine the start date for your new job so please do not ask us when that can be. We will provide information to regulatory and professional organizations (i.e., APTA, Alliance, CPA, CPO) unless you ask us to notify other bodies (i.e., out-of-province) that you have completed all of the academic requirements as soon as we receive all the final marks during the last term ie. Summer 2017 for Year 2, 2017 students). It is then out of our hands as it is the regulatory body that provides you with the provisional license. Up-to-date information on the regulations governing the profession may be obtained from: The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario Suite 901, 375 University Avenue Toronto ON M5G 2J5 Phone 416-591-3828 Fax 4165913834 Web http://www.collegept.org/
Information about practice and regulations in Canada and the PNE may be obtained from:
The Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulatory Boards Suite 501, 1243 Islington Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M8X 1Y9 Phone 416-234-8800
Fax 416-234-8820 Web: http://www.alliancept.org/