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PHYSICAL THERAPY

STUDENT MANUAL ON POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Class of 2014

Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Student Manual on Policies and Procedures

INTRODUCTION 4 MISSION FOR THE DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY 4 Student Goals 5 Program Goals 6 ACCREDITATION STATUS 7 CODE OF ETHICS 7 DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION AND MOVEMENT SCIENCES 7 PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS 7 Principles for Professional Development 8 PEOPLE FIRST LANGUAGE 8 DEPARTMENT INFORMATION 9 Address 9 Support Staff 9 Program Contact Information 9 Program Faculty 9 Master Educator Guild members 13 Faculty Practice Clinical Faculty 14 Adjunct Faculty 14 ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS 15 Advisement 15 Attendance 15 Classrooms 16 Dress Code 16 Disciplinary Infractions 16 Course Evaluations 16 Professional Development 17 Program Hour 17 ACADEMIC POLICIES 17 Academic Honesty 17 Academic Probation 18 Academic Standing 18 Accommodations for Students with Disabilities 19 Assignments 19 Academic Calendar 19 Exams and Quizzes 19 Examination Procedures 20 Grading 20 Religious Accommodations 20

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CLINICAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 20 Clinical Experiences 21 Clinical Attendance 21 Center Coordinator of Clinical Education 21 Clinical Dress Code 21 Clinical Grading Criteria 21 Clinical "Visit" 22 CPR CERTIFICATION 22 EMPLOYMENT AND FINANCIAL STATUS 22 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 23 STUDENT HEALTH 23 Immunizations and Health Insurance 23 UMDNJ ID BADGES 24 UMDNJ PARKING PERMITS 24 UMDNJ/SHRP STUDENT ACTIVITY COMMITTEE 24 Student Opportunities 24 UNIVERSITY RESOURCES 24 ONLINE GRADES AND COURSE SCHEDULES (UMDNJ Banner System) 25 MAILBOXES AND EMAIL 25 SCHOOL AND PROGRAM AWARDS 25 CODE OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY 26 FACULTY/STUDENT HONOR CODE 27 LABORATORY HONOR CODE 28 STUDENT MANUAL SIGNATURE PAGE 29

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INTRODUCTION Please read this manual and the SHRP student manual, http://shrp.umdnj.edu/current_students/pdf/Handbook.pdf sign the last page and return the signed page at orientation on July 29, 2011

The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Doctor of Physical

Therapy Program is committed to providing an education program of the highest

quality to prepare individuals to practice the profession of physical therapy. The

purpose of this document is to inform the students of the policies and procedures

of the Physical Therapy Program. All students are required to abide by the rules and regulations as outlined in the UMDNJ/SHRP Student Handbook and the

Policies and Procedures Manual of the Physical Therapy Program. This

document is not intended to supersede the catalogue policies and procedures as

outlined in the UMDNJ/School of Health Related Professions catalogue, but to

provide information relative to the particular standards and processes of the Physical Therapy Program.

This manual is informational only and does not constitute a contract

between UMDNJ and any student. It may be changed by UMDNJ without prior

notice to students. The Physical Therapy Student Manual includes references to

SHRP policies and procedures that are current at the time of publication but may change during the academic year. Therefore, please always check current

policies, procedures, rules and regulations at the SHRP website. This manual

can be found at: http://shrp.umdnj.edu/current_students/pdf/Handbook.pdf

MISSION FOR THE DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY The Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy, in concert with the mission of

UMDNJ and the School of Health Related Professions, strives to graduate entry-

level physical therapists who embody the professional values, behaviors and skills to practice competently, responsibly and collaboratively within autonomous

models of service delivery, inclusive of clinical, educational, professional and

community venues, and who have the knowledge and skills to maintain currency

in practice. The program supports this mission through its faculty who collectively

model professionalism and collaboration as leaders, educators, researchers, clinicians, and volunteers.

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The STUDENT GOALS of the UMDNJ DPT program are as follows.

1. Instill professionalism Expected Outcome Students and graduates will;

a. model respectful behavior and appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication in educational, clinical and community settings.

b. determine one’s limitations through self-assessment skills that lead to applied development strategies.

c. demonstrate care and compassion for others as evidenced by skilled communication, patient advocacy and individualized care.

d. be active in physical therapy professional associations e. participate in health related community opportunities.

2. Ensure competent practice

Expected Outcome Students and graduates will; a. use evidence-based clinical decision making. b. demonstrate entry-level knowledge for treating conditions across

the lifespan and the continuum of care, using efficacious tests, measures, interventions and practice patterns.

c. adapt to the individual needs of patients, clients, and consumers of service.

3. Ensure responsible practice

Expected Outcome Students and graduates will; a. find and interpret the legal and regulatory tenets that impact service

delivery, at national, state and practice specific levels. b. identify, analyze and act on ethical conflicts across service venues. c. document defensible service delivery and clinical decisions.

4. Ensure collaboration within autonomous models Expected Outcome Students and graduates will;

a. use a variety of communication formats to advocate for patients or service delivery.

b. co-manage patients with other professions. c. organize and deliver care in a variety of health settings. d. educate consumers in clinical and community settings. e. critically appraise the content and sources of information. f. provide consultation, education and service management across a

variety of venues.

5. Develop skills to maintain currency in practice Expected Outcome Students and graduates will;

a. reflect and self-evaluate as a basis for life-long learning. b. participate in professional meetings and continuing education. c. use evidence-based practice principles and processes to answer

clinical questions.

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The PROGRAM GOALS of the UMDNJ DPT program are as follows.

1. Enable faculty Expected Outcome Faculty in the aggregate will: a. model collaborative leadership and participation in local, state and

national professional organizations b. exhibit excellence in and commitment to teaching. c. make scholarly contributions to the field through discovery or

application of knowledge. d. maintain clinical currency related to their respective areas of

teaching. e. demonstrate volunteerism through service to the University, the

profession and the general community.

2. Maintain a faculty practice Expected Outcome Program will;

a. provide high quality physical and occupational therapy services to students with special needs to achieve maximum function and participation in educational environments and to improve each client’s quality of life.

3. Maintain an active role in the faculty governance of SHRP Expected Outcome Faculty will;

a. participate in school committees and task forces b. participate in the Master Educator Guild

(Adopted 1/15/2008)

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ACCREDITATION STATUS On April 26, 2010, the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy

Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association voted to grant FULL ACCREDITATION status to the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at the

University of Medicine and Dentistry. The Program is fully accredited through

December 31, 2019.

CODE OF ETHICS The Program supports and reflects the policies of the APTA and SHRP. As

such, we support and promote adherence to the Code of Ethics as adopted by

the APTA, and the Code of Student Behavior published in the SHRP Student

Handbook. These principles are to be followed in all written and presentation

materials regardless of format and audience.

DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION AND MOVEMENT SCIENCES:

The entry-level program in Newark is part of the Department of

Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences, within the School of Health Related

Professions.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS In addition to the attainment of the appropriate body of scientific knowledge, the

process of becoming part of the physical therapy profession requires the

attainment of a specific set of psychosocial and behavioral attributes and skills.

All professionals are expected to understand the value of and display the

following characteristics within the University and clinical setting: courteous communication, respect for the needs of others, flexibility, compassion, the ability

to identify one's own learning needs and need for academic assistance. Along these lines, the Program has developed a set of Principles for Professional

Development that should guide your development within the program and after you graduate. These principles are an integral part of your education and are

facilitated in all components of the curriculum.

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Principles for Professional Development

Principle: Expert clinical decision making in physical therapy is a learned

process that incorporates efficient and critical gathering, evaluation and assessment of information from multiple sources, identification of patient

problems, prediction of meaningful outcomes and management toward those

outcomes.

Objective: Students should demonstrate novice levels of: clinical decision

making based on multiple strategies for information gathering, evaluation and assessment; identification of patient problems and meaningful outcomes, and

strategies for managing interventions to achieve the outcomes; critical appraisal

of the sources of information used to develop knowledge and interventions.

Principle: The responsible practice of physical therapy is dependent on lifelong learning by its practitioners.

Objective: Students should demonstrate: the ability to develop meaningful

learning objectives; multiple strategies for achieving those objectives; and

competency in objective related content.

Principle: Patient management is enhanced when health professionals collaborate on the identification and achievement of meaningful outcomes.

Objective: Students should demonstrate: the ability to communicate respectfully

with other students when negotiating a plan of action to identify and achieve

learning objectives; awareness of individual and group dynamics; constructive

contributions to the group’s goals.

People First Language The Program supports the use of people first language. A person should not be

referred to by disability or condition, they should be referred to as a person with multiple sclerosis or a patient with cardiac disease. Terms that could be

considered biasing or discriminatory should not be used in any setting.

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DEPARTMENT INFORMATION LOCATION: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Health Related Professions Stanley S. Bergen Building 65 Bergen Street Newark, NJ 07107 Room 720 SUPPORT STAFF: Janet Scanlon Principle Management Assistant jscanlon@umdnj.edu Mabel Nowell Administrative Coordinator nowellma@umdnj.edu Pam Boyle Program Assistant Admissions/Clinical Education boylepk@umdnj.edu Marisol Rivera Program Secretary Entry Level riveram9@umdnj.edu Denise Raney Program Secretary Post Baccalaureate raneyde@umdnj.edu OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:30-5:00 OFFICE TELEPHONE NUMBER: 973-972-5272 OFFICE FAX NUMBER: 973-972-3717 PROGRAM FACULTY: Program Administration and Faculty Alma S. Merians Chairperson merians@umdnj.edu Alma S. Merians, PT, PhD received a Baccalaureate degree in Physical Therapy from Columbia University in 1960. She did her graduate work at New York University receiving a PhD in Pathokinesiology in 1989. Dr. Merians’ academic and research interests are in pediatric and adult neurologic rehabilitation, motor learning and motor control and the retraining of complex functional movement in the neurologically impaired patient using motion analyses, robotic and virtual reality technology.

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Nancy R. Kirsch Program Director Kirschna@umdnj.edu Nancy R. Kirsch, PT, DPT, PhD received a Baccalaureate degree in Physical Therapy from Temple University. She did graduate work at New York University and Montclair University, receiving a Masters in Health from Montclair College, a Certificate in Health Care Administration from Seton Hall University, a certificate in Bioethics from the Kennedy Institute at Georgetown University, a PhD in Health Science from UMDNJ and a DPT from the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions in Boston. Dr. Kirsch was inducted into the Stuart D. Cook Master Educator’s Guild in 2006 and currently serves on the Guild Executive Board. She currently serves on the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners and was a past president of the New Jersey Chapter of the APTA. She is Vice President of the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy. Dr. Kirsch’s clinical interests are in neurology and orthopedics. Her academic and scholarly interests are in the area of ethical decision making, remediation of ethical problems, risk management and professional development. Sandra L. Kaplan Assistant Director Director of Post Professional Programs kaplansa@umdnj.edu Sandra L. Kaplan, PT, MS, PhD received a Baccalaureate degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Connecticut in 1978 and a Master of Science in Allied Health from Ohio State University in 1984. She received her PhD in Pathokinesiology from New York University in 1991. Dr. Kaplan was inducted into the Stuart D. Cook Master Educator’s Guild in 2002 and served as President of the Guild 2006-2007. Dr. Kaplan’s academic and research interests are in pediatric rehabilitation, neuroscience, motor control and clinical outcome measures. Patricia Fay Director of Clinical Education faypa@umdnj.edu Patricia Fay, PT, MPH, DPT received a Baccalaureate degree in Physical Therapy from Boston University in 1983. She received her Master of Public Health in 1995 from Hunter College, the City University of New York and in 2005 her DPT from the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions in Boston. She recently completed two consecutive terms as Vice Chairperson of the NY/NJ Clinical Education Consortium. Dr. Fay’s academic and research interests are in clinical education, health disparities and public health policy.

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Kathleen Mairella Assistant Director of Clinical Education mairelka@umdnj.edu Kathleen K. Mairella, PT, MA, DPT received a Baccalaureate degree in Physical Therapy from Boston University and a Masters in Movement Sciences and Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. She received her DPT from the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions. She is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the American Physical Therapy Association and has served as the chapter president of the American Physical Therapy Association of New Jersey. She has presented on professional and advocacy issues at the state and national level. Her research interests include management of obesity, and evolving models of PT practice. Ellen Zambo Anderson andersez@umdnj.edu Ellen Zambo Anderson, PT, MA, GCS received a Baccalaureate degree in Physical Therapy from West Virginia University and a Master of Arts in Motor Learning from Columbia University. Professor Anderson is a Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist. She is currently enrolled in the doctoral program at UMDNJ. Her clinical and research interests include geriatrics, wellness and complementary therapies. Phyllis Bowlby bowlby@umdnj.edu Phyllis Bowlby, PT, EdD, PCS, received a Baccalaureate degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Pennsylvania in 1977 and an MA and EdD from Columbia University. She is currently pursuing her doctoral work at Columbia University in Movement Science. Professor Bowlby is a Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist. Her academic and research interests are in motor learning and pediatrics. Judith Deutsch deutsch@umdnj.edu Judith Deutsch, PT, MS, PhD, received a Baccalaureate degree in Biology from Stanford University in 1982 and a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California in 1985 and a PhD in Pathokinesiology in 1994 from New York University. She completed a post-doctoral fellowship in rehabilitation research at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. Dr. Deutsch coordinates the Movement Sciences PhD tract. Dr. Deutsch was inducted into the Stuart D. Cook Master Educator’s Guild in 2003. Her academic and research interests are in neurologic rehabilitation, motor control and motor learning with an emphasis on developing and testing virtual reality technology for rehabilitation. Currently her work focuses on improving balance and mobility for individuals post-stroke.

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Susan Edmond edmondsl@umdnj.edu Susan Edmond, PT, DSc. OCS. Dr. Edmond graduated from New York University in 1978 with a B.S. in Physical Therapy. She received her Masters in Public Health from Boston University in 1984, and her doctoral degree in Epidemiology from Boston University in 2001. Dr. Edmond was previously on the faculty at Boston University, Simmons College, and the California State University Sacramento. Dr. Edmond’s clinical interests are in the area of evaluation and management of patients in the out-patient orthopaedic setting. Etiologies of back pain and efficacy of the physical therapy management of patients with back pain are her research interests. Dr. Edmond is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. Barbara Gladson Gladsobh@umdnj.edu Barbara Gladson, PT, OTR, PhD, received a Baccalaureate degree in Occupational Therapy from University of Pennsylvania in 1979, a Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Columbia University in 1985 and a Doctoral degree in Pharmacology from UMDNJ School of Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Gladson was inducted into the Stuart D. Cook Master Educator’s Guild in 2007. Dr. Gladson is the program director of the UMDNJ Biopharma Initiative and the MS Degree in Clinical Trial Sciences. Her research interests include recruitment of medically underserved populations into clinical trials. Karen Huhn huhnka@umdnj.edu Karen Huhn, PT, PhD, received a Baccalaureate degree in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University and a Master of Health Science from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She received her doctoral degree at UMDNJ. Her primary area of practice is pediatrics with a focus on cerebral palsy. Karen’s research interests include computer-assisted instruction and clinical reasoning. Mary Jane Myslinski myslinsk@umdnj.edu Mary Jane Myslinski, PT, MA, EdM, EdD, received a Baccalaureate degree in Physical Therapy from Boston University in 1977 and a Master of Arts in Cardiopulmonary Rehab from New York University in 1982. She did further graduate work at Columbia University receiving an EdM in 1989 and an EdD in Applied Physiology in 1995. Dr. Myslinski’s academic and research interests are in the relationship between aerobic/anaerobic exercise and physiological function in patients with disabilities or chronic disease. Her clinical practice focuses on patients with orthopedic and neurologic problems.

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Sue Paparella paparescu@umdnj.edu Sue Paparella, PT, MSHS, DPT, received her baccalaureate degree in Physical Therapy from SUNY University at Stony Brook in 1990, an MSHS degree from the UMDNJ/SHU graduate program in 1999 and her DPT from UMDNJ in 2005. Dr. Paparella is NDT certified and completed the Kaiser Foundation six month PNF training course in Vallejo California. She coordinates the Standardized Patient Program across the DPT curriculum. Her clinical interests are in the treatment of patients in restorative care facilities. Her academic and research interests are in the area of rehabilitation. Her educational research is in the use of standardized patients for development of professional behaviors. Eugene Tunik tunikeu@umdnj.edu Eugene Tunik, PT, PhD, received his Baccalaureate in Science degree in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University in 1997 and his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Neuroscience from Rutgers University in 2003. Following this, he completed a three-year postdoctoral fellowship at the Department of Psychology and Brain Science at Dartmouth College. Dr. Tunik's academic and research interests include understanding brain mechanisms involved in motor control and learning in health and disease and how this information can shape the delivery of therapeutic interventions to patients. Anita Van Wingerden, Director of Recruitment and Alumni Affairs, Adjunct Faculty. vanwinam@umdnj.edu Anita VanWingerden, PT, BS received her Baccalaureate in Psychology from Dickinson College in 1986 and her Certificate in PT from UMDNJ in 1989. She is currently taking classes toward her DPT at Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions. She is a lab instructor in several courses, and coordinates the aquatic exercise portion of Therapeutic Exercise and the Physical Agents class. Stuart D. Cook, M.D. Master Educator Guild Members Faculty members inducted in the UMDNJ Master Educator Guild Dr. Judy Deutsch Dr. Barbara Gladson Dr. Sandra Kaplan Dr. Nancy Kirsch

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FACULTY PRACTICE CLINICAL FACULTY: Christine A. Cronin, PT, MBA, PCS -Director Newark Therapy Services Julia Guzman, MS, OTR – Assistant Director Occupational Therapy Laura Phillips PT, MSPT – Assistant Director Physical Therapy Luz Alvarez, OTR, MS, Ellen Benson, OTR, MA Lauren Bodner, OTR, MA Martha Bonilla, PT, DPT Heather Carberry Schroeder, PT, DPT Greach Castro, OTR, MS, Randal Fedoruk, OTR, MA Jennifer Fernandez, OTR, MS Bethann Ferreira, OTR, MS Jackie Foster, PT Andrea Greenspan, PT Ericka Heggins, PT Jamesetta Horace , OTR, MS Nathaniel Johnson OTR, MS Natalie, Katzowrin-Buchsbaum, OTR, MS Jennifer King, OTR, MS David Kinsey, OTR, MS

Amy Landowsky, OTR Shifra Leiser, OTR, MS Caren Livni, OTR, MS Nereida Meloi, OTR Anna Moskal, PT, DPT Reena Nagpal, OTR, MS Chintan Pancholi, PT, DPT Wisly Paul, OTR, MS Gerardina Piserchia, OTR, MS Yajaira Rodriquez, OTR, BS Audra Rose, OTR, BS Rhea Stadtmauer, OTR, MS Poonam Sooknanan, PT, DPT Jennifer Strasnik, OTR Rachael Tolentino, PT, DPT Lisa Wzorek, OTR, MA Depali Yawalkar, OTR

ADJUNCT FACULTY: L. Ambrose, MD B. Aquilla, PT, DPT M. Aquilla, PT, DPT W. Boissonalt, PT, DHSc, H. Carberry, PT, DPT K. Carr PT, DPT E. Cassidy, PT, DPT D. Conway, PT C. Cronin, PT, MBA C. DeCaro,, PT, DPT P.Deotte, PT, DPT, GCS M. D'Agati, PT W. Egan, PT D. Eisenberg, PT, DPT J. Elliot, PT, MSHS C Enriques, PT J. Fluet, PT, DPT P. Glynn, PT D. Gold, MD B.Hickey, PT, DPT L. Hoecker, PT, DPT, MS

I Maiden A.Ambjor-Massey, PT, DPT L. Baida-Miller, PT N. Mingelgreen, PT, DPT L. Moore, PT J. Mores, MS M. O’Connell, PT MS, PCS Linda Overby, PT K. Palgi, PT, DPT, MS C. Dickinson Pannone, PT, DPT K. Peterson, PT, DPT L. Pliner, MD W. Smith, MS P. Sooknanan, PT, DPT L. Snowden, PT, DPT E. Sorensen, PT B. Tunik, PT, DPT C. Vasan, PT, DPT J. Voorhees, PT, DPT K. Westra, PT, DPT L. Zucker, PT, DPT

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ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS As an academic health care program we have an obligation to insure the safety of the consumers of physical therapy services. Therefore, the following requirements are set to insure that students demonstrate competency in the professional curriculum. Students are expected to adhere to all of the academic requirements stated in the UMDNJ/School of Health Related Professions Student Handbook. The following items are requirements that specifically relate to the Physical Therapy Program.

Advisement Each student will be assigned an academic advisor in the first semester of the program. When possible, the student will have the same advisor for the three years. Students are required to meet with their advisor during the advisement period scheduled each semester and are also encouraged to schedule an appointment with their academic advisor during faculty office hours whenever needed. The faculty strongly urges the students to meet with their advisors regarding academic or other matters that may have an impact on their performance. Students experiencing academic difficulty are strongly encouraged to seek advisement.

Attendance Attendance and participation in class and laboratories is viewed as integral to your professional development as a physical therapist. Therefore, students are expected to attend all classes, seminars, laboratory and clinical sessions on time. All students must notify the instructor or the department secretary when they are unable to attend class or lab, prior to the start of class. Recurrent absenteeism, or leaving class early are unacceptable. Lateness to class is viewed in a similar way to arriving late in the clinical setting. It is considered unprofessional and therefore unacceptable. When a student is consistently late or absent, this will be considered unprofessional behavior and appropriate sanctions may be taken. Faculty have the discretion to include attendance as part of the class grade. Students must be available during the entire week of finals up to and including the final retake day. Finals schedules are subject to last minute changes and retake examinations may be scheduled until the day that grades are due. Therefore you must be available during the entire finals period through the final retake day. Students not available for a retake exam will fail the exam and may be subject to dismissal from the program.

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Classrooms While the Program’s classrooms, laboratory spaces and clinical equipment are located within an academic environment, they are equivalent to the clinical setting. You will be expected to maintain the clinical orderliness of your work setting, all students are responsible for maintaining the orderly condition of the classroom and laboratory facilities. No food items, cans or soda bottles are to be left in the classroom. No food, soda cans or water bottles are to be brought into the large auditoriums. All equipment, pillows, towels, and floor mats are to be put away after each class. Care should be taken to protect mat table surfaces when using them for writing surfaces. Classroom doors should be locked upon exiting. The Program relies on the diligence of all students and faculty to protect Program equipment and spaces.

Dress Code Students are expected to attend classes and professional meetings appropriately dressed. For all labs you are required to wear the shorts and shirt that are part of the required lab uniform unless otherwise instructed by the professor teaching the course. Many courses also require that women have a halter top. Lab clothes are to be worn only during laboratory classes and not during lecture classes or in the hallways. Please see section on Clinical Dress Code for appropriate attire in the clinical setting. For Site visits the required uniform consisting of lab jacket, khaki pants and polo shirt must be worn, unless otherwise instructed by the professor teaching the course. Scrubs must be worn for Anatomy lab. Students must have a watch with a second hand. Students will wear the clinic or lab uniform, depending on their role, for practical exams unless otherwise instructed by the professor teaching the course. The faculty reserves the right to request that body art and or piercings be covered or removed as appropriate for labs and/or clinical site visits. Disciplinary Infractions Please refer to the UMDNJ/SHRP Student Handbook for a description of student disciplinary procedures. http://shrp.umdnj.edu/current_students/pdf/Handbook.pdf

Course Evaluations Teaching and learning is a dynamic process for which success relies on equal participation by the faculty and the students. In order to assist the faculty and support the overall curriculum plan, courses are evaluated annually. Student feedback via course evaluation is completed following each course. The items in the evaluations have been selected to measure the presence of characteristics deemed important for teacher/course effectiveness. It is the professional responsibility of each student to provide constructive comments focused on ways to improve the learning experience. It is important to the

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Program and to each of the faculty that you fill out the course evaluations honestly and respectfully. These evaluations are kept confidential. At the completion of the third year the students are invited to review the entire curriculum and provide feedback. In addition to the formal evaluations, students are encouraged at any time to give feedback directly to the instructors and the Program Director.

Professional Development As part of your professional development, students are encouraged to join the professional association, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and attend professional meetings sponsored by the APTA. Students are encouraged to attend one meeting of their choice during each of the academic years. This meeting includes a district, state or national meeting. Students may only miss classes to attend these meetings when excused from class, this will be communicated prior to the meeting by the professor or program director. National meetings include Student Conclave in the Fall, Combined Sections Meeting in February and the National meeting in June. Program Hour Students will have the opportunity to meet with the Program Director periodically to discuss professional, school and program issues or any other topic of concern or interest to the students and administration. Prior to the meetings, students may submit topics they wish to have discussed in the Director’s mailbox. Students always have the option to request a meeting with the Program Director in addition to those scheduled.

ACADEMIC POLICIES Academic Honesty

As students of the Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy and the School of Health Related Professions you have accepted the responsibility for honesty in all aspects of the learning process. Each student will be held responsible for the personal and professional integrity of the work accomplished in all courses, examinations and other academic activities that are part of the process by which they receive evaluation and credit. Cheating or plagiarizing* will result in dismissal from the Program. Please see UMDNJ/SHRP policies on Academic Integrity. Please see the School of Health Related Professions Student Honor Code that is included in both this manual, in the School of Health Related Professions Student Handbook and in the SHRP student orientation. After reviewing the Code of Academic Integrity please sign the Faculty/Student Honor Code and the Laboratory Honor Code and return them to the Program Secretary by the end of the first week of classes. Both forms are included in this manual for your records. *http://shrp.umdnj.edu/current_students/documents/plagiarism.pdf

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Academic Probation To remain in good academic standing students must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 in each semester of the program and may not receive a course grade lower than a B in more than one course during any semester. This policy begins with the first fall semester; it does not apply to the first summer semester. Students who fall below these criteria will be put on probation. Probation means that for the duration of the program you must satisfy the following program requirements for every subsequent semester: 1) achieve a semester GPA of 3.0, and 2) do not receive a course grade lower than a B in more than one course. If a student on probation fails to satisfy all program requirements at the end of any semester, the student will be subject to automatic dismissal for academic failure. Academic Standing Students are responsible for knowing their academic standing in each course. If students have a concern regarding their academic standing, this should be addressed with their course instructor and/or their advisor prior to the end of the course. It is the responsibility of the student to address academic issues in a timely manner. Students must pass all courses. Failure of one academic or clinical education course will result in dismissal from the program. All practical exams must be passed with a score of no less than 80%. In addition, all safety elements of practical exams must be passed with a score of no less than 80%. Any score below 80% on safety elements or below 80% on the practical exam as a whole will constitute failure of the exam. If the failing grade on a practical exam does not result in a failing grade for the course, the student will be given one opportunity per course to retake a failed practical exam. If the student passes the retaken practical exam, the grade from the first failed practical exam will be entered into their records. If the grade on any practical exam results in a failing grade for the course, the student will be dismissed from the Program. Please see the UMDNJ/SHRP Student Handbook for further information about Academic Standing, Leave of Absence, Withdrawal from Course or School and Readmission. http://shrp.umdnj.edu/policie/documents/academic__standing.htm.

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Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Before any reasonable accommodations can be made by the Program, a student must meet with the ADA coordinator in the School’s Office of Student Affairs. Accommodations will be made according to recommendations of the School’s Office of Student Affairs. These accommodations will not exempt students from complying with academic, laboratory and clinical requirements. Assignments The APA Style Guide is the agreed upon style guide for the Program. All papers should reflect this style in the manuscript and reference construction. Students are expected to use proper grammar, punctuation and spelling in all written assignments. Assignments are to be typed, double-spaced unless otherwise indicated by the professor. It is the prerogative of the individual course instructor to grade all of the components above as part of an assignment or course grade. Papers submitted in either hard copy or via email must be received on the date and by the time they are due E-mailed assignments must be received by the due date and time. Assignments received after that time will be considered late and the grade may be lowered by up to one half grade per day at the discretion of the faculty. Students may request confirmation of receipt of e-mailed assignments. Academic Calendar The academic calendar may be viewed online by logging on to http:www.umdnj.edu. Go to my.umdnj.edu. click on Calendar icon. Click on Calendars tab. Click on subscribe Search for DPT. Find the calendar for your class. Please note that these calendars are subject to last minute changes. Exams and Quizzes The minimum passing grade for any written exam or quiz is a score of 70 unless otherwise indicated in the syllabus. Students must also demonstrate basic entry-level competency in all skills courses. Students are expected to sit for all exams/quizzes as scheduled. If a student is unable to take an exam/quiz he/she must notify the instructor before the exam and request permission from the course instructor to reschedule. If the student fails to do this, he/she will receive a zero on the exam/quiz. If a student missed an exam/quiz, he/she must present official documentation, i.e. doctor's note, police report before being allowed to make up that exam/quiz. No examination materials, results, or answer keys will be released or posted until all students have taken the exam. Examinations are available to the student for review but are retained by the department. All students who do not pass an examination/practical are responsible for scheduling an appointment with the course instructor to discuss and review the exam.

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Examination Procedures To ensure equity for all students the following procedures must be adhered to during examinations: (1) all books, backpacks, electronic devices and other personal belongings must be placed in the front of the room during examinations, (2) students may not leave the classroom during examinations and (3) appropriate seating arrangements will be determined by the exam proctor. If a calculator is necessary the instructor will announce that prior to the exam and simple non-programmable calculators will be permitted. If students wish to keep track of time during the exam they may do so using a wristwatch. The use of any other electronic device is not permitted.

Grading

All courses offered by the Physical Therapy Program will be awarded letter grades on the following basis: A = 90-100 B+ = 85-89 B = 80-84 C+ = 75-79 C = 70-74 F = 69 or less P = Passing F = Failing Religious Accommodations When requested reasonable accommodations may be made for religious beliefs such as time-off to attend religious observances and modifications in laboratory dress and procedures. These accommodations will not exempt the students from complying with academic and clinical requirements.

CLINICAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Clinical education is an integral part of the Physical Therapy Program. The clinical experiences are a vital part of the education. The Program is very fortunate that the clinicians give their time to permit students to practice didactic knowledge and clinical skills. It is important for both the student’s future and the reputation of the school within the professional community to maintain appropriate relationships with the clinical instructors and the clinical sites. During a clinical affiliation students must adhere to the professional standards of the facility, the APTA Code of Ethics and Professional Guidelines and Program standards as outlined in the Clinical Education Manual.

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Clinical Experiences There are four clinical affiliation courses scheduled throughout the curriculum. In order to provide a well-rounded experience, students affiliate at a variety of practice settings. These settings include acute care hospitals, outpatient facilities, rehabilitation hospitals, home health care and school based practices. There are experiences available in several states. Travel or relocation for the affiliation may be required and may incur additional expense for the student. These courses are subject to the Academic Standing Policies previously described.

Clinical Attendance Clinical attendance is mandatory, barring illness or emergency situations. Absence must be reported to both the Director of Clinical Education, (DCE) at UMDNJ and the Center Coordinator for Clinical Education, (CCCE) on the morning of the absence. There are no absences allowed for job interviews during the final affiliation. Make-up time may be scheduled by the DCE or CCCE. Center Coordinator of Clinical Education Each facility has a Center Coordinator of Clinical Education (CCCE). This person is to be contacted by the student at least eight weeks prior to the start of the affiliation to confirm starting time and location. The CCCE's name and telephone number are available on the Clinical Site Information Forms. Clinical Dress Code An appropriate professional appearance is important for all clinic visits and experiences. The Program dress code is either the required uniform or, slacks, collared shirt, ties (for men), suitable shoes, a white short lab coat and name pins. The clinic has the right to modify the dress code and to request a student to alter their dress if it is found to be inappropriate. Your appearance should not detract from your ability to deliver safe and effective patient care. For example, fingernails should be neatly trimmed, long hair should be secured and excessive jewelry should be avoided. Clinical Grading Criteria The CI evaluates, describes, and documents the performance of the student. However, the final grade, that indicates successful or unsuccessful completion of the experience, is determined by the Director of Clinical Education and the program faculty. Clinical experiences are graded on a pass/fail basis. In the event of a failed clinical experience the student will be dismissed from the Program. If a student receives an incomplete in a clinical experience this is evidence of the student’s failure to successfully complete a portion of the clinical experience and may result in the need to enroll in a Remedial Independent Study course prior to completing the additional clinical experience. The course is tailored to the specific needs of the student. Successful completion of this

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course permits a student to complete the additional clinical experience. Receiving an incomplete grade for a clinical experience may delay graduation. Consistent with the UMDNJ/SHRP-PT Student Manual, if a student fails the Remedial Independent Study course, they will be dismissed from the program, as this constitutes a failed course. The CI and the CCCE at the additional clinical experience will be made aware of the previous areas of clinical practice that required remediation so that the educational experience may be appropriately focused. Please refer to the UMDNJ/SHRP Student Handbook for information regarding release of information.

Clinical "Visit" During affiliations the student and the clinical instructor will be contacted by telephone or in person, by the DCE or a faculty member, to check on progress and review performance. During the affiliation the DCE or faculty member is available to the student and the clinic for consultation on any issue of importance to either party.

CPR CERTIFICATION All students are required to be certified or updated in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by either the American Heart Association, Red Cross, or an equivalent college course. This must be completed by the start of the Fall semester of the first professional year and updated by the start of the Fall semester of each successive year. Evidence of certification must be given annually to Mrs. Pam Boyle, Program Assistant.

EMPLOYMENT AND FINANCIAL STATUS Due to the concentrated and demanding nature of the Program, it is recommended that students give very careful consideration to accepting outside employment. All students should contact the UMDNJ financial aid office to seek financial assistance. Scholarships are arranged through the office of financial aid.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS To view the essential functions applicable to the Physical Therapy Program please go to the http:www.SHRP.umdnj.edu/ Go to Admissions; Policies/Requirements; Essential Functions. Students must be able to meet the essential functions to participate in classroom, lab and the clinical education component of the curriculum.

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STUDENT HEALTH Students are expected to adhere to health, immunization, vaccination and insurance policies as stated in the catalogue for the UMDNJ/School of Health Related Professions or on the University web site. www.umdnj.edu/oppmweb/policies/contents.html Students must contact the program director about any change in health status that will require them to be absent from clinic or class for an extended period of time. A note specifying any restrictions may be required from the student's physician to certify that the student is able to resume classes or clinical experiences. Medical leave of absence, if necessary, must be instituted through the procedures outlined in the catalogue for the UMDNJ/School of Health Related Professions. Students in the fourth year of the combined baccalaureate/doctoral program must also follow the procedures in the respective school catalogs for Fairleigh Dickinson University, Felician College, Kean University, Montclair University, NJIT, Ramapo College, Saint Peter's, Stern College, and William Paterson University. Failure to comply with student health requirements may result in a hold on your registration and may prevent you from attending classes until the requirements are satisfied. You are strongly urged to maintain copies of your documentation. Failure to comply with health requirements from clinical sites may also delay the start of a clinical rotation.

Immunization and Health Insurance All UMDNJ/SHRP students are required to submit documented proof of immunity and to comply with the University’s policies on Health and Immunization (policy at www.umdnj.edu/oppmweb/policies/html/studentservices/00-1-25-30_00.html and Student Health Insurance (policy at www.umdnj.edu/oppmweb/00-01-25-40_00.html UMDNJ IDENTIFICATION BADGES All students are required to obtain and wear the UMDNJ identification badges. These should be obtained prior to the first day of class from BLDG. 5, ADMC, Room 531 (973-972-5489). UMDNJ PARKING PERMITS: Students must have a parking permit to park in the University Parking lots. See the parking policy for additional information. www.umdnj.edu/oppmweb/university_policies/administration/PDF/00-01-10-145_00.pdf

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UMDNJ/SHRP STUDENT ACTIVITY COMMITTEE The UMDNJ Student Activity Committee is a student organization that has several purposes. The first purpose is to promote unity, spirit and communication within the program. The second purpose is to promote professional involvement by students through participation in community or professional activities chosen by the majority of the students. The third purpose is to increase community awareness of physical therapy. Each class chooses a representative to the Student Activity Committee. A faculty member serves as advisor and liaisons between the faculty and the students. The faculty advisor must approve each program and event. Student Opportunities: There are many opportunities for students to become more involved in the professional, clinical and educational community. As opportunities become available students are notified. Some of the opportunities are: The Student senate, Ushers at APTA conferences and the House of Delegates, participation in APTA NJ events. Teaching Assistants in Anatomy, Neuroscience, and other lab courses, volunteer research opportunities with faculty, summer research interns, and special Olympics, community outreach programs in Newark and other locations just to highlight a few.

UNIVERSITY RESOURCES Computer Laboratory 973-972-6746 Counseling Services 973-972-8594 Financial Aid 973-972-4376 Mental Health Service 973-972-5429 Library 973-972-4580 Student Health Services 973-972-8219

UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND DENTRISTRY BANNER SYSTEM (ONLINE GRADES AND COURSE SCHEDULES)

https://my.umdnj.edu/cp/home/displaylogin Choose Banner Self service to access student information

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MAILBOXES AND EMAIL Student mailboxes are located in the mailroom on the seventh floor. Each student is assigned a mailbox. Students are also assigned an email address that can be accessed in the computer laboratory or from their home computer. Students are required to maintain their UMDNJ email addresses as Program announcements are made through this address. It is the student’s responsibility to check their mailbox and email for program notices and messages. Faculty mailboxes are located in the program office, Room 720. Please leave all information and messages for the faculty with the program secretary. Faculty email addresses can be found in this manual and on the program’s web pages. Students at UMDNJ are given the privilege of maintaining their UMDNJ email addresses after graduation. SCHOOL AND PROGRAM AWARDS: The University recognizes and acknowledges outstanding performance of faculty and students. Some of the awards that are given out at convocations at the time of graduation are as follows: The UMDNJ Stanley S. Bergen Medal of Excellence: Given to an outstanding graduate from the previous year, one from each school. The SHRP Academic Award: Recognizes outstanding Academic performance The SHRP Clinical Award: Recognizes outstanding Clinical performance. The SHRP Outstanding Service Award: Recognizes Outstanding Service The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program also presents awards for exceptional performance in the following areas. Academic, Clinical Research Professional Leadership Community Service Students are encouraged to recognize exceptional faculty performance through their recommendation of faculty members for the University Excellence in Teaching Award.

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CODE OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY PREAMBLE As future health care professionals holding a public trust and as members of the SHRP academic community, students are expected to adhere to the highest standards of honesty and integrity in all aspects of education, practice and research. Observance of the Code of Academic Integrity is essential due to the sensitivity and confidentiality required in professional education and practice. It is required to uphold and promote the public trust, the integrity of the professions represented at SHRP and the principles of learning and acquisition of knowledge. It follows that students accept the responsibility to help ensure that the highest standards of honesty and integrity are maintained in SHRP by reporting incidents of academic and professional dishonesty in others. Violations of the Code of Academic Integrity will be considered with gravest concern and may be punishable with sanctions as severe as suspension or dismissal. General categories of academic dishonesty include but are not limited to the following: CHEATING occurs when a student misrepresents his/her mastery of the subject matter or assists another student to do the same. Instances of cheating include, but are not limited to: 1. Copying another student’s work and submitting it as one’s own on an examination, paper or other assignment; 2. Allowing another student to copy one’s work; 3. Using unauthorized materials during an examination or evaluation such as a textbook, notebook, or prepared materials or possession of unauthorized materials (notes, formulas, etc.,) that are visually or audibly accessible. 4. Collaborating with another individual by giving or receiving unauthorized information during or after an examination or evaluation. PLAGIARISM is an act whereby an individual represents someone else’s words, ideas, phrases, sentences or data as his/own work. Examples include, but are not limited to: 1. Using the exact words (verbatim) of another source without quotations and appropriate referencing, 2. Using the ideas, thoughts, opinions, data or theories of another without

reference, even if completely paraphrased, 3. Using charts and diagrams from another source without revision; permission

from the author and/or appropriate referencing,

4. Using facts and data from another source without a reference unless the information is considered common knowledge.

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FACULTY/STUDENT HONOR CODE:

WHEREAS: The faculty of UMDNJ-School of Health Related Professions believe, that as future health care professionals, the students must observe high standards of honest and integrity; and

WHEREAS: As future health care practitioners, the students must also observe high standards of honest and integrity; and

WHEREAS: The faculty and students must make diligent efforts to

ensure these high standards are upheld by their colleagues and peers as well as themselves;

THEREFORE: The faculty and students agree to abide by the

Honor Code of the School of Health Related Professions which states:

In academic and professional matters I will not lie, cheat, steal nor tolerate those who do. Print Name: ________________________________________________ Signed: ______________________________________________________ Date: ______________________________________________________

THIS COPY IS FOR YOUR RECORDS. Return the original at orientation on July 29th.

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LABORATORY HONOR CODE

Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy

Laboratory Honor Code Acknowledgement

This is in accordance with the UMDNJ School of Health Related Professions Honor Code that I have previously signed. 1. I understand that a laboratory practical and mock clinic is designed to evaluate my competence and development as a physical therapist, as well as that of others. 2. I understand that sharing or altering any information related to the practical or mock clinic experience alters the ability of faculty to evaluate a student’s true competence and development. 3. I understand that sharing is defined as communicating any information about the patient situation, the activities I did or did not do with a patient in the practical, and any feedback I received from the patient or the examiner(s). 4. I agree not to discuss any aspect of the examination with other classmates until all students have been tested. __________________ _____________ Signature Date

THIS COPY IS FOR YOUR RECORDS. Return the original at orientation on July 29th.

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STUDENT MANUAL SIGNATURE PAGE: The undersigned indicates by their signature that they have received and read the UMDNJ/SHRP Physical Therapy Student Manual on Policies and Procedures and the UMDNJ/SHRP Student Handbook and is, therefore cognizant of the University, School and Program policies and is responsible for compliance with these policies for the period of enrollment in the UMDNJ Physical Therapy Program. _____________________________ Print Name _____________________________ Signature ______________________________ Date THIS COPY IS FOR YOUR RECORDS. Return the original at orientation on July 29th.