Clermont College PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PROGRAM Student Handbook Academic Year 2016-17 TABLE OF CONTENTS Program Policies and Guidelines Welcome .......................................................................................................................................... 1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 2 Mission and Philosophy ................................................................................................................... 3 Outcomes and Goals of the Student ............................................................................................. 4-6 Essential Program Functions ............................................................................................................ 7 Technical Core Requirements… ................................................................................................. .…..8 Disciplinary Policy Clinical Hearing Due Process Procedure/Policy………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...9 Withdrawal, Grading and Practical Exams…………………………………………………………………………….10-11 Make up/Retake Policy………………………………………………………………………………………………………………11 Curriculum Outline ..................................................................................................................... ….12 Clinical and University Calendar………………………………………………………………………………………………….13 Course Descriptions ............................................................................................................ ……14-16 Competencies for First and Later Affiliations ......................................................................... ..16-17 Professional Behaviors ................................................................................................................... 18 CPR and APTA and Advising Information……………………………………..…………………………………………....19 Student Expenses and Counseling Services…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………20-21 Scholarship/Grants/Conduct………………………………………………………………………………………………….....22 Attendance......………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………………….23 Late Grades/Cancelations/Grading……………………………………………………………………………………….23-.24 Incomplete Grades and Form………………………………………………………………...................................24-26 Cheating………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………27 Helpful Websites and Electronic Devices …………....……………………………………………………………………..28 Disability Accommodations and Safety Management…………………….…………………………………………..29 Other Policies and Resources: insurance, Learning Center…………………………………………………….30-34 Sexual Harassment ……..…………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….…32 APTA Code of Ethics for the PTA and PT…………………………………………………………………………………35-37 Best Practices for HIPAA and Emergency Lab Mgmt.……………………………………………………………….38-39 Adult Learning Strategies………………………………………………………………………………………………………..39-40 Graduation Requirements and Process……………………………………………………………………………………….40 Stakeholders in Assessments……………………………………………………………………………………………………….41 Advisory Committee Description and Function…………………………………………………………………………….41 Clinical Education Policies and Guidelines……………………………………………………………...42-53 Clinical Education Overview ........................................................................................................... 43 Objectives ...................................................................................................................................... 44 Information for Students about Clinical Affiliations ...................................................................... 45 Establishment of Clinical Sites……………………………………………………………………………………………………46 Assignment to Clinical Affiliations.................................................................................................. 47 Clinical Readiness………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………48 Conflict Resolution ......................................................................................................................... 49 Evaluation of Student Performance ............................................................................................... 50 Student Evaluation of the Clinical Experience ............................................................................... 51 2 Absence, Tardiness, Early Departure Policy ................................................................................... 52 Dress Code ..................................................................................................................................... 53 Clinical Education Forms…………………………………………………………………………………………………...54-68 Overview of Immunizations and Required Health Forms for Clinical………………………………………….55 Day One Orientation Form…………………………………………………………………………………………………………56 Fifth Day Checklist .......................................................................................................................... 57 Student Goals ................................................................................................................................. 58 Weekly Progress Note……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….59 Midterm Progress Note……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..60 Midterm Remediation Form .......................................................................................................... 61 Directed Practice I Evaluation Form………………………………………………………………………………………62-64 Attendance Record ........................................................................................................................ 65 (Umbrella) Insurance Verification.……………………………………………………………………………………………..66 Emergency Closure and Weather Policy……………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………..67-68 Appendix-General forms…………………………………………………………………………………………………….69-95 Core Advising Form………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..70-72 Criminal Background Check Policy……………………………………………………………………………………………...73 Drug Screening Policy………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...74 Instructor’s Lab Worksheet…………………………………………………………………………………………………...74-76 Sample Orthopedics Lab Practical Exam…………………………………………………………………………………77-79 FERPA Policy………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………...80 Goals of the PTA Program……………………………………………………………………………………………………...81-82 UC Anti-Discrimination Policy…………………………………………………………………………………………………..….83 UC Student Complaint Policy………………………………………………………………………………………………....84-85 UC Complaint Form………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….86 Allied Health Lab Safety Manual……………………………………………………………………………………………..87-94 (Includes Consent to Travel and Lab Releases) Acknowledgement and Release of Information Details……………………………………………………………….95 3 PROGRAM POLICIES AND GUIDELINES Welcome The Physical Therapist Assistant program is a two-year academic and technical program leading to an Associate’s Degree in Applied Sciences from the University of Cincinnati Clermont College. The PTA Program has been established under the guidelines of CAPTE (the Commission on Physical Therapy Education). Students completing the Program should be eligible to take the examination for state licensure. The Program is currently accredited by CAPTE until December 31, 2016, with a reaffirmation visit in May 16-18, 2016. The Program is currently under a self-study until March of 2016. The Physical Therapist Assistant Program is designed to train students in the various exercises, techniques, and uses of equipment necessary for the physical rehabilitation of a patient. The physical therapist assistant works under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The goal of physical therapy is to improve or restore a patient’s function following injury, illness, or disease. In order to do so, the therapist employs techniques such as heat and cold treatments, ultrasound, massage, and prescribed exercise programs which may involve the use of mechanical equipment. The physical therapist assistant performs many of the functions of this process: monitoring patient progress, instructing patients in the use of therapy aids and assisting in the performance of prescribed exercises. Physical Therapist Assistants may work in private, federal, state, or city hospitals, voluntary health agencies, such as the Easter Seal Society, public health agencies, home health associations, skilled nursing facilities, and for Boards of Education. Students should keep this handbook in a safe and accessible place for future reference. As updates become available, students will be alerted by faculty and will need to add these to this handbook. PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PROGRAM FACULTY & STAFF Program Coordinator: Sam Coppoletti, PT, DPT, CSCS Educator/Associate Professor (513) 558-5340 [email protected] Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education: Carolyn Shisler, PT Educator/Instructor (513) 558-5201 [email protected] Program Staff: Lois Williams Administrative Assistant- Allied Health (513)732-5339 FAX: (513) 732-1525 Hrs. half day mornings M-F except Thursday’s 1 | P a g e PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PROGRAM Introduction The Physical Therapist Assistant Program was first accredited through the University Of Cincinnati College Of Allied Health in 1987. Transfer of sponsorship to Clermont College was approved in November 2009, maintaining its full accreditation status. The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education has re-accredited this program until December 31, 2016. Our Physical Therapist Assistant Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy