Clermont College PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PROGRAM Clinical Instructor’s Handbook Academic Year 2017-2018 Dear Clinical Faculty, Thank you for agreeing to assist with the education of the future members of the physical therapy community. Your participation in the clinical education of student physical therapist assistants will shape the future of these individuals and is critical to them as they prepare to enter a profession whose standards are high and clinical skills are advanced. Enclosed in this handbook is information specific to the University of Cincinnati Clermont College Physical Therapist Assistant Program. The purpose of the handbook is to familiarize you with PTA Program and serve as a policy and procedure manual. You may find this useful when planning a student’s clinical experience. The handbook may answer many of your questions but there will, no doubt, be others that are not answered. Thank you for your sharing your time, knowledge, and skill with our students. Their participation in a true clinical environment is vital to their application of knowledge as well as the development of their interpersonal and inter- professional communication. Please contact the Physical Therapist Assistant Program if you have additional questions or are in need of further information. We value your feedback so we may continuously improve our program and processes as well as meet the needs of our clinical faculty. Sincerely, Sam Carolyn Sam Coppoletti, PT, DPT, CSCS Carolyn Shisler, PT PTA Program Coordinator Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education Science and Health Dept. Science and Health Department Clermont College at UC East Clermont College at UC East 1981 James E. Sauls Sr. Drive 1981 James E. Sauls Sr. Drive Room 115C Room 115A Batavia, OH 45103 Batavia, OH 45103 513-558-5340 513-558-5201 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Program Policies and Guidelines Faculty and Staff ............................................................................................................................................. 5 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................... 6 Notice of Non-discrimination……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..7 Mission and Philosophy .................................................................................................................................. 8 PTA Graduate Outcomes…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….9 Goals of the Program .................................................................................................................................... 10 Goals of the Student ................................................................................................................................ 11-12 Essential Program Functions ......................................................................................................................... 13 Technical Core Requirements ....................................................................................................................... 14 Curriculum Outline ........................................................................................................................................ 15 Directed Practice Schedule……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….16 Course Descriptions ................................................................................................................................. 17-18 Competencies for First Affiliations ........................................................................................................... 19-20 Professional Abilities ..................................................................................................................................... 21 Disability Accommodations .......................................................................................................................... 22 Clinical Education Policies and Guidelines Clinical Education Overview .......................................................................................................................... 24 Objectives ..................................................................................................................................................... 25 Information for Students .............................................................................................................................. 26 Establishment of Clinical Sites ...................................................................................................................... 27 Assignment to Clinical Affiliations ................................................................................................................. 28 Conflict Resolution ........................................................................................................................................ 29 Evaluation of Student Performance .............................................................................................................. 30 Student Evaluation of the Clinical Experience .............................................................................................. 31 Absence, Tardiness or Early Departure Policy .............................................................................................. 32 Emergency Closure and Weather Policy……………………………………………………………………………………………………33 Dress Code .................................................................................................................................................... 34 Clinical Education Resources for the Clinical Site Clinical Education Resources……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….36-37 APTA Chart: Supervision of Students under Medicare………………………………………………………………………..38-40 Course Syllabi Clinical Education I…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………….42-47 Clinical Education 2. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………48-52 Clinical Education 3……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..53-58 Forms Insurance Verification……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….60 Day One Form…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..61 Fifth Day Checklist……………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………….….62 Student Goals………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….63 Weekly Progress Note……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….64 DPI Evaluation Form…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….65-67 Midterm Progress Report……………………………………………………..……………………………………………….……………..….68 Midterm Remediation Form………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….69 2 Clinical Instructor Screening Form: For Readiness to Teach………………………………………….………….……………….70 Attendance Record……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………71 Initial Clinical Site Screening Form …………..…………………………………………………………………………….……………72-73 Clinical Faculty Rights and Privileges…………………………………………………..…………………………………………………….77 Clinical Faculty Development Form…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..75 Student FERPA Designations………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….76 PTA Student Evaluation: Clinical Experience and Clinical Instruction…………………………………………………….77-84 3 PROGRAM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 4 PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PROGRAM FACULTY & STAFF Program Coordinator: Sam Coppoletti, PT, DPT, CSCS Assistant Professor - Educator (513) 558-5340 [email protected] Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education: Carolyn Shisler, PT Instructor-Educator (513)558-5201 [email protected] Annual Adjunct Faculty: June Owens, PT [email protected] 5 PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PROGRAM Introduction Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program is a two-year academic and technical program leading to an Associate’s Degree in Applied Sciences from Clermont College at the University of Cincinnati. The PTA Program has been established under the guidelines of the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). CAPTE is an accrediting agency that is nationally recognized by the US Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). CAPTE grants specialized accreditation status to qualified entry-level education programs for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education has re-accredited this program until December 31, 2026. Students successfully completing the PTA Program are eligible to take the examination for state licensure. CAPTE 1111 North Fairfax Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Telephone: 703-706-3245 email: [email protected] website: http://www.capteonline.org 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 and direction of a licensed physical therapist. The vision of the physical therapy profession is transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience. 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