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STUDENT HANDBOOK2019-2020Entry-LevelDoctor of Physical Therapy ProgramGo back to Table of Content
Student HandbookTable of ContentsPart I: Overview. 1Welcome . 1Purpose of Student Handbook . 1Non-Discrimination Policy . 1University Mission Statement . 2University Core Values . 2School of Physical Therapy Mission Statement . 2Graduate Outcomes . 3Accreditation and Compliance . 3Responsibility. 3CAPTE Contact Information. 4Registering a Complaint with CAPTE. 4Part II: The School of Physical Therapy . 5Essential Functions for DPT Students . 5Cognitive Functions. 5Affective and Communication Functions . 5Psychomotor Functions . 6Problem-Based Learning . 7Curriculum Description . 8Professional Practice Education . 11Community Engagement . 11Classroom Recording . 11Academic Calendar . 11School of Physical Therapy Recognized Abbreviations . 12Part III: Program Personnel . 13Organizational Chart . 13Please see the SoPT organizational chart in the appendices. 13Faculty and Staff Directory . 13Role of the Faculty Advisor . 13Faculty and Staff Office Hours. 13Part IV: Academic Integrity and Professional Behaviors . 14APTA Code of Ethics and Core Values . 14Professional Behaviors . 14Page iGo back to Table of Content
Student Code of Conduct . 18Academic Integrity and Sanctions . 19Forms of Academic Dishonesty . 19Procedures for Investigating Claims of Academic Dishonesty and Assessing Sanctions. 20Part V: Student Rights and Responsibilities . 23Immunizations. 23Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Training . 23Professional Liability Coverage . 23Professional liability coverage . 23Potential Health Risks to Students . 24Criminal Background Checks and Drug Testing . 24Mandatory Course Evaluation . 25Oral and Written Communications. 25Building and Classroom/Lab Access . 26Use and Maintenance of Equipment . 27Off-Campus Trips . 27Professional Conference Attendance . 27Student Employment . 27Employment within a Physical Therapy Department . 27Complaint Procedures . 28Addressing Program Complaints . 28Handling of Complaints Falling Outside of the Realm of Due Process . 29Complaints related to Academic Advisement or Academic Policies . 29Complaints related to a Specific Administrative Department . 30Complaints concerning UIW Policies, Procedures, or Personnel . 30Part VI: Academic Policies . 31Attendance . 31Illness and Injury . 31Dress Code . 31School Dress Code . 31Laboratory Dress Code . 32Professional Practice Dress Code . 32Special Event Attire . 32Use of Electronic Devices. 33Course Load . 33Course Numbers. 33Page iiGo back to Table of Content
Elective Coursework . 34Auditing . 34Assessment Policy. 34Written Examinations . 35Final Examinations . 35Objective Structured Comprehensive Exam (OSCE) / Practical Exam . 35Recurrent Unsuccessful Attempts in OSCE / Practical Exam . 36Professional Practice Education Evaluation .37Practice Board Exam . 37Grade Appeals . 37Part VII: Progression, Withdrawal and Dismissal . 38Grading System and Grade Point Average . 38Scholastic Standing . 39Requirements for Graduation . 39Academic or Non-Academic Probation . 39Appeal of Dismissal . 40Dean’s List . 40Leave of Absence . 41Withdrawal . 41Dismissal. 41Part VIII: Non-Academic Policies . 42Adverse Weather Warnings and Class Cancellation . 42Alcohol and Drug Policy . 42Animals on Campus Policy . 43Children on Campus Policy . 43Emergency Procedures . 43Harassment . 44Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Harassment, Stalking and Relationship Violence Policy . 44Smoking, Vaping and Tobacco Usage . 44Social Media Policy. 45Guidelines for the Responsible Use of Social Media in a PROFESSIONAL Capacity 45Guidelines for the Responsible Use of Social Media in a PERSONAL Capacity . 46Reporting Concerns . 46Discipline for Violations. 46Visitors on Campus Policy . 46Weapons Policy . 47Page iiiGo back to Table of Content
Part IX: Privacy and Confidentiality. 48Student Educational Records . 48Directory Information and Student Confidentiality . 48Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA; PL 104-191) . 49Authorized Access and Use of Information Regarding Patients/Clients . 49Human Subjects in Demonstrations and Practices of Physical Therapy . 49Part X: Student Support Services and Resources . 50Academic Support Services . 50Counseling Services . 50Disability Services. 50Facilities . 50Fitness Center Membership . 50Health Services. 50Mediation Services . 51Office Supplies and Equipment . 51Student Organizations and Class Representation . 51Transcript Requests. 52Part XI: Appendices and Forms . AAcknowledgement of Student Handbook . ASchool of Physical Therapy Essential Functions Form . BAcademic Integrity Pledge . CProfessional Behaviors Fitness to Practice Evaluation – Short Form . DProfessional Behaviors Fitness to Practice Evaluation - Long Form .EParticipant Consent to Participate in Programmatic Assessment . FPodcasting, Photographic, and other Media Consent Form .GStudent Receipt of Complaint Procedure Guidelines . HAppeal Form for Student Complaints about Faculty Decisions . IAuthorization for Human Subjects in the Class or Laboratory .JLab Rules KAccident/Incident Report Form .LOrganizational Chart . MPage ivGo back to Table of Content
Part I: OverviewWelcomeWelcome to the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) School of Physical Therapy andDoctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. We are proud to have you as a student in thisprogram. You have made a deliberate decision to further your education at UIW and we areconfident that you will embrace the mission of the School and develop to become leaders in thephysical therapy profession and change agents in the community. We are committed to yoursuccess as you navigate and progress through the high demands of academic and professionalpractice learning.As you have questions, become stressed, or just need someone to speak with, please knowthat faculty, staff, and administrators are here to listen and help as they can. Your success isimportant to us. Our hope is for you to set goals and objectives for yourself to achieve optimalpersonal, academic and professional growth.Purpose of Student HandbookThis student handbook provides you with the policies and procedures specific to the Schoolof Physical Therapy. We expect you to become familiar with the content and keep it as areference. Please note that not all situations can be addressed within the policies of thishandbook. When such situations occur, students are expected to use common sense andreasonable judgment in determining how to handle a situation.The School of Physical Therapy reserves the right to update and amend the studenthandbook as deemed necessary with revisions applicable to all currently enrolled studentsregardless of date of admission or application. The updated version can be found atwww.uiw.edu/physicaltherapy under the Student Life tab. Incarnate Word students areresponsible for knowing the information, policies and procedures outlined in this handbook.Non-Discrimination PolicyThe University of the Incarnate Word complies with all applicable federal and statenondiscrimination la and does not engage in prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, color,nationality or ethnic origin, gender, age or disability in either employment or the provision ofservices. As a Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of theIncarnate Word, the University of the Incarnate Word is, however, exempt from compliance withsome provisions of certain civil rights laws, including some provisions of Title IX of the EducationAmendments of 1972. The University of the Incarnate Word is exempt from the prohibitionagainst religious discrimination of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In accordance with 41 CFRChapter 60, it shall not be a violation of the equal opportunity clause required by ExecutiveOrder 11246 for the University of the Incarnate Word to establish a hiring preference forapplicants of the Catholic faith. The university reserves the right to exercise this hiringpreference as required to maintain its Catholic identity.Page 1Go back to Table of Content
University Mission StatementThe first Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, three young French women motivated bythe love of God and their recognition of God's presence in each person, came to San Antonio in1869 to minister to the sick and the poor. Thei
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