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DOCTOR OF PHYSICALTHERAPY PROGRAMHANDBOOKPolicies, Procedures and Guidelinesfor Students2018-2019
Table of ContentsACCREDITATION STATUS.1INTRODUCTION .2FRANCISCAN MISSIONARIES OF OUR LADY UNIVERSITY .3Mission Statement .3Our Identity .3Our Purpose .3Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Faculty .4DPT Program Faculty Roles .4Core Faculty Committee .4Executive Committee .5Admissions Committee .5Student Advising .5DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM .6Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Mission Statement: .6Statement of Philosophy.6Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Description .6Doctor of Physical Therapy Graduate Learning Outcomes .7Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Goals/Expected Outcomes.7Doctor of Physical Therapy Admissions Requirements .8DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM CURRICULUM.9Doctor of Physical Therapy Course Descriptions .9Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Transfer of Credit .10Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Graduation Requirements .10Deferral of Graduation .10Withdrawal from the Program.10Readmission to the DPT Program .10PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIORS .11Behavioral Expectations.11Textbooks .11Time Commitment .11Tardiness .11Attendance.12Absences .12Additional Leave.12i
Academic Integrity .13Classroom Dress Code.13Clinic Dress Code .14Laboratory Dress Code .15Social Networking Policy .15Computer Policy .16ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS .18American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) .18Student Government Association .18CALENDARS .19CORE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS .20STUDENT RETENTION PLAN .21Purpose .21Assignments .21Examinations .21Remediation Strategies .21Advising/Personal Development .22E-portfolio Development .22Personal and Academic Counseling .22PROGRESSION POLICIES .23Program Progression.23NON-PROGRESSION POLICIES .24Program Probation.24Program Suspension .24Program Dismissal.25GRADING POLICY.26Grading.26Late Work and Make-up Policy .27Grade Appeal Policy .27Grade Appeal Process .27Academic Grievance Policy .28Professional Practice Course Grade .29Outside of Due Process Policy.29Record Retention Policy .30PROGRAM COMMUNICATION .30ii
TRANSPORATION AND PARKING .30REGISTRATION AND FEES .31Tuition and Fee Refund Policy .31DPT Program Tuition & Fees* .32EMPLOYMENT .32ELECTRONIC DEVICES .33Laptop Requirements.33PC minimum requirements .33Mac minimum requirements: .33Recordings.33EXAM PROTOCOL .34ExamSoft Product Use.34ExamSoft SoftTest Software .34Download of Exams .34Testing Environment Items .34Laptop .34Privacy Screen .34Exam Day Testing Procedures .35Entering/Leaving the Testing Environment .35Late Arrivals .35Reentry .35Exam Completion .35In the event of a laptop malfunction .35Exam Absence .36Post-Exam Review .36HEALTH AND SAFTY REQUIREMENTS.36Drug Testing Policy for Students .36Health Insurance .37Health Services Available to Students .37Total Occupational Medicine Clinic .37Medical Plaza Pharmacy .37Physician Referral Service .37Lake Line Direct .37Illness/Injury Policy .37Immunization Requirements .38iii
JUDICIAL, FIREARMS AND WEAPONS .38Judicial Declarations .38Firearms and Weapons .38SUSPECTED VIOLATION OF DRUG/ALCHOHOL .39INCIDENT REPORTS .39Liability Insurance .39LABORATORY POLICIES .39Declaration of Risk .40Safety and Equipment Use .40Therapeutic Touch .41Informed Consent .41Utilization of Laboratory Resources.41Extra Lab Practice Time .42Open Lab Rules .42Food and Drink .42Skills Check-Offs .43Comprehensive Practical Examinations .43Clinical Competency Checklists .43CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY.44EMERGENCY CLOSURE PLAN.44NON-DISCRIMINATION .45LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS.45Contingency Plan .45MASTER PLAN OF EVALUATION .461.Evaluation of the Program .462.Evaluation of the Student .46APPENDIX A .47APPENDIX B .49Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University .49Grade Appeal Form .49GRADE APPEAL FORM .50APPENDIX C .51Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Core Performance Standards Attestation .51FRANCISCAN MISSIONARIES OF OUR LADY UNIVERSITY CORE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.52APPENDIX D.54iv
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Honor Statement .54Appendix E .56Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Clinical and Practical Lab Skills Release .56Appendix F .58Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Photograph/Video Release Form .58v
ACCREDITATION STATUSFranciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges andSchools. As required by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education all developingprograms must disclose their status in the pre-accreditation process in all information provided toprospective students: “Graduation from a physical therapist [assistant] education program accredited bythe Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street,Alexandria, VA 22314; phone; 703-706-3245; accreditation@apta.org is necessary for eligibility to sit forthe licensure examination, which is required in all states. Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University isseeking accreditation of a new physical therapist education program from CAPTE. The program is planningto submit an Application for Candidacy, which is the formal application required in the pre-accreditationstage, on December 1, 2017. Submission of this document does not assure that the program will begranted Candidate for Accreditation status. Achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status is requiredprior to implementation of the professional phase of the program; therefore, no students may be enrolled inprofessional courses until Candidate for Accreditation status has been achieved. Further, thoughachievement of Candidate for Accreditation status signifies satisfactory progress toward accreditation, itdoes not assure that the program will be granted accreditation.” (CAPTE, 2016, p. 60)Complaints or inquiries regarding compliance with CAPTE standards or accreditation policies foreducational programs in physical therapy may be directed to:Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education1111 North Fairfax StreetAlexandria, VA 22314(703) 706-3245Email: accreditation@apta.orgWebsite: http://www.capteonline.orgAnd/or to:Candi McElheny, PhD(c)Office of the Vice President for Academic AffairsFranciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University5414 Brittany DriveBaton Rouge, LA 70808Candi.Mcelheny@FranU.edu1
INTRODUCTIONThis handbook serves as a guide to inform students of the policies, procedures, and expectations of Doctorof Physical Therapy students at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University. Failure to read thishandbook, the University Student Handbook, and the University Catalog does not excuse the student fromany of the policies described in these publications. The policies published in this Handbook are specific tothis program and are more detailed than the University Catalog and Student Handbook. The intent is not toreplace the University Catalog or Student Handbook policies, but to specify those policies that are uniqueto this program.Information contained herein, and any other information conveyed to the student, is subject to change atany time by authority of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University. The policies in this handbook aresubject to revision during the effective period of this handbook as determined by the Doctor of PhysicalTherapy Program. When such changes are made, students will be informed of those changes viaelectronic communication modes (e. g., University Web site, e-mail, and Moodle). (See Appendix A).2
FRANCISCAN MISSIONARIES OF OUR LADY UNIVERSITYMission StatementThe mission of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is to educate and form Franciscanservant leaders of all faiths. We honor and preserve the legacy of our founders by preparing highly skilledprofessionals, integrated thinkers, and faith-filled citizens. Inspired by the Franciscan Missionaries of OurLady to be a living witness to Jesus Christ and the Gospel message, the University is in communion withthe teachings of the Catholic Church.Our IdentityFranciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges andSchools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award doctorate, master’s, baccalaureate and associatedegrees. Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is a small,Catholic, not-for-profit institution with a healthcare emphasis. The University offers degrees in nursing,health sciences, humanities, behavioral sciences and natural sciences. A wholly-owned subsidiary of theOur Lady of the Lake Hospital, Inc., the University is sponsored by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Ladyand is faithful to its mission grounded in Franciscan values. The University is a student-centered academiccommunity committed to the pursuit of truth and common good and devoted to excellence in teaching andlearning.Our PurposeThe University engages students in an educational experience that cultivates the spirit of scholarly inquiry,ongoing reflection, and a commitment to life-long learning and service. The University seeks to promote alearning environment informed by the concepts of collegiality, community, democracy, social justice, andthe culture of life that encourages individual and collective responsibility. Committing to and accomplishingthe institutional purpose and goals requires empowering students to exceed standards, expand their vision,and come to the full measure of their humanity.Institutional Goals1. Incorporating the Franciscan values of service, reverence and love for all life, joyfulness of spirit,humility, and justice and the spirit of Ex corde Ecclesiae into all facets of the educational processand functions of the University.2. Providing programs of study that contribute to the authentic good of individuals and human societyas a whole.3. Emphasizing the academic excellence in a student-centered environment to enhance knowledgeand inquiry in the pursuit of life-long learning.4. Cultivating a student-centered environment which promotes a holistic approach to student growthand development in the search of vocation or calling.5. Fostering an engaged community of civic-minded scholars that encourages a culture of socialresponsibility and service.6. Cultivating, among all campus constituents, a desire to understand, a capacity for tolerance, andan ability to embrace diversity while demonstrating ethical and moral behavior in all endeavors.7. Practicing good stewardship of University resources while minimizing the carbon footprint of theUniversity.8. Expanding the scale and scope of the programs and the communities the University serves.3
DPT PROGRAM ORGANIZATION AND STRUCTUREThe Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program lies within the School of Health Professions. The ProgramDirector reports directly to the Dean of the School Health Professions. The Dean reports to the Vice‐President for Academic Affairs, who reports directly to the President of Franciscan Missionaries of OurLady University.Doctor of Physical Therapy Program FacultyTimothy “Kirk” Nelson, PhD, PT, Associate ProfessorProgram Director/Associate ProfessorEmail: Kirk.Nelson@FranU.eduOffice: (225) 768-1793Jeffrey A. Thompson, PT, DPT, OCS, Cert. MDTDirector of Clinical Education/Assistant ProfessorEmail: Jeffrey.Thompson@FranU.eduOffice: (225) 490-1674Kelly Rodriguez, PT, MPT, NCSAssistant ProfessorEmail: Kelly.Rodriguez@FranU.eduOffice: (225) 768-1700Michael Ludwig, PhDAssistant Professor of AnatomyEmail: Michael.Ludwig@FranU.eduOffice: (225) 768-1702DPT Program Faculty RolesIn addition to providing instruction, advising and mentoring of students, the DPT faculty have a variety ofother responsibilities. The DPT faculty is led by the Program Director, who is ultimately responsible for theday‐to‐day operations of the program and adherence to accreditation standards.Core Faculty CommitteeThe core faculty committee is chaired by the Program Director. The core faculty meets at least monthly toconduct the business of the DPT program, which includes (but is not limited to): Approval of students for admissionReview and approval of program curriculum changesReview/revision of program policies and proceduresEvaluation of students’ progression through the programDiscussion of any behavioral/conduct issues or failure to meet program requirements that mayresult in disciplinary action4
Executive CommitteeThe Executive Committee is made up of the Program Director, Director of Clinical Education andAdmissions Committee Chairperson. The purpose of this committee is the ongoing review and assessmentof the DPT program to ultimately benefit the students. This charge including but not limited to curriculum,student achievement and program outcomes. The Chairperson of the committee is or is appointed by theProgram Director. The Chairperson and/
DPT Program Faculty Roles In addition to providing instruction, advising and mentoring of students, the DPT faculty have a variety of other responsibilities. The DPT faculty is led by the Program Director, who is ultimately responsible for the day‐to‐day operations of the program and adherence to accreditation standards. Core Faculty Committee
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Campus. The Administrative Offices of the Physical Therapy Program are located at the 6th floor (Office 604) of the School of Health Professions. It is the first and only program in Puerto Rico, which leads to a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, which is the entry-level degree for the physical therapy profession. The Program, offering a .
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Nevada Physical Therapy Board Mission Statement Mission The mission of the Nevada Physical Therapy Board is to protect the safety and well-being of the public consumer of physical therapy. Who We License The Nevada Physical Therapy Board licenses physical therapists and physical thera-pist assistants.
Several Joint Doctoral Programs Created. Over the following decades, UC and CSU developed 30 joint doctoral programs, including 17 doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) programs (mainly in the sciences and engineering), 9 education doctorate (Ed.D.) programs, 2 DPT programs, a doctor of physical therapy science program, and a doctor of audiology program.
promotive, diagnostic, rehabilitative, and curative. GOALS OF THE PROGRAM: The purpose of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (DPT) i s to prepare Physical Therapists who will: 1. Be primary providers of physical therapy care. 2. Serve as responsible members in the professional community and are willing and able to
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