REGIS PHYSICAL THERAPY STUDENT HANDBOOK

TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME ................................................................................................................ VIII SCHOOL & UNIVERSITY PHONE NUMBERS .......................................................................... IX ACADEMIC CALENDAR .................................................................................................... X I. INTRODUCTION TO REGIS UNIVERSITY ................................................................. 1 HISTORY OF REGIS UNIVERSITY ........................................................................................ 1 “HOW OUGHT WE TO LIVE?”.................................................................................................................................. 1 REGIS UNIVERSITY GRADUATE EDUCATION PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT ........................................................................... 1 RUECKERT-HARTMAN COLLEGE FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS ..................................................... 2 MISSION ............................................................................................................................................................. 2 VISION ............................................................................................................................................................... 2 VALUES .............................................................................................................................................................. 2 GOALS ................................................................................................................................................................ 2 REGIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY ............................................................... 3 HISTORY OF THE SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY ....................................................................................................... 3 DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM ............................................................................................................... 3 MISSION STATEMENT .................................................................................................................................. 3 PHILOSOPHY .............................................................................................................................................. 3 GOALS ...................................................................................................................................................... 5 EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES ........................................................................................................................... 5 II. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................. 5 DRUG SCREENING AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK POLICY .................................................................................. 5 For-Cause Drug Screen ................................................................................................................................ 6 Random Drug Screen .................................................................................................................................. 6 CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) ............................................................................................................. 6 TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS/RESOURCES .............................................................................................................. 7 TECHNICAL STANDARDS & DISABILITY SERVICES ........................................................................................................ 8 HEALTH INSURANCE ............................................................................................................................................. 8 IMMUNIZATIONS ................................................................................................................................................. 9 III. CURRICULUM ................................................................................................... 9 STRUCTURE ........................................................................................................................................................ 9 COURSE LISTING CATEGORIZED BY OBJECTIVE SETS(SEMESTER) ................................................................................. 10 LONGITUDINAL THREADS .................................................................................................................................... 11 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................................................... 12 ELECTIVE COURSES ............................................................................................................................................. 12 RHCHP GLOBAL HEALTH PATHWAY ..................................................................................................................... 12 EVALUATIONS BY STUDENTS ................................................................................................................................ 12 Course Evaluations .................................................................................................................................... 12 Faculty Evaluations ................................................................................................................................... 12 INDEPENDENT SKILLS LAB .................................................................................................................................... 12 CAPSTONE PORTFOLIO ........................................................................................................................................ 13 REGIS UNIVERSITY PROFESSIONAL DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY CURRICULUM ......................................................... 14 Class of 2021 Student Handbook Page iii ACADEMIC – CLINICAL SEQUENCE ........................................................................................................................ 15 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 16 REGISTRATION................................................................................................................................................... 19 Add/Drop .................................................................................................................................................. 19 Course Overload ........................................................................................................................................ 20 Course Withdrawal ................................................................................................................................... 20 IV. CLINICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM ................................................................... 20 THE CLINICAL EXPERIENCE SELECTION PROCESS .............................................................. 20 DESCRIPTION OF CLINICAL EXPERIENCE TYPES ......................................................................................................... 20 RURAL AND OUT OF STATE EXPECTATIONS ............................................................................................................. 20 Rural ....................................................................................................................................................... 20 Out of State ............................................................................................................................................ 21 ALTERNATIVE EXPERIENCES ................................................................................................................................. 21 RESTRICTIONS ON CLINICAL PLACEMENTS .............................................................................................................. 21 NEW SITE REQUESTS .......................................................................................................................................... 21 FIRST-COME FIRST-SERVED CLINICAL SITES OR CORPORATE SITE LIST ......................................................................... 22 COMPUTER-ASSISTED MATCHING PROCEDURES ...................................................................................................... 22 OFF CYCLE STUDENTS ......................................................................................................................................... 22 STUDENTS REQUIRING ACCOMMODATIONS DUE TO DISABILITIES ............................................................................... 22 CANCELLATIONS ................................................................................................................................................ 22 CLINICAL EDUCATION COURSE POLICIES ................................................................................................................ 23 Compliance ............................................................................................................................................. 23 Clinical Attendance ................................................................................................................................ 23 INCIDENT REPORTS ............................................................................................................................................ 23 CLINICAL PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS ................................................................................................................ 23 CONSEQUENCES OF LESS THAN SATISFACTORY CLINICAL PERFORMANCE INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIORS ............... 23 V. ACADEMIC PROGRESSION AND BEHAVIORAL CONDUCT ................................ 25 GRADING SYSTEM .............................................................................................................................................. 25 Grades of Incomplete ................................................................................................................................ 25 Appeal of Disputed Course Grades ........................................................................................................... 26 RETENTION AND PROGRESSION IN THE DPT PROGRAM ........................................................ 26 PROGRAM PROGRESSION .................................................................................................................................... 27 REMEDIATION ................................................................................................................................................... 27 ACADEMIC PROBATION ....................................................................................................................................... 27 ACADEMIC SUSPENSION ...................................................................................................................................... 28 ACADEMIC DISMISSAL ........................................................................................................................................ 28 APPEAL PROCEDURE: ACADEMIC SUSPENSION/DISMISSAL ....................................................................................... 28 Final Appeal Procedure - Suspension ........................................................................................................ 28 PETITION FOR READMISSION OF ACADEMIC SUSPENSION/DISMISSAL ........................................................................ 28 ACADEMIC WITHDRAWAL ................................................................................................................................... 29 REGIS UNIVERSITY IDENTIFICATION CARDS/REGIS UNIVERISTY PROPERTY ..................................................................... 29 ACADEMIC INTEGRITY ......................................................................................................................................... 29 PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIORS .................................................................................................................................. 29 UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT/ BEHAVIORAL MISCONDUCT ........................................................................................ 30 BEHAVIORAL MISCONDUCT – REVIEW OF VIOLATIONS ............................................................................................. 31 Class of 2021 Student Handbook Page iv BEHAVIORAL MISCONDUCT –DISCIPLINARY MANAGEMENT ...................................................................................... 31 Profession Behavior Warning ................................................................................................................... 31 Course Failure ........................................................................................................................................... 31 Disciplinary Probation ............................................................................................................................... 32 Disciplinary Suspension ............................................................................................................................. 32 Disciplinary Dismissal ................................................................................................................................ 32 FINAL APPEAL PROCESS FOR DISCIPLINE FOR BEHAVIORAL MISCONDUCT .................................................................... 32 GRADUATION AND COMMENCEMENT ......................................................................................................... 32 Degree Award ........................................................................................................................................... 32 Graduation Application ............................................................................................................................. 32 Financial Clearance ................................................................................................................................... 32 Commencement Activities ........................................................................................................................ 32 Graduation With Honors ........................................................................................................................... 32 Transcripts and Degree Posting ................................................................................................................ 33 VI. PROGRAM POLICIES ......................................................................................... 33 ACADEMIC ADVISING ......................................................................................................................................... 33 ACCESS TO CLASSROOM AND LABORATORIES ......................................................................................................... 33 APPOINTMENTS WITH FACULTY ........................................................................................................................... 33 ASSESSMENT ..................................................................................................................................................... 34 ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION ........................................................................................................................ 34 CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE ...................................................................................................................................... 35 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN ....................................................................................................................... 35 CAMPUS CLOSURE ............................................................................................................................................. 35 CLASS CANCELLATIONS/SCHEDULE CHANGES ......................................................................................................... 35 COMMUNICATION & CITATIONS ........................................................................................................................... 36 CREDIT HOUR POLICY ......................................................................................................................................... 36 DEGREE PLAN ................................................................................................................................................... 36 DRESS CODE ..................................................................................................................................................... 36 Professional Dress Code ............................................................................................................................ 36 Clinical Lab Dress code .............................................................................................................................. 37 Anatomy Lab Dress Code: ......................................................................................................................... 37 E-MAIL............................................................................................................................................................. 37 EXAMS ............................................................................................................................................................. 38 Competency Skills ..................................................................................................................................... 38 Comprehensive Examination .................................................................................................................... 38 Practical Exams ......................................................................................................................................... 38 Written Examinations ............................................................................................................................... 39 Exam Results ............................................................................................................................................. 39 HEALTH ISSUES/LEAVE OF ABSENCE ...................................................................................................................... 39 FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA) ...................................................................................... 40 GRADE REPORTS ................................................................................................................................................ 40 Official Grade Reports ............................................................................................................................... 40 Unofficial Notification of Grades .............................................................................................................. 40 LABORATORY INCIDENT REPORT ........................................................................................................................... 40 LAB RELEASE - STUDENT’S CONSENT TO PARTICIPATE .............................................................................................. 40 OFFICE STAFF POLICIES ....................................................................................................................................... 40 Class of 2021 Student Handbook Page v ORGANIZATIONS ................................................................................................................................................ 40 American Physical Therapy Association .................................................................................................... 40 Required Professional Conference Attendance ......................................................................................... 41 Alpha Sigma Nu ........................................................................................................................................ 42 OSHA TRAINING ............................................................................................................................................... 42 POLICY ON TREATING STUDENTS-FACULTY CLINIC ................................................................................................... 42 RESPONSIBLE USE OF SCHOOL ROOMS & EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................. 42 RESPONSIBLE USE OF TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES ..................................................................................................... 43 SERVICE LEARNING ............................................................................................................................................. 43 SOCIAL MEDIA .................................................................................................................................................. 43 STUDENT CONCERNS AND QUESTIONS REGARDING POLICY ....................................................................................... 43 STUDENT-FACULTY CONFLICTS ............................................................................................................................. 43 STUDENT LOCKER ROOMS ................................................................................................................................... 44 STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNANCE ............................................................................................................ 44 STUDENT PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE ....................................................................................................... 44 VII. AWARDS......................................................................................................... 44 AWARDS INTERNAL TO THE REGIS COMMUNITY ............................................................................................ 44 Excellence in Leadership Award (Regis University, School of Physical Therapy) ...................................... 44 Excellence in Service Award (Regis University, School of Physical Therapy) ............................................. 45 Clinical Achievement in Physical Therapy Award (School of Physical Therapy) ........................................ 45 Student Research Award (School of Physical Therapy) ............................................................................. 45 Notarianni Family Scholarship in Memory of Elissa A. Notarianni (Notarianni Family and SoPT) ........... 46 AWARDS EXTERNAL TO THE REGIS COMMUNITY ............................................................................................ 46 Pauline Cerasoli “ACE” Award for Academic and Clinical Excellence -(Colorado Chapter of the APTA) ... 46 Mary McMillan Scholarship Award (Foundation for Physical Therapy, APTA) ......................................... 46 Minority Scholarship Award (APTA) .......................................................................................................... 46 Outstanding Physical Therapy Student Award (Orthopedics Section of the APTA) .................................. 47 VIII. GENERAL POLICIES & SERVICES ...................................................................... 47 CHANGE OF ADDRESS ......................................................................................................................................... 47 COMPLIANCE WITH EXPOSURE CONTROL, HAZARDOUS COMMUNICATION, AND FIRE EVACUATION ................................ 47 EMPLOYMENT ................................................................................................................................................... 47 FINANCIAL AID .................................................................................................................................................. 47 NONDISCRIMINATION AND SEXUAL MISCONDUCT POLICY......................................................................................... 48 SUPPORT SERVICES ............................................................................................................................................ 48 Bookstore .................................................................................................................................................. 48 Enrollment Services ................................................................................................................................... 48 Campus Security Office ............................................................................................................................. 48 Center for Career and Professional Development .................................................................................... 48 Fitness Program ........................................................................................................................................ 48 Dining Service ............................................................................................................................................ 49 Health Services/Office of Counseling and Personal Development ............................................................ 49 Intramural Athletics .................................................................................................................................. 49 Library Services ......................................................................................................................................... 49 Media Support Services............................................................................................................................. 49 Parking ...................................................................................................................................................... 49 Printing ..................................................................................................................................................... 49 University Ministry .................................................................................................................................... 50 Class of 2021 Student Handbook Page vi STUDENT ID CARDS............................................................................................................................................ 50 TRANSPORTATION .............................................................................................................................................. 50 IX. STUDENT GOVERNANCE BYLAWS ................................................................... 51 ARTICLE I: NAME AND MISSION ........................................................................................................................... 51 ARTICLE II: MEMBERSHIP .................................................................................................................................... 51 ARTICLE III: ELECTED OFFICIALS ........................................................................................................................... 51 SECTION I: DUTIES AND POWERS ..................................................................................................................... 51 SECTION II: DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS OF THE STUDENT CLASS GOVERNMENT .......................................................... 51 1. President ............................................................................................................................................ 51 2. Vice-President .................................................................................................................................... 51 3. Treasurer ............................................................................................................................................ 52 4. Secretary ............................................................................................................................................ 52 SECTION III: DUTIES OF REPRESENTATITIVES AND CHAIRS OF THE STUDENT CLASS GOVERNMENT: ELECTED OR APPOINTED . 52 1. DPT Team Representative .................................................................................................................. 52 2. Clinical Education Team Representative ............................................................................................ 52 3. Admissions Representative ................................................................................................................ 52 4. APTA Representative .......................................................................................................................... 52 5. Marquette Challenge Committee Chair/Co-Chair ............................................................................. 53 6. Move Forward Run Class Representative .......................................................................................... 53 7. Regis University Campus Ministry Liaison .......................................................................................... 53 8. Service Learning Steering Committee Representative ...................................................................... 53 9. Office of Diversity ............................................................................................................................... 53 10. Social Media Representative ............................................................................................................ 54 11. All Elected Representative ............................................................................................................... 54 12. Opportunities for Other Representation ......................................................................................... 54 13. Faculty Advisor ................................................................................................................................. 54 14. Executive Board................................................................................................................................ 54 SECTION IV: ABSENCES .................................................................................................................................. 54 ARTICLE IV: COMMITTESS AND TASK FORCES ......................................................................................................... 54 SECTION I: STANDING COMMITTEES ................................................................................................................. 54 SECTION II: TASK FORCES ............................................................................................................................... 54 ARTICLE V: MEETINGS ........................................................................................................................................ 55 SECTION I: QUORUM ..................................................................................................................................... 55 SECTION II: VOTING ....................................................................................................................................... 55 ARTICLE VI: ELECTIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 55 SECTION I: ELECTION OF OFFICERS ................................................................................................................... 55 SECTION II: TERMS OF OFFICE ......................................................................................................................... 55 SECTION III: ELECTION PROCEDURES ................................................................................................................ 55 SECTION IV: REMOVAL OR RESIGNATION FROM REPRESENTATION ........................................................................ 55 ARTICLE VII: PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORIY .............................................................................................................. 55 SECTION I: AMEDNING/REPEALING THE BYLAWS ................................................................................................ 56 ARTICLE VIII: CLOTHING SALES ............................................................................................................................ 56