Student Handbook

Introduction
Introduction

Chapter 1: Preparation & General Information
Chapter 1 (pdf) of the handbook contains the following preparation and general information:

• Mission of the Physical Therapy Program
• Philosophy of the Physical Therapy Program
• Curriculum Objectives
• Brief History of the Physical Therapy Program
• Essential Job Functions for Physical Therapists (pdf)
• Additional Student Expenses

Chapter 2: Professional & Academic Conduct
Chapter 2 (pdf) of the handbook contains the following information on professional & academic conduct:

• Professional & Academic Standards ​
• Academic Grading Policies 
• Test-Taking and Evaluation Policy
• Faculty Instructional Philosophy
• Professional Behaviors
• Professional Dress
• Collaborative Learning
• Academic Conduct 
• Professional Expectations
• University Academic Standards and Appeals Board
• Learning Support Services

Student Resources

Clinical Education Manual
The Clinical Education Manual includes the following sections:

• Clinical Education Schedule
• Policies and Procedures for Students
• Student Requirements
  Immunizations
  Criminal Background Checks
  CPR Certification
  Trainings
  Health Insurance & Liability Coverage
• Clinical Education Experience Policies and Procedures
  Acadaware
  Site Selection for Experience II, III, IV, V
  Placement Requests and Placement Confirmations
  Clinical Experience Placement Policy
  General Course Policies
  Absences
• Professional Behaviors 
• Professional Dress
• Essential Job Functions for Physical Therapists
• Policies and Procedures related to Clinical Sites
  Clinical Site Evaluation
• References
• Facility Clinical Education Resources
  Developing and Maintaining a Clinical Education Program
  Rights & Privileges for Clinical Instructors
• Appendices  
  Appendix A: Curriculum Summary 2018-19 & Clinical Education Experiences Overview
  Appendix B: Course Descriptions in the Professional Curriculum
  Appendix C: Weekly Objectives for Clinical Education Experiences

Clinical Site Nomination Information

Clinical Site Nomination Guidelines ​(pdf)
Clinical Site Nomination Form (pdf)

Physical Therapy Student Association (PTSA)
The Physical Therapy Student Association Handbook

• Includes by-laws for the Physical Therapy Student Association

Professional Associations & Board
Professional Associations & Board including;

• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
• American Physical Therapy Association - Oregon (APTA - OR)
• Oregon Board of Physical Therapy

Miscellaneous Forms & Resources
Guidelines for Referencing Written Materials

Miscellaneous Forms & Resources (pdf) is comprised of forms and resources including;

• Scholarships
• Activity Summary
• Emergency Loans
• Privacy Release (Sharing personal info with parents, guardians, or other people.)

FERPA Privacy Rights

FERPA Privacy Rights (pdf) inlcludes;

• Annual FERPA notice

PT Stuff from A to Z

Physical Therapy Glossary (pdf) includes the following: