Physical Therapy

Rehab Rounds – James Middleton

Shane — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:00:50 +0000

James Middleton from the University of Sydney presents “The challenge of managing pain after SCI” on Friday, May 11, 2012 from 12-1pm. This event takes place at the room 140 of the Rehabilitation Sciences Building, 500 University Avenue.

If you would like to attend by web conference, please log in as a guest at our Rehab Rounds Web Conference site. For more information, please contact pt.reception@utoronto.ca.

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I am a PT and today I…

Daniela — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:28:26 +0000

The PT Student Council is celebrating PT month by sharing PT experiences they have had at work or on placement. Clinicians and PT students across Canada can participate by visiting their facebook page! Their goal is to have as many people as possible “share” the photo on facebook while writing about one experience they have had as a PT.

MScPT Advanced Standing Application Deadline

Daniela — Sat, 05 May 2012 03:59:15 +0000

Applications for the Master of Science in Physical Therapy (MScPT) Advanced Standing Option are now being accepted. The MScPT Advanced Standing Option is a professional graduate degree program that allows eligible physical therapists with a BScPT from a Canadian university to acquire the master’s degree. This 12-month program includes both online and on-campus courses – a hybrid model providing an enriched educational experience.

Applications must be paid for and completed, and supporting documents (with the exception of letters of reference) received in the department by 11:59PM on May 4 2012. Letters of reference will be received until 11:59PM on May 18 2012.

Rehab Rounds: Elizabeth Hanna and Dr Heather MacNeill

Shane — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:00:10 +0000

Elizabeth Hanna and Dr Heather MacNeill from Bridgepoint Health presents “Developing a Complex Chronic Care Curriculum: What is it, how do we teach it and why does it matter anyway??” on Thursday, May 3, 2012 from 12-1pm. This event takes place at the room 132 of the Rehabilitation Sciences Building, 500 University Avenue.

If you would like to attend by web conference, please log in as a guest at our Rehab Rounds Web Conference site. For more information, please contact pt.reception@utoronto.ca.

http://www.bridgepointhealth.ca/coil

A recording of this presentation is available.

OIEPB Applications

Daniela — Tue, 01 May 2012 21:00:42 +0000

The Dept of PT at the U of T is the new host site for the Ontario Internationally Educated Physical Therapists Bridging (OIEPB) Program. Qualified applicants are invited to the Admission Assessment on a first come first served basis.

More information, including admission and application details, can be found on the OIEPB webpage.

MScPT Research Curriculum Information Session

Daniela — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:30:55 +0000

Research Unit Coordinators in the Department of Physical Therapy MScPT program at the University of Toronto invite physical therapists with a Professional or Research Masters or PhD degree to participate as a research advisor to one of 21 student groups. Therapists are asked to submit an outline for a research project for a group of 4-5 MScPT students to undertake and to serve as a research advisor on that project.

An information session on the MScPT research project submission process is being held on Thursday April 12th from 4:30-6:30pm in Room 140 at 500 University Avenue (refreshments will be provided). Please RSVP no later than Thursday April 5 2012.

Who should attend?

Individuals interested in submitting a project and serving as an advisor in the MScPT program

Who can serve as an advisor?

One advisor must be a physical therapist with a Professional or Research Masters or PhD degree
A group of 1-3 advisors can collaborate on and submit a project

What will the session cover?

Overview of the MScPT research curriculum
Drafting an appropriate project outline
Suitable research methodologies
Tips for successful project implementation
Linking with faculty advisors

Hosts

Kelly O’Brien, PhD, PT and Nancy Salbach, PhD, PT
MScPT Research Unit Coordinators
For more information email kelly.obrien@utoronto.ca or nancy.salbach@utoronto.ca

Unit 5 Neuroanatomy Teaching Assistant positions available

Shane — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:00:56 +0000

There are currently three Teaching Assistant positions available for the Anatomy section of Unit 5. These positions will run from May to July 2012 and the deadline to apply is April 9, 2012.

Teaching Assistant for PHT1005Y – Neuroanatomy and corresponding Application Form

Rehab Rounds: Sara McEwen

Shane — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:00:44 +0000

Sara McEwen from St. John’s Rehabilitation Hospital presents “A snapshot of inpatient oncology rehabilitation in Toronto: Patient profiles and rehabilitation outcomes” on Thursday, April 5, 2012 from 12-1pm. This event takes place at the room 132 of the Rehabilitation Sciences Building, 500 University Avenue.

If you would like to attend by web conference, please log in as a guest at our Rehab Rounds Web Conference site. For more information, please contact pt.reception@utoronto.ca.

A recording of this presentation is available.

A PDF of this slideshow is available.

CAP Invitations for Applicants

Daniela — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:00:24 +0000

On March 29, 2012, emails will be sent by 10AM to students receiving an offer to write the CAP, and letters will be mailed to unsuccessful applicants. Emails are sent to the email address that was provided to ORPAS in your online application. Please check your settings on your email to ensure that the interview invitation is not re-routed to your “junk” mailbox.

Education Rounds: Dr. Marla Nayer

Shane — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:00:58 +0000

University of Toronto Rehabilitation Sector presents Dr. Marla Nayer on Evaluation of Essential Competency Roles. This event will take place on Wednesday March 28, 12-1pm in Room 132.

The Essential Competency Document describes seven roles for physiotherapists, including the role primarily focused on physiotherapy specific knowledge and skills (Expert) and intrinsic roles (Communicator, Collaborator, Manager, Advocate, Scholarly Practice and Professional). This session will explore options for evaluating performance in the intrinsic roles.

Objectives of the session

Participants will:

Understand how to use the Essential Competency document to drive assessment of students
Understand the different types of assessments that can be used to assess different intrinsic role
Understand the principle of linking assessment formats to ensure coverage of selected competencies