FAQs
What immunizations are students required to have for their clinical internship?
Prior to commencing the program, students are required to provide evidence of:
- a negative result for a two-step Mantoux tuberculin test
- current immunization against rubella, tetanus, diptheria, poliomyelitis, measles, mumps, and hepatitis B, and
- a minimum of 2 Covid 19 vaccinations
During the program, students are:
- required to provide evidence of results of a negative tuberculin test (and if that is positive, a chest x-ray report) within one month prior to registration
- responsible for maintaining immunization throughout the program
Students are also strongly recommended to obtain vaccinations as per public health guidelines (e.g., influenza, COVID).
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What safety training are students required to complete?
Prior to commencing the MScPT and OIEPB programs, all students are required to complete education modules on:
- Hand Hygiene
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Module
- Workplace Violence and Harassment
- Privacy and Cyber Security
- Occupational Health and Awareness Training
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
- College of Physiotherapists of Ontario: Infection Control and Equipment Maintenance Standard
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Have students completed a vulnerable/criminal reference check prior to commencing a clinical internship?
Students complete a Vulnerable Sector Check at the beginning of the program. Students are able to share this with the site if required.
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Do students have CPR and first aid training?
Upon registration, students are required to provide a copy of a valid certificate in Standard First Aid and CPR at the Basic Rescuer (C) level. Annual re-certification of CPR is required by the Department of PT at U of T. A copy of the certificate as evidence of the certification/re-certification must be submitted to the Departmental office no later than August 31 each year while enrolled in the program.
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Have students been mask-fit tested?
Students are mask-fit tested in week 1 of the MScPT or OIEPB program. In special circumstances, students may have been granted an exemption for a medical or religious reason.
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