Master of Science in
Occupational Therapy
(MS in OT)
Student Handbook
Policies and Procedures
Summer 2014
Class of 2016
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Table of Contents
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION .................................................. 6 - 7
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY MISSION STATEMENT ................................................................................. 8
PHILOSOPHY OF THE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAM.............................................................. 8
Beliefs About Humans Occupational Performance
Beliefs About How Students Learn
AOTA CENTENNIAL VISION ....................................................................................................................... 9
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAM GOALS .................................................................................... 10
CURRICULUM DESIGN....................................................................................................................... 10 - 12
Figure 1: UW-L OT Logo
Foundational Science
Research skills
Professional Identity/Leadership
Clinical Skills
Theory
EDUCATIONAL APPROACHES ................................................................................................................ 12
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES .......................................................................................................... 14
CURRICULUM SEQUENCE……………………………………………………………………………………..…15
Figure 2: Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy ........................................................................ 15
REFERENCES ............................................................................................................................................ 15
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAM DETAILS ............................................................................. 17-20
Length
Thesis Option
Occupational Therapy Hands-On Experiences
Out of Classroom Experiences
Level I Fieldwork Experiences
Level II Fieldwork Experiences
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Fieldwork Expenses
Practical Examinations
Textbook Costs
Special Course Fees
Photocopying Expenses
Printing Expenses
NBCOT Exam
University of Wisconsin System Authorization
Accreditation
POLICIES GUIDING ACCESS TO AND USE OF RESOURCES ........................................................ 21 - 21
HSC Resources………………………………………………………………………………………………21 - 28
La Crosse Medical Health Science Consortium
Room Reservations
ADL Model Apartment
Laboratory Maintenance and Use Guidelines
Parking
HSC Policy on Daily Parking Permits
Health Policies .................................................................................................................................... 22 - 24
Latex Safe Environment
Fieldwork Health and Safety
Anatomy and Neuroanatomy Laboratory
Student Safety and Health-Safety Policies ....................................................................................... 28 - 28
Criminal Background Check
UW-L Emergency Response Procedure
Fire Alarm Procedures
UW-L Campus Resources……………………………………………………………………………………29 - 30
Student Health Center
Disability Resource Center
Counseling and Testing Center
Eagle Recreation Center
Murphy Library
Financial Aid
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Library
STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ................................................................................... 31 - 35
Program Expectation of The Graduate Student ...................................................................................... 31
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Professional Behavior
Specific Professional Behavior Policies ........................................................................................... 31 - 32
Attendance
Classroom Behavior
Safety
Adherence to policies and procedures
Advising ..................................................................................................................................................... 32
Electronic Devices .............................................................................................................................. 32 - 33
Personal Use of Social Networking Sites ................................................................................................ 33
E-mail .......................................................................................................................................................... 33
Dress Code.......................................................................................................................................... 33 - 34
Classroom Attire
Lab Attire
Attire for Field Experiences
Solicitation of Feedback from Students ........................................................................................... 34 - 34
Evaluation of Teaching
Evaluation of the Occupational Therapy Program
Written Narrative Course Comments
Focus Groups
Student Evaluation of Fieldwork
D2-L Questions
Graduate Surveys
Ad Hoc Advisory Groups
STUDENT ACADEMIC POLICIES ....................................................................................................... 36 - 43
Student Conduct ........................................................................................................................................ 36
Occupational Therapy Grading Scale ...................................................................................................... 36
Policies Regarding Coursework ............................................................................................................... 36
Remedial work
Missed Classes
Re-scheduling of exams due to illness or emergency
Re-scheduling of exams NOT due to illness or emergency
Make up of missed material and examinations
Extra Credit Policy
Progression Through the Curriculum ...................................................................................................... 37
Courses
Semester
Fieldwork
Graduation
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Student Withdrawal ............................................................................................................................ 37 - 40
From a Course
From Occupational Therapy Program
General Procedure
Permanent Withdrawal
Voluntary Leave of Absence
Withdrawal from the OT Program: Dual Degree Students
Occupational Therapy Academic Standard ...................................................................................... 40 - 41
Minimum Course Grade
Minimum Cumulative GPA
Academic Probation
Academic Dismissal .................................................................................................................................. 41
Individual Course
Semester Coursework
Cumulative Average
General Procedure
Dual Degree Students
Non-Academic Dismissal .......................................................................................................................... 42
Appeals................................................................................................................................................ 42 - 43
Academic Grade Appeals
Non-Grade Appeals
Appeals of Dismissal from the Occupational Therapy Program
Re-Entry to Occupational Therapy Program ........................................................................................... 41
APPENDICES ............................................................................................................................................. 44
APPENDIX A: Academic Grade Appeals ................................................................................................ 44
APPENDIX B: Non-Grade Appeals Process ........................................................................................... 48
APPENDIX C: Appeal Process – Academic Dismissal .......................................................................... 50
APPENDIX D: Self-Assessment of Professional Behaviors .................................................................. 54
APPENDIX E: Health Professions Instructor SEI ................................................................................... 58
APPRENDIX F: Instructor Evaluation for Clinical Education SEI ......................................................... 59
APPENDIX G: Criminal Background Check Policy and Procedure ...................................................... 60
APPENDIX H: HSC Latex Safe Environment Policy ............................................................................... 65
APPENDIX I: Personal Use of Social Networking Sites ......................................................................... 66