Occupational Therapist Assistant
And
Physiotherapist Assistant Program
Student Policy Handbook
The purpose of this handbook is to establish standards
to assist students to successfully complete their program of study.
Note: Where specific course requirements
differ from this handbook, course outlines
will take precedence
August, 2014
© 2009 Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant Faculty
Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
All rights reserved. This book, or any parts thereof, may not be used or reproduced in any manner without the expressed
permission of the authors.
Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
2014-2015
Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant Program
WELCOME!
Welcome to Humber’s Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA and
PTA) Program. This handbook provides information that will be essential during the two years
you will be with this program.
Read this handbook and keep it on hand for the duration of the program to answer many of your
questions and help you remain on the path to success.
The faculty of the OTA and PTA Program is here to help you succeed. If you have any
questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
A welcome from your professors:
Stacey McPhail
HSc., BSc.(PT), MSc.(RS)
(Co-ordinator)
Dean Dickinson
BMR.(OT)
(Professor)
Janice Dundas
BSc.(PT), MA Ed.
(Professor)
Welcome from our support staff:
Sylvie Pierobon
Program Assistant, OTA and PTA
Caitlin Allain
Fieldwork Advisor
Welcome from your Associate Dean:
Michael O’Leary
Associate Dean, Allied Health
OTA & PTA Program Contact Information
Name
Position
Office
Phone #
416 675-6622
E-mail
Stacey McPhail
Co-ordinator/Professor
M207
Ext. 4317
stacey.mcphail@humber.ca
Dean Dickinson
Professor
M307
Ext 4538
dean.dickinson@humber.ca
Janice Dundas
Caitlin Allain
Professor
M307
Ext. 5770
janice.dundas@humber.ca
Fieldwork Advisor/
Lab Teaching Assistant
M307
Ext: 4087
caitlin.allain@humber.ca
Program Assistant
M208
Ext: 4462
sylvie.pierobon@humber.ca
Sylvie Pierobon
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I.
Faculty……….…….....……..…..…2
II.
Contact Information….…………...2
III.
Humber Academic Calender…...….4
IV.
Student Contact Information….…...5
V.
Professional Behaviour…………....5
XIX. Fieldwork - Clinical Passport
Requirements ……........................11
XX.
WSIB …………………………….12
XXI. Field Placements ………………...12
XXII. Plagiarism and Cheating….…...…14
XXIII. Grades ……………………….…..15
VI.
Attire………………………………5
XXIV. Graduation………………………..15
VII.
Time Management….….………….6
XXV. Meeting with Faculty ……………15
VIII.
Attendance …………….………….6
XXVI. Group Work …………...………...16
IX.
Test, Quiz, and/or Examination
Writing Regulations……………….7
XXVII. Class Cancellations …………..…16
X.
Punctuality……….………………..7
XXVIII. Important Dates ……………......16
XI.
Program Requirements……………7
XXIX. Employability Outcomes …..……16
XII.
Program Progression Policies……..8
XXX. Awards ……….……………….....16
XIII.
Academic Probation………………9
XXXI. Professional Associations……......17
XIV. Withdrawal………………………..9
XXXII. Appendix A…………….………18
Transfer of Credit………………....9
XXXIII. Appendix B……………………22
XVI. Course Outlines…………………..10
XXXIV. Appendix C……………………23
XVII. Labortory Resources……………..10
XXXV. Plagiarism, Citations, Referencing
and Cheating Form……………...25
XV.
XVIII. Leaning Recourses……………….10
XXXVI. OTA and PTA Contract ……...26
Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
2014-2015
Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant Program
Humber Academic Calendar 2014-2015
FALL 2014
15 Week Semester
Orientation
Aug. 25–Aug. 29,
2014
Public Holiday (Labour Day) College Closed
Classes Begin
Continuing Education Classes
Begin
Last Day to Add
WINTER 2015
Public Holiday (New Year)
Orientation
15 Week Semester
Jan. 1, 2015
Jan. 5-6, 2015
Sept. 1, 2014
College Re-opens
Jan. 5, 2015
Sept. 2, 2014
Classes Begin
Jan. 7, 2015
Sept. 2, 2014
Continuing Education Classes
Begin
Sept. 8, 2014
Jan. 7, 2015
Last Day to Add
Jan. 13, 2015
Sept. 15, 2014
Last Day to withdraw for Refund
Jan. 20, 2015
Thanksgiving - College Closed
Oct. 13, 2014
Public Holiday – College Closed
Feb 16, 2015
Mid Term Grades Due
Oct. 24, 2014
Reading Week
Nov. 7, 2014
Mid Term Grades Due
Mar 10, 2015
Summer 2015 Fees Due
Mar 11, 2015
Last Day for Refund
Last Day to Withdraw without
academic penalty
Winter 2015 Fees Due
Nov. 5, 2014
Winter 2015 Registration Begins
Dec. 1, 2014
Last Day to Withdraw without
Last Day of Classes
Exam/Evaluation Period
Final Grades Due at noon by
Faculty
academic penalty
Dec. 12, 2014
Public Holiday (Good Friday) College Closed
Dec. 8-12, 2014
Spring 2014 Registration Begins
Mar 24, 2015
April 03, 2015
Apr 6, 2015
Dec.17, 2014
Last Day of Classes
Final Grades will be available on
myhumber.ca
Feb. 16 – 20, 2015
Exam/Evaluation Period
Dec. 19, 2014
Final Grades Due by Faculty
Apr 28, 2015
Apr 21 – 28,2015
May 04, 2015
Holiday Period - College will be
closed at 12:00 noon on December 24, 2014
Final Grades will be Available on
myhumber.ca
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Contact Information
Please be advised that it is your responsibility to
keep your contact information current. You are
required to make any changes to your contact
information in MyHumber. This information
may be critical for college personnel needing to
contact you. A professional email address is
required for communication within and outside
of Humber College (i.e. to fieldwork placement
agencies).
Professional Behaviour
Please also refer to the “Code of Student
Conduct” (the Code) and the “Humber
Academic Regulations” which can be found on
the
Humber
College
ITAL
websites
http://www.humber.ca/code-student-conduct and
http://fulltimestudents.humber.ca/academicregul
ations.htm respectively.
It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of
the program regulations. The Program Academic
Regulations are a supplement to the College
Academic regulations and can be found on
Blackboard. Curriculum delivered is the
property of the Humber College OTA & PTA
program. Any dissemination of such property is
a violation of Humber’s academic regulations.
The Humber College “Code of Student
Conduct” is a joint effort of students, faculty,
and the Administration and outlines standards of
student behaviour within the Humber
community. The Code has been approved by the
President, the Board of Governors, and the
Humber
Students
Federation
(HSF)
http://www.humber.ca/helpsurvey/humberstudents-federation-hsf. Students are expected
to follow the guidelines outlined in this
document and conduct themselves in a courteous
and professional manner at all times. Incessant
talking, swearing, “joking around”, sexist, racist,
or homophobic comments are considered
unprofessional behaviour and are unacceptable.
Accessing or viewing pornography in class is
unacceptable.
Accessing of non-curricular
material during class time is not permitted. Use
of cell phones or pagers are not allowed in
class unless indicated by the professor.
Students are required to read and sign the “OTA
and PTA Laboratory Code of Behaviour” to
participate in practical skills labs. Students are
also permitted to reserve independent practice
time in the OTA and PTA lab. Procedures and
expectations are outlined in the “OTA and PTA
Laboratory Sign Out Guidelines” (note: the
Laboratory Code applies to students who have
signed out and are partaking in independent
laboratory practice time). A student, who
persists in unprofessional behaviour, after he or
she has been warned by the professor, will be
asked to leave the classroom or project site. A
student who has been ejected from class will be
recorded as absent and will not be permitted to
make up any in-class assignments. If the
unprofessional behaviour persists, a formal
complaint may be made and the student could be
required to withdraw from the class, Program or
Institution.
Professional behaviour is used as one indication
of the effort being put into courses. Students
who do not demonstrate professionalism in the
academic setting may receive a mark of zero for
this aspect of course evaluation. Professional
behaviours include appropriate and professional
attitudes, attendance, active listening and
positive participation. Please note that lateness
will not be tolerated.
Attire
Regular Attire: Students are expected to dress
appropriately. Clothing must not have language
or images that may be deemed offensive.
Specific attire for classes and practical skills labs
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may be required and will be outlined by the
professor.
Time Management
Clinical Attire: Students are expected to wear
their uniform during OTA and PTA clinical
visits and fieldwork Placements.
Time management is the responsibility of the
student. Students are expected to use an agenda
(or another such method) to keep track of
assignments, deadlines, clinical visits and
meetings.
Uniform Policy: It is expected that students on
their practical placements will behave in a
courteous and responsible manner, and that they
will be dressed in a way that conforms to the
following dress code
 Shirt: Navy blue uniform (provided in
laboratory kit obtained beginning of
semester two)
 Pants: Dark blue, navy, black or taupe
pants (please note that denim/jeans and
yoga/stretch pants are inappropriate and
unacceptable).
 Name tag: Facility policies require clear
identification of personnel. A name tag
that clearly identifies your first and last
name and that you are a student from
Humber College is available at the
Registration Centre.
 Shoes: Clean white or black running
shoes or regular closed toe shoes with
backing are appropriate
 Hats/head coverings and facial jewellery
are not acceptable unless they reflect an
ongoing religious commitment or a
medical condition.
 Please be advised that long fingernails
are a hazard in the clinical setting.
Students will be required to have nails
groomed to an appropriate length as
determined by the professor and/or
preceptor.
 Hair should be neat and under control.
 Tattoos should not be visible.
 Scent-free presentation since a person’s
health can be adversely affected by
smells or odours from cosmetics (e.g.
perfume, make-up, shampoo, deodorant)
and many facilities have implemented
such a policy.
Attendance
Attendance may be taken in your classes at the
discretion of your professor. Absences will
always be recorded and this may affect your
final grade for the specific course. If absences
are for a medical reason(s), the professor will
request documentation completed by and signed
by a physician supporting the absences(s). More
stringent guidelines exist for practical laboratory
education, clinical visits and placements.
Specific course attendance policies are outlined
on the respective course outlines.
If, for any reason, a student is aware that they
will be unable to attend any class, it is their
responsibility, and a professional courtesy, to
phone or e-mail the course professor in advance.
It is the responsibility of students to bring
themselves up-to-date on any material covered
during the missed class.
Students are not to miss classes to prepare for
other courses or events, or to meet with a
professor.
Students are to arrange work
schedules and other appointments outside of
class time.
*Other absences (e.g., religious holidays,
graduation): Students who know they will be
away on specific school days during the Fall
and/or Winter semesters are required to notify
their professors.
Test and Examinations:
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Absence from tests or examinations is
unacceptable.
A medical certificate is required.
When circumstances arise which may
result in an absence from a test,
examination, or class in which an
assignment is due, you are required to
notify the professor, by telephone or
by e-mail, prior to the appointed time
of the text/examination/class. After
discussion with the professor and/or
Program Coordinator, arrangements
may be made for you to write the
test/examination or hand in the
assignment for a maximum of 75% of
the grade achieved.
If proper
notification is not given, then a grade
of “0” will be assigned.
When writing a text or examination,
students may only bring pens, pencils
and an eraser to their desks. Other
possessions will be left at a place
designated by the professor.
Students are expected to be on time for
the test/examination. Students who are
late will not be given extra time.
Test, Quiz, and/or
Examination Writing
Regulations
Refer to Appendix A for the Humber
College School of Health Sciences “Test and
Exam Protocol”
1. Students must provide a signature of
attendance on the designated sheet.
2. For practical skills examinations
students must be dressed in clinical
attire as instructed by the professor
and due to the flexible nature of the
schedule, students are expected to
arrive at least 15 minutes prior to
their scheduled start time. Failure to
comply may forfeit the student’s
ability to participate.
Punctuality
Punctuality is an employability skill and is
mandatory for success in the program. Lateness
at the start of class or following breaks, and
leaving early will not be tolerated and may carry
the same penalty as an absence. See your
professor for details. Please note that students
are expected to attend class even if they are late.
Students who are late for presentations and/or
guest speakers are to apologize to the speaker(s)
at the end of the presentation, before leaving the
session.
Program
Requirements
(Vocational and General Courses)
Students will receive timetables in each semester
of Year One and Year Two with a full
complement of courses, as per the requirements
of the OTA and PTA Program. If there are any
courses from which the student is exempt, the
student is responsible to withdraw from the
course(s) through the Registrar’s Office.
Students are responsible for ensuring the
successful completion of all courses listed in the
program curriculum listed below with a
minimum passing grade of 50% for all courses
and 70% for specific course final exams.
Students are responsible for ensuring prompt
payment for exemptions and additional courses.
All students will keep a Humber College
Occupational
Therapist
Assistant
and
Physiotherapist Assistant Professional Portfolio.
This portfolio contains a record of key academic
and
practical
learning
outcomes
and
achievements.
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for withdrawal if made within the first ten days
from the start-up date of the program.
Students are responsible for ensuring their
official transcripts are accurate and current.
Incomplete or inaccurate transcripts may delay
eligibility to take subsequent courses,
placements or graduation. Transcripts can be
viewed on MyHumber.
Challenge Exams
Re-entry students must write and/or perform
a challenge exam for all core courses
previously passed but have not actively
participated in since previously enrolled in
the program. Challenge exams must be
written and/or performed by the midterm
timeframe. Success entails achieving ≥ 70%
on the exam(s).
Courses in semesters following Semester One
may have prerequisites. Students are
responsible for ensuring all prerequisites have
been attained, and are responsible for
withdrawing from any course for which they are
exempt, by the means listed at the beginning of
this section.
Semester 1
 ANAT 100
 WRIT 100
 GNED 101
 GNED
 THER 105
 THER 106
 THER 107
Semester 3
 OPTT 300/THER 200
 OPTT 301/ THER 201
 OPTT 302/THER 202
 OPTT 304/THER 203
 OCTT 320/THER 230
 PHTT 320/THER 240
 OPTT 330/THER 209
Laboratory Kits
Students are required to obtain a program lab kit
at the beginning of second semester. This lab kit
contains pertinent materials for the remaining
semesters and fieldwork placements. The cost of
this lab kit is borne by the student but is
included in their program fees.
Semester 2
 PSYC 210
 THER 150
 THER 153
 THER 160
 THER 170
 THER 159
Program, Progression
Policies
Semester 4
Refer to Appendix B for “Progression Rules for
Full-Time Diploma, Certificate and PostGraduate Programs” Flowchart
 OPTT 400/THER 250
 OPTT 402/THER 253
 OPTT 404/THER 251
 OCTT 420/THER 260
 PHTT 420/THER 270
 OPTT 430/THER 259
 COMM 331/WRIT 210
Refer to Appendix C for a description (in
writing) of the progression policies.
This information is also available on program
course outlines.
It is the student’s responsibility to check
Humber’s Academic Calendar
http://www.humber.ca/admissions/academiccalendar to determine the last day to drop a
course without penalty. The student who wishes
to withdraw from a course must notify the
Program Coordinator to complete the
withdrawal process prior to this date.
Re-entry Policies
Students re-entering the program for any reason
are required to enroll in all vocational courses
regardless of previous academic achievement in
a course.
For more information regarding Continuation
of Study (Progression and Promotion) visit
the Admission Requirements & Academic
Regulations at
http://www.humber.ca/academic-regulations
It is the responsibility of the student to contact
the Program Coordinator to discuss withdrawal
from the program. Refunds will only be issued
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Academic Probation
A student who does not achieve a passing grade
in a course that is not a prerequisite for
subsequent semesters is permitted to remain in
the program but is placed on academic
probation. Once a passing grade has been
obtained in that course, the probationary status
will be removed.
Students who are on probation will be notified in
writing.
The professor(s) and/or Program
Coordinator will identify the criteria the student
must meet in order to be removed from
probation.
A student may be placed on academic probation
at the discretion of the Program Coordinator. If a
student is allowed to complete the next level
course, academic and behavioural conditions (as
stated in the letter of probation) must be met.
to withdraw from the program. All first semester
core courses are required for progression to
semester two. The student will be required to
demonstrate the completion of counseling and/or
appropriate preparation before acceptance for a
second attempt in the program. This is explained
on all core first semester course outlines.
b) A student who has been out of the program
for three or more years may be required to take
challenge tests in vocational courses in which
they has previously obtained credit.
c) Students who have failed any semester twice
will not be considered for re-admission to the
program.
d) Students may be withdrawn from the program
at any time if it is proven they have committed
academic misconduct (see Plagiarism, Cheating
section) or demonstrated unprofessional
behaviour.
Transfer of Credit
*Refer to Appendix A for “Semester One
Progression Guidelines”.
Any student who is on academic probation and
is found cheating on a test or examination or
found plagiarizing may be withdrawn from the
program at the discretion of the Dean of Health
Sciences.
Students wishing to re-enter the program must
contact the Program Coordinator. If reinstated to
the program, re-entry students must demonstrate
70% or greater in core program courses at
midterm to remain in the program.
Withdrawal
a) A student who has been unsuccessful in any
prerequisite course in semester one will be asked
A student may be granted credit for work
completed at another institution that is
equivalent in content to work covered in the
course in question. Students seeking a credit
transfer must provide transcripts, course
outlines, and/or other documentation to the
Office of the Registrar. The credit will be
granted from the division responsible for
offering that particular course for which an
exemption is sought.
When evaluating a transcript, the following
criteria are examined:
1. 90% overlap in course content
2. The same number of credits or
classroom hours
3. Currency of content (within 3 years)
4. A minimum grade of 50% or the
equivalent of the pass mark in the OTA
and PTA Program at Humber
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A grade of “Exempt” will be recorded and will
not be included in the calculation of the final
grade point average. Students are responsible for
obtaining the appropriate Exemption Form from
the Registrar’s Office and providing all of the
required documentation. The student must
remain in the class until it is determined that a
credit has been granted and that it has been
submitted to the Records department and has
been recorded on the student’s transcript.
the Bioscience cadaver lab. Students are
required to follow all policies and procedures
outlined for usage of these learning spaces.
At the beginning of each course, students are
required to review all course outlines for courses
taken that semester. These course outlines are
posted on the Blackboard site for each course.
All course outlines contain the necessary prerequisite and co-requisite courses, the aims and
objectives of the course, the instructional format
to be used and the instructor's expectations in
regard to student attendance and performance as
well as the evaluation system.
Course outlines, topic schedules and other
learning materials will be available on the
Blackboard site for each of your courses.
Learning Resources
Blackboard
To Login:
1. Visit learn.humber.ca
2. Enter your username – N number or
HCNet ID (four letters & four numbers)
3. Enter your password – Humber student
number without the hyphens
4. Your username and password can be
found on your timetable or admit to
class form.
Course Outlines
To become more familiar with Blackboard you
may wish to click on the Start Here icon on the
home page and learn about Blackboard.
It is the student’s responsibility to read and
understand the contents of the course outline.
If you have questions, please contact your
professor. Keep this document for future
reference. It is an official record of the
material covered in each course. Course
outlines may be needed for exemptions in
future educational endeavours or requested
by prospective employers. Humber does not
keep copies of course outlines.
The Open Learning Centre (OLC)
The OLC is also available to you, if you are
having difficulties with Blackboard. Their main
web page is http://onlinelearning.humber.ca.
Students can also complete a brief introductory
course on Blackboard.
Assignments are to be submitted in class unless
otherwise identified in the course outline.
Laboratory Usage
Disability Services (DS)
Disability Services works with current and
potential students who have a have an
impairment affecting their learning. Their main
website is
http://www.humber.ca/disabilityservices/
The Humber College OTA and PTA program
has access to a dedicated laboratory space for
students to practice practical skills. Students also
have the opportunity to learn in the School’s
Simulated Teaching and Learning Centre, and
Humber Library Services
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The Humber Library offers a variety of services
to assist you in your learning. Their main
website is http://library.humber.ca/. Key
learning material for program core courses will
be available on Reserve for a three hour loan
period. Refer to the specific course outline for
details.
Fieldwork – Clinical
Passport Requirements
Students must provide documentation for
placements that meets the requirements of
partner organizations/ agencies. The Humber
College Health Centre will issue you a Humber
Placement Passport that will indicate your
clearance for placement. For fees and more
information visit http://www.humber.ca/health
or call 416-675-6622 ext.4533. As a service
provider, the Health Centre protects student
confidentiality and offers a single access point
for most requirements. Upon payment of student
fees and program registration, the Registrar’s
Office will automatically forward your name,
program and student number to the Humber
Health Centre. You will be excluded from
clinical/field placement if you fail
to have the proper health form and
supporting documents completed and
submitted by the stipulated due date.
NOTE: It generally takes about 8-12 weeks
for you to collect all of your required
documentation so plan ahead!
Also, be advised that students must produce
original documents (such as police record
check/CPR/First Aid/MaskFit) for each visit.
Not all documents are kept onsite and/or
archived. The Health Centre will also collect the
last page of the immunization form, the
“Humber College Agreement”
All first semester students receive notification
from the Health Centre prior to the start of their
first semester. While many of the requirements
for clinical placements can be completed at the
Health Centre, it is recommended you continue
your medical care with your primary physician
to ensure continuity and consistency of medical
records. Immunization guidelines and forms are
available on the Health Centre and SHS
Field/Clinical Placement
http://www.humber.ca/health/and
http://healthsciences.humber.ca/field-clinicalplacement/overview websites.
All first and second semester students are
required to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Police
Reference Check (PRC) for each academic year.
This process is to be initiated prior to the start
of semester one for first year students and
semester three for second year students. Students
who do not obtain a cleared Vulnerable Sector
PRC will not be permitted to attend fieldplacement experiences. Refer to the SHS
Field/Clinical Placement website for further
information.
Information related to Standard First Aid and
CPR for Health Care Practitioners is also
available on the SHS Field/Clinical Placement
website.
NOTE: Not required by the OTA and PTA
program:
 ASIST
 Drivers G License
** Additional non-medical documentation is
required by the OTA and PTA program. Your
Program Coordinator will inform you of these
requirements. You are not responsible to
complete this required documentation until
second semester. All first and second semester
students will be required to obtain a Vulnerable
Sector Police Reference Check (PRC) –. This
process is to be initiated prior to the start of
semester one for first year students and semester
three for second year students. Students who do
not obtain a cleared Vulnerable Sector PRC will
not be permitted to go on field placement
experiences. Refer to the SHS
Fieldwork/Clinical Placement website for
further information.
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It is the student’s responsibility to ensure the
Humber Placement Passport and therefore all its
requirements are updated and current.
This ensures the agency understands the student
coverage, confirm they have WSIB coverage,
and they are aware of WSIB reporting
procedures in the event of a student
injury/illness. Humber College will provide
student information ( name, address, phone
number, schedule, student acceptance) to the
employer as outlined in the student declaration
document. Humber College will ensure the
student is placed in safe environment..
Students must meet the program academic and
above fieldwork to attend placement. If any of
these requirements are not met, , the student
risks being unable to the progress to the next
semester of the program.
Workplace Safety
Requirements
The student must promptly report any
injury, illness, or safety concerns to the
placement employer and Humber (the
Program Coordinator and OTA and PTA
Fieldwork Advisor). The completed
declaration forms will be securely kept by
Humber College.
The Government of Ontario, through the
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
(MTCU) provides workplace insurance for
students who participate in an unpaid work
placement as part of a MTCU-approved
academic program. The training participants are
students placed with an employer by a training
agency (Humber College Institute of
Technology and Advanced Learning) to obtain
practical work experience. Students are not paid
by the employer; students may, however, be
receiving social assistance, a training allowance
or some form of income from another source
Students who participate in such placements are
eligible to make a claim for compensation
benefits if they become injured or ill as a result
of their placement. The MTCU funds insurance
costs using two streams: Workplace Safety
Insurance Board (WSIB), a no-fault insurance
system for work-related injuries or diseases and
ACE-INA, private insurance coverage.
Occupational Therapist Assistant and
Physiotherapist Assistant students must read and
sign off on the “Student Declaration of
Understanding” to be enrolled for insurance
coverage prior to any clinical site visits and
fieldwork placements in semesters two, three,
and four. Students only need to complete this
paperwork once during their time in the OTA
and PTA program. Re-entry students may be
required to complete this document again upon
re-admission to the program.
Placement employers must also sign off on the
“Letter to Placement Employer” declaration.
Field Placements
Occupational Therapist Assistant and
Physiotherapist Assistant fieldwork placements
usually occur in April and May of the second
semester; November and December of the third
semester; and March and April of the fourth
semester. You will be required to be at your
placement for at a minimum of seven and a half
to eight hours each day, Monday to Friday (or as
agreed upon by the student and their preceptor to
comprise five days/week) for 37.5 to 40
hours/week. Exceptions will not be made for
students who are not able to make this
commitment. If you have part time job or other
obligations, you must make alternate
arrangements during this time.
1. Students must complete all required
courses before undertaking field
placements. Students who have not
obtained 50% or greater on required
core courses, at midterm will be placed
on probation placement status and,
without further evidence of academic
success, will not be provided a field
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placement experience.
2. Students must complete the required
modules from the Preceptor Education
Program (PEP) prior to the start of and
during each placement.
https://owl.uwo.ca/portal/site/!pep
3. Only students who demonstrate
commitment to the OTA and PTA
Program and who show readiness for
field placement through good
attendance, participation and successful
academic and competency performance
will be given the opportunity to
commence their fieldwork placements.
4. Fieldwork placements are all arranged
by the Fieldwork Advisor. Although an
effort will be made to place the student
close to their place of residence for at
least one of the placements, it is
expected that students prepare
themselves for placements anywhere in
the GTA. Students are responsible for
the costs of travel (gas, bus, subway and
parking) for each placement. Students
may request a placement in his/her
hometown for one placement; however
this request must be completed in
writing, at least three months in advance
to the Fieldwork Advisor. Successful
placement is subject to availability.
Under no circumstances may students,
friends, or parents contact field
placements themselves.
5. If field placements have not been
arranged within six months of the
completion of the student's last
professional (OTA and PTA
therapeutic) courses at Humber College,
the student will be required to write and
perform a challenge exam. This exam
will be a comprehensive examination
with emphasis on all the OTA and PTA
vocational courses. The student will be
required to achieve an overall 70%
average on the examination before
placement can commence. If the student
does not achieve this grade, the
placement will not be arranged and the
student will be asked to take this
6.
7.
8.
9.
examination again. There may be a
sitting fee for each attempt at this
examination. Work experience may not
be started more than two years after the
last professional (OTA and PTA
therapeutic skills) courses and the
student will not complete the program.
The training agency will receive a
formal agreement package, which
includes: a letter of agreement, course
outline, and evaluation documents.
Additional pertinent information is
available on the OTA and PTA program
clinical/fieldwork website. A current
affiliation agreement and certificate of
insurance must be in place in order for
the students to be eligible for fieldwork
placements.
The student must be
insured before ‘work’ begins. If the
appropriate papers have not been sent,
the work experience will be considered
null and void and will have to be
completed in another clinical setting. If
the student does not meet deadlines, the
field placement will be forfeited during
the current academic year and the
student will be required to enroll in the
course(s) again and pay the course fee
and write the challenge exam if more
than six months has elapsed since their
last appropriate vocational courses.
The required number of hours for each
placement must be completed on a fulltime basis and in consecutive weeks.
Once the field placement dates have
been finalized, they may NOT be
changed.
If a problem is identified with a
student's placement due to behavioural,
attitudinal, and/or attendance problems,
Humber reserves the right to terminate
the placement experience immediately.
If a student is incapable of performing at
an acceptable and professional level,
their placement will be terminated.
If the student has been asked to leave
the agency by either the agency or the
OTA and PTA program representative,
the student will not be placed again
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(within that fieldwork timeframe) and
will not successfully complete the
fieldwork placement.
10. Both the agency and Humber College
Institute of Technology and Advanced
Learning (Program Coordinator and
Fieldwork Advisor) must be notified in
case of illness. If more than one day is
missed, the time must be made up.
Should a holiday fall during the work
period, the student may not be expected
to work.
11. A satisfactory grade in a work
experience course will be based on the
following:
a. An evaluation completed by the
supervising therapist regarding
the student's performance.
b. An evaluation completed by the
student regarding the clinical
setting.
c. Agreement between the agency
and the Program Coordinator.
ideas is dishonest and the penalty for a
plagiarized assignment is a grade of “0” for that
assignment. This also applies to group
assignments and all members of a group will be
penalized accordingly.
Students MUST be familiar with and abide by
the copyright laws of Canada. Please read
carefully the copyright and plagiarism
information is provided by the Humber College
Library at www.library.humber.ca under
“Research Help”.
Cheating is the act of copying an answer(s) or
communicating in any way with another student
during a test, examination, or copying any
portion of an assignment, obtaining information
from sources other than those provided for the
purpose of the test, and bringing information or
material into a test or examination that has not
been approved by the professor. It is also
altering or changing a grade on a paper or test,
altering or adding information after a paper or
test has been marked or submitting another
person’s paper, assignment or report as one’s
own.
Plagiarism and
Cheating
Humber is using Turnitin software, a web based
service that detects plagiarism. Your professor
may be using this service and will provide
further directions in class for submitting
assignments to this website.
The practice of occupational therapy and
physiotherapy relies upon total trust in the
employee. Therefore, cheating and/or plagiarism
is/are viewed as dishonest behaviour which
cannot be tolerated in the workplace and at
Humber College Institute of Technology &
Advanced Learning.
Students must not loan files or assignments to
other students under any circumstances.
Students must be prepared to present research
notes and/or assignment files to a professor if
requested. Students who lend assignments, tests
and other materials to other students will be
subject to the same academic penalties as the
students who copy, or submit, borrowed work as
their own.
If a student is suspected of cheating on a test or
examination or of submitting a paper with
plagiarized information, they will meet with . the
course professor and the Program Coordinator.
The student may then be required to meet with
the Associate Dean, School of Health Sciences,
Allied Health and CHECS who will review the
Plagiarism is the act of submitting, as the
student’s own work, material which is, in whole
or in substantial part, someone else’s work, or
copying sentences/paragraphs from reference
books, or other sources.
Submitting an
assignment that contains sentences, paragraphs,
illustrations or other materials from any source
without acknowledging the source is plagiarism.
This applies to textbooks, books, journals,
magazines, and the work of other students,
family or friends and to on-line sources. Failure
to acknowledge the source(s) or other people’s
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documentation. Penalties range from a loss of
marks for the test/assignment up to expulsion
from Humber, with documentation on your
academic record and transcript.
Students must complete an academic
integrity Blackboard quiz each semester to
indicate their understanding and
acknowledgement of Humber College
plagiarism and cheating guidelines.
Grades
Students will have access to their grades through
MyHumber following midterm and finals in
each semester. Beyond this, it is the student’s
responsibility to maintain track of his or her
progress based on assessment and evaluation
procedures listed in the course outline.
Students who have not obtained a passing grade
at midterm are required to meet with the course
professor. It is the responsibility of the student
to initiate this meeting. If a student is failing
more than one course at midterm it is required
that they meet with the Program Coordinator.
Once again, it is the responsibility of the student
to initiate this meeting. Individual test and/or
assignment grades will be available within two
weeks of submission on Blackboard and
MyHumber. Midterm and final grades will be
uploaded as per College protocol.
Graduation
Students are responsible for ensuring that all
program requirements have been met and
that all grades for completed courses have
been entered. Grades may be checked on
MyHumber. Once requirements have been met
and recorded, students must apply to the
Registrar's office through MyHumber to
graduate.
Meeting with Faculty
A. Appointments
Members of faculty are available to meet with
students and will advise students of their
availability in order to make an appointment.
Faculty members may be consulted in person,
via e-mail or telephone. E-mail and voice mail
messages will normally be answered within 48
hours however; messages will not be opened
and/or picked up after 4:30pm or on weekends
or holidays.
Note: Students are not to use faculty office
areas to conduct projects or personal business.
B. Conflict Resolution
The OTA and PTA Program has developed a
method of handling problems/issues/ disputes
that students may have with a member of
faculty. This method reflects workplace
standards and students must follow the
procedure outlined below:
o The student must first arrange to meet
with the professor to discuss the
issue/problem/dispute.
o If the student wishes, he or she can ask
the Program Coordinator to be present at
the meeting as a facilitator.
o If the problem/issue/dispute is not
resolved at the first meeting, the student
may request a private meeting with the
Program Coordinator.
o If the problem/issue/dispute is not
resolved at this point, the student may
then request a meeting with the
Associate Dean, Allied Health and
CHECS.
o If the problem/issue/dispute is not
resolved at this point, the student may
then request a meeting with the Dean of
the School of Health Sciences.
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By Radio:
Group Work
In preparation for work in a rehabilitation setting
where each member must rely on others to
facilitate the planning and execution of a
rehabilitation plan, group work will play a large
part in the OTA and PTA curriculum.
Online:
All major radio stations in the
Toronto area will be advised
if Humber College and
Guelph-Humber University
are closed.
A notice will appear on the
home page www.humber.ca if
there is a closure.
Important Dates
Students will engage in interprofessional
education initiatives to promote collaboration,
shared problem-solving, leadership, and
decision-making to develop mutual
understanding of various health disciplines.
Students are to refer to the HSF Student
Handbook/website for special dates throughout
All attempts will be made to ensure each group
member receives a grade that reflects his or her
participation in the group effort, and this
assurance may come in the form of peer and/or
self-evaluation.
the school year (semester start/finish,
Reading Week, exam weeks, etc.).
Vacations are to be planned accordingly so
they do not interfere with course requirements.
Class Cancellations
Employability
Outcomes
Classes cancelled by professors will be
rescheduled before the end of the semester.
Regular attendance policy is in effect for all
rescheduled classes. Students will be notified
seven days in advance of a rescheduled class.
Employability skills (outcomes) are functions
and abilities that have been identified by
employers which go beyond core operational
theoretical knowledge and are deemed necessary
for success in many career paths. These skills
are identified in each course outline.
The College President may declare Humber
closed, due to severe weather conditions. When
such weather conditions appear to exist, students
are advised to check for an announcement of
closure.
Here is how you can find out if Humber is
closed:
By telephone:
After hours, you can phone
Humber College Institute of
Technology and Advanced
Learning at (416) 675-6622 or
the University of
Guelph-Humber at (416) 7981331; a recorded
announcement will tell you if
there is a closure.
Awards
Every year, Humber’s Awards Program
celebrates the accomplishments of its best
students. Awards are based on employability
skills, ranging from academic proficiencies to
interpersonal aptitude. These awards are
presented during Awards Week, held in
November. Award winners are strongly
encouraged to attend so that the award donors
may present directly to the recipient.
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Professional
Associations
Student membership in the professional
associations for OT and PT is encouraged. For
more information about these associations please
visit:
www.physiotherapy.ca (includes the National
Physiotherapist Assistant Assembly)
http://www.caot.ca/
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Appendix A
TEST AND EXAM PROTOCOL—School of Health Sciences Humber ITAL
The School of Health Sciences at Humber College is committed to educating, preparing, and
nurturing future professionals and citizens who exemplify positive ethics and excellence in their
behaviours and practices. Academic Integrity is defined as the courage to commit to the five core
values of honesty, trust, respect, fairness, and responsibility—even when faced with adversity
(International Centre for Academic Integrity, 2013).
A. PRINCIPLES:
Evaluation is a key component for student success. The conduct of tests and examinations
are carried out to ensure maximum credibility of the evaluation method and, therefore
protect the integrity of each student’s performance evaluation/grade. Tests and
examinations are supervised by Faculty from the School of Health Sciences. Faculty and
invigilators have the authority to enforce the Test and Exam Protocol. Any deviation from
the protocol will be noted in writing on the cover of the exam booklet and signed by the
Faculty or invigilator.
The following terms refer to forms of evaluation:
Test--refers to an in course or midterm test
Exam—refers to a final examination for a course
B. 1. PROTOCOL:
1.1 Students enter the text/exam room upon direction of the Faculty (invigilator).
1.2 Seats may be pre-assigned.
1.3 Students must provide a valid student ID card with photo to be eligible to write the
examination. In the event that a student does not have student ID a current photo ID
may be permitted with notation on the exam booklet (e.g. driver’s license, health
card) and will be reported to the Associate Dean for follow up.
1.4 Student ID information may be attached to the tests/exam booklet by a printed sticker.
Students may need to enter name, student number and section number on any
additional exam materials.
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1.5 Students must provide their own HB pencils (with an eraser) and pen. The use of
items like, highlighters or pencil sharpeners are at the discretion of the Faculty
(invigilator). Use of any other items will be made by individual Faculty and arranged
with students PRIOR to the test/exam. ONLY PENCILS, PENS, STUDENT ID
CARDS ARE PERMITTED ON THE DESK OR TABLE TOP. Liquids in a clear
bottle with the label removed are permitted.
1.6 All student personal effects are to be stored in the student’s locker, or in the
designated area of the room as determined by the Faculty or invigilator.
1.7 ALL CELL-PHONES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES MUST BE TURNED
OFF, PLACED WITH THE OTHER PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE
DESIGNATED AREA. THESE ITEMS CAN NOT BE ON THE STUDENT’S
PERSON.
1.8 No outerwear items are permitted to be worn (e.g. hats, gloves, overcoats, jackets,
vests). Religious head coverings are exempted.
1.9 Students must be punctual for all tests/exams. Students must stay in the test/exam
room for the first 30 minutes. After 30 minutes students may exit quietly after
submitting their test/exam and all paper used during the exam to the Faculty or
invigilator.
1.10 No student is permitted to start the exam if another student has finished the test/exam
and left the test/exam room.
1.11 Once the student has left the test/exam room they are not permitted to re enter the
room. Students are directed to use the washroom before the test/exam begins.
1.12 No student is permitted to leave the test/exam room in the last 15 minutes of the exam
and is expected to stay seated pending directions from the Faculty or invigilator.
1.13 Students are to follow the instructions of the Faculty or invigilator for the collection
of tests/exams and dismissal procedure at the end of the test/exam.
2. STUDENT CONDUCT
2.1 Students will enter the room in an orderly fashion and proceed directly to the assigned
seat [unless otherwise directed by the Faculty (invigilator)].
2.2 Students will not speak with each other once they have entered the test/exam room.
2.3 Students may not open the test/exam booklet or turn over the test until directed by the
Faculty (invigilator).
2.4 Students must stay focused on their own paper and all test/exam materials must be
kept on the desk or table top in front of them.
2.5 Students may speak only to the Faculty or invigilator during the test/exam.
2.6 If assistance is required or clarification needed it must be directed to the Faculty or
invigilator only.
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2.7 At the end of the test/exam students must stop writing immediately upon being
directed by the Faculty or invigilator [students who do not comply with this directive
will be directed to the Associate Dean for follow-up].
3. LATE ARRIVAL TO AN EXAMINATION
3.1 No late arriving student will be admitted to write the test/exam after any student has
left the exam room.
3.2 Additional time will not be allotted for any student who begins their test/exam late.
4. PROCESS FOR REQUEST FOR DEFERRAL OF A TEST/EXAM
4.1Extenuating circumstances may be considered for being absent for a test/exam.
4.2 Planned absence/deferral requires prior notification to the professor teaching the
class.
 Deferral for religious holidays requires notification in writing at the
beginning of the semester/term [one week before the test/exam]. A note
on letterhead from the religious leader is required to confirm affiliation
and the date(s).
 Deferral for reasons of booked surgery or major diagnostic test requires a
note on letter head from the physician with date(s) as soon as possible
prior to the test/exam.
 Deferral for reasons of legal proceeding requires a photocopy of the
summons with date(s).
 Deferral for reasons of bereavement of an immediate family member or
significant other (as defined in common law) must be verified with a copy
of the death certificate from the funeral home.
4.3 Deferral for unplanned illness/injury requires notification of the professor teaching
the course as soon as possible prior to the final exam. As soon as possible, the
student must provide a note on physician’s practice or nurse practitioner’s letterhead
to the professor with the date(s) of illness and inability to attend the examination.
4.4 Once collected for the purpose of the specific event, all above documentation that
contains personal information will be placed in a sealed envelope in your student file
that only be opened with your consent.
5. MISSED TEST/EXAM
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5.1 Please consult program specific policies regarding the process to follow for a missed
test/exam.
6. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
6. Academic Integrity Definition
Academic Integrity requires courage and commitment, even in the face of adversity,
to the five fundamental values of honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility
(International Centre for Academic Integrity [ICAI], 2013).
As a teaching and learning community, faculty, staff, and students have a
responsibility to the public to ensure that we consistently live and promote these
values, regardless of the complexities and challenges we face in our studies and
practice, both currently and in the future.
Dishonest test/exam taking (cheating) is contradictory to Academic Integrity and is
incompatible with the academic regulations for Humber College, the University of
Guelph Humber, and the University of New Brunswick.
The presence of unauthorized materials in the test/exam room, on the desk or table, or
on the student’s person will be interpreted as academic misconduct (academic
dishonesty).
6.1 Faculty and invigilators have the authority to remove any unauthorized material for
the period of the test/exam. It can be retrieved when the exam materials have been
handed in. Refusal to surrender unauthorized material will remove eligibility to
continue to write the test/exam and the student will be referred to the Associate Dean
for follow up.
6.2 Faculty and invigilators have the authority to direct students to move to another seat
during the test/exam.
6.3 A notation of any behaviour that may be viewed as academic misconduct (academic
dishonesty) will be made by the Faculty or invigilator on the exam/test booklet or
paper and this information can be used in an academic misconduct report to the
Associate Dean of the School of the program and the Dean of the School of Health
Sciences.
6.4 Students are responsible to know the academic regulations for Humber College and
for their program.
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Appendix B
Progression Rules for Full-Time Diploma, Certificate and Post-Graduate Programs
Flowchart
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Appendix C
Progression Rules for Full-Time Diploma, Certificate and Post-Graduate Programs
Descriptions
Semester One
Progression Policy: To progress to semester two, students must earn a ≥ 60% Cumulative Grade
Point Average (CGPA). Students who have possess a Program Term Grade Point Average
(PTGPA) of ≥ 55% but < 60% will be placed on probation. Students with a PTGPA of < 55%
and a CGPA < 55% will be withdrawn from the program.
Refer to the College Academic Regulations http://www.humber.ca/academic-regulations and the
OTA and PTA Student Program Policy Handbook for details.
Semester Two
Progression Policy: To progress to semester three, students must qualify for and successfully
complete THER 159, the Introductory Fieldwork Placement AND earn a ≥ 60% Cumulative
Grade Point Average (CGPA). If a student’s academic status was “on probation” for semester
one, the student must also earn a ≥ 60% CGPA. If a student was not on probation for semester
one, they must possess a ≥ 55% CGPA. If a student was on probation for semester one and
earned a CGPA < 60%, they will be withdrawn from the program.
To qualify for /THER 159, students must achieve a 70% on all final examinations (written and
practical) for the following courses: THER 150, THER 160, and THER 170.
Refer to the College Academic Regulations http://www.humber.ca/academic-regulations and the
OTA and PTA Student Program Policy Handbook for details.
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Semester Three
Progression Policy: To progress to semester four, students must qualify for and successfully
complete THER 209, the Intermediate Fieldwork Placement AND earn a ≥ 60% Cumulative
Grade Point Average (CGPA). If a student’s academic status was “on probation” for semester
three, the student must also earn a ≥ 60% CGPA. If a student was not on probation for semester
three, they must possess a ≥ 55% CGPA. If a student was on probation for semester three and
earned a CGPA < 60%, they will be withdrawn from the program.
To qualify for THER 209, students must achieve a 70% on all final examinations (written and
practical) for the following courses: THER 200, THER 230, and THER 240.
Refer to the College Academic Regulations http://www.humber.ca/academic-regulations and the
OTA and PTA Student Program Policy Handbook for details.
Semester Four
Progression Policy: To progress to semester four, students must qualify for and successfully
complete OPTT 330/THER 209, the Intermediate Fieldwork Placement AND earn a ≥ 60%
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). If a student’s academic status was “on probation” for
semester three, the student must also earn a ≥ 60% CGPA. If a student was not on probation for
semester three, they must possess a ≥ 55% CGPA. If a student was on probation for semester
three and earned a CGPA < 60%, they will be withdrawn from the program.
To qualify for THER 259, students must achieve a 70% on all final examinations (written and
practical) for the following courses: THER 250, THER 260, and THER 270.
To graduate, students must possess a CPGPA ≥ 60% and complete all required program
courses.
Refer to the College Academic Regulations http://www.humber.ca/academic-regulations and the
OTA and PTA Student Program Policy Handbook for details.
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PLAGIARISM, CITATIONS, REFERENCING AND CHEATING
A copy of this form must be submitted to Sylvie Pierobon, the OTA and PTA Program Assistant
by Friday, September 19, 2014. Sylvie’s office is M208 area. A late penalty of 5% will be
deducted from your final grade if the completed form is not submitted at the beginning of class.
I, _____________________________ have read, understand and will abide by the 2014-2015
Academic
Regulations
for
Degree,
Diploma
and
Certificate
Studies
(http://fulltimestudents.humber.ca/academicregulations.htm).
I have read the section on
Academic Misconduct and understand that plagiarism, copying and/or cheating on tests is
considered Academic Misconduct and that any such offence will be immediately forwarded to
the Associate Dean, Allied Health and CECS School of Health Sciences. Penalties range from a
loss of marks for the test/assignment up to expulsion from Humber, with documentation on my
academic record and transcript. I have read, understand and will abide by the School of Health
Sciences Professional Suitability Policy of the School of Health Sciences and am aware of the
consequences of not abiding by these policies.
Name (Print):
_____________________________________
Signature:
_____________________________________
Date:
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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT AND
PHYSIOTHERAPIST ASSISTANT
PROGRAM and STUDENT POLICY HANDBOOK CONTRACT
This Handbook reflects the standards of the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy
professions and Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. Your
adherence to these principles demonstrates a professional commitment to abide by the
standards of the OTA and PTA Program, and by signing and returning this contract you
indicate you have read, understand and agree with the information listed herein.
Students will not begin any practical experience (laboratory or fieldwork) until this form
has been returned to Sylvie Pierobon, OTA and PTA Program Assistant by Friday,
September 19, 2014. Sylvie’s office is in the M208 area.
“I have read the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant Student
Policy Handbook and understand the standards outlined within it.”
“I agree to follow the rules and regulations as listed in the Student Policy Handbook and
as referenced to corresponding Humber materials, and agree to have the stated penalties
imposed should I not follow these rules and regulations.”
*I have read the Professional Suitability Policy located on all vocational course
Blackboard sites and understand the standards outlined within it.*
*I have read the 2014-2015 Academic Regulations located on all vocational course
Blackboard sites and understand the standards outlined within it.*
I have read the OTA and PTA Laboratory Code of Behaviour (second year students only)
and understand the standards outlined within it.*
Name (Print):
_____________________________________
Signature:
_____________________________________
Date:
_____________________________________
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