Student Welcome Package Class of 2016 Welcome Package _ Class of 2016.docx Page 1 of 18 Contents A. TUITION and FEES................................................................................................................................ 5 Schedule Summary ................................................................................................................. 5 Fee and Refund Schedules ...................................................................................................... 6 Financial Aid Information / OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program) ........................... 6 Incidental Fees ........................................................................................................................ 6 Fee Invoice and Payment Installments ................................................................................... 6 Paying your Fees ..................................................................................................................... 6 B. REQUIRED SUBMISSIONS –due by August 1, 2014 ............................................................................. 7 1. Student Declaration of Understanding for Insurance.......................................................... 7 2. Sharing of Information and Media Release ........................................................................ 7 3. Immunizations Form ........................................................................................................... 8 4. Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification ............................................................................ 8 5. Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check and Disclosure .................................................. 8 Summary of Required Submissions ........................................................................................ 9 C. MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY PRE-COURSE ............................................................................................. 10 D. PROGRAM SCHEDULE and ATTENDANCE ......................................................................................... 11 Attendance Guidelines .......................................................................................................... 11 Residential Blocks in Year 1................................................................................................. 11 E. HOUSING ........................................................................................................................................... 11 F. SUPPORT for STUDENTS .................................................................................................................... 12 Office of Health Professions Student Affairs ....................................................................... 12 Accommodations .................................................................................................................. 12 G. UofT STUDENT ACCESS...................................................................................................................... 13 TCard .................................................................................................................................... 13 UTORid................................................................................................................................. 14 E-mail .................................................................................................................................... 14 Portal ..................................................................................................................................... 14 H. REQUIRED SUPPLIES .......................................................................................................................... 14 Computer Requirements ....................................................................................................... 14 I. PROGRAM DETAILS AND OTHER INFORMATION .............................................................................. 16 Course Descriptions .............................................................................................................. 16 Longitudinal Clinical Experience (LCE) Course .................................................................. 16 Proctoring of Exams ............................................................................................................. 16 Welcome Package _ Class of 2016.docx Page 2 of 18 Geographic Assignments for Clinical Placements ................................................................ 16 Mask Fit Testing ................................................................................................................... 17 Infectious Diseases and Occupational Health ....................................................................... 17 University of Toronto, St. George Campus Tours ................................................................ 17 J. CONTACTS and MAP ......................................................................................................................... 18 K. APPENDIX .......................................................................................................................................... 18 Welcome Package _ Class of 2016.docx Page 3 of 18 Dear PA students, Welcome to the Physician Assistant Professional degree program at the University of Toronto, in the Department of Family and Community Medicine. We are part of the collaboration known as the Consortium of PA Education. As your Medical Director, I would like to express our excitement in having you join our program, and participate in the development of the PA profession in Canada! You have been selected from a group of competitive candidates. You each possess special qualities that will serve you well as a PA student and as a practicing PA. As you proceed through the program, you will be asked for your input and feedback, as we work collaboratively through the innovative, integrated, (mostly) on-line curriculum. The open lines of communication will serve us all well. Our goal is to prepare you with the competencies required to practice as a compassionate, knowledgeable PA upon graduation. The key ingredients for your success will be your flexibility, comfort with uncertainty and enthusiasm. Thank you for having the faith in the process and the commitment to the PA profession. I look forward to learning and growing with you on this journey. Sincerely, Maureen Gottesman MD, M.Ed, CCFP THE CONSORTIUM OF PA EDUCATION Physician Assistant Professional Degree Program, 263 McCaul Street, 3rd floor, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 1W7 Tel: + 1 416 946-7173 ∙ Fax: +1 416 946-3511∙ physician.assistant@utoronto.ca ∙www.PAconsortium.ca Welcome Package _ Class of 2016.docx Page 4 of 18 A. TUITION and FEES Schedule Summary The following is a summary of important deadlines (details regarding your fees are as previously provided in your Letter of Offer Terms and Conditions). It is the responsibility of the student to ensure all payments are received on time. DATE ITEM NOTES As per your Letter of Payment Due: $500 • Non-refundable* Offer Terms and Deposit • Applied to your tuition and incidental fees Conditions Immediately Recommended Deadline: • See OSAP details below If applying for OSAP** July 2, 2014 July 14, 2014 August 1, 2014 August 20, 2014 August 20, 2014 Aug 31, 2014 September 2, 2014 Purchase Medical Terminology Pre-Course course access code Medical Terminology PreCourse starts • See details in section C of this package Deadline: submission of documents Payment Due: at least 65% of tuition and incidental fees*** Deadline: to defer fees if you qualify for OSAP** • See section B: “Required Submissions” Deadline: to withdraw from the Program and receive 100% fee refund without an administration fee* First day of classes • Course access code must be purchased in advance (see section C of this package) • Details available by July 15, 2014 on ROSI**** • See OSAP details below • Less the non-refundable deposit • Includes refund on incidental and ancillary fees • Mandatory attendance in Toronto (see Section D in this package for more information) • Less an administration fee (minimum $245) and the non-refundable deposit • Includes refund on incidental and ancillary fees Sept 14, 2014 Deadline: to withdraw from the Program and receive 100% fee refund* Nov 14, 2014 Payment Due: Remaining tuition and incidental fees • A service charge will apply to any fees outstanding as of Nov 15 2014. Dec 19 , 2014 Deadline: to withdraw from the Program and receive 50% fee refund* • Less an administration fee (minimum $245) and the non-refundable deposit • Includes refund on incidental fees only • If withdrawing from the Program, 0% of fees refunded by this date onwards Dec 20, 2014 Welcome Package _ Class of 2016.docx Page 5 of 18 *Fee and Refund Schedules 1 Specific deadlines exist for refunds of tuition and fees if withdrawing from the program on or before December 19, 2014 (see the Schedule Summary, above). After that date, no refund will be issued. **Financial Aid Information / OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program) As noted in your Letter of Offer Terms and Conditions, the BScPA Program is recognized by OSAP. It is possible that students enrolled in the BScPA program may qualify for a fee deferral from the Student Accounts office, if the student is awaiting OSAP support which is usually scheduled for the Fall Term installment in September 2014. If you qualify for OSAP funding, deferral of fees must be requested (by selecting the Fee Deferral Option on the Repository of Student Information -ROSI )by August 20, 2014. Applications for OSAP are available at https://osap.gov.on.ca/OSAPPortal/en/Home/index.htm If you are planning on applying for OSAP, you should do so immediately in order to meet the August 20, 2014 deferral deadline. For further information pertaining to financial aid please see: http://apply.utoronto.ca/adm-awards/html/financial%20aid/mainfapage.htm ***Incidental Fees 2 Incidental Fees are based on 2014 Fall/Winter Incidental fees. These fees will be adjusted in May 2015 when the 2015 Summer incidental fees are approved. ****Fee Invoice and Payment Installments The fees and payment schedule will be available to you on ROSI http://www.rosi.utoronto.ca once you are registered. You can view the details of your account by clicking on the “Financial Account” tab on the left side of the screen. You will see the balance on your account and you can view reports and invoices pertaining to account activity. Paying your Fees 3 All payments are to be made at a financial institution. You may make a payment at a Canadian branch of: • Bank of Montreal • TD Canada Trust • Royal Bank • HSBC Bank Canada • CIBC • most credit unions • Scotiabank If you do not have an account at one of these financial institutions, you may still make a payment at the teller with cash, money order, or certified cheque. Payment method options: 1) TELEPHONE or ONLINE banking (if your financial institution offers this service) a. You will need your account number and the name ' University of Toronto ' 1 2 Further information for the 2014-15 year will be available at http://www.fees.utoronto.ca/sessions.htm by July 15, 2014 Further information on compulsory, non-academic, incidental fees can be found at: http://www.viceprovoststudents.utoronto.ca/publicationsandpolicies/guidelines/incidental-fees.htm 3 Further information can be found at: http://www.fees.utoronto.ca/session/fall/Making_Payments/Making_a_Fee_Payment.htm Welcome Package _ Class of 2016.docx Page 6 of 18 b. Your account number is displayed on the top right-hand corner of the invoice format of your financial account on the Student Web Service/ROSI. This consists of the first five characters of your surname (in capital letters) and 10 numbers which is your student number with leading zeroes. Make sure you distinguish between the letter 'O' and the number 'zero'. 2) BANK MACHINE or at a TELLER. a. Take a copy of your financial account in invoice format printed from the Student Web Service/ROSI with you. b. Your account number & student number printed on the invoice format account are needed to ensure the payment is credited to your account. Make sure you keep your receipt or your verification/confirmation number. It is your proof of payment and will be requested to follow up on any payment problems. B. REQUIRED SUBMISSIONS –due by August 1, 2014 1. Student Declaration of Understanding for Insurance BScPA students are eligible for Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB) coverage of claims while on unpaid placements as required by the Program. Private insurance will be provided should the unpaid placement required take place with an employer who is not covered by WSIB. The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities ensures that students on work placements receive WSIB for placement employers who have WSIB coverage and private insurance for employers who are not covered by WSIB for injuries or disease incurred while fulfilling the requirements of their placement. Please complete the form: “Student Declaration of Understanding for Insurance Workplace Safety and Insurance Board or Private Insurance Coverage Unpaid Student Trainees in Clinical Placements”, available in the Appendix and return it to the BScPA Program Office. 2. Sharing of Information and Media Release Although you will be a University of Toronto student in the Department of Family and Community Medicine in the Faculty of Medicine, the BScPA Physician Assistant Professional Degree Program is delivered in collaboration by the University of Toronto, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine and the Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences. Together, these three institutions form the Consortium of PA Education. As a student in the BScPA program, your contact information (name, email, address) will be shared within the Consortium for the purposes of the administration of the BScPA program. Please review the Media Release forms from the University of Toronto, the Michener Institute and NOSM available in the Appendix. You are asked to consent to the release of your image for various promotions and public relations endeavors as we promote the Consortium of PA Education. Each institution (the University of Toronto, the Michener Institute and NOSM) has a specific media release consent form. Please sign and return them to the BScPA Program Office. If you choose not to sign these forms, please cross out the form and return them, unsigned to the BScPA Program Office. Welcome Package _ Class of 2016.docx Page 7 of 18 3. Immunizations Form As noted in your Letter of Offer Terms and Conditions, your offer of admission requires that you provide a record of up-to-date required immunizations. These requirements must be fulfilled in order to meet the Health Standards set forth in the Public Hospitals Act, Section 4.2, Ontario Regulation 518/88. The Immunization form can be found in the Appendix and is also available on our website at http://paconsortium.ca/forms . The form must be completed by a qualified healthcare professional, and not by the student. Students must submit this completed form 4 and the appropriate documentation via ShareFile 5. Information ShareFile and how to upload your document is available on the bottom of the screening form. o Name your file as “LastName, FirstName-Immunization” to upload to ShareFile Any questions about the Immunization form should come from the Healthcare professional, and can be directed to the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine’s Office of the Registrar at registrar.medicine@utoronto.ca Tel: 416-946-8720 All health information is handled confidentially. Please note that transmitting health information by email is not secure. Students are required to keep all immunization records up to date with the Program, for the duration of the program. 4. Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification As noted in your Letter of Offer Terms and Conditions, your offer of admission requires that you provide proof of valid Basic Cardiac Life Support certification 6 (Adult and Child CPR/Basic Rescuer C). Students are required to have a valid CPR certificate throughout the two-year program. Please note that if there is no expiration date on the CPR certificate, the BScPA Program considers the expiration to be one year from date of issue. Students are responsible for submitting a copy of the certificate (front and back) as evidence of their recertification, as appropriate. A copy of your current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification must be submitted via ShareFile, as per information provided to you via email from the Registrar’s Office. o Name your file as ““LastName, FirstName-CPR” to upload to ShareFile 5. Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check and Disclosure As these checks can take many weeks, we recommend that you begin the process as soon as possible to ensure compliance with our deadline. Because all Physician Assistant students undertake significant portions of their education in settings with exposure to vulnerable populations, students are required to complete and submit the results of a Vulnerable Persons Criminal Record Check, at their own expense, prior to the start of their studies 4 Retain the original forms on file, as the Registrar’s Office may request paper copies if the electronically submitted files have low resolution. 5 ShareFile is a secure, cloud-based file-sharing system. For more information on ShareFile, please refer to: http://dc.med.utoronto.ca/content/sharefile 6 Retain the original forms on file, as the Registrar’s Office may request paper copies if the electronically submitted files have low resolution. Welcome Package _ Class of 2016.docx Page 8 of 18 (as noted in your Letter of Offer Terms and Conditions). This process must be initiated through your local police service. You may wish to obtain two original copies of your report so that you may keep one for your own records. Police forces may use slightly different language to describe the various levels of Records Checks available. Please be sure that the check you undergo includes at least a check of local records, as well as the RCMP’s CPIC, and the register of pardoned sexual offences. This high level of check is the one required by volunteer and other agencies who serve children and other vulnerable populations. The majority of students will have checks resulting in a “clear” report, indicating that no police record was found. Very few students may receive a “not clear” report. As there are many circumstances that could lead to this finding, each “not clear” case will be considered individually by a confidential committee of the Faculty of Medicine. The Faculty of Medicine reserves the right to revoke an offer of admission or cancel registration based on a review of this report. If you have any questions regarding the Police check, please contact the Office of the Registrar Tel: 416-946-8720 Email: registrar.medicine@utoronto.ca Toronto Residents Individuals who will be using Toronto Police Services to obtain their Vulnerable Sector Screen MUST contact the Faculty of Medicine Office of the Registrar in order to receive a signed application to be submitted to Toronto Police Services. Contact the Registrar’s Office before contacting the Toronto Police. This is the same office where you will submit the completed check, once you receive it back from the Toronto Police. Summary of Required Submissions 1 2 3 4 5 Submission Item Student Declaration of Understanding for Insurance Sharing of Information and Media Release Immunizations form Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check and Disclosure Submission Method Email, or fax, or mail Submission Location Physician Assistant Program (BScPA) 263 McCaul Street, Room 309 Toronto, ON, M5T 1W7 Fax: 416-946-3511 Email: physician.assistant@utoronto.ca https://utmed.sharefile.com/r/r378de5fb45940a78 On-line via ShareFile https://utmed.sharefile.com/r/r556fedd5c184cf19 In person or mail Office of the Registrar Faculty of Medicine University of Toronto Room 2306, Medical Sciences Building 1 King’s College Circle Toronto, ON, M5S 1A8 Due Date Aug 1, 2014 Item # Note: If any submissions have not been received by the deadline, the Program reserves the right to revoke the offer of admission to the Program. Welcome Package _ Class of 2016.docx Page 9 of 18 C. MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY PRE-COURSE The purpose of the Medical Terminology pre-course is, in part, to help you become familiar with BlackboardTM, the Learning Management System that is used at the University of Toronto. The self-directed Medical terminology pre-course starts on July 14, 2014 and runs until Aug 22, 2014. The course outline is included in the Appendix, and includes the information about the course, schedule and expectations. In order to participate in the course, there are a number of steps to follow (see below). Please leave yourself enough time to get the access codes in advance of the start date. 1. Purchase the course code The Medical Terminology pre-course access code is available only from the University of Toronto Bookstore. Each student must purchase their own access code in order to participate in the course. Product name: Medical Terminology Online for Medical Terminology: A Short Course (User Guide and Access Code), 6th Edition. Author: Chabner Cost: Approximately $40 plus tax and shipping (if required) Method of Purchase In person By phone^ On-line^ Location Information UofT Bookstore (St. George Bookstore) 214 College Street, Toronto, ON M5T 3A1 Phone: 416.640.7900 Fax: 416.640.5336 UofT Bookstore – Medical Books: 1-800-387-4420 http://uoftbookstore.com/buy_book_detail.asp?pf _id=12955084 Payment Options Cash, Debit, Credit Credit Credit ^For purchases made by phone or on-line, the hard copy of the product must be shipped to you. The additional cost for shipping is dependent on the location of delivery. Please allow at least 1 week for delivery. 2. Read the email from BScPA Program Office with your pre-assigned login code The BScPA Program office will email your qq code and password to access the course on Blackboard. Logging in to Blackboard with the qq code provided to students for the Medical Terminology course will NOT provide access to the BScPA program courses. Unlike UTORids, the qq codes are temporary and do not provide full access to the library system. However, if you already have a UTORid, you must still use the qq code provided to you by the BScPA Program as only the qq code will allow access to the Medical Terminology Course. 3. Access the Medical Terminology Course a) Access the University of Toronto Blackboard/portal site (www.portal.utoronto.ca) b) Log-in to the Portal (with your assigned qq code and password – do NOT use your UTORid) Welcome Package _ Class of 2016.docx Page 10 of 18 c) Click on your course “FOM-PA-Evolve-MT-2014” under “My Courses” d) Enter the access code you purchased from the Bookstore e) For tips on how to use Blackboard, see Information for Students (developed by UofT) and Blackboard Learn Videos (developed by Blackboard) D. PROGRAM SCHEDULE and ATTENDANCE The BScPA Program is delivered mostly on-line, however, there are strategically placed Residential Blocks throughout the 24-months. Attendance Guidelines Attendance at Residential blocks in mandatory. The Attendance Guidelines are available in the Student Handbook, available on the Program website http://paconsortium.ca/policies . 7 Residential Blocks in Year 1 The Residential Blocks will take place in Toronto (downtown) on weekdays. Dates for Year 1 are listed here. All dates are inclusive. • September 2, 2014 to September 26, 2014 • December 1, 2014 to December 19, 2014 • April 13, 2015 to May 1, 2015 • July 20, 2015 to August 14, 2015 Please refer to the ‘Program at a Glance’ document for your cohort (Class of 2016) for your Year 1 and Year 2 details http://paconsortium.ca/course-information-and-calendars E. HOUSING For lodging options for the Residential Blocks, check out the Temporary housing information available at http://www.housing.utoronto.ca/ The Michener Institute also has an onsite residence with limited availability. For more information and pictures of the Michener Residence see http://michener.ca/resources/residence.php or contact Ray Nielsen Manager, Student Life residence@michener.ca 416-596-3141 or 1-800-387-9066 x3141 7 Please note the Personal Day Notification form (Yr1) and Absence Notification Form (Yr2) that go along with these guidelines are also found at http://paconsortium.ca/forms Welcome Package _ Class of 2016.docx Page 11 of 18 F. SUPPORT for STUDENTS Office of Health Professions Student Affairs The Associate Dean and staff of the Office of Health Professions Student Affairs (OHPSA) are dedicated to helping students adjust to Faculty of Medicine Programs and to achieve their full academic and personal potentials. Student Affairs promotes enrichment of student life and development of a healthy balance of work, extracurricular activities and community involvement. Their goal is to ensure that student questions and concerns are addressed before they have an adverse effect on students. The OHPSA staff has over 100 years of accumulated experience assisting students with every possible academic, interpersonal, health, emotional, housing and family problem. They are willing and able to facilitate student access to extensive resources and networks within the University and surrounding community. BScPA students are encouraged to contact the OHPSA directly in order to access confidential guidance, advice, support and/or counselling in the event of any personal circumstance. The BScPA program faculty may refer students to OHPSA when warranted. Office of Health Professions Student Affairs (OHPSA) FitzGerald Building, 150 College Street, Rm 121 Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A8 Tel: (416) 978-2764 Fax: (416) 971-3056 ohpsa.reception@utoronto.ca http://www.ohpsa.utoronto.ca/ Accommodations The mission of Accessibility Services at the University of Toronto is to facilitate the inclusion of students with disabilities into all aspects of university life. Their focus is on skill development, especially in the areas of self-advocacy and academic skills. Any student with accommodation requirements must contact Accessibility Services in advance of the start of the program. We encourage you to begin this process as soon as possible. Robarts Library 130 St. George Street 1st Floor (ground entrance off St. George St.) Toronto, Ontario M5S 3H1 Telephone: 416-978-8060 TDD: 416-978-1902 Email: disability.services@utoronto.ca Website: http://www.accessibility.utoronto.ca/index.htm Welcome Package _ Class of 2016.docx Page 12 of 18 G. UofT STUDENT ACCESS TCard Your permanent University of Toronto TCard is a photo ID smartcard which provides identification for academic purposes, student activities and services, facility access and a Library Card. The TCard also provides users the option to carry cash value in the computer chip, allowing the card to be used to purchase photocopies, computer printing, laundry services and vending services at select locations at the University. If you already have a University of Toronto TCard you can continue to use that one. Your TCard is your University of Toronto Identification card for as long as you have an association with the University. There is no need to replace the card if the following conditions are met: The photograph on the card can still be used as identification; and, the technology on the card, the optical bar-code, the magnetic strip and the gold memory chip still function. (htp://www.utoronto.ca/tcard/) What is required to get a TCard? One piece of Government issued Photo ID (e.g. a passport, Provincial Driver’s License, Provincial Health Card with photo) When to get your TCard? 8 Within the first week of September, during the Residential Block, students will have opportunities to get a TCard. However, if you are in the area, you may choose to get the Tcard earlier, provided you have paid 65% of your tuition fees (or officially deferred due to OSAP) as you must be a recognized student at the University of Toronto. (Please check the Tcard website for their up to date Office Hours http://www.utoronto.ca/tcard/) Where to get your TCard? You can get your card at any campus Tcard office. The Tcard website has the contact information and Office Hours, as well as helpful FAQs. St. George Campus Room 2054A, Robarts Research Library. 130 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario. M5S 1A5 416-946-8047 tcard.office@utoronto.ca Mississauga Campus Davis Building, Room 2122 3359 Mississauga Road N., Mississauga, Ontario. L5L 1C6 905-569-4975 tcard.utm@utoronto.ca 8 th st th Please note: The University is closed Monday June 30 , Tuesday, July 1 , Monday August 4 , and Monday, September 1 Welcome Package _ Class of 2016.docx st Page 13 of 18 Scarborough Campus UTSC Library 1265 Military Trail, Toronto, Ontario. M1C 1A4 416-208-2660 tcardoffice@utsc.utoronto.ca UTORid Your UTORid can be found on your Tcard. It is the same as the JOINid issued when you applied to the program (it becomes a UTORid once you register for the program). The UTORid is used to log into computers on campus, access all academic courses and to activate your University of Toronto email address. Incoming students are expected to activate their UTORid and UToronto email by the end of the first week of classes. Students may fall behind academically if there is a delay in activation. E-mail At the Tcard office you will be given an instruction sheet that will guide you through the process of creating a UToronto email account. Your UToronto email is the official means of communication between all students, staff, faculty members and the university. Portal The Portal can be accessed using your UTORid and password. The Portal website (www.portal.utoronto.ca) will provide you access to your courses within Blackboard, the Learning Management System. In Blackboard, you will access all of your course materials including course overviews, assignments, lectures, and links to additional information. Logging into the Portal also grants you access to the University of Toronto’s Library holdings. Portal information for Students is available here: http://www.portalinfo.utoronto.ca/content/information-students H.REQUIRED SUPPLIES Computer Requirements As indicated on the BScPA Program website and in the Letter of Offer Terms and Conditions, the majority of the BScPA Program is delivered on-line. You are responsible for ensuring you have the following mandatory requirements available to you for the duration of the program. Mandatory Software • • • Operating system of Windows 7 or Mac 10.7 (minimum) Office 2010 (minimum) Compatible browser o Specific browsers have been tested and certified for optimal use with Blackboard (Firefox, Safari, Chrome, and IE9) – please see Support for Browsers as there are specific recommendations depending on your operating system Mandatory Hardware: • A full computer (laptop or desktop) is required. A tablet alone is not sufficient to participate in course activities. Welcome Package _ Class of 2016.docx Page 14 of 18 Laptops are not mandatory, but they are useful for portability during Residential blocks and the Clinical Year High-speed internet Webcam Good quality Headset and Microphone o Many on-line synchronous learning activities will occur in a webinar format. Students will need a webcam, headset and microphone in order to participate Printer o The purchase of a printer is strongly recommended as there is a significant amount of documents and notes provided on Blackboard that you may want to print. o • • • • The following table is a list of the required supplies and the approximate time by which students are expected to have purchased these items. Students are eligible to receive a 10% discount at the UofT bookstore on these products as long as they provide proof of enrolment in the BScPA Program (eg. Course Outline, Offer letter). In order for this offer to be valid, please ask for Don or Raj when making your purchase. Required Item Headset and Microphone Webcam Textbooks for Semester 1++ Littmann Classic II Stethoscope Penlight Sphygmomanometer (Blood Pressure cuff) Gloves (box of 100 pairs) for Anatomy labs Lab coat for Anatomy Labs Fob card to access Student Study Space Otoscope/ophthalmoscope Pocket Eye Chart Tuning fork (128 HZ OR 512 Hz) Queens Square Hammer/Reflex Hammer Mask- fit testing++++ + Approx. Cost $CDN (before tax) variable variable variable $100 $5 $35 - $190 (wide range available) $20 $15-25 $20 Deposit+++ $450 - $650 $5 $8 - $15 $5 - $15 Approximately $35 When the Item is required for July 2014+ July 2014+ September 2014 September 2014 September 2014 September 2014 September 2014 September 2014 Available in September 2014 December 2014 December 2014 December 2014 April 2015 To be arranged by the Program in August 2015 A headset, microphone and webcam is used as part of the synchronous on-line meetings in the Medical Terminology pre-course ++ The booklist will be available later in the summer +++ th It is optional for students to get a Fob to access the student study space at 263 McCaul St on the 5 floor. The deposit is refundable upon return of the Fob. ++++ See further details in Section I Welcome Package _ Class of 2016.docx Page 15 of 18 I. PROGRAM DETAILS AND OTHER INFORMATION Course Descriptions A complete list of all courses in the BScPA program and their descriptions are available on the program website at http://paconsortium.ca/course-information-and-calendars Longitudinal Clinical Experience (LCE) Course Based on feedback from previous students, we are including the complete Course Outline for the 201415 LCE course in advance (see Appendix). Please consider potential clinical sites you may wish to contact in advance for LCE placements as of October 2014. Students cannot book an LCE placement until the complete schedule is made available to you in September 2014 and all required documentation (see Section B) has been submitted and approved. Proctoring of Exams For students who live more than 100 km from the BScPA Program Office, we recognize that it may be difficult to travel to the Toronto campus for exams scheduled outside of the Residential Blocks. For this reason, we allow test/exam writing to occur outside of the Toronto, Sudbury, or Thunder Bay campuses with a pre-approved “external” proctor. Students are responsible for securing their own external proctor. Please see the Appendix for the proctor form which outlines the guidelines and gives a sample form that a student writing offsite would have to complete and submit prior to an exam. If you live more than 100 km from the BScPA Program Office in Toronto, or the NOSM campus in Sudbury or Thunder Bay, you may wish to begin searching for potential proctors now, as there will be exams as early as October 2014. Geographic Assignments for Clinical Placements The BScPA Program is designed so that students may remain in their home community for much of the Program, even during the second year which is clinically focussed. During year 2, students are scheduled for 40 weeks of supervised direct clinical contact in rural and urban settings. For all students whose primary residence is in Northern Ontario, their Home Training Location will be in the North. For all students whose primary residence is in Southern Ontario, their Home Training Location will be in the South. It is expected that, as much as possible, the student’s Home Training Location will be in the same community as their primary residence. However, if the community in which they usually reside is not suitable for PA student training, the student will be expected to relocate to a suitable community within their geographic region (North/South). Additionally, all students will be allocated to a N/S Swap Training Location in the other geographic region (North or South) from their Home Training Location. Northern Ontario is defined by communities affiliated with NOSM. The Ministry of Health and Long Term Training (MOHLTC) supports the diversity of training accorded to students with the North/South Swap. To that end, they have committed to subsidize students when they are in their Swap training location. Additional details will be provided to students in preparation for the clinical placements. As outlined in the Year 2 Clinical Handbook (available at http://paconsortium.ca/policies ), PA Learners are assigned clinical rotations upon initial and follow - up consultation between the student and the Welcome Package _ Class of 2016.docx Page 16 of 18 BScPA Program Clinical Coordinator. Once set, the rotation schedule is not typically changed. In the event that a student believes their personal circumstances are extenuating and warrant consideration to change a rotation, a training site or a preceptor, the student must discuss their concerns with the Office of Health Professions Student Affairs. Only with the support of the OHPSA will any changes be considered, in consultation with the student, the counsellor and the Clinical Coordinator (or Designate). Mask Fit Testing Healthcare providers adopt infection control procedures including the wearing of personal protective equipment. One of the key pieces of personal protective equipment is a properly fit tested mask. The Ministry of Health has developed directives for health care professionals to wear an approved respirator/mask when droplet protection (as in the cases of SARS and H1N1) is required. In order to protect the health and safety of health care learners, the use of respirators/masks may be required if there is evidence of potential exposure to airborne infectious agents, chemicals, etc. Fit test data must be updated every 18 months – 2 years or when facial characteristics change due to weight gain/loss or facial trauma. For an adequate mask-to-face seal learners must be clean shaven at the time of the mask fitting. Accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. PA learners are required to be mask fit tested prior to the start of the clinical placements in year 2. The Program will arrange for mask fit testing for students during a Residential Block, just prior to Year 2. The Program will record the mask size and details as part of the Immunization and Certification record in the Student’s file. Infectious Diseases and Occupational Health Applicants with known/diagnosed active tuberculosis (TB), Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, or HIV infection are required upon acceptance to inform the Associate Dean, Health Professions Student Affairs of their condition (see section F “Support for Students” for contact information for the Office of Health Professions Student Affairs). The diagnosis of any infectious disease in an applicant or learner shall remain confidential within a strict “need to know” environment. For full details, please review the Infectious Diseases and Occupational Health Guidelines for Applicants to and Learners of the Faculty of Medicine Academic Programs found at http://paconsortium.ca/policies University of Toronto, St. George Campus Tours University of Toronto provides free walking tours (approx. 1.5 hours in duration) Mondays through Fridays at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm, and Saturdays at 11:00 am. 9 The Program highly recommends that you arrange to go on a tour –either before the first day of classes, if you are in the area, or as soon as possible once the program starts. You may not be on campus much during the program, but it will enhance your experience if you have a comfort level with the campus. For more information regarding the tours, please see http://discover.utoronto.ca/connect/campus-tours/u-of-t-st-george-campus-tours 9 Note that the Tours are not available June 28 to July 1 2014 inclusive. Confirm availability for the August and September long weekends closer to the date. Welcome Package _ Class of 2016.docx Page 17 of 18 J. CONTACTS and MAP Name Dr. Maureen Gottesman Sharona Kanofsky, CCPA John Shea, CCPA Elizabeth Whitmell Andrew Van Overbeke Bev Voss Laura Curiale Office of the Registrar, Faculty of Medicine Office of Health Professions Student Affairs (OHPSA) Disability Services TCard Office – St. George Campus TCard Office – UofT at Mississauga TCard Office - Scarborough Position Medical Director Academic Coordinator Clinical Coordinator Program Manager Program Assistant Administrative Assistant Admissions Coordinator Reception E-mail m.gottesman@utoronto.ca sharona.kanofksy@utoronto.ca jshea@nosm.ca e.whitmell@utoronto.ca physician.assistant@utoronto.ca clinical.pa@nosm.ca Admissions.pa@utoronto.ca reception.registrar@utoronto.ca Reception ohpsa.reception@utoronto.ca Reception Reception Reception accessibility.services@utoronto.ca Reception tcard.office@utoronto.ca tcard.utm@utoronto.ca tcardoffice@utsc.utoronto.ca Use the following link to access an on-line map with details specific for the BScPA Program: http://goo.gl/maps/Lg2Tq Download the UofT Map App on your mobile device (Android, Iphone, Ipad): http://map.utoronto.ca/c/getApp K. APPENDIX 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Student Declaration of Understanding for Insurance Media Release Forms Immunization Form 2014 Medical Terminology Course Outline 2014 LCE Course Outline Sample Proctor Form Welcome Package _ Class of 2016.docx Page 18 of 18 APPENDIX Letter to Placement Employers – clinical sites with WSIB coverage Student Declaration of Understanding Workplace Safety and Insurance Board or Private Insurance Coverage Unpaid Student Trainees in Clinical Placements Student coverage while on placements Students of health sciences programs as identified by their university or college are eligible for Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB) coverage of claims while on unpaid placements as required by their program of study. Private insurance will be provided should the unpaid placement required by their program of study take place with an employer who is not covered by WSIB. Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities ensures that students on work placements receive WSIB for placement employers who have WSIB coverage and private insurance for employers who are not covered by WSIB for injuries or disease incurred while fulfilling the requirements of their placement. Declaration I have read and understand that WSIB or private insurance coverage will be provided through the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities while I am on training placements as arranged by the university or college as a requirement of my program of study. I understand the implications and have had any questions answered to my satisfaction. I agree to immediately report any placement related injury or disease to the placement employer. Release of Information I understand that my personal information will be released to the placement employer in the event of a workplace injury or disease at the placement employer’s workplace during an unpaid placement. I understand that the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, the college or university and placement employer will be required to release relevant personal information with each other and to the WSIB or a private insurance company. Student name (print):________________________ Student signature: _________________ Program/School: U of T BScPA Program Date: ___________________________ THE CONSORTIUM OF PA EDUCATION Physician Assistant Professional Degree Program, 500 University Avenue, Suite 602, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Tel: + 1 416 946-7173 ∙ Fax: +1 416 946-3511∙ physician.assistant@utoronto.ca ∙www.PAconsortium.ca Division of University Advancement University of Toronto J. Robert S. Prichard Alumni House, 21 King’s College Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 3J3 Tel.: 978-8638, Fax: 978-1632 Toll-free: 1-800-463-6048 E-mail:news.events@utoronto.ca Web: www.newsandevents.utoronto.ca MEDIA RELEASE FORM I ______________________ hereby authorize the University of Toronto, Division of University Advancement, Department of Public Affairs, as well as the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Family & Community Medicine, BScPA Prorgram, to use my photograph/video, taken while I am a UofT student, in the use of any University of Toronto publication. I will not be paid to appear in any photographs or videos and will not receive any fees for the use of these in the future. __________________________ - SIGNATURE ___________________________- DATE Advancement Services, Alumni and Development, Annual Fund, The Bulletin, GRADitude, Office of Gift Planning, Presidents’ Circle, Public Affairs, U of T Magazine Media Release Form I hereby authorize The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences and persons authorized by it to take and use for the purpose of promoting medical education and The Michener Institute, research, publication in scientific journals and other similar purposes photographs, films, and any other audio and/or visual reproduction of myself. I hereby waive any right that I may have to inspect or approve the finished product or products that may be used in conjunction therewith. I state further that I have read the above authorization, release and agreement, prior to its execution, and that I am fully familiar with the contents thereof. Please Print. Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature: __________________________________________Date: ___________________________________________ Page 1 of 2 Page 2 of 2 University of Toronto Physician Assistant Professional Degree Program Medical Terminology Version Course Number Instructors E-mail Addresses Meeting Times 2014 / V1 FOM-PA-Evolve-MT-2014 Jeff Straw, CCPA, PA-C jeff.straw@utoronto.ca Students will be assigned to Group A or Group B for the two scheduled meetings on July 18 or 19, 2014 and August 22 or 23, 2014 (See the Course Schedule) Description The Course on Medical Terminology is a pre-course that prepares the newly admitted students in the Physician Assistant Professional Degree Program on basics in medical terminology. The goal is to strengthen the knowledge on using Blackboard and medical terminology. The course offers a myriad of learning opportunities for online education, while accommodating diverse learning styles and circumstances. A wide range of auditory and visual elements and various interactivities amplify text content, synthesize concepts presented in the text, provide multiple activities for reinforcement of learning, and demonstrate the practical application of medical language. Prerequisites Admission to and registration in the Physician Assistant Professional Degree Program Textbooks required None Learner Supplies Online Course Passcode (to be purchased by students from the University of Toronto Bookstore) Pre-assigned qq code and password to access the course on Blackboard Steps to access the Medical Terminology Course 1) 2) 3) 4) Access the University of Toronto Blackboard/portal site (www.portal.utoronto.ca) Log-in to the portal (with your assigned qq code and password) Click on your course “FOM-PA-Evolve-MT-2014” in the list of courses you are taking Enter the Passcode purchased by you from the Bookstore 2014_Medical Terminology_Outline_V1 Page 1 of 5 University of Toronto Physician Assistant Professional Degree Program Course Competencies and Learning Objectives 1. Participates and Interacts with Blackboard features and tools 1.1. Read, reply to the Discussion Board 1.2. Adopt best practices in using the Discussion Board 1.3. Identify which document types can be uploaded to Blackboard 1.4. View a document posted in Blackboard 1.5. Send an email in Blackboard 1.6. Submit an assignment using the Assignment Tool 1.7. View your grades in Blackboard 1.8. Explain a Wiki and Blog 1.9. Set your pop-up blocker and firewall settings to permit smooth operation of Blackboard 1.10. Troubleshoot text editor settings for emails and discussion posts in Blackboard 1.11. Access help with Blackboard 1.12. Complete and submit a Test in Blackboard 2. Participates and Interacts with online tools external to Blackboard 2.1. Participates in Blackboard Collaborate synchronous sessions 2.2. Submit an assignment using TurnitIn 2.3. Acknowledge issues of academic conduct 3. Acquires a working medical vocabulary Basic Word Structure 3.1. Divide medical terms into component parts. 3.2. Analyze, pronounce, and spell medical terms using common combining forms, suffixes, and prefixes 3.3. Identify the roles and recognize examples of word roots, prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms. 3.4. Analyze, build, define, and spell medical terms. Organization of the Body 3.5. Describe the functions of specific body systems. 3.6. Locate body cavities and specific organs within them. 3.7. List the divisions of the back. 3.8. Identify three planes of the body. 3.9. Analyze, pronounce, and spell new terms related to organs and tissues in the body. Suffixes 3.10. Define suffixes representing conditions, structures and states. 3.11. Identify and define useful diagnostic and procedural suffixes. 3.12. Recognize and define the combining forms presented in this module. 3.13. Analyze, spell, and pronounce medical terms that contain diagnostic and procedural suffixes. 2014_Medical Terminolgy_Outline_v1 2 University of Toronto Physician Assistant Professional Degree Program Prefixes 3.14. Identify and define common prefixes used in medical terms. 3.15. Analyze, spell, and pronounce medical terms that contain prefixes. Medical Specialists and Case Reports 3.16. Describe the training process of physicians. 3.17. Identify the medical specialists and describe their specialties. 3.18. Identify combining forms used in terms that describe specialists. 3.19. Decipher medical terminology as written in case reports. Body Systems 3.20. Identify and define common body system combining forms. 3.21. Identify and define key terms related to each system. 3.22. Analyze, pronounce, and spell pathologic, diagnostic, and treatment terms related to each of the body systems covered in this module. External Standards II. Communicator 3. Accurately convey relevant information and explanations to patients, families and other health care professionals II. Communicator 5. Convey accurate oral, written and/or electronic information about a medical encounter Grading Information The Medical Terminology course is considered part of the Formative Assessments included in PAP299 Passport to the Profession. The PAP299 course is a compilation of exit requirements for the Bachelor of Science Physician Assistant BScPA degree program. It appears on the student transcript in Semester 6. As part of the PAP299 course, students are expected to demonstrate professional behaviour and integrate accumulated knowledge, skills and attitudes that have been developed as they progress through the other components of the BScPA program. The different assessments in Medical Terminology Course are as follows: 8 Assignments (#1-8), No Grade Value 6 Quizzes (#1-6), No Grade Value Passing Grade There is no grade allocated to assessments. There is no Course Passing Grade. All quizzes and exams in the course are meant for self-assessment in order to prepare students for the BScPA Program on-line delivery. 2014_Medical Terminolgy_Outline_v1 3 University of Toronto Physician Assistant Professional Degree Program About Quizzes, Tests, Examinations Examination questions are directly related to the competencies (as outlined in the syllabus) and associated learning objectives (as outlined in the learning plans). About Assignments Students may be required to submit their course assignments to Turnitin.com for a review of textual similarity and detection of possible plagiarism. In doing so, students will allow their assignments to be included as source documents in the Turnitin.com reference database, where they will be used solely for the purpose of detecting plagiarism. The terms that apply to the University's use of the Turnitin.com service are described on the Turnitin.com web site. The information required to log into TurnItIn is posted in the course. Academic Conduct/Offences The concern of the Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters is with the responsibilities of all parties to the integrity of the teaching and learning relationship. Honesty and fairness must inform this relationship, whose basis remains one of mutual respect for the aims of education and for those ethical principles which must characterize the pursuit and transmission of knowledge in the University. The University of Toronto treats academic offences such as cheating and misrepresentation very seriously through formal procedures. The policies and procedures related to academic offences are included in The Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters available at http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/policies/behaveac.htm Medical Documentation The University of Toronto Verification of Student Illness or Injury form must be submitted in support Medical Documentation if a request for an exemption from Faculty regulations, if illness is being used as the reason for the request. The claim of illness, however, is not sufficient grounds in itself to guarantee approval of the request. This certificate is available online at http://www.illnessverification.utoronto.ca/ or at the Health Services http://healthservices.utoronto.ca/. The certificate is titled: Verification of Student Illness or Injury. Other medical notes will not be accepted. Note that the physician's report must establish that the patient was examined and diagnosed at the time of illness, not after the fact. The Faculty will not accept a statement that merely confirms a report of illness made by the student and documented by the physician. 2014_Medical Terminolgy_Outline_v1 4 University of Toronto Physician Assistant Professional Degree Program Course Dates The Google Course calendar can be viewed here: http://tinyurl.com/medtermcal All course activities in this syllabus are indicated by week. Course schedule is subject to change. Please also refer to course Blackboard site and Google Calendar to verify actual dates. Assignment/ Activity Assignment #1 Date 2014 Content area Due on July 14 – 15 Class Introduction Assignment #2 July 16 – 18 Meeting #1, Online in assigned groups Group A: Friday, July 18, 3:00-4:30PM -ORGroup B: Saturday, July 19, 10:00-11:30AM July 19 – 24 Self-orientation to Blackboard & Course on Medical Terminology Brief introductions, Discussing ground rules, Avoiding plagiarism and Use of Turnitin, Q & As Wed, July 16 by 12:00 PM Fri, July 18 by 3:00 PM Assignment #3 Quiz #1 Assignment #4 Quiz #2 Assignment #5 Quiz #3 Assignment #6 Quiz #4 Assignment #7 Quiz #5 Assignment #8 Quiz #6 Meeting #2, Online in assigned groups July 25 – 31 August 1 – 6 August 7 – 12 August 13 – 15 August 16 – 22 Group A: Friday, Aug 22, 3:00-4:30 PM -ORGroup B: Saturday, Aug 23, 10:00-11:30 AM 2014_Medical Terminolgy_Outline_v1 Course Module 1: Basic Word Structure Course Module 2: Organization of the Body Course Module 3: Suffixes Course Module 4: Prefixes Course Module 5: Medical Specialists and Case Reports Course Module 6: Body Systems Q & A, Course ends Fri, July 18 (Group A) -ORSat, July 19 (Group B) Thurs, July 24 by 5:00 PM Thurs, July 31 by 5:00 PM Wed, Aug 6 by 5:00 PM Tues, Aug 12 by 5:00 PM Fri, Aug 15 by 5:00 PM Fri, Aug 22 by 3:00 PM Fri, Aug 22 (Group A) -ORSat, Aug 23 (Group B) 5 University of Toronto Physician Assistant Professional Degree Program Longitudinal Clinical Experience Version Course Number Credits Contact Hours Instructor E-mail Address Office Hours Y1 / FWS / 2014 -15/ V1 PAP 130 Cr/N Cr (Credit/No Credit) 120 Zlata Janicijevic MMSc., PA-C zlata.janicijevic@utoronto.ca Office hours are scheduled upon request. The Discussion Board is monitored regularly and students are invited to communicate with the Course Director regularly through the Discussion Board (for issues relating to the course) and email (for issues relating to the individual student) Description This is a longitudinal half-day per week clinical placement over the duration of Year 1. Students will shadow clinicians in various clinical settings in order to be exposed to the clinical environment and meet the course goals and objectives. Examples of clinical experiences include but are not limited to: family medicine clinic, community outpatient lab, medical imaging department, pharmacy, social work, physiotherapy, home care, long term care institution. In this course students will utilize the foundations of inter-professional collaboration as a base for their experiences. Students are expected to fulfill the LCE clinical requirements and find placements independently, with the guidance of the course director. As part of participation in an LCE, students are expected to log the details of the experience, including site information and preceptor acknowledgements. Students are expected to outline their objectives for each LCE clinical experience, and provide reflections on the experience. As the course progresses, students are also required to log patient encounters in preparation of the logging required in the second year of the PA program. This course provides students with the opportunity to: 1. Complement their knowledge acquisition and integration of the rest of the curriculum by having a variety of clinical experiences 2. Better understand the Canadian health care system and the different patient care settings 3. Understand and communicate the potential role of the PA in Canada as important members of the health care team (by having a better appreciation of the health care system) 4. Identify the challenges faced in health care today and how the PA role may contribute to potential solutions Time Commitment Administration Time: • Students are responsible for arranging their own placements and eight hours per semester is allotted for this. Most organizations require observer paperwork to be completed, so students should budget their time to allow for this administration requirement. Student-determined Scheduling: • Students are expected to spend a half-day per week (4 hours) on this course. Due to the challenge of coordinating the student schedule with the schedule of the potential 2014-15_Fall__LCE_CO_V1DRAFT.docx 1 University of Toronto Physician Assistant Professional Degree Program preceptor, students are expected to arrange their LCE placements to fit their own schedule. • Throughout the Year 1 on-line portion of the BScPA Program, Tuesdays are considered “protected” time to allow for LCE placements. Managing Competing Commitments • It is recognized that students may choose to attend an LCE for more than 4 hours in one day. Students are not permitted to miss on-line course requirements in lieu of attending an LCE. Students are not allowed to take a Personal Day in order to attend an LCE. It is the expectation that while at LCE, other course work is not being completed, and the full focus is in the LCE itself. Completing any individual or group activities for other courses is the responsibility of each student, outside of the LCE hours. If it is determined that other course work is being completed during an LCE placement, the submitted LCE hours may not be counted. Number and hours of LCE Placements: • Students are expected to attend a minimum of 2 different LCE placements with 2 different preceptors per semester. The maximum number of different LCE placements is 6, so there is an expectation that more than 4 hours will be spent in one location. Students must complete 32 hours of observation per semester. This is the minimum of 4 hours per week for 8 weeks. (Semester 1 has 8 weeks, Semester 2 has 13 weeks and Semester 3 has 10 weeks allocated for students to spend in LCE placements). The course runs throughout the first year of the program, and is equivalent to 40-hours per semester. Contacting Potential Preceptors Students are not permitted to start observing as a student until they have officially started the program. Students are encouraged to use networking tools (e.g. previous employers, family, and friends) to contact potential preceptors, but please use your judgment to determine if this is appropriate. To assist in finding preceptors, students will have access to a Preceptor Database of previous LCE sites and an on-line Discussion Board for the course with previous and current LCE experiences included. Preceptor Acknowledgement Students will be provided with an LCE Student Letter of Support, which serves to confirm their registration as a PA student in the Program. This Letter will be generated for each student once all the registration requirements for that student have been met, (i.e. Police Check, Immunizations, etc.) and students have officially started the program. The LCE Student Letter of Support must be co-signed by every preceptor for each LCE placement. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure this acknowledgement by the Preceptor is submitted on time, as per the instructions provided once the course begins. Guidelines to Choosing your LCE Placement While the program recognizes the task for students to coordinate their own placements, there is ample guidance and resources to assist in securing the most suitable placements for individual learning needs. The program suggests the following clinical settings for students to choose from during the year, to coincide with curriculum content and level of PA student skill development: • Semester 1: Primary Care Medicine (e.g. Family Medicine, Rural Emergency Medicine, and Internal Medicine), Social Work, EMS Ride outs, Physiotherapists, Respiratory Therapists, CCAC. • Semester 2: Primary Care Medicine, Medical Specialties (e.g. Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Plastic Surgery), Laboratory 2014-15_Fall__LCE_CO_V1DRAFT.docx 2 University of Toronto • Physician Assistant Professional Degree Program Medicine (e.g. Lab Technician), Diagnostic Medicine (e.g. Radiology, ECG technician, xray, ultrasound and CT technician), and Pharmacy. Semester 3: Primary Care Medicine, Medical Specialties, Pathology, Autopsy (e.g. Medical Examiner) LCE checklist for each Semester: 1. Secure an LCE placement by referring to the LCE Preceptor Database, Discussion Board and/or using personal contacts. 2. Be sure to use your LCE Student Letter of Support for proof of enrolment when approaching a preceptor. 3. Post your plans on your individual Blog in the Blackboard Course shell, including your objectives for the placement (minimum of 3). 4. Ensure you and your preceptor sign and date the LCE Student Letter of Support and submit the acknowledgement as instructed, on time. 5. Complete your placement, targeting your objectives. 6. Post your "progress report" on your individual Blog, including: who you observed, what you did, and how you achieved your objectives. 7. Complete your LCE Form (placement logistics and preceptor information). One form per site or preceptor. 8. Start arranging your next LCE. 9. Ensure you have met all the deadlines for submissions for each semester. *In Semester 3, students will be expected to log their clinical encounters. Additional guidance will be provided at the start of Semester 3 to help students master this activity, which is a continued program requirement for the duration of the Clinical Placements in Year 2. The Purpose of the Individual Blogs The Individual Blogs in Blackboard in the LCE course is an important component of your overall Longitudinal Clinical Experience throughout the year. The blogs serve a number of purposes: 1. To keep the course director updated on your LCE plans 2. To reflect on your experiences (pre and post) 3. To share in the experiences of your fellow students 4. To consider additional LCE opportunities based on the blogs of other students The Purpose of the Discussion Board There are various forums (categories) set up within the Discussion Board, each designed to help guide and support you through the LCE course. The Discussion Board forums serve a number of purposes: 1. To answer any questions you may have about LCE (“LCE Discussion Board- General”) 2. To assist students in finding new LCE placements (“I have a great LCE contact to share” and “I Need Help Finding an LCE Nearby”) 3. To provide feedback or raise course specific issues (“Anonymous LCE Course Feedback”) The Purpose of the LCE Form Students are required to fill out one LCE Form for each LCE placement/Preceptor. The LCE Form is designed to capture the logistics details of your LCE experience, and the information collected is used for a number of purposes: 1. To track student hours spent in LCE 2. To document the LCE preceptors who are participating (contact information, etc., in order to acknowledge their participation, and solicit feedback) 3. To collect preceptor and LCE placement data to build the LCE database for the future 2014-15_Fall__LCE_CO_V1DRAFT.docx 3 University of Toronto Physician Assistant Professional Degree Program Individual Blog Requirements and Examples The Blog posts are a means for you to provide updates on your LCE plans and help you plan out the LCE to get the most out of the experience. The instructions on how to post the Blog are available in the Blackboard Course under “Blogs”. Students are required to post “progress notes”, using the following outline as template to help guide your reflections… 1. Pre-placement Post: A. What are your plans? B. Who will be your preceptor? C. What specialty? D. What are your learning objectives (min of 3)? 2. Reflection Post: A. Where did you go? Who was your preceptor? B. What did you observe? C. How you reached your learning objectives and if not why? D. Was this a good experience? Why? Or Why Not? EXAMPLE: “Pre-placement” Post: I have arranged an LCE with a primary care doctor Dr. X, at St. Elsewhere Clinic. My goals for tomorrow include (Note how each goal starts with an action verb that can be observed by others): 1. Observe & practice focused history taking and physical exam techniques. 2. Perform physical exam maneuvers independently. 3. Identify screening procedures commonly used in family medicine. 4. Differentiate the components of an initial visit vs. follow-up appointment. 5. Identify some of the organizational and logistical issues inherent in running a family medicine clinic. EXAMPLE: “Reflection” Post: 1. Observe & practice focused history taking and physical exam techniques: The most commonly performed exam is cardiorespiratory. An efficient head and neck and mental status assessment can be noted throughout the encounter with the patient as well. BP is almost always taken especially for diabetic follow-ups. I also observed abdominal exams and a few JVP assessments and peripheral vascular specifically to check for edema. Some MSK testing as well for knees and shoulders was also performed for ROM. 2. Perform physical exam maneuvers independently. I was able to obtain an HPI and performed a respiratory exam on an elderly woman who came in to discuss her asthma. I was also able to give 2 allergy shots IM in the upper arm on two different patients during my time at this clinic. It was neat to apply the skills we learned in class. 3. Identify screening procedures commonly used in family medicine: Annual breast exam, PAP, PSA and DRE for prostate cancer/BPH are the ones I came across during my placement. 4. Differentiate the components of an initial visit vs. follow-up appointment: Follow-up visits are 15 minutes and the ones I observed mostly had to do with diabetic check-ups, emergency f/u, discussion of lab results and prescription refills. I would say the follow-up visits make up the majority of the patients seen. There is rarely a new patient and if there is he/she is booked in for 30 minutes. Initial visits involve more of a discussion of the next steps – acquiring old charts, filling out paperwork, etc. Usually the patients are new to the area or transferring physicians and not necessarily coming in for a specific medical condition, although they do tend to have a list of questions ready and so have multiple visits in the weeks to follow. 2014-15_Fall__LCE_CO_V1DRAFT.docx 4 University of Toronto Physician Assistant Professional Degree Program 5. Identify some of the organizational and logistical issues inherent in running a family medicine clinic: In this particular clinic there are multiple family physician offices (4-5) in each corner of the building. Patients check in with the receptionist of their physician and sit in a waiting area to be called into a room. Usually there is one physician in at a time and a maximum 2 because there are only 2 rooms available. The receptionist also acts as a nurse in that she clears rooms and sets patients up for the physician. He is scheduled 15 minutes for each patient and the hours for most days are from 9am to 4 pm. A pretty standard set up. He mostly works Monday, Wednesday and Friday and completes paperwork, house calls and emergency visits/procedures in the hospital on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Prerequisites Registration in the Physician Assistant Professional Degree Program Textbooks None. Learner Supplies Stethoscope. Required. Blood Pressure Cuff. Required. Tuning Fork. Required. Reflex hammer. Required. Pocket Eye Chart. Required. Penlight. Required. Portable Otoscope/Opthalmoscope. Required. External Standards IV. Manager 1.0 Participate in activities that contribute to the effectiveness of their healthcare organizations and systems IV. Manager 1.1 Work collaboratively with others in their organizations IV. Manager 1.3 Describe the structure and function of the healthcare system, including the roles of the physician and physician assistants IV. Manager 2.0 Effectively prioritize and execute tasks in collaboration with colleagues IV. Manager 2.1 Set priorities and manage time to balance patient care, practice requirements, outside activities and personal life IV. Manager 2.2 Effectively and appropriately prioritize professional duties when faced with multiple patients and problems IV. Manager 2.3 Practice effective problem-solving IV. Manager 2.5 Employ information technology appropriately for patient care IV. Manager 3.0 Utilize finite healthcare resources appropriately. IV. Manager 3.1 Recognize the importance of just allocation of healthcare resources, balancing effectiveness, efficiency and access with optimal patient care V. Health Advocate 1.0 Respond to individual patient health needs and issues as part of patient care. V. Health Advocate 1.1 Identify the health needs of an individual patient V. Health Advocate 1.2 Identify opportunities for advocacy, health promotion and disease prevention with individuals to whom they provide care V. Health Advocate 2.0 Identify the determinants of health for the populations that they serve. V. Health Advocate 2.1 Identify the determinants of health of the populations that they serve, 2014-15_Fall__LCE_CO_V1DRAFT.docx 5 University of Toronto Physician Assistant Professional Degree Program External Standards including barriers to accessing care and resources V. Health Advocate 2.2 Identify vulnerable or marginalized populations within those served and respond appropriately V. Health Advocate 2.3 Appreciate the possibility of competing interests between the communities served and other populations VII. Professional 1.0 Demonstrate a commitment to their patients, profession and society through ethical practice VII. Professional 1.1 Exhibit appropriate professional behaviour in practice including honesty, integrity, commitment, compassion, respect and altruism VII. Professional 1.3 Recognize and appropriately respond to ethical issues encountered in practice, including issues of patient consent VII. Professional 1.4 Appropriately manage conflicts of interest VII. Professional 1.5 Recognize the principle and limits of patient confidentiality as defined by practice standards and the law VII. Professional 1.6 Maintain appropriate professional interaction with patients VII. Professional 2.0 Demonstrate a commitment to their scope of practice and the unique PAphysician relationship VII. Professional 2.1 Abide by the professional, legal and ethical codes of medical practice VII. Professional 2.2 Comply with national, federal and provincial regulations, where applicable 2014-15_Fall__LCE_CO_V1DRAFT.docx 6 University of Toronto Physician Assistant Professional Degree Program Grading Information Course Passing Grade = 60% Assessment Plan Pre/Post-placement Posts LCE Information Form Participation – Debrief Sessions Min 2 per semester (60%) Week # 13, 32, 45 Min 2 per semester (20%) Week # 13, 32, 45 1 per semester (20%) Week # 15, 34, 48 About Assignments Assignments are graded according to standard rubrics. Academic Conduct/Offences The concern of the Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters is with the responsibilities of all parties to the integrity of the teaching and learning relationship. Honesty and fairness must inform this relationship, whose basis remains one of mutual respect for the aims of education and for those ethical principles that must characterize the pursuit and transmission of knowledge in the University. The University of Toronto treats academic offences such as cheating and misrepresentation very seriously through formal procedures. The policies and procedures related to academic offences are included in The Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters available at http://www.utoronto.ca/govcncl/pap/policies/behaveac.html. Medical Documentation The University of Toronto Verification of Student Illness or Injury form must be submitted in support Medical Documentation if a request for an exemption from Faculty regulations, if illness is being used as the reason for the request. The claim of illness, however, is not sufficient grounds in itself to guarantee approval of the request. This certificate is available online at http://www.illnessverification.utoronto.ca/ or at the Health Services http://healthservices.utoronto.ca/. The certificate is titled: Verification of Student Illness or Injury. Other medical notes will not be accepted. Note that the physician's report must establish that the patient was examined and diagnosed at the time of illness, not after the fact. The Faculty will not accept a statement that merely confirms a report of illness made by the student and documented by the physician. 2014-15_Fall__LCE_CO_V1DRAFT.docx 7 University of Toronto Physician Assistant Professional Degree Program Course Dates All course activities in this syllabus are indicated by week. Course schedule is subject to change. Please refer to course Blackboard site and calendar to verify actual dates. Schedule Session Weeks 1-4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 Week 14-16 Week 17-18 Week 19 Week 20 Week 21 Week 22 Week 23 Week 24 Week 25 Week 26 Week 27 Week 28 Week 29 Week 30 Content Residential, 1.5H Introduction Longitudinal Clinical Experience Longitudinal Clinical Experience Reading Week Longitudinal Clinical Experience Longitudinal Clinical Experience Longitudinal Clinical Experience Longitudinal Clinical Experience Longitudinal Clinical Experience Longitudinal Clinical Experience Residential, 1.5H Debrief Vacation Longitudinal Clinical Experience Longitudinal Clinical Experience Longitudinal Clinical Experience Longitudinal Clinical Experience Longitudinal Clinical Experience Longitudinal Clinical Experience Reading Week Longitudinal Clinical Experience Longitudinal Clinical Experience Longitudinal Clinical Experience Longitudinal Clinical Experience Longitudinal Clinical Experience Week 31 Week 32 Week 33-35 Week 36 Week 37 Week 38 Week 39 Week 40 Week 41 Week 42 Week 43 Week 44 Week 45 Week 46 Longitudinal Clinical Experience Longitudinal Clinical Experience Residential , 1.5H Debrief Longitudinal Clinical Experience Longitudinal Clinical Experience Longitudinal Clinical Experience Longitudinal Clinical Experience Longitudinal Clinical Experience Longitudinal Clinical Experience Longitudinal Clinical Experience Longitudinal Clinical Experience Longitudinal Clinical Experience Longitudinal Clinical Experience Reading Week Week 47-50 Residential, 1H Debrief 2014-15_Fall__LCE_CO_V1DRAFT.docx Assessments Participation Assignment Due: Mon. Nov 24, 2014 @ 5 PM Participation Assignment Due: Friday April 10, 2015 @ 5 PM Assignment Due: Friday July 17, 2015 @ 5 PM Participation 8 University of Toronto Physician Assistant Professional Degree Program INVIGILATION GUIDELINES AND PROCTOR FORM for an External Written Assessment BScPA Program Invigilation Process For External Assessments Mar 19 2013 Page 1 of 6 University of Toronto Physician Assistant Professional Degree Program INVIGILATION GUIDELINES AND PROCTOR FORM for an External Written Assessment Invigilation Guidelines: 1. BScPA students who live within 100 km of the BScPA Program Office at The University of Toronto or within 100 km of NOSM’s West or East campuses are expected to write proctored assessments at the program facility. For students who live outside these areas, the options are to travel to the program facility or to complete compulsory proctored assessments at a pre-arranged, approved, external location. 2. Proctors must be professional representatives from a university, college or high school or regulated health care or other professional, holding a current license from their respective regulatory college. A proctor must not be a direct supervisor, colleague, relative, friend or another student. 3. If, for any reason, a proctor cannot be arranged, arrangements will be made to write the assessment at one of the PA program’s campus offices. Students are responsible for their own travel arrangements and expenses. 4. Should a change of assessment date be necessary, the student is responsible for submitting a “Petition for Consideration” form as outlined on the PA program’s website. 5. Proctors are to complete and sign the attached Proctor form and fax back to the BScPA Program office using the provided FAX cover sheet. Alternatively, completed forms can be scanned and e-mailed to the BScPA Program office. Invigilation Roles and Responsibilities: 6. Proctors are expected to be familiar with the terms and conditions for the particular assessment that they are invigilating, including the instructions that are given to the students. Students with special needs will be accommodated as required and proctors will be advised accordingly. 7. Proctors agree to arrange for a suitable space and computer with appropriate hard/software as outlined in the Proctor Form. Proctors agree to contact the technical support team as outlined in the Instructions, and thus may need ready access to email and/or phone during the invigilation. 8. Proctors are expected to be present AT ALL TIMES during the assessment. Unless otherwise instructed in advance, the use of any digital, printed or handwritten course materials including notes, manuals or textbooks, and the use of mobile phone, calculator, camera or any other electronic devices prohibited during the assessment. Students may access ONLY their assessment via computer. No other on-line aid may be accessed. 9. Proctors are expected to ensure that students are not obtaining help from any person to complete the assessment and are not recording or copying down examination questions. 10. Proctors are responsible to ensure they are aware of whom to contact in the event of any issues within the assessment (See Instructions for Students for Online Tests) BScPA Program Invigilation Process For External Assessments Mar 19 2013 Page 1 of 6 INSTRUCTIONS FOR STUDENTS for ONLINE TESTS Date of Assessment: Monday, February 25th 2013 10:00AM-11:00AM ACCESSING THE ASSESSMENT: Before opening a fresh web browser, all applications and web browsers should be first closed down completely. Once a new web browser is opened, students are expected to log in directly to the University of Toronto’s portal, Blackboard (the Learning Management System) in order to access the assessment. Proctors will ensure that the browser is exclusively opened to the relevant assessment in the Physician Assistant course, hosted by the University of Toronto’s Blackboard and that no other websites or applications are accessed. Students are encouraged to use a browser other than Internet Explorer. Timing: Students will have 1 hours to complete their test from the time of start (10:00AM). Question Type: 30 multiple choice questions Saving Your Answers: Students ARE required to record their answers directly on blackboard (University of Toronto Learning Portal). Technical Issues: If you experience ANY technical difficulties during this test, please follow these steps IN ORDER: 1. Inform your proctor IMMEDIATELY to address the situation on your behalf. 2. The proctor may choose to seek additional help by contacting the Course Director (or representative) – For THIS TEST please contact XXXXXXXXX 3. If issues persist, the final route to access help is by contacting Discovery Commons (IT Support): Carolanne Graham (416) 946-3290 or carolanne.graham@utoronto.ca Evan Moir (416) 978-4773 or evan.moir@utoronto.ca If you are unable to reach Discovery Commons, please contact the Program Office at 416-946-7173 Academic Issues: THERE WILL NOT BE A MAKE-UP TEST IF YOU MISS A TEST. This Test is PROCTORED. Study aids are not permitted to interpret test questions. If you think that a question is ambiguous, answer it as you understand it. Upon completion of the test, 30 minutes of finishing your test, you are expected to email the Course Director with your concerns. Do NOT ask the proctor for interpretation or clarification during the test. WARNING: This test is a secure document and students are expected NOT to discuss the content with other students. If there is any evidence found of plagiarism, sharing questions or sharing test-related material, the students may be expelled from the course and serious actions will be taken for this serious academic offence. BScPA Program Invigilation Process For External Assessments Mar 19 2013 Page 1 of 6 Academic Offences: “The concern of the Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters is with the responsibilities of all parties to the integrity of the teaching and learning relationship. Honesty and fairness must inform this relationship, whose basis remains one of mutual respect for the aims of education and for those ethical principles which must characterize the pursuit and transmission of knowledge in the University”. The University of Toronto treats academic offences such as cheating and misrepresentation very seriously through formal procedures. The policies and procedures related to academic offenses are included in The Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters available at http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/Assets/Governing+Council+Digital+Assets/Poli cies/PDF/ppjun011995.pdf BScPA Program Invigilation Process For External Assessments Mar 19 2013 Page 1 of 6 PROCTOR FORM COURSE: COURSE INSTRUCTOR and CONTACT INFO: PA STUDENT: START TIME: DATE OF ASSESSMENT: COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS: END TIME: Computer required? Yes √ If Yes, the items that are required are identified below: Internet Connection (High Speed) Internet Browser with Java enabled (Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher, Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or higher, Safari 3 or higher) ***ensure Blackboard is accessible within the environment and not blocked*** Pentium III processor (or Higher) with 512 Mb RAM (or more) Microsoft Windows 98se/2000/XP/Vista/7, Mac OS 10.3 (or higher) RealOne Player Adobe Acrobat Reader OTHER REQUIREMENTS: SEE ATTACHED INSTRUCTIONS for Online Tests PROCTOR’S NAME: (please print) PROCTOR’S EMAIL PROCTOR’S CONTACT: Relationship to student (if any): Phone: Fax: POSITION / TITLE and AFFILIATION TEST LOCATION (full address and room number) I WILL PROCTOR THIS ASSESSMENT AS PER THE GUIDELINES OUTLINED BY THE PA PROGRAM AND AGREE TO MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY OF THE ASSESSMENT. I UNDERSTAND THAT IF I DO NOT UPHOLD THESE POLICIES, THE ASSESSMENT WILL BE INVALID AND THE STUDENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO RE-SIT THE ASSESSMENT. Date Signature of Proctor Date Signature of Student Return completed form to the BScPA Program Office by Fax or scan and e-mail (Fax cover sheet on next page includes BScPA Program e-mail address) BScPA Program Invigilation Process For External Assessments Mar 19 2013 Page 1 of 6 FAX To: Physician Assistant Professional Degree Program E-mail: physician.assistant@utoronto.ca Fax Number: 1-416-946-3511 Subject: Proctor form for External Written Assessment Date: From: BScPA Program Invigilation Process For External Assessments Mar 19 2013 Page 1 of 6