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UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWANSaskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. www.usask.ca
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Introductions
Physical Therapy
The MPT program
The Student Experience
The Admission Requirements
The Admissions Process
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The fifth largest group
of health professionals
in Canada
Primary care
practitioners who
analyze, diagnose,
treat, and educate
their clients to
improve health
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Value of physio video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0VBfcX2ViQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0VBfcX2ViQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0VBfcX2ViQ
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Physical Therapists focus on disorders
of movement and function
Principles of care:
◦ Collaborative (patient, other team
members)
◦ Evidence based (research)
◦ Reasoned (life sciences)
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Physical Therapists provide health services:
. . . across the lifespan
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… For numerous conditions … in a
variety of settings
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◦ To provide the graduate with entry level requirements to practice Physical Therapy
◦ Initial work expectations of graduates will continue to be the provision of direct client care
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Job prospects are good!
3 months prior to graduation many students in the graduating class already have job offers!
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◦ Science foundations
◦ Lecture and Lab
◦Case Integration
◦ 30 weeks of Clinical Practice
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Ten Modules:2 yrs + 6 wks of full time study
Begin
mid
August
End
late
Sept
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Fun and Fundraising
Social Events
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Student conference◦ IPASS
Student run clinic◦ SWITCH (Student Wellness
Initiative Toward Community Health)
Interprofessional Education
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Must hold a 4-year
baccalaureate
degree (any
discipline) from a
college or university
of acceptable
standing
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U of S U of R
Human
Anatomy
ACB 310.3 or
ACB 221.3
KIN 260
Human
Physiology
PHPY 302.3 and
one of (PHPY
301.3, 303.3, or
HSC 350.3)
or PHSI 208.6
Both of:
KIN 267 and 268
*Applicants must seek and receive approval for equivalent courses
from the Admissions Committee well in advance of application.
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U of S U of R
Statistics Either of:
- Stats 245.3
- PLSC 214.3 (formerly PLSC
314.3)
Both of:
- STAT 100 and 200
or:
- STAT 160
*Applicants must seek and receive approval for equivalent courses
from the Admissions Committee well in advance of application.
For more approved pre-requisites,
please see the SRS website.
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An applicant must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident AND be a resident of the Province of Saskatchewan, the Yukon, Northwest or Nunavut Territories.
Refer to the link on the website for details at
http://medicine.usask.ca/admission-to-the-mpt-program/how-to-apply.php
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Read: “Essential Skills and Attributes” document ◦ Aptitude and Attitude◦ Information gathering/sensory skills◦ Communication skills◦ Critical thinking skills◦ Psychomotor/physical skills◦ Emotional health
If concerns, discuss with the Director of the Program
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Six positions for admission to the School of
Rehabilitation Science will be designated for
Canadians of Aboriginal ancestry (First Nations,
Metis, Inuit) who meet the admission
requirements.
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The Overall Admission Score is calculated using
◦ the Admission Average (weighted at 60%), and
◦ the score from a structured interview (weighted at 40%)
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Minimum Admission Average = 70%
◦ Calculated using at least 60 credit units.
◦ Most recent credit units at the time of applying (December 15, 2019).
◦ For the purpose of calculating the Admission Average, terms are not divided – even if only one course is needed to reach 60 credit units, all the courses in that term are taken.
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Includes evaluation of ◦ critical thinking
◦ ethical decision making
◦ communication and
◦ other personal characteristics important for success in health sciences
Approximately 80 minutes
(7 or 8 stations of 10 minutes each)
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Applicants with disabilities should:◦ Review the Disability Accommodations Policy and
the Essential Skills document
◦ Review the information regarding the Multi Mini Interview (MMI)
◦ Discuss their situation with Access and Equity Services (AES) and/or the Director of the School of Rehabilitation Science
Must be registered with AES at time of application to qualify for accommodations
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Meeting the admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the program
40 students will be accepted to the program!
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2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Applicants
(n)
131 160 168 195 164
Minimum
Admission
Average (General Pool)
79 81 82 82 80
Mean
Admission
Average84 85 86 86 87
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Deadline for applications
◦ December 15, 2019
Admission Interviews
◦ Saturday, March 14, 2020
◦ Sunday, March 15, 2020
◦ No alternate dates!
All degree requirements must by completed by APRIL 30
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When will I know?
◦ Unofficial - by early April
◦ Official College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies offer – by the end of May
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College of
Graduate &
Postdoctoral
Studies
Online
Application –
Online
MPT
Supplemental
application
form
• Check the Website for details.
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Updated C.P.R. certification equivalent to the Heart and Stroke Foundation Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Providers (C) including the application of an external defibrillator device (AED).
Completed U of S Student Health Centre Immunization Record.
Criminal Record Check including a Vulnerable Sector Check.
Prior to the first day of class in August:
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Expenses Based on 2018/20 academic year◦ Tuition: $20,521.00 for the full program
◦ Graduate Student Fees: ~ $1,070 (incl. Health/Dental, Transit, Student Wellness)
◦ Supplies ~ $225
◦ + Books
Modest scholarship program◦ Two entrance scholarships: $1000
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1. Reading
2. Volunteering
3. Contact Professional Association… http://saskphysio.org
4. Physical therapist or facility in your community
5. Current students enrolled in the Master of Physical Therapy Program
6. School of Physical Therapy
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Visit our Website for the most
up-to-date information at:
http://www.medicine.usask.ca/pt
http://www.medicine.usask.ca/pt