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ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE<br />

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PROGRAM<br />

STUDENT HANDBOOK<br />

TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />

PAGE<br />

I. Welcome 1<br />

PTA Faculty 1<br />

<strong>SUNY</strong> <strong>Orange</strong> Mission, Vision & Values 2<br />

Philosophy Statement 3<br />

Mission & Goals 4<br />

Accreditation Status 11<br />

Certification/Licensure 11<br />

Career Opportunities 11<br />

Transfer Options 11<br />

Job Placement 12<br />

Financial Aid/Scholarships 12<br />

Essential Functions of the PTA Student 12<br />

II Program Content 15<br />

Curriculum Sequence 15<br />

Grades 16<br />

Course Syllabi 17<br />

Use of Instructional Technology 17<br />

Clinical Observations 17<br />

Clinical Education Policies & Procedures 18<br />

Alcohol & Drug Testing & Background Checks 19<br />

Dress Code for Clinic 20<br />

Dress Code for Lab 20<br />

Patient Simulation by Students 20<br />

Infection Control 20<br />

Privacy 21<br />

Physicals 21<br />

Surgery/Medical Conditions 22<br />

CPR 22<br />

Student Advisement 22<br />

Student Conduct 22<br />

Student Employment 26<br />

Professional Development & Assessment Form 27<br />

Laboratory Equipment & Facilities 29<br />

Safety in the PTA/MT Lab 30<br />

Cleanliness in the PTA/MT Lab 30<br />

Policy to Sign Out Equipment, Texts, Videos, Journals, etc. 32<br />

Repeat Policy 32<br />

Costs of the Program 33<br />

Student Support Services 33<br />

Required Attendance at Local APTA Chapter Meetings 34<br />

Attendance Policy 35

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