physical therapist assistant program student ... - SUNY Orange
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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