2005/2006 - Registrar - McMaster University

56 ,'FACULTY OF HEALTH.SCIENCESFALSIFICATION OFADMISSION INFORMATION ' ,, An applicant supplying documentation or evidence which, at,the time, or subsequently, is found to be falsified. will be withdrawnfrom consideration. Any student admitted to the programhaving submitted false evidence will be withdrawn.HEALTH REGULATIONS FOR ADMISSION ' " ,Before registration,. students must file with the ,University evi-'dence ofa recent health examination, immunization screeningarid chest X-ray. More detailed medical information will be re.,quired upon acceptance into' the 'program.'. 'CLINICAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS , 'Where the performance of the student in clinical practice may jeop-,ardize or endanger the welfare of the patient or the patient's family,.the student may be removed from clinical experience anytime dur­, ing the academic year, until continuation in the course is reviewed, ,INFORMATION AND ACADEMIC COUNSELLINGIn certain programs, a faculty member is selected for each stu"'dent in the September of entry to a degree program and provideseach student with advice on evaluations, electives and other edu­'cationa\.needs throughout the program. In the 'MD program, theadviso(is also responsible for the coUation'of all evaluationsand completion of the final. transcript. Changes in advisors maybe entertained as' each student becomes acquainted with Facultywell enough to' choose ~is or her own advisor. The academicadvisory role for B.Sc.N. students is fulfilled by the Coordinator of. Studies (Nursing). Students are also encouraged to consult indiviqualfaculty members regarding career planning. "TRANSPORTATION " ' , ,Students. are responsible· for expenses involyed' in. transportingthemselves to community agencies, making home visits, ,orinconnection with clinical study.'LICENCE TO PRACTISE, All ,gradl!ates ,who'wish to engage in clinical practiCE:) in any ofmedicine, midwifery, nursing, occupational therapy and physiotherapyare subject to any qualifying examinations and other requ'irementsby the licensing bodies for each of these professions.In addition students should pe aware that a licence may be deniedifthey have been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardonhas not been granted. A student in such a position should consultthe respeCtive Iicensi~g body about such a situation.POST-PROFESSIONAL HEALTH 'SCIENCESEDUCATION ·PROGRAMScare experience and life changing', events. For a current listing ofcourses, schedules and registration fees,· visit the website at http:/, /~.fhs.mcmaster.ca/childlife or call (905)525-9140, ext.2279~., DIPLOMA PROGRAM IN CLINICAL BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCESThe. Clinical Behavioural Sciences (CBS) 'Post-Baccalaureate·, Diploma ,and Selected Studies Program is offered through the,Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences. Thispart-:time program is designed to expand. the knowledge andskills·of allied health professionals by demonstrating a variety ofaooroachesto understandinq clinicaLproblems. The aim is toenable health workers to more effectively carry out the mandateof their professional de'signations. Single coLirses vary from 10to 20 weeks in length. A small group learning format is used. ',Applicants must have basicprofessional qualifications (degree,, certificate or mandate ,in current job); e.mployment (possibly includingvolunteer positions); ,leave from employer to attendclasses; and approval to use course-:related material from thework setti'ng (with signing of University legal waiver). Coursesmust be applicable to job responsibilities. Applications must be .submitted to the CBS Office (HSC 2E12) by July for Septembercourses and by November for January and April courses. Personalinterviews will be arranged if required. For additional in":, formation visit the CBS web s,ite' at http://livww.fhs.mcmaster.ca/cbs .. f\pplications canbe ootained by contacting the CBS Officeat (905) {525-9,140ext. 22706 ., DIPLOMA PROGRAM IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ,The diploma program is a di.stance education program offeredthrough the McMaster Institute of Environment and Health. Stu­,dents are required.to register~on afulHime basIs from Septemberto April committing one day a week for self-directed learning, 'one ,'hour per week for on-line tutorials·and one day aweek for completionof assigned w9rk~ The program is designed to provide new, and/or upgraded skills .and knowledge. in the environmental healtharea to individuals with a ,degree or certification' in a recognized,field. It is suitable for public health unit profession;:tls, physicians,.community health nurses, environmental industrial professiortaJsand those in labour and non-governmental org'anjzations dealingwith. environmental health issues~ Participants must be suffi.;., ciently motivated to undertake self-directed learning. .St\,ldents come from a variety of ~isciplinary backgrounds. ,A,relevant university degree 'or equivalent will.normally be required: 'Admission is based on the: number of places' available and onthe ~xperience of applicants .. Those without environmental healthexperience will' also be considered. , 'CHILD LIFE STUDIES FULL-:TIME DiPLoMA PROGRAMApplications, a. Transcript Assessment Fee" original transcripts, This is an eight-month applied professional program in the Fac- and a letter of interest must be submitted by the end of June forulty of HeaIth Sciences, focusing on the development of knowledge' the stupy period starting in September. Applications can, be obandskills for individuals working with ,infants,children, youth and, 'tained by contacting the McMaster Institute of Environment'andfamilies in a health care setting and community based programs. Health at (905) 525-9140, ext 27344. Applicants will be notified,The learning objectives are:,,'of admissions decisions in July. ' Further information is available',1. to examine and review the growth and development of infants, on our web site (http://www.ll)Icmaster.ca/mieh).children and youth, incorporating communication; play, 'expres-, DIPLOMA PROGRAM IN OCCUPATIONALHEALTH AND SAFETYsion of "feelings, discovery and mastery of the environment, ' ,behaviour management, and parent/child relationships, and' The Program in Occupational Health and Environmental Medicine2., to examine the child life role in assessment, intervention, pre- offers a dipfoma program designed to provide basic instruction invention, advocacy and documentation.in situations~critical to 'the' principles of occupational health and safety.. Students can enrolthe child's development, at times of acute and chronic'illness, in the program on a full-time or a part .. time basis. The full-timeand potentially traumatic . or life-changing events. . program' starts "in September catering to those who wish. to com-Coursework involves small group learning, case studies and plete the course in three months, The part-time program is deself-directedlearning. Two eight-week internship placements in signed for students within commuting distance from Hamilton wishchildren'shospitals and community settings are a requirement ing to continue their normal employment while enrolled in the pro-'of this pr~gram. ..". , " gram. The part-time program also begit;lsin September and con-A related university degree with an overall B average is required, tinues through to the end of April, one day per week, but includes twoas well as relevant experience. Admission is based on the as.;. extended periods of full-time study each lasting two weeks., sessed strengths' of each applicant as determined by the appli- While special consideration will be given to those already in the, cation package and interviews~ Applications must be submitted occupational health field, interested individuals without such exbyMarch 1 of each year for the study period beginning'in Septem- perience may also be considered. P,hysicians, nurses,hygien-. ber.lnformation ,Outlining application requlfements can be ob- ists, related professionals and others are invited tp apply. A rei:'tained'by contacting,the Child Life Studies program office at (905) evant university degree or equivalent is generally requi,red.,525-9140, ext. 22795 'or by email at humphrc@mcrriaster.ca or Applications mustbe submitted by March 31 each year'for theat hUp:llwww.fh&.mcma.ster.ca/chiidlife.'course beginning in September. Applications can be obtainedPart-Time Multidisciplihary Distance Learning, Courses ',by contacting the Program in Occupatio~al Health and Environ-..The Child Life Studies on-line educational program offers a mental Medicine at (905) 525-9140, ext. '22333 or emailing Jeanvariety of research~based courses. related to .supporting. the psy- Bodnar at bodnarj-@ mcmaster.ca. Further inforrpation can' bei chosocial needs of children, youth and families through health obtained on our web site (http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/pohem).