1. health and fitness
2. therapy
3. physical therapy

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PHYSICAL THERAPY
STUDENT MANUAL ON POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Class of 2014
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Student Manual on Policies and Procedures
INTRODUCTION
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MISSION FOR THE DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
Student Goals
Program Goals
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ACCREDITATION STATUS
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CODE OF ETHICS
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DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION AND MOVEMENT SCIENCES
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PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Principles for Professional Development
PEOPLE FIRST LANGUAGE
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DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Address
Support Staff
Program Contact Information
Program Faculty
Master Educator Guild members
Faculty Practice Clinical Faculty
Adjunct Faculty
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ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Advisement
Attendance
Classrooms
Dress Code
Disciplinary Infractions
Course Evaluations
Professional Development
Program Hour
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ACADEMIC POLICIES
Academic Honesty
Academic Probation
Academic Standing
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Assignments
Academic Calendar
Exams and Quizzes
Examination Procedures
Grading
Religious Accommodations
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CLINICAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Clinical Experiences
Clinical Attendance
Center Coordinator of Clinical Education
Clinical Dress Code
Clinical Grading Criteria
Clinical "Visit"
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CPR CERTIFICATION
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EMPLOYMENT AND FINANCIAL STATUS
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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STUDENT HEALTH
Immunizations and Health Insurance
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UMDNJ ID BADGES
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UMDNJ PARKING PERMITS
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UMDNJ/SHRP STUDENT ACTIVITY COMMITTEE
Student Opportunities
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UNIVERSITY RESOURCES
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ONLINE GRADES AND COURSE SCHEDULES (UMDNJ Banner System)
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MAILBOXES AND EMAIL
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SCHOOL AND PROGRAM AWARDS
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CODE OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
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FACULTY/STUDENT HONOR CODE
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LABORATORY HONOR CODE
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STUDENT MANUAL SIGNATURE PAGE
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INTRODUCTION
Please read this manual and the SHRP student manual,
http://shrp.umdnj.edu/current_students/pdf/Handbook.pdf sign the
last page and return the signed page at orientation on July 29, 2011
The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Doctor of Physical
Therapy Program is committed to providing an education program of the highest
quality to prepare individuals to practice the profession of physical therapy. The
purpose of this document is to inform the students of the policies and procedures
of the Physical Therapy Program. All students are required to abide by the rules
and regulations as outlined in the UMDNJ/SHRP Student Handbook and the
Policies and Procedures Manual of the Physical Therapy Program. This
document is not intended to supersede the catalogue policies and procedures as
outlined in the UMDNJ/School of Health Related Professions catalogue, but to
provide information relative to the particular standards and processes of the
Physical Therapy Program.
This manual is informational only and does not constitute a contract
between UMDNJ and any student. It may be changed by UMDNJ without prior
notice to students. The Physical Therapy Student Manual includes references to
SHRP policies and procedures that are current at the time of publication but may
change during the academic year. Therefore, please always check current
policies, procedures, rules and regulations at the SHRP website. This manual
can be found at: http://shrp.umdnj.edu/current_students/pdf/Handbook.pdf
MISSION FOR THE DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
The Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy, in concert with the mission of
UMDNJ and the School of Health Related Professions, strives to graduate entrylevel physical therapists who embody the professional values, behaviors and
skills to practice competently, responsibly and collaboratively within autonomous
models of service delivery, inclusive of clinical, educational, professional and
community venues, and who have the knowledge and skills to maintain currency
in practice. The program supports this mission through its faculty who collectively
model professionalism and collaboration as leaders, educators, researchers,
clinicians, and volunteers.
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The STUDENT GOALS of the UMDNJ DPT program are as follows.
1. Instill professionalism
Expected Outcome Students and graduates will;
a. model respectful behavior and appropriate verbal and non-verbal
communication in educational, clinical and community settings.
b. determine one’s limitations through self-assessment skills that lead
to applied development strategies.
c. demonstrate care and compassion for others as evidenced by
skilled communication, patient advocacy and individualized care.
d. be active in physical therapy professional associations
e. participate in health related community opportunities.
2. Ensure competent practice
Expected Outcome Students and graduates will;
a. use evidence-based clinical decision making.
b. demonstrate entry-level knowledge for treating conditions across
the lifespan and the continuum of care, using efficacious tests,
measures, interventions and practice patterns.
c. adapt to the individual needs of patients, clients, and consumers of
service.
3. Ensure responsible practice
Expected Outcome Students and graduates will;
a. find and interpret the legal and regulatory tenets that impact service
delivery, at national, state and practice specific levels.
b. identify, analyze and act on ethical conflicts across service venues.
c. document defensible service delivery and clinical decisions.
4. Ensure collaboration within autonomous models
Expected Outcome Students and graduates will;
a. use a variety of communication formats to advocate for patients or
service delivery.
b. co-manage patients with other professions.
c. organize and deliver care in a variety of health settings.
d. educate consumers in clinical and community settings.
e. critically appraise the content and sources of information.
f. provide consultation, education and service management across a
variety of venues.
5. Develop skills to maintain currency in practice
Expected Outcome Students and graduates will;
a. reflect and self-evaluate as a basis for life-long learning.
b. participate in professional meetings and continuing education.
c. use evidence-based practice principles and processes to answer
clinical questions.
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The PROGRAM GOALS of the UMDNJ DPT program are as follows.
1. Enable faculty
Expected Outcome Faculty in the aggregate will:
a. model collaborative leadership and participation in local, state and
national professional organizations
b. exhibit excellence in and commitment to teaching.
c. make scholarly contributions to the field through discovery or
application of knowledge.
d. maintain clinical currency related to their respective areas of
teaching.
e. demonstrate volunteerism through service to the University, the
profession and the general community.
2. Maintain a faculty practice
Expected Outcome Program will;
a. provide high quality physical and occupational therapy services to
students with special needs to achieve maximum function and
participation in educational environments and to improve each
client’s quality of life.
3. Maintain an active role in the faculty governance of SHRP
Expected Outcome Faculty will;
a. participate in school committees and task forces
b. participate in the Master Educator Guild
(Adopted 1/15/2008)
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ACCREDITATION STATUS
On April 26, 2010, the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy
Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association voted to grant
FULL ACCREDITATION status to the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at the
University of Medicine and Dentistry. The Program is fully accredited through
December 31, 2019.
CODE OF ETHICS
The Program supports and reflects the policies of the APTA and SHRP. As
such, we support and promote adherence to the Code of Ethics as adopted by
the APTA, and the Code of Student Behavior published in the SHRP Student
Handbook. These principles are to be followed in all written and presentation
materials regardless of format and audience.
DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION AND MOVEMENT SCIENCES:
The entry-level program in Newark is part of the Department of
Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences, within the School of Health Related
Professions.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the attainment of the appropriate body of scientific knowledge, the
process of becoming part of the physical therapy profession requires the
attainment of a specific set of psychosocial and behavioral attributes and skills.
All professionals are expected to understand the value of and display the
following characteristics within the University and clinical setting: courteous
communication, respect for the needs of others, flexibility, compassion, the ability
to identify one's own learning needs and need for academic assistance.
Along these lines, the Program has developed a set of Principles for Professional
Development that should guide your development within the program and after
you graduate. These principles are an integral part of your education and are
facilitated in all components of the curriculum.
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Principles for Professional Development
Principle: Expert clinical decision making in physical therapy is a learned
process that incorporates efficient and critical gathering, evaluation and
assessment of information from multiple sources, identification of patient
problems, prediction of meaningful outcomes and management toward those
outcomes.
Objective: Students should demonstrate novice levels of: clinical decision
making based on multiple strategies for information gathering, evaluation and
assessment; identification of patient problems and meaningful outcomes, and
strategies for managing interventions to achieve the outcomes; critical appraisal
of the sources of information used to develop knowledge and interventions.
Principle: The responsible practice of physical therapy is dependent on lifelong
learning by its practitioners.
Objective: Students should demonstrate: the ability to develop meaningful
learning objectives; multiple strategies for achieving those objectives; and
competency in objective related content.
Principle: Patient management is enhanced when health professionals
collaborate on the identification and achievement of meaningful outcomes.
Objective: Students should demonstrate: the ability to communicate respectfully
with other students when negotiating a plan of action to identify and achieve
learning objectives; awareness of individual and group dynamics; constructive
contributions to the group’s goals.
People First Language
The Program supports the use of people first language. A person should not be
referred to by disability or condition, they should be referred to as a person with
multiple sclerosis or a patient with cardiac disease. Terms that could be
considered biasing or discriminatory should not be used in any setting.
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DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
LOCATION:
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
School of Health Related Professions
Stanley S. Bergen Building
65 Bergen Street
Newark, NJ 07107
Room 720
SUPPORT STAFF: Janet Scanlon
Mabel Nowell
Pam Boyle
Marisol Rivera
Denise Raney
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday - Friday
Principle Management Assistant
[email protected]
Administrative Coordinator
[email protected]
Program Assistant
Admissions/Clinical Education
[email protected]
Program Secretary Entry Level
[email protected]
Program Secretary Post Baccalaureate
[email protected]
8:30-5:00
OFFICE TELEPHONE NUMBER:
973-972-5272
OFFICE FAX NUMBER:
973-972-3717
PROGRAM FACULTY:
Program Administration and Faculty
Alma S. Merians
Chairperson
[email protected]
Alma S. Merians, PT, PhD received a Baccalaureate degree in Physical Therapy
from Columbia University in 1960. She did her graduate work at New York
University receiving a PhD in Pathokinesiology in 1989. Dr. Merians’ academic
and research interests are in pediatric and adult neurologic rehabilitation, motor
learning and motor control and the retraining of complex functional movement in
the neurologically impaired patient using motion analyses, robotic and virtual
reality technology.
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Nancy R. Kirsch
Program Director
[email protected]
Nancy R. Kirsch, PT, DPT, PhD received a Baccalaureate degree in Physical
Therapy from Temple University. She did graduate work at New York University
and Montclair University, receiving a Masters in Health from Montclair College, a
Certificate in Health Care Administration from Seton Hall University, a certificate
in Bioethics from the Kennedy Institute at Georgetown University, a PhD in
Health Science from UMDNJ and a DPT from the Massachusetts General
Hospital Institute of Health Professions in Boston. Dr. Kirsch was inducted into
the Stuart D. Cook Master Educator’s Guild in 2006 and currently serves on the
Guild Executive Board. She currently serves on the State Board of Physical
Therapy Examiners and was a past president of the New Jersey Chapter of the
APTA. She is Vice President of the Federation of State Boards of Physical
Therapy. Dr. Kirsch’s clinical interests are in neurology and orthopedics. Her
academic and scholarly interests are in the area of ethical decision making,
remediation of ethical problems, risk management and professional
development.
Sandra L. Kaplan
Assistant Director
Director of Post Professional Programs
[email protected]
Sandra L. Kaplan, PT, MS, PhD received a Baccalaureate degree in Physical
Therapy from the University of Connecticut in 1978 and a Master of Science in
Allied Health from Ohio State University in 1984. She received her PhD in
Pathokinesiology from New York University in 1991. Dr. Kaplan was inducted into
the Stuart D. Cook Master Educator’s Guild in 2002 and served as President of
the Guild 2006-2007.
Dr. Kaplan’s academic and research interests are in
pediatric rehabilitation, neuroscience, motor control and clinical outcome
measures.
Patricia Fay
Director of Clinical Education
[email protected]
Patricia Fay, PT, MPH, DPT received a Baccalaureate degree in Physical
Therapy from Boston University in 1983. She received her Master of Public
Health in 1995 from Hunter College, the City University of New York and in 2005
her DPT from the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions
in Boston. She recently completed two consecutive terms as Vice Chairperson of
the NY/NJ Clinical Education Consortium. Dr. Fay’s academic and research
interests are in clinical education, health disparities and public health policy.
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Kathleen Mairella
Assistant Director of Clinical Education
[email protected]
Kathleen K. Mairella, PT, MA, DPT received a Baccalaureate degree in Physical
Therapy from Boston University and a Masters in Movement Sciences and
Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. She received her DPT
from the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions. She is
currently a member of the Board of Directors of the American Physical Therapy
Association and has served as the chapter president of the American Physical
Therapy Association of New Jersey. She has presented on professional and
advocacy issues at the state and national level. Her research interests include
management of obesity, and evolving models of PT practice.
Ellen Zambo Anderson
[email protected]
Ellen Zambo Anderson, PT, MA, GCS received a Baccalaureate degree in
Physical Therapy from West Virginia University and a Master of Arts in Motor
Learning from Columbia University. Professor Anderson is a Board Certified
Geriatric Clinical Specialist. She is currently enrolled in the doctoral program at
UMDNJ. Her clinical and research interests include geriatrics, wellness and
complementary therapies.
Phyllis Bowlby
[email protected]
Phyllis Bowlby, PT, EdD, PCS, received a Baccalaureate degree in Physical
Therapy from the University of Pennsylvania in 1977 and an MA and EdD from
Columbia University. She is currently pursuing her doctoral work at Columbia
University in Movement Science. Professor Bowlby is a Board Certified Pediatric
Clinical Specialist. Her academic and research interests are in motor learning
and pediatrics.
Judith Deutsch
[email protected]
Judith Deutsch, PT, MS, PhD, received a Baccalaureate degree in Biology from
Stanford University in 1982 and a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from
the University of Southern California in 1985 and a PhD in Pathokinesiology in
1994 from New York University. She completed a post-doctoral fellowship in
rehabilitation research at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. Dr. Deutsch
coordinates the Movement Sciences PhD tract. Dr. Deutsch was inducted into
the Stuart D. Cook Master Educator’s Guild in 2003. Her academic and research
interests are in neurologic rehabilitation, motor control and motor learning with an
emphasis on developing and testing virtual reality technology for rehabilitation.
Currently her work focuses on improving balance and mobility for individuals
post-stroke.
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Susan Edmond
[email protected]
Susan Edmond, PT, DSc. OCS. Dr. Edmond graduated from New York
University in 1978 with a B.S. in Physical Therapy. She received her Masters in
Public Health from Boston University in 1984, and her doctoral degree in
Epidemiology from Boston University in 2001. Dr. Edmond was previously on the
faculty at Boston University, Simmons College, and the California State
University Sacramento. Dr. Edmond’s clinical interests are in the area of
evaluation and management of patients in the out-patient orthopaedic setting.
Etiologies of back pain and efficacy of the physical therapy management of
patients with back pain are her research interests. Dr. Edmond is a Board
Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist.
Barbara Gladson
[email protected]
Barbara Gladson, PT, OTR, PhD, received a Baccalaureate degree in
Occupational Therapy from University of Pennsylvania in 1979, a Master of
Science degree in Physical Therapy from Columbia University in 1985 and a
Doctoral degree in Pharmacology from UMDNJ School of Biomedical Sciences.
Dr. Gladson was inducted into the Stuart D. Cook Master Educator’s Guild in
2007. Dr. Gladson is the program director of the UMDNJ Biopharma Initiative and
the MS Degree in Clinical Trial Sciences. Her research interests include
recruitment of medically underserved populations into clinical trials.
Karen Huhn
[email protected]
Karen Huhn, PT, PhD, received a Baccalaureate degree in Physical Therapy
from Northeastern University and a Master of Health Science from the University
of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She received her doctoral degree at
UMDNJ. Her primary area of practice is pediatrics with a focus on cerebral
palsy. Karen’s research interests include computer-assisted instruction and
clinical reasoning.
Mary Jane Myslinski
[email protected]
Mary Jane Myslinski, PT, MA, EdM, EdD, received a Baccalaureate degree in
Physical Therapy from Boston University in 1977 and a Master of Arts in
Cardiopulmonary Rehab from New York University in 1982. She did further
graduate work at Columbia University receiving an EdM in 1989 and an EdD in
Applied Physiology in 1995. Dr. Myslinski’s academic and research interests are
in the relationship between aerobic/anaerobic exercise and physiological function
in patients with disabilities or chronic disease. Her clinical practice focuses on
patients with orthopedic and neurologic problems.
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Sue Paparella
[email protected]
Sue Paparella, PT, MSHS, DPT, received her baccalaureate degree in Physical
Therapy from SUNY University at Stony Brook in 1990, an MSHS degree from
the UMDNJ/SHU graduate program in 1999 and her DPT from UMDNJ in 2005.
Dr. Paparella is NDT certified and completed the Kaiser Foundation six month
PNF training course in Vallejo California. She coordinates the Standardized
Patient Program across the DPT curriculum. Her clinical interests are in the
treatment of patients in restorative care facilities. Her academic and research
interests are in the area of rehabilitation. Her educational research is in the use
of standardized patients for development of professional behaviors.
Eugene Tunik
[email protected]
Eugene Tunik, PT, PhD, received his Baccalaureate in Science degree in
Physical Therapy from Northeastern University in 1997 and his Doctor of
Philosophy degree in Neuroscience from Rutgers University in 2003. Following
this, he completed a three-year postdoctoral fellowship at the Department of
Psychology and Brain Science at Dartmouth College. Dr. Tunik's academic and
research interests include understanding brain mechanisms involved in motor
control and learning in health and disease and how this information can shape
the delivery of therapeutic interventions to patients.
Anita Van Wingerden,
Director of Recruitment and Alumni Affairs, Adjunct Faculty.
[email protected]
Anita VanWingerden, PT, BS received her Baccalaureate in Psychology from
Dickinson College in 1986 and her Certificate in PT from UMDNJ in 1989. She is
currently taking classes toward her DPT at Massachusetts General Hospital
Institute of Health Professions. She is a lab instructor in several courses, and
coordinates the aquatic exercise portion of Therapeutic Exercise and the
Physical Agents class.
Stuart D. Cook, M.D. Master Educator Guild Members
Faculty members inducted in the UMDNJ Master Educator Guild
Dr. Judy Deutsch
Dr. Barbara Gladson
Dr. Sandra Kaplan
Dr. Nancy Kirsch
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FACULTY PRACTICE CLINICAL FACULTY:
Christine A. Cronin, PT, MBA, PCS -Director Newark Therapy Services
Julia Guzman, MS, OTR – Assistant Director Occupational Therapy
Laura Phillips PT, MSPT – Assistant Director Physical Therapy
Luz Alvarez, OTR, MS,
Amy Landowsky, OTR
Ellen Benson, OTR, MA
Shifra Leiser, OTR, MS
Lauren Bodner, OTR, MA
Caren Livni, OTR, MS
Martha Bonilla, PT, DPT
Nereida Meloi, OTR
Heather Carberry Schroeder, PT, DPT Anna Moskal, PT, DPT
Greach Castro, OTR, MS,
Reena Nagpal, OTR, MS
Randal Fedoruk, OTR, MA
Chintan Pancholi, PT, DPT
Jennifer Fernandez, OTR, MS
Wisly Paul, OTR, MS
Bethann Ferreira, OTR, MS
Gerardina Piserchia, OTR, MS
Jackie Foster, PT
Yajaira Rodriquez, OTR, BS
Andrea Greenspan, PT
Audra Rose, OTR, BS
Ericka Heggins, PT
Rhea Stadtmauer, OTR, MS
Jamesetta Horace , OTR, MS
Poonam Sooknanan, PT, DPT
Nathaniel Johnson OTR, MS
Jennifer Strasnik, OTR
Natalie, Katzowrin-Buchsbaum, OTR,
Rachael Tolentino, PT, DPT
MS
Lisa Wzorek, OTR, MA
Jennifer King, OTR, MS
Depali Yawalkar, OTR
David Kinsey, OTR, MS
ADJUNCT FACULTY:
L. Ambrose, MD
B. Aquilla, PT, DPT
M. Aquilla, PT, DPT
W. Boissonalt, PT, DHSc,
H. Carberry, PT, DPT
K. Carr PT, DPT
E. Cassidy, PT, DPT
D. Conway, PT
C. Cronin, PT, MBA
C. DeCaro,, PT, DPT
P.Deotte, PT, DPT, GCS
M. D'Agati, PT
W. Egan, PT
D. Eisenberg, PT, DPT
J. Elliot, PT, MSHS
C Enriques, PT
J. Fluet, PT, DPT
P. Glynn, PT
D. Gold, MD
B.Hickey, PT, DPT
L. Hoecker, PT, DPT, MS
I Maiden
A.Ambjor-Massey, PT, DPT
L. Baida-Miller, PT
N. Mingelgreen, PT, DPT
L. Moore, PT
J. Mores, MS
M. O’Connell, PT MS, PCS
Linda Overby, PT
K. Palgi, PT, DPT, MS
C. Dickinson Pannone, PT, DPT
K. Peterson, PT, DPT
L. Pliner, MD
W. Smith, MS
P. Sooknanan, PT, DPT
L. Snowden, PT, DPT
E. Sorensen, PT
B. Tunik, PT, DPT
C. Vasan, PT, DPT
J. Voorhees, PT, DPT
K. Westra, PT, DPT
L. Zucker, PT, DPT
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ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
As an academic health care program we have an obligation to insure the safety
of the consumers of physical therapy services. Therefore, the following
requirements are set to insure that students demonstrate competency in the
professional curriculum.
Students are expected to adhere to all of the academic requirements stated in
the UMDNJ/School of Health Related Professions Student Handbook. The
following items are requirements that specifically relate to the Physical Therapy
Program.
Advisement
Each student will be assigned an academic advisor in the first semester of the
program. When possible, the student will have the same advisor for the three
years. Students are required to meet with their advisor during the advisement
period scheduled each semester and are also encouraged to schedule an
appointment with their academic advisor during faculty office hours whenever
needed. The faculty strongly urges the students to meet with their advisors
regarding academic or other matters that may have an impact on their
performance. Students experiencing academic difficulty are strongly encouraged
to seek advisement.
Attendance
Attendance and participation in class and laboratories is viewed as integral to
your professional development as a physical therapist. Therefore, students are
expected to attend all classes, seminars, laboratory and clinical sessions on
time. All students must notify the instructor or the department secretary
when they are unable to attend class or lab, prior to the start of class.
Recurrent absenteeism, or leaving class early are unacceptable. Lateness to
class is viewed in a similar way to arriving late in the clinical setting. It is
considered unprofessional and therefore unacceptable. When a student is
consistently late or absent, this will be considered unprofessional behavior and
appropriate sanctions may be taken. Faculty have the discretion to include
attendance as part of the class grade. Students must be available during the
entire week of finals up to and including the final retake day. Finals schedules
are subject to last minute changes and retake examinations may be scheduled
until the day that grades are due. Therefore you must be available during the
entire finals period through the final retake day. Students not available for
a retake exam will fail the exam and may be subject to dismissal from the
program.
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Classrooms
While the Program’s classrooms, laboratory spaces and clinical equipment are
located within an academic environment, they are equivalent to the clinical
setting. You will be expected to maintain the clinical orderliness of your work
setting, all students are responsible for maintaining the orderly condition of the
classroom and laboratory facilities. No food items, cans or soda bottles are to be
left in the classroom. No food, soda cans or water bottles are to be brought
into the large auditoriums. All equipment, pillows, towels, and floor mats are to
be put away after each class. Care should be taken to protect mat table surfaces
when using them for writing surfaces. Classroom doors should be locked upon
exiting. The Program relies on the diligence of all students and faculty to protect
Program equipment and spaces.
Dress Code
Students are expected to attend classes and professional meetings appropriately
dressed. For all labs you are required to wear the shorts and shirt that are part of
the required lab uniform unless otherwise instructed by the professor teaching
the course. Many courses also require that women have a halter top. Lab clothes
are to be worn only during laboratory classes and not during lecture classes or in
the hallways. Please see section on Clinical Dress Code for appropriate attire in
the clinical setting. For Site visits the required uniform consisting of lab jacket,
khaki pants and polo shirt must be worn, unless otherwise instructed by the
professor teaching the course. Scrubs must be worn for Anatomy lab. Students
must have a watch with a second hand. Students will wear the clinic or lab
uniform, depending on their role, for practical exams unless otherwise instructed
by the professor teaching the course. The faculty reserves the right to request
that body art and or piercings be covered or removed as appropriate for labs
and/or clinical site visits.
Disciplinary Infractions
Please refer to the UMDNJ/SHRP Student Handbook for a description of student
disciplinary procedures.
http://shrp.umdnj.edu/current_students/pdf/Handbook.pdf
Course Evaluations
Teaching and learning is a dynamic process for which success relies on equal
participation by the faculty and the students. In order to assist the faculty and
support the overall curriculum plan, courses are evaluated annually. Student
feedback via course evaluation is completed following each course. The items
in the evaluations have been selected to measure the presence of
characteristics deemed important for teacher/course effectiveness. It is the
professional responsibility of each student to provide constructive comments
focused on ways to improve the learning experience. It is important to the
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Program and to each of the faculty that you fill out the course evaluations
honestly and respectfully. These evaluations are kept confidential. At the
completion of the third year the students are invited to review the entire
curriculum and provide feedback. In addition to the formal evaluations, students
are encouraged at any time to give feedback directly to the instructors and the
Program Director.
Professional Development
As part of your professional development, students are encouraged to join the
professional association, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
and attend professional meetings sponsored by the APTA. Students are
encouraged to attend one meeting of their choice during each of the academic
years. This meeting includes a district, state or national meeting. Students may
only miss classes to attend these meetings when excused from class, this will be
communicated prior to the meeting by the professor or program director.
National meetings include Student Conclave in the Fall, Combined Sections
Meeting in February and the National meeting in June.
Program Hour
Students will have the opportunity to meet with the Program Director periodically
to discuss professional, school and program issues or any other topic of concern
or interest to the students and administration. Prior to the meetings, students
may submit topics they wish to have discussed in the Director’s mailbox.
Students always have the option to request a meeting with the Program Director
in addition to those scheduled.
ACADEMIC POLICIES
Academic Honesty
As students of the Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy and the School of
Health Related Professions you have accepted the responsibility for honesty in
all aspects of the learning process. Each student will be held responsible for the
personal and professional integrity of the work accomplished in all courses,
examinations and other academic activities that are part of the process by which
they receive evaluation and credit. Cheating or plagiarizing* will result in
dismissal from the Program. Please see UMDNJ/SHRP policies on Academic
Integrity. Please see the School of Health Related Professions Student Honor
Code that is included in both this manual, in the School of Health Related
Professions Student Handbook and in the SHRP student orientation. After
reviewing the Code of Academic Integrity please sign the Faculty/Student Honor
Code and the Laboratory Honor Code and return them to the Program Secretary
by the end of the first week of classes. Both forms are included in this manual for
your records.
*http://shrp.umdnj.edu/current_students/documents/plagiarism.pdf
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Academic Probation
To remain in good academic standing students must maintain an overall GPA of
3.0 in each semester of the program and may not receive a course grade lower
than a B in more than one course during any semester. This policy begins with
the first fall semester; it does not apply to the first summer semester. Students
who fall below these criteria will be put on probation. Probation means that for
the duration of the program you must satisfy the following program requirements
for every subsequent semester:
1) achieve a semester GPA of 3.0, and
2) do not receive a course grade lower than a B in more than one course.
If a student on probation fails to satisfy all program requirements at the end of
any semester, the student will be subject to automatic dismissal for academic
failure.
Academic Standing
Students are responsible for knowing their academic standing in each course. If
students have a concern regarding their academic standing, this should be
addressed with their course instructor and/or their advisor prior to the end of the
course. It is the responsibility of the student to address academic issues in a
timely manner.
Students must pass all courses. Failure of one academic or clinical education
course will result in dismissal from the program. All practical exams must be
passed with a score of no less than 80%. In addition, all safety elements of
practical exams must be passed with a score of no less than 80%. Any score
below 80% on safety elements or below 80% on the practical exam as a whole
will constitute failure of the exam.
If the failing grade on a practical exam does not result in a failing grade for the
course, the student will be given one opportunity per course to retake a failed
practical exam.
If the student passes the retaken practical exam, the grade from the first failed
practical exam will be entered into their records. If the grade on any practical
exam results in a failing grade for the course, the student will be dismissed from
the Program.
Please see the UMDNJ/SHRP Student Handbook for further information about
Academic Standing, Leave of Absence, Withdrawal from Course or School and
Readmission. http://shrp.umdnj.edu/policie/documents/academic__standing.htm.
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Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Before any reasonable accommodations can be made by the Program, a student
must meet with the ADA coordinator in the School’s Office of Student Affairs.
Accommodations will be made according to recommendations of the School’s
Office of Student Affairs. These accommodations will not exempt students from
complying with academic, laboratory and clinical requirements.
Assignments
The APA Style Guide is the agreed upon style guide for the Program.
All papers should reflect this style in the manuscript and reference construction.
Students are expected to use proper grammar, punctuation and spelling in all
written assignments. Assignments are to be typed, double-spaced unless
otherwise indicated by the professor. It is the prerogative of the individual course
instructor to grade all of the components above as part of an assignment or
course grade. Papers submitted in either hard copy or via email must be
received on the date and by the time they are due E-mailed assignments must
be received by the due date and time. Assignments received after that time will
be considered late and the grade may be lowered by up to one half grade per
day at the discretion of the faculty. Students may request confirmation of receipt
of e-mailed assignments.
Academic Calendar
The academic calendar may be viewed online by logging on to http:www.umdnj.edu. Go
to my.umdnj.edu. click on Calendar icon. Click on Calendars tab. Click on subscribe
Search for DPT. Find the calendar for your class. Please note that these calendars are
subject to last minute changes.
Exams and Quizzes
The minimum passing grade for any written exam or quiz is a score of 70 unless
otherwise indicated in the syllabus. Students must also demonstrate basic
entry-level competency in all skills courses. Students are expected to sit for all
exams/quizzes as scheduled. If a student is unable to take an exam/quiz he/she
must notify the instructor before the exam and request permission from the
course instructor to reschedule. If the student fails to do this, he/she will receive
a zero on the exam/quiz. If a student missed an exam/quiz, he/she must present
official documentation, i.e. doctor's note, police report before being allowed to
make up that exam/quiz. No examination materials, results, or answer keys will
be released or posted until all students have taken the exam. Examinations are
available to the student for review but are retained by the department. All
students who do not pass an examination/practical are responsible for
scheduling an appointment with the course instructor to discuss and review the
exam.
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Examination Procedures
To ensure equity for all students the following procedures must be adhered to
during examinations: (1) all books, backpacks, electronic devices and other
personal belongings must be placed in the front of the room during
examinations, (2) students may not leave the classroom during examinations
and (3) appropriate seating arrangements will be determined by the exam
proctor. If a calculator is necessary the instructor will announce that prior to the
exam and simple non-programmable calculators will be permitted. If students
wish to keep track of time during the exam they may do so using a wristwatch.
The use of any other electronic device is not permitted.
Grading
All courses offered by the Physical Therapy Program will be awarded letter
grades on the following basis:
A
B+
B
C+
C
F
P
F
= 90-100
= 85-89
= 80-84
= 75-79
= 70-74
= 69 or less
= Passing
= Failing
Religious Accommodations
When requested reasonable accommodations may be made for religious beliefs
such as time-off to attend religious observances and modifications in laboratory
dress and procedures. These accommodations will not exempt the students from
complying with academic and clinical requirements.
CLINICAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Clinical education is an integral part of the Physical Therapy Program. The
clinical experiences are a vital part of the education. The Program is very
fortunate that the clinicians give their time to permit students to practice didactic
knowledge and clinical skills. It is important for both the student’s future and the
reputation of the school within the professional community to maintain
appropriate relationships with the clinical instructors and the clinical sites. During
a clinical affiliation students must adhere to the professional standards of the
facility, the APTA Code of Ethics and Professional Guidelines and Program
standards as outlined in the Clinical Education Manual.
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Clinical Experiences
There are four clinical affiliation courses scheduled throughout the curriculum. In
order to provide a well-rounded experience, students affiliate at a variety of
practice settings. These settings include acute care hospitals, outpatient
facilities, rehabilitation hospitals, home health care and school based practices.
There are experiences available in several states. Travel or relocation for the
affiliation may be required and may incur additional expense for the student.
These courses are subject to the Academic Standing Policies previously
described.
Clinical Attendance
Clinical attendance is mandatory, barring illness or emergency situations.
Absence must be reported to both the Director of Clinical Education, (DCE) at
UMDNJ and the Center Coordinator for Clinical Education, (CCCE) on the
morning of the absence. There are no absences allowed for job interviews
during the final affiliation. Make-up time may be scheduled by the DCE or CCCE.
Center Coordinator of Clinical Education
Each facility has a Center Coordinator of Clinical Education (CCCE). This person
is to be contacted by the student at least eight weeks prior to the start of the
affiliation to confirm starting time and location. The CCCE's name and telephone
number are available on the Clinical Site Information Forms.
Clinical Dress Code
An appropriate professional appearance is important for all clinic visits and
experiences. The Program dress code is either the required uniform or, slacks,
collared shirt, ties (for men), suitable shoes, a white short lab coat and name
pins. The clinic has the right to modify the dress code and to request a student to
alter their dress if it is found to be inappropriate. Your appearance should not
detract from your ability to deliver safe and effective patient care. For example,
fingernails should be neatly trimmed, long hair should be secured and excessive
jewelry should be avoided.
Clinical Grading Criteria
The CI evaluates, describes, and documents the performance of the student.
However, the final grade, that indicates successful or unsuccessful completion of
the experience, is determined by the Director of Clinical Education and the
program faculty. Clinical experiences are graded on a pass/fail basis.
In the event of a failed clinical experience the student will be dismissed from the
Program. If a student receives an incomplete in a clinical experience this is
evidence of the student’s failure to successfully complete a portion of the clinical
experience and may result in the need to enroll in a Remedial Independent Study
course prior to completing the additional clinical experience. The course is
tailored to the specific needs of the student. Successful completion of this
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course permits a student to complete the additional clinical experience.
Receiving an incomplete grade for a clinical experience may delay graduation.
Consistent with the UMDNJ/SHRP-PT Student Manual, if a student fails the
Remedial Independent Study course, they will be dismissed from the program, as
this constitutes a failed course.
The CI and the CCCE at the additional clinical experience will be made aware of
the previous areas of clinical practice that required remediation so that the
educational experience may be appropriately focused. Please refer to the
UMDNJ/SHRP Student Handbook for information regarding release of
information.
Clinical "Visit"
During affiliations the student and the clinical instructor will be contacted by
telephone or in person, by the DCE or a faculty member, to check on progress
and review performance. During the affiliation the DCE or faculty member is
available to the student and the clinic for consultation on any issue of importance
to either party.
CPR CERTIFICATION
All students are required to be certified or updated in cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) by either the American Heart Association, Red Cross, or an
equivalent college course. This must be completed by the start of the Fall
semester of the first professional year and updated by the start of the Fall
semester of each successive year. Evidence of certification must be given
annually to Mrs. Pam Boyle, Program Assistant.
EMPLOYMENT AND FINANCIAL STATUS
Due to the concentrated and demanding nature of the Program, it is
recommended that students give very careful consideration to accepting outside
employment. All students should contact the UMDNJ financial aid office to seek
financial assistance. Scholarships are arranged through the office of financial
aid.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
To view the essential functions applicable to the Physical Therapy Program
please go to the http:www.SHRP.umdnj.edu/ Go to Admissions;
Policies/Requirements; Essential Functions. Students must be able to meet the
essential functions to participate in classroom, lab and the clinical education
component of the curriculum.
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STUDENT HEALTH
Students are expected to adhere to health, immunization, vaccination and
insurance policies as stated in the catalogue for the UMDNJ/School of Health
Related Professions or on the University web site.
www.umdnj.edu/oppmweb/policies/contents.html
Students must contact the program director about any change in health status
that will require them to be absent from clinic or class for an extended period of
time. A note specifying any restrictions may be required from the student's
physician to certify that the student is able to resume classes or clinical
experiences.
Medical leave of absence, if necessary, must be instituted through the
procedures outlined in the catalogue for the UMDNJ/School of Health Related
Professions. Students in the fourth year of the combined baccalaureate/doctoral
program must also follow the procedures in the respective school catalogs for
Fairleigh Dickinson University, Felician College, Kean University, Montclair
University, NJIT, Ramapo College, Saint Peter's, Stern College, and William
Paterson University.
Failure to comply with student health requirements may result in a hold on your
registration and may prevent you from attending classes until the requirements
are satisfied. You are strongly urged to maintain copies of your documentation.
Failure to comply with health requirements from clinical sites may also delay the
start of a clinical rotation.
Immunization and Health Insurance
All UMDNJ/SHRP students are required to submit documented proof of immunity
and to comply with the University’s policies on Health and Immunization (policy
at www.umdnj.edu/oppmweb/policies/html/studentservices/00-1-25-30_00.html
and Student Health Insurance (policy at www.umdnj.edu/oppmweb/00-01-2540_00.html
UMDNJ IDENTIFICATION BADGES
All students are required to obtain and wear the UMDNJ identification badges.
These should be obtained prior to the first day of class from BLDG. 5, ADMC,
Room 531 (973-972-5489).
UMDNJ PARKING PERMITS:
Students must have a parking permit to park in the University Parking lots. See
the parking policy for additional information.
www.umdnj.edu/oppmweb/university_policies/administration/PDF/00-01-10145_00.pdf
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UMDNJ/SHRP STUDENT ACTIVITY COMMITTEE
The UMDNJ Student Activity Committee is a student organization that has
several purposes.
The first purpose is to promote unity, spirit and
communication within the program. The second purpose is to promote
professional involvement by students through participation in community or
professional activities chosen by the majority of the students. The third purpose
is to increase community awareness of physical therapy.
Each class chooses a representative to the Student Activity Committee. A
faculty member serves as advisor and liaisons between the faculty and the
students. The faculty advisor must approve each program and event.
Student Opportunities:
There are many opportunities for students to become more involved in the
professional, clinical and educational community. As opportunities become
available students are notified. Some of the opportunities are: The Student
senate, Ushers at APTA conferences and the House of Delegates, participation
in APTA NJ events. Teaching Assistants in Anatomy, Neuroscience, and other
lab courses, volunteer research opportunities with faculty, summer research
interns, and special Olympics, community outreach programs in Newark and
other locations just to highlight a few.
UNIVERSITY RESOURCES
Computer Laboratory
973-972-6746
Counseling Services
973-972-8594
Financial Aid
973-972-4376
Mental Health Service
973-972-5429
Library
973-972-4580
Student Health Services 973-972-8219
UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND DENTRISTRY BANNER SYSTEM (ONLINE
GRADES AND COURSE SCHEDULES)
https://my.umdnj.edu/cp/home/displaylogin
Choose Banner Self service to access student information
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MAILBOXES AND EMAIL
Student mailboxes are located in the mailroom on the seventh floor. Each
student is assigned a mailbox. Students are also assigned an email address that
can be accessed in the computer laboratory or from their home computer.
Students are required to maintain their UMDNJ email addresses as Program
announcements are made through this address. It is the student’s responsibility
to check their mailbox and email for program notices and messages. Faculty
mailboxes are located in the program office, Room 720. Please leave all
information and messages for the faculty with the program secretary. Faculty
email addresses can be found in this manual and on the program’s web pages.
Students at UMDNJ are given the privilege of maintaining their UMDNJ email
addresses after graduation.
SCHOOL AND PROGRAM AWARDS:
The University recognizes and acknowledges outstanding performance of
faculty and students. Some of the awards that are given out at convocations at
the time of graduation are as follows:
The UMDNJ Stanley S. Bergen Medal of Excellence:
Given to an outstanding graduate from the previous year, one from each school.
The SHRP Academic Award: Recognizes outstanding Academic performance
The SHRP Clinical Award: Recognizes outstanding Clinical performance.
The SHRP Outstanding Service Award: Recognizes Outstanding Service
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program also presents awards for exceptional
performance in the following areas.
Academic,
Clinical
Research
Professional Leadership
Community Service
Students are encouraged to recognize exceptional faculty performance through
their recommendation of faculty members for the University Excellence in
Teaching Award.
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CODE OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
PREAMBLE
As future health care professionals holding a public trust and as members of the
SHRP academic community, students are expected to adhere to the highest
standards of honesty and integrity in all aspects of education, practice and
research. Observance of the Code of Academic Integrity is essential due to the
sensitivity and confidentiality required in professional education and practice. It
is required to uphold and promote the public trust, the integrity of the professions
represented at SHRP and the principles of learning and acquisition of knowledge.
It follows that students accept the responsibility to help ensure that the highest
standards of honesty and integrity are maintained in SHRP by reporting incidents
of academic and professional dishonesty in others.
Violations of the Code of Academic Integrity will be considered with gravest
concern and may be punishable with sanctions as severe as suspension or
dismissal. General categories of academic dishonesty include but are not limited
to the following:
CHEATING occurs when a student misrepresents his/her mastery of the subject
matter or assists another student to do the same. Instances of cheating include,
but are not limited to:
1. Copying another student’s work and submitting it as one’s own on an
examination, paper or other assignment;
2. Allowing another student to copy one’s work;
3. Using unauthorized materials during an examination or evaluation such as a
textbook, notebook, or prepared materials or possession of unauthorized
materials (notes, formulas, etc.,) that are visually or audibly accessible.
4. Collaborating with another individual by giving or receiving unauthorized
information during or after an examination or evaluation.
PLAGIARISM is an act whereby an individual represents someone else’s words,
ideas, phrases, sentences or data as his/own work. Examples include, but are
not limited to:
1. Using the exact words (verbatim) of another source without quotations and
appropriate referencing,
2. Using the ideas, thoughts, opinions, data or theories of another without
reference, even if completely paraphrased,
3. Using charts and diagrams from another source without revision; permission
from the author and/or appropriate referencing,
4. Using facts and data from another source without a reference unless the
information is considered common knowledge.
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FACULTY/STUDENT HONOR CODE:
WHEREAS:
The faculty of UMDNJ-School of Health Related Professions
believe, that as future health care professionals, the students
must observe high standards of honest and integrity; and
WHEREAS:
As future health care practitioners, the students must also
observe high standards of honest and integrity; and
WHEREAS:
The faculty and students must make diligent efforts to
ensure these high standards are upheld by their colleagues
and peers as well as themselves;
THEREFORE:
The faculty and students agree to abide by the
Honor Code of the School of Health Related Professions
which states:
In academic and professional matters I will not lie, cheat, steal nor tolerate those
who do.
Print Name: ________________________________________________
Signed: ______________________________________________________
Date: ______________________________________________________
THIS COPY IS FOR YOUR RECORDS. Return the original at orientation on
July 29th.
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LABORATORY HONOR CODE
Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy
Laboratory Honor Code Acknowledgement
This is in accordance with the UMDNJ School of Health Related Professions
Honor Code that I have previously signed.
1. I understand that a laboratory practical and mock clinic is designed to
evaluate my competence and development as a physical therapist, as well as
that of others.
2. I understand that sharing or altering any information related to the practical or
mock clinic experience alters the ability of faculty to evaluate a student’s true
competence and development.
3. I understand that sharing is defined as communicating any information about
the patient situation, the activities I did or did not do with a patient in the practical,
and any feedback I received from the patient or the examiner(s).
4. I agree not to discuss any aspect of the examination with other classmates
until all students have been tested.
__________________
Signature
_____________
Date
THIS COPY IS FOR YOUR RECORDS. Return the original at orientation on
July 29th.
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STUDENT MANUAL SIGNATURE PAGE:
The undersigned indicates by their signature that they have received and read
the UMDNJ/SHRP Physical Therapy Student Manual on Policies and Procedures
and the UMDNJ/SHRP Student Handbook and is, therefore cognizant of the
University, School and Program policies and is responsible for compliance with
these policies for the period of enrollment in the UMDNJ Physical Therapy
Program.
_____________________________
Print Name
_____________________________
Signature
______________________________
Date
THIS COPY IS FOR YOUR RECORDS. Return the original at orientation on July
29th.
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