UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWANSaskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. www.usask.ca

Introductions

Physical Therapy

The MPT program

The Student Experience

The Admission Requirements

The Admissions Process

The fifth largest group

of health professionals

in Canada

Primary care

practitioners who

analyze, diagnose,

treat, and educate

their clients to

improve health

Value of physio video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0VBfcX2ViQ

Physical Therapists focus on disorders

of movement and function

Principles of care:

◦ Collaborative (patient, other team

members)

◦ Evidence based (research)

◦ Reasoned (life sciences)

Physical Therapists provide health services:

. . . across the lifespan

… For numerous conditions … in a

variety of settings

◦ 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

Job prospects are good!

3 months prior to graduation many students in the graduating class already have job offers!

◦ Science foundations

◦ Lecture and Lab

◦Case Integration

◦ 30 weeks of Clinical Practice

Ten Modules:2 yrs + 6 wks of full time study

Begin

mid

August

End

late

Sept

Fun and Fundraising

Social Events

Student conference◦ IPASS

Student run clinic◦ SWITCH (Student Wellness

Initiative Toward Community Health)

Interprofessional Education

Must hold a 4-year

baccalaureate

degree (any

discipline) from a

college or university

of acceptable

standing

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.

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 School of PT website.

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

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

Six positions for admission to the School of PT will

be designated for Canadians of Aboriginal

ancestry (First Nations, Metis, Inuit) who meet the

admission requirements.

The Overall Admission Score is calculated using

◦ the Admission Average (weighted at 60%), and

◦ the score from a structured interview (weighted at 40%)

Minimum Admission Average = 70%

◦ Calculated using at least 60 credit units.

◦ Most recent credit units at the time of applying (December 15, 2017).

◦ 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.

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)

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 Disability Services for Students (DSS) and/or the Director of the School of Physical Therapy

Must be registered with DSS at time of application to qualify for accommodations

Meeting the admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the program

40 students will be accepted to the program!

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Applicants

(n)

111 134 131 160 168

Minimum

Admission

Average (General Pool)

77 78 79 81 82

Mean

Admission

Average84 83 84 85 86

Males 27% 50% 33% 27% 37%

Deadline for applications

◦ December 15, 2017

Admission Interviews

◦ Saturday, March 10, 2018

◦ Sunday, March 11, 2018

◦ No alternate dates!

All degree requirements must by completed by APRIL 30

When will I know?

◦ Unofficial - by early April

◦ Official College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies offer – by the end of May

College of

Graduate &

Postdoctoral

Studies

Online

Application

Online

School of

Physical

Therapy

application

• Check the Website for details.

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:

Expenses Based on 2017/18 academic year◦ Tuition: $18,975 for the full program

◦ Miscellaneous Student Fees: ~ $890 (Health/Dental Plan and Transit Fee extra)

◦ Supplies ~ $225

◦ + Books

Modest scholarship program◦ Two entrance scholarships: $1000

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

Visit our Website for the most

up-to-date information at:

http://www.medicine.usask.ca/pt