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OIEPB Program Updates:
The Class of 2018 have completed Term 1 of the bridging program. Overall, the new hybrid delivery format of online synchronous/asynchronous learning and onsite practice has been a huge success. The learners are well prepared as they start their first Clinical Placement in September. The placements provide the learners with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and clinical skills in a hospital or private setting. They are excited to gain hands on and real world experiences in the Canadian workplace.
Below are a few photos from their muscloskeletal and neurological clinical lab sessions:
OIEPB Team Receives Department of Physical Therapy Recognition Awards:
On July 19, 2017, the bridging program was honoured to receive a 2017 Team Recognition Award from the Department of Physical Therapy during their Recognition and Awards Ceremony held at the Faculty of Medicine's MacLeod Auditorium, University of Toronto. As always, the bridging program continues to strive to provide the best programming for internationally trained physiotherapists!
As well, an individual recognition award was presented to Martine Quesnel, OIEPB Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education by Dr. Kelly O’Brien for Exceptional Achievement in Education (photo below). Congratulations, Martine! We are very proud to have you as part of the bridging team!
Also attending the Awards & Recognition ceremony were OIEPB alumni and facilitators of the bridging program who were recognized for their extraordinary contributions as community partners with the Department of Physical Therapy.
Congratulations to Anna Marie Sneath (photo below) for receiving the Exceptional Achievement Award in Professional Development! Anna Marie is the Coordinator of Clinical Education at Providence Healthcare in Toronto and also contributes her expertise to the bridging program. Well done Anna Marie and happy that your family enjoyed a celebratory day with you!
Bravo to Tulio Romanelli (photo below) for receiving a Clinical Instructor Award! Tulio is an OIEPB graduate, Class of 2014 and is currently employed as a physiotherapist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto, ON. Congratulations on your award and for your contributions to the OIEPB and University of Toronto clinical community.
Also attending the awards ceremony were OIEPB Alumni, Ivy Lawson, Class of 2015 and Cristian Renteria, Class of 2014 (photos below). Both are currently enrolled in the Masters of Physical Therapy, Advanced Standing Option and presented their Research projects during the MScPT Research Day Poster session. Well done OIEPB grads!
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Comprehensive Bridging Program- Admissions is NOW OPEN
We are now accepting applications for our 10 month Comprehensive Bridging Program.
If you are an interested in joining the 10-month Comprehensive Bridging Program starting next April 2018, Admissions is now open for internationally educated physiotherapists and Canadian foreign trained physiotherapists! Please visit our updated website for new details about next year's program.
Space is limited so early registration is encouraged. You can find out more about our Admissions and Application process in this newsletter and on our website.
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Information Session
Wednesday, November 8, 2017, 6:30 - 8:30pm, Room 140, 500 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1V7
This is a free Information Session and a great opportunity to learn more about the bridging program and meet faculty, staff and alumni. If you are interested, please fill out the registration form. If you have colleagues who may also be interested in attending, please pass along the date and time. Thanks and hope to see you there!
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Online Application Process
The first step to applying for the 10 month Comprehensive Bridging Program is completing the online application form.
Before you fill out the online application form please gather the following:
- Proof of Ontario residency or current province you are residing
- Proof of Canadian status
- Document verifying the language requirement is met (see important information below)
- Document verifying the prerequisite course has been completed (see important information below)
- Current resume
See the How To Apply webpage for fees and details.
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Admission Assessment
Admission Assessments will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2018 & Sunday, February 25, 2018
Please note if the numbers of participants exceeds capacity for Saturday and Sunday, then Friday, February 23, 2018 will be opened for assessments.
The Admission Assessment is a mandatory part of the application process for the comprehensive bridging program. If you pass Stage 1 of the application process, you may be offered one of the Admission Assessment dates. To be considered for the bridging program, you must attend the assessment in person at the Rehabilitation Sciences Building, 500 University Ave, Toronto, ON Canada. Please note that these dates are the only opportunity to be assessed for the program.
The Admission Assessment is a competency-based assessment designed to assess your current physical therapy knowledge, clinical reasoning, physical therapy practice skills and practice readiness.
The Admission Assessment is a full day consisting of 4 parts:
- Practical Assessment (OSCE)
- Multiple Choice Question exam (MCQ)
- Mini Multiple Interviews (MMI)
- Written Assessment
View our Admission Assessment Day video to get an idea of what happens on the day.
Program staff will use the Admission Assessment results to determine if your learning needs can be addressed through the Comprehensive Bridging Program.
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Admission Requirements include:
Language Requirements:
The language requirement is a mandatory component of the application process. You must submit either an IELTS Academic or TOEFL test score that meets our minimum requirements in order to gain entry to the program. There are only 2 acceptable language tests, IELTS or TOEFL. Visit our website for minimum language requirements.
If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you must be registered for a test date BEFORE February 23, 2018 to be eligible to attend the Admission Assessment. If this is the case, please register as soon as possible as testing centres may book up 4-6 weeks in advance. Expired Academic level IELTS or TOEFL may be considered.
You will be exempt from the language requirement only if you were educated in a predominantly English speaking country (i.e. Australia,UK, USA, New Zealand) where the language of instruction, examination and clinical placements were ALL in English.
If you are Canadian born and a foreign trained physiotherapist, you will be exempt from the language requirement. You must provide a copy of your PT international graduate degree to be eligible for the exemption.
Prerequisite Course Requirements: Physical Therapy Practice and the Canadian Health Care Context course
A course related to the Context of Physiotherapy Practice in Canada approved by the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators may also be accepted as verification that the prerequisite is met.
You must provide proof of completion (e.g. certificate, letter)
Details for language requirements can be found on our website.
Register EARLY! Apply NOW to secure a spot for Admission Assessment Day.
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Workshops and Online Course:
MCQ Exam Skills Preparation Workshop:
There are still a few spots left in this very popular 1 day workshop held on Saturday, November 4, 2017, 9 am- 5 pm. This workshop will help prepare you for the Written Component of the PCE in December 2017. In addition to exam strategies objectives, you will be completing practice multiple choice questions on a computer-based platform.
Workshop fee: $200
Course information: click here
Registration form: click here
Clinical Component Workshop A:
Workshop A assists participants in identifying a study plan, study strategies, and knowledge or skills that are required for successful completion of an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) such as the Clinical Component of the Physiotherapy Competency Exam. The workshop is focused on performance tips and study strategies.
Registration for this workshop is CLOSED due to its popularity and maximum capacity reached.
The next workshop will take place Spring 2018. Visit our website for updates.
Clinical Component Workshop B:
Workshop B builds on your skills learned in Clinical Component Workshop A. This half day session cycles through multiple written and practical stations. You will be timed at each station similar to the PCE and each station will have a simulated patient and an experienced Canadian physiotherapist as the Examiner providing valuable feedback.
Clinical Component Workshop B: Choose from the Red Bank or Blue Bank of stations. Sign up for a morning or afternoon session. Take both banks for more practice!
Registration for the ALL Fall 2017 Sessions are now CLOSED due to its immense popularity and maximum capacity reached.
If you would like to be placed on our waiting list, please click here to register.
If there is enough interest in the Clinical Component Workshop B, another session will be added on Sunday, October 29, 2017!
Physical Therapy Practice within the Canadian Health Care Context online course:
Registration is open for the Fall Session online course Physical Therapy Practice within the Canadian Health Care Context :
September 21, 2017 - November 2, 2017.
A FEW SPOTS left!
This 6 week online course is approved by the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators to satisfy the gaps in Context of Physiotherapy Practice in Canada.
This course is facilitated by physiotherapist instructors who are experienced in online learning and physical therapy practice in Canada. Upon completion, you will receive a Certificate of Completion from the Department of Physical Therapy, OIEPB, University of Toronto. We will also notify CAPR on your behalf upon successful completion of the course.
Internationally educated physiotherapists (IEPTs) will gain an understanding of the Canadian health care system, culture and context for practice. A diverse range of topics are covered including cultural competence, the role of the federal and provincial governments, acts and regulations guiding PT practice and client-centered care in a variety of PT roles and settings.
Learn more by visiting our website.
Course Fee: $425
Course Information: click here
Registration form: click here
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If you would like to contact the OIEPB Program for more information you can email us at iept@utoronto.ca or visit our website at http://www.physicaltherapy.utoronto.ca/iept
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