Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MS in OT) Student Handbook Policies and Procedures

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1 Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MS in OT) Student Handbook Policies and Procedures Summer 2014 Class of 2016

2 P a g e 2 Table of Contents OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY MISSION STATEMENT... 8 PHILOSOPHY OF THE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAM... 8 Beliefs About Humans Occupational Performance Beliefs About How Students Learn AOTA CENTENNIAL VISION... 9 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAM GOALS CURRICULUM DESIGN Figure 1: UW-L OT Logo Foundational Science Research skills Professional Identity/Leadership Clinical Skills Theory EDUCATIONAL APPROACHES STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES CURRICULUM SEQUENCE.. 15 Figure 2: Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy REFERENCES OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAM DETAILS Length Thesis Option Occupational Therapy Hands-On Experiences Out of Classroom Experiences Level I Fieldwork Experiences Level II Fieldwork Experiences

3 P a g e 3 Fieldwork Expenses Practical Examinations Textbook Costs Special Course Fees Photocopying Expenses Printing Expenses NBCOT Exam University of Wisconsin System Authorization Accreditation POLICIES GUIDING ACCESS TO AND USE OF RESOURCES HSC Resources La Crosse Medical Health Science Consortium Room Reservations ADL Model Apartment Laboratory Maintenance and Use Guidelines Parking HSC Policy on Daily Parking Permits Health Policies Latex Safe Environment Fieldwork Health and Safety Anatomy and Neuroanatomy Laboratory Student Safety and Health-Safety Policies Criminal Background Check UW-L Emergency Response Procedure Fire Alarm Procedures UW-L Campus Resources Student Health Center Disability Resource Center Counseling and Testing Center Eagle Recreation Center Murphy Library Financial Aid Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Library STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Program Expectation of The Graduate Student... 31

4 P a g e 4 Professional Behavior Specific Professional Behavior Policies Attendance Classroom Behavior Safety Adherence to policies and procedures Advising Electronic Devices Personal Use of Social Networking Sites Dress Code Classroom Attire Lab Attire Attire for Field Experiences Solicitation of Feedback from Students Evaluation of Teaching Evaluation of the Occupational Therapy Program Written Narrative Course Comments Focus Groups Student Evaluation of Fieldwork D2-L Questions Graduate Surveys Ad Hoc Advisory Groups STUDENT ACADEMIC POLICIES Student Conduct Occupational Therapy Grading Scale Policies Regarding Coursework Remedial work Missed Classes Re-scheduling of exams due to illness or emergency Re-scheduling of exams NOT due to illness or emergency Make up of missed material and examinations Extra Credit Policy Progression Through the Curriculum Courses Semester Fieldwork Graduation

5 P a g e 5 Student Withdrawal From a Course From Occupational Therapy Program General Procedure Permanent Withdrawal Voluntary Leave of Absence Withdrawal from the OT Program: Dual Degree Students Occupational Therapy Academic Standard Minimum Course Grade Minimum Cumulative GPA Academic Probation Academic Dismissal Individual Course Semester Coursework Cumulative Average General Procedure Dual Degree Students Non-Academic Dismissal Appeals Academic Grade Appeals Non-Grade Appeals Appeals of Dismissal from the Occupational Therapy Program Re-Entry to Occupational Therapy Program APPENDICES APPENDIX A: Academic Grade Appeals APPENDIX B: Non-Grade Appeals Process APPENDIX C: Appeal Process Academic Dismissal APPENDIX D: Self-Assessment of Professional Behaviors APPENDIX E: Health Professions Instructor SEI APPRENDIX F: Instructor Evaluation for Clinical Education SEI APPENDIX G: Criminal Background Check Policy and Procedure APPENDIX H: HSC Latex Safe Environment Policy APPENDIX I: Personal Use of Social Networking Sites... 66