A Pediatric Student-Led Clinic – Children’s Healthcare Canada podcast
Kiersten McMaster, Pediatric Student-Run Clinic Physiotherapist, discussed the collaborative initiative between BC Centre for Ability and UBC on the Children’s Healthcare Canada podcast. Together with Dr Katherine Smart, they discussed this clinical model, its impact on children’s access to healthcare, health outcomes for children and families, and HHR; as well as the potential for its spread and […]
Judit Spence – Clinical Associate Professor Emeritus
Congratulations to Judit Spence for receiving Emeritus status at the rank of Clinical Associate Professor. Ms. Spence proved herself an excellent teacher and has been in the position of Clinical Associate Professor since 2012. She has contributed heavily to pediatric physiotherapy education, as well as supervising UBC PT students for 11 years. As well as […]
Gabriele Yoneda – Clinical Associate Professor Emeritus
Congratulations to Gabriele Yoneda for receiving Emeritus status at the rank of Clinical Associate Professor. Gabriele has made significant teaching and service contributions to the Department for 25 years and has been in the position of Clinical Associate Professor for 10 years. She has contributed to the education and supervision of UBC physical therapy students […]
UBC PT Welcomes Angelina Woof – Associate Head of Clinical Education
We are very excited to have Angelina Woof join the Department of Physical Therapy as the new Associate Head of Clinical Education. The Associate Head of Clinical Education provides leadership for clinical education for the Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) students. As well as providing leadership to our exceptional clinical education team, and ensuring students are supported during placement, Angelina […]
Welcome to our NEW Clinical Sites – Feb 2021
We would like to give a big WELCOME and THANK YOU to all of the new clinical sites that have recently joined us! Please view our Clinical Education Frequently Asked Questions or contact us with any additional questions.
Celebrating One Year in Business – UBC Physical Therapy and Research Clinic
September 2020 marks the UBC Physical Therapy and Research Clinic’s first anniversary! It is nice to look back from our grand opening to the end of the first year. In the past year, the clinic has grown and provides a wide range of educational and research opportunities for both learners and faculty, with amazing students […]
EXCEL, online e-learning modules for clinical educators
Whether you are new to your role as a Clinical Educator, or would just like a quick refresher on a certain topic, our EXCEL e-learning modules are here for you!
New UBC PT Continuing Ed course in Neuroanatomy – May 30-3, 2015
The UBC PT Department is hosting a continuing education course titled, “Neuroanatomy Refresher: From Bench to Bedside” on May 30-31, 2015. This inter-disciplinary course is the ultimate learning experience for all clinicians interested in neuroscience and rehabilitation. Expert instructors, Tara Klassen, Lara Boyd and Claudia Krebs will provide evidenced based bench to bedside content that will […]
Free PABC Webinar: Orientation to the new Canadian Assessment of Clinical Performance (ACP)
A full information sheet and resource links about the new ACP assessment tool (replacing the CPI) will be coming out next week in an earlier release of the spring edition of “The Globe” (UBC PT’s Clinical Education Newsletter) but we wanted to let you know about a PABC webinar that has just been confirmed. “Orientation […]
Neuroanatomy Refresher: From Bench to Bedside
Expert instructors, Tara Klassen, Lara Boyd and Claudia Krebs will provide evidenced based bench to bedside content that will improve your practice.
Placement Countdown – Level 3A/3B
A b-i-g THANK YOU to all of you who sent Level 3 Offers! We now have enough for our MPT 2 students.
Placement Countdown – Level 1A/1B
We are still in need of 20 offers for 1A and it would be helpful to have these in by *January 18th*. We also require 25 more for 1B; if those could be in by end January, that would be appreciated! Health Authorities please fill in the order form on HSPnet. Private practice and others […]
Placement Countdown – Level 3A/3B
We only require 10 more for 3B August. Please make your offers March 30, 2016. Health Authorities please fill in the order form on HSPnet. Private practice and others not using HSPnet, please fill in our Offers Acceptance Form. Thank you!
Placement Countdown – Level 1A/1B
We need 12 more offers for 1B. Please make your offers by January 15th, 2015. Health authorities please fill in the order form on HSPnet. Private practice and others not using HSPnet, please fill in our offers form, here: Offers Acceptance Form – Level 1A/1B. Thank you!
Two fall Lower Mainland Clin Ed Workshops booked
I have just booked two Clinical Educator Workshops. Monday, Sept 29: Full day (9-4) workshop on the UBC campus Saturday, Oct 18: Full day (9-4) workshop at Surrey Memorial Hospital If you would like more information or want to register, please click here.
MPT2 Student Poster Presentation Research Symposium
It’s that time of year! Poster Day is scheduled for 9:25-12:35 on Monday, August 18 in Room 204 of Friedman
Coffee, tea, and light snacks will be provided, and will be available starting at 9 am.
Placement Countdown – Level 2A/2B
We require a few more offers: 19 for 2A and 17 for 2B. Please make your offer by August 11, 2014. Health Authorities please fill in the offer form within HSPnet. Private practice and others not using HSPnet, please fill in our offers form. Thank you to everyone for supporting our MPT program and […]
Upcoming Clinical Educator Workshop in Abbotsford (July 14)
Sorry for the short notice, but I’ve just booked this workshop and want to get word out!! It was requested by this particular site, but spaces are available for other physiotherapists to attend this free, day-long (9-4) workshop being held at the Fraser Valley Child Development Centre in Abbotsford. For information, and to register click […]
Upcoming Clinical Educator Workshops in Interior Health catchment
Robin Roots will be giving three Clinical Educator Workshops in the coming weeks: Friday, May 23 100 Mile House 12:30 – 4:30 pm Friday, June 6 Invermere 12:30 – 4:30 pm Saturday, June 7 Fernie 9:00 am – 2:00 pm For more information, or to register, please contact Robin Roots directly.
Clinical Educators Workshop just booked for May 2 @ Lions Gate Hospital (North Van)
**Please not that this workshop was a request by LGH and there are 15 spaces available (max). If you are interested, please register as soon as you can!** Our next free, full-day Clinical Educator Workshop will take place in the Lower Mainland May 2, 2014. These workshops are designed for those new to taking our UBC […]
Clinical Educators Workshop just booked for May @ RCH (New Westminster)
**Please not that this workshop was a request by RCH and the space available is on the smallish side, so there are limited registration spots open (about 6). If you are interested, please register as soon as you can!** Our next free, full-day Clinical Educator Workshop will take place in the Lower Mainland May 20, 2014. […]
Inservice topics
I have just added a new subcategory on our Clin Ed pages, under Workshops and Events -> Inservices. Not everyone may know that Sue is available to visit a site in the Lower Mainland to present a one-hour Inservice. She has several standard topic options (these are the most frequently queried topics) but she can […]
WorkSafeBC for UBC MPT students – an update
Wanted to pass along links to pages from UBC’s Risk Management Services. Information for WorkSafeBC coverage for UBC practicum/clinical placement students Reporting Accidents and Incidents Should there be an incident involving a student the reporting process is laid out, including links to the two forms that must be filled out for each accident/incident involving a […]
Spring 2014 Clinical Educator Workshop just booked for Lower Mainland
Our next free, full-day Clinical Educator Workshop will take place in the Lower Mainland, March 2014. These workshops are designed for those new to taking our UBC MPT students on clinical placement, those who are considering taking a student, or those who haven’t taken a student in a while and would like a refresher. We always […]
New Checklist for Cardiorespiratory skills
If you are wondering what cardiorespiratory skills students should be experiencing in the clinical setting, do we have a tool for you! The new NACEP checklist for CR skills can be used as a global overview of what cardiorespiratory experience students should obtain during their clinical time. (Please note that you do NOT have to “check all the boxes” […]
New! Printable Placement Dates
We have made the ‘MPT Placement Dates’ a printable page for your convenience. Please see link here: https://physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca/clinical-education/clinical-educators/ubc-mpt-placement-dates/ Call for Offers for Level 1 has been sent out. Level 1A April 28 – May 30, 2014 & Level 1B June 2 – July 4, 2014.
Extra! Extra! “Clin Ed News” is News!
It’s been a busy past few months, as those of us who deal with content and maintenance of the UBC PT web pages have been working with our MedIT group to transition our website over to a new UBC CLF. “CLF” stands for “common look and feel.” UBC has come up with guidelines (http://clf.ubc.ca/) for […]