TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME ................................................................................................................ VIII
SCHOOL & UNIVERSITY PHONE NUMBERS .......................................................................... IX
ACADEMIC CALENDAR .........................
School of Physical Therapy
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Peter Claver Hall, Suite 403
3333 Regis Blvd.
Denver, CO 80221
Class of 2021
Student Handbook
Regis University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Regis University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical
Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone: 703-706-3245; email:
accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call
303-964-5720 or email dpt@regis.edu.
Questions with regard to physical therapy accreditation guidelines and/or the process to report a complaint about the program
and status may be directed to:
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
1111 N. Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
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, TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME................................................................................................................ VIII
SCHOOL & UNIVERSITY PHONE NUMBERS .......................................................................... IX
ACADEMIC CALENDAR ....................................................................................................X
I. INTRODUCTION TO REGIS UNIVERSITY ................................................................. 1
HISTORY OF REGIS UNIVERSITY ........................................................................................ 1
“HOW OUGHT WE TO LIVE?”.................................................................................................................................. 1
REGIS UNIVERSITY GRADUATE EDUCATION PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT ........................................................................... 1
RUECKERT-HARTMAN COLLEGE FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS ..................................................... 2
MISSION ............................................................................................................................................................. 2
VISION ............................................................................................................................................................... 2
VALUES .............................................................................................................................................................. 2
GOALS................................................................................................................................................................ 2
REGIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY ............................................................... 3
HISTORY OF THE SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY ....................................................................................................... 3
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM............................................................................................................... 3
MISSION STATEMENT .................................................................................................................................. 3
PHILOSOPHY .............................................................................................................................................. 3
GOALS ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES ........................................................................................................................... 5
II. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................. 5
DRUG SCREENING AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK POLICY .................................................................................. 5
For-Cause Drug Screen ................................................................................................................................ 6
Random Drug Screen .................................................................................................................................. 6
CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR)............................................................................................................. 6
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS/RESOURCES.............................................................................................................. 7
TECHNICAL STANDARDS & DISABILITY SERVICES ........................................................................................................ 8
HEALTH INSURANCE ............................................................................................................................................. 8
IMMUNIZATIONS ................................................................................................................................................. 9
III. CURRICULUM................................................................................................... 9
STRUCTURE ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
COURSE LISTING CATEGORIZED BY OBJECTIVE SETS(SEMESTER) ................................................................................. 10
LONGITUDINAL THREADS .................................................................................................................................... 11
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................................................... 12
ELECTIVE COURSES............................................................................................................................................. 12
RHCHP GLOBAL HEALTH PATHWAY ..................................................................................................................... 12
EVALUATIONS BY STUDENTS ................................................................................................................................ 12
Course Evaluations.................................................................................................................................... 12
Faculty Evaluations ................................................................................................................................... 12
INDEPENDENT SKILLS LAB .................................................................................................................................... 12
CAPSTONE PORTFOLIO........................................................................................................................................ 13
REGIS UNIVERSITY PROFESSIONAL DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY CURRICULUM ......................................................... 14
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IV. CLINICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM ................................................................... 20
THE CLINICAL EXPERIENCE SELECTION PROCESS .............................................................. 20
DESCRIPTION OF CLINICAL EXPERIENCE TYPES ......................................................................................................... 20
RURAL AND OUT OF STATE EXPECTATIONS ............................................................................................................. 20
Rural ....................................................................................................................................................... 20
Out of State ............................................................................................................................................ 21
ALTERNATIVE EXPERIENCES ................................................................................................................................. 21
RESTRICTIONS ON CLINICAL PLACEMENTS .............................................................................................................. 21
NEW SITE REQUESTS .......................................................................................................................................... 21
FIRST-COME FIRST-SERVED CLINICAL SITES OR CORPORATE SITE LIST ......................................................................... 22
COMPUTER-ASSISTED MATCHING PROCEDURES ...................................................................................................... 22
OFF CYCLE STUDENTS ......................................................................................................................................... 22
STUDENTS REQUIRING ACCOMMODATIONS DUE TO DISABILITIES ............................................................................... 22
CANCELLATIONS ................................................................................................................................................ 22
CLINICAL EDUCATION COURSE POLICIES ................................................................................................................ 23
Compliance............................................................................................................................................. 23
Clinical Attendance ................................................................................................................................ 23
INCIDENT REPORTS ............................................................................................................................................ 23
CLINICAL PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS................................................................................................................ 23
CONSEQUENCES OF LESS THAN SATISFACTORY CLINICAL PERFORMANCE INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIORS ............... 23
V. ACADEMIC PROGRESSION AND BEHAVIORAL CONDUCT ................................ 25
GRADING SYSTEM .............................................................................................................................................. 25
Grades of Incomplete ................................................................................................................................ 25
Appeal of Disputed Course Grades ........................................................................................................... 26
RETENTION AND PROGRESSION IN THE DPT PROGRAM........................................................ 26
PROGRAM PROGRESSION .................................................................................................................................... 27
REMEDIATION ................................................................................................................................................... 27
ACADEMIC PROBATION....................................................................................................................................... 27
ACADEMIC SUSPENSION...................................................................................................................................... 28
ACADEMIC DISMISSAL ........................................................................................................................................ 28
APPEAL PROCEDURE: ACADEMIC SUSPENSION/DISMISSAL ....................................................................................... 28
Final Appeal Procedure - Suspension ........................................................................................................ 28
PETITION FOR READMISSION OF ACADEMIC SUSPENSION/DISMISSAL ........................................................................ 28
ACADEMIC WITHDRAWAL ................................................................................................................................... 29
REGIS UNIVERSITY IDENTIFICATION CARDS/REGIS UNIVERISTY PROPERTY ..................................................................... 29
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY ......................................................................................................................................... 29
PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIORS.................................................................................................................................. 29
UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT/ BEHAVIORAL MISCONDUCT........................................................................................ 30
BEHAVIORAL MISCONDUCT – REVIEW OF VIOLATIONS ............................................................................................. 31
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, BEHAVIORAL MISCONDUCT –DISCIPLINARY MANAGEMENT ...................................................................................... 31
Profession Behavior Warning ................................................................................................................... 31
Course Failure ........................................................................................................................................... 31
Disciplinary Probation ............................................................................................................................... 32
Disciplinary Suspension ............................................................................................................................. 32
Disciplinary Dismissal................................................................................................................................ 32
FINAL APPEAL PROCESS FOR DISCIPLINE FOR BEHAVIORAL MISCONDUCT .................................................................... 32
GRADUATION AND COMMENCEMENT ......................................................................................................... 32
Degree Award ........................................................................................................................................... 32
Graduation Application............................................................................................................................. 32
Financial Clearance ................................................................................................................................... 32
Commencement Activities ........................................................................................................................ 32
Graduation With Honors........................................................................................................................... 32
Transcripts and Degree Posting ................................................................................................................ 33
VI. PROGRAM POLICIES......................................................................................... 33
ACADEMIC ADVISING ......................................................................................................................................... 33
ACCESS TO CLASSROOM AND LABORATORIES ......................................................................................................... 33
APPOINTMENTS WITH FACULTY ........................................................................................................................... 33
ASSESSMENT..................................................................................................................................................... 34
ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION ........................................................................................................................ 34
CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE...................................................................................................................................... 35
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN ....................................................................................................................... 35
CAMPUS CLOSURE ............................................................................................................................................. 35
CLASS CANCELLATIONS/SCHEDULE CHANGES ......................................................................................................... 35
COMMUNICATION & CITATIONS........................................................................................................................... 36
CREDIT HOUR POLICY ......................................................................................................................................... 36
DEGREE PLAN ................................................................................................................................................... 36
DRESS CODE ..................................................................................................................................................... 36
Professional Dress Code ............................................................................................................................ 36
Clinical Lab Dress code .............................................................................................................................. 37
Anatomy Lab Dress Code: ......................................................................................................................... 37
E-MAIL............................................................................................................................................................. 37
EXAMS ............................................................................................................................................................. 38
Competency Skills ..................................................................................................................................... 38
Comprehensive Examination .................................................................................................................... 38
Practical Exams ......................................................................................................................................... 38
Written Examinations ............................................................................................................................... 39
Exam Results ............................................................................................................................................. 39
HEALTH ISSUES/LEAVE OF ABSENCE ...................................................................................................................... 39
FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA) ...................................................................................... 40
GRADE REPORTS................................................................................................................................................ 40
Official Grade Reports............................................................................................................................... 40
Unofficial Notification of Grades .............................................................................................................. 40
LABORATORY INCIDENT REPORT ........................................................................................................................... 40
LAB RELEASE - STUDENT’S CONSENT TO PARTICIPATE .............................................................................................. 40
OFFICE STAFF POLICIES ....................................................................................................................................... 40
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