Clinical Courses for Alberta's Post-Graduate Clinical Evaluation

Course Features

This Course Prepares You For

  • CPTA’s Post-Graduate Clinical Evaluation

Requirements

  • All students must have a computer with internet access, microphone, and webcam and be able to attend the live in-person sessions (if applicable).

Available Course Dates

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  • August 11 – Sundays
    (Calgary)

    CAD$2,000.00
    3 Available Seats
    Instructor: Josh Firsow

    Josh completed his Master's of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Alberta after completing his undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree.

    Josh has a love of teaching that he incorporates into all aspects of his professional practice. Josh currently works in private practice physiotherapy at the University of Calgary. He previously worked as a University of Alberta MScPT anatomy lab teaching assistant.

    Josh enjoys supporting his students by addressing their individual academic challenges, helping to build their confidence and collaborating to assist students in achieving their goals. Josh focuses on providing clear feedback on clinical skills so his students feel empowered to improve and pass their licensing exams!

     

    Suggested course for students attempting the October 2024 Alberta Alternative exam.

    Course sessions are in-person

    This is a Face-to-Face class to be held at 6620 Crowchild Trail SW, Calgary

    There will be a scheduled 1/2 hour break between sessions.

    Aug 11, 2024
    9:00am-12:00pmMST
    Session 1
    MSK Example OSCE Stations: Lower Extremity Pathologies - Subjective History Taking
    Aug 11, 2024
    12:30pm-3:30pm MST
    Session 2
    MSK Example OSCE Stations: Upper Extremity Pathologies - Special Tests
    Aug 25, 2024
    9:00am-12:00pmMST
    Session 3
    MSK Example OSCE Stations: Spine Scans - Joint Mobilizations - Manual Muscle Testing
    Aug 25, 2024
    12:30pm-3:30pm MST
    Session 4
    Cardiorespiratory Example OSCE Stations: Lung Pathologies - Breathing Clearance - Secretion Clearance - IPMA
    Sep 22, 2024
    9:00am-12:00pmMST
    Session 5
    Mobility Example OSCE Stations: Transfers - Mobilization with/without Lines - Gait Aids - Gait & Balance Assessment
    Sep 22, 2024
    12:30pm-3:30pm MST
    Session 6
    Neurology Example OSCE Stations: Acquired Brain Injury - Spinal Cord Injury - Neurodegenerative Diseases - Tone Assessment
    Sep 29, 2024
    9:00am-12:00pmMST
    Session 7
    Multisystem Example OSCE Stations: Cranial Nerves - RA/OA - Spondyloarthritis - Osteoporosis - Pain
    Sep 29, 2024
    12:30pm-3:30pm MST
    Session 8
    Cardiorespiratory & Multisystem Example OSCE Stations: Cardiovascular Conditions - Cardiac Assessment - Pregnancy - Pediatrics - Modalities
    Oct 6, 2024
    9:00am-12:00pmMST
    Session 9
    Multisystem Example OSCE Stations: Infection Transmission - Metabolic Disorders - Amputees - Documentation - Ethics
    Oct 6, 2024
    12:30pm-3:30pm MST
    Session 10
    Mixed Example OSCE Stations: Variety of possible stations for review
  • August 11 – Sundays
    (Calgary)

    CAD$2,000.00
    1 Available Seats
    Instructor: Juliana Vipond

    Juliana has a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta and a Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Manitoba.

    She has practiced in a variety of clinical areas including private practice, hip and knee pre/post operative clinics and subacute MSK units. She currently works in a short stay Regional Community Transition Program unit where she treats patients recovering from a variety of medical and subacute MSK conditions.

    She has a passion for teaching and helping others. Juliana focuses on creating an inclusive learning environment where students can build their confidence and refine their clinical reasoning skills. If you are lucky enough to be one of her students, know that Juliana is dedicated and motivated in helping you become the best exam candidate you can be!

     

    Suggested course for students attempting the October 2024 Alberta Alternative exam.

    Course sessions are in-person

    This is a Face-to-Face class to be held at 6620 Crowchild Trail SW, Calgary

    There will be a scheduled 1/2 hour break between sessions.

    Aug 11, 2024
    9:00am-12:00pmMST
    Session 1
    MSK Example OSCE Stations: Lower Extremity Pathologies - Subjective History Taking
    Aug 11, 2024
    12:30pm-3:30pm MST
    Session 2
    MSK Example OSCE Stations: Upper Extremity Pathologies - Special Tests
    Aug 25, 2024
    9:00am-12:00pmMST
    Session 3
    MSK Example OSCE Stations: Spine Scans - Joint Mobilizations - Manual Muscle Testing
    Aug 25, 2024
    12:30pm-3:30pm MST
    Session 4
    Cardiorespiratory Example OSCE Stations: Lung Pathologies - Breathing Clearance - Secretion Clearance - IPMA
    Sep 22, 2024
    9:00am-12:00pmMST
    Session 5
    Mobility Example OSCE Stations: Transfers - Mobilization with/without Lines - Gait Aids - Gait & Balance Assessment
    Sep 22, 2024
    12:30pm-3:30pm MST
    Session 6
    Neurology Example OSCE Stations: Acquired Brain Injury - Spinal Cord Injury - Neurodegenerative Diseases - Tone Assessment
    Sep 29, 2024
    9:00am-12:00pmMST
    Session 7
    Multisystem Example OSCE Stations: Cranial Nerves - RA/OA - Spondyloarthritis - Osteoporosis - Pain
    Sep 29, 2024
    12:30pm-3:30pm MST
    Session 8
    Cardiorespiratory & Multisystem Example OSCE Stations: Cardiovascular Conditions - Cardiac Assessment - Pregnancy - Pediatrics - Modalities
    Oct 6, 2024
    9:00am-12:00pmMST
    Session 9
    Multisystem Example OSCE Stations: Infection Transmission - Metabolic Disorders - Amputees - Documentation - Ethics
    Oct 6, 2024
    12:30pm-3:30pm MST
    Session 10
    Mixed Example OSCE Stations: Variety of possible stations for review
  • August 25 – Sundays
    (Edmonton)

    CAD$2,000.00
    1 Available Seats
    Instructor: Dean Tumibay

    Dean has been a practicing physiotherapist since November 2014 at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital and has acquired experience in the areas of geriatric inpatient, stroke and brain injury, orthopedic inpatients and spinal cord injury. Dean has worked extensively with the University of Alberta as both a standardized patient and examiner for their various school, and bridging program practical exams. From both the hands-on and academic experience Dean has gained, he has developed a passion for assisting students in passing the practical component of the Physiotherapy licensing exam, and has tutored students on a volunteer basis by running mock OSCEs and providing information on the national exam expectations.

    Dean is comfortable providing direct feedback, and believes in giving students the skills to engage in quality practice sessions both with an instructor and in their respective study groups.

     

    Suggested course for students attempting the October 2024 Alberta Alternative exam.

    Course sessions are in-person and will be located at #202, 728 – 91 Street SW, Edmonton, Alberta.

    There will be a scheduled 1/2 hour break between morning and afternoon sessions.

    Aug 25, 2024
    8:30am-11:30am MST
    Session 1
    MSK Example OSCE Stations: Lower Extremity Pathologies - Subjective History Taking
    Aug 25, 2024
    12:00pm-3:00pm MST
    Session 2
    MSK Example OSCE Stations: Upper Extremity Pathologies - Special Tests
    Sep 8, 2024
    8:30am-11:30am MST
    Session 3
    MSK Example OSCE Stations: Spine Scans - Joint Mobilizations - Manual Muscle Testing
    Sep 8, 2024
    12:00pm-3:00pm MST
    Session 4
    Cardiorespiratory Example OSCE Stations: Lung Pathologies - Breathing Clearance - Secretion Clearance - IPMA
    Sep 15, 2024
    8:30am-11:30am MST
    Session 5
    Mobility Example OSCE Stations: Transfers - Mobilization with/without Lines - Gait Aids - Gait & Balance Assessment
    Sep 15, 2024
    12:00pm-3:00pm MST
    Session 6
    Neurology Example OSCE Stations: Acquired Brain Injury - Spinal Cord Injury - Neurodegenerative Diseases - Tone Assessment
    Sep 22, 2024
    8:30am-11:30am MST
    Session 7
    Multisystem Example OSCE Stations: Cranial Nerves - RA/OA - Spondyloarthritis - Osteoporosis - Pain
    Sep 22, 2024
    12:00pm-3:00pm MST
    Session 8
    Cardiorespiratory & Multisystem Example OSCE Stations: Cardiovascular Conditions - Cardiac Assessment - Pregnancy - Pediatrics - Modalities
    Sep 29, 2024
    8:30am-11:30am MST
    Session 9
    Multisystem Example OSCE Stations: Infection Transmission - Metabolic Disorders - Amputees - Documentation - Ethics
    Sep 29, 2024
    12:00pm-3:00pm MST
    Session 10
    Mixed Example OSCE Stations: Variety of possible stations for review