Certificate

The Physio Refresh Program – Certificate consists of self-directed learning across five modules: Musculoskeletal, Neurology, Cardiorespiratory, Other Systems, and Professional Practice & Transition to Practice. Additionally, the program includes a 100-hour part-time clinical placement designed to further support their transition into clinical practice within the Canadian healthcare system. The Physio Refresh Certificate Program runs over 12 weeks in total.  

WHAT’S INCLUDED: 

Access to an Online Curriculum: 

• Over 50 clinical skills videos featuring key examinable components of the National Exam; 

• 23 Virtual patient Cases (interactive multimedia presentations of complex cases); 

• Practice and Final exams, which include 40 MCQs and 4 Oral Stations 

• A discussion board which provides a connection with peers in the program. 

Virtual synchronous events: 

• Six weekly online workshops  

• Developed to review key content and practice exam questions. 

• Two Transition to Practice workshops 

• Developed to provide participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to transition into practice in Canada successfully 

In-person events: 

• Two practice OSCEs (Objective Structured Clinical Exams) will be held at UBC 

• Individual feedback on performance is provided 

• One clinical lab workshop weekend will be held at UBC 

• Covers Musculoskeletal, Neurological, Cardiovascular-respiratory and Professional practice areas 

• Pre-placement preparations 

• Violence Prevention  

• Immunizations, Criminal Record Check, Fit testing 

• A 100-hour part-time clinical placement

Program Eligibility Policy:

• Registrants must have their Physical Therapy degree credentialed by the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (CAPR) to be eligible to register for the Certificate Program.

• Registrants must meet UBC eligibility criteria as Unclassified Students in order to register for the academic credit course that includes a clinical placement.

• To be eligible to go on clinical placements, registrants must demonstrate safety and competence by passing two Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs). Additionally, participants must complete all coursework and attend clinical labs, where they will be assessed by UBC faculty.