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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  • March 16 – 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 May 2025 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.

    Mar 16, 2025
    9:00am-12:00pmMST
    Session 1
    MSK Example OSCE Stations: Lower Extremity Pathologies - Subjective History Taking
    Mar 16, 2025
    12:30pm-3:30pm MST
    Session 2
    MSK Example OSCE Stations: Upper Extremity Pathologies - Special Tests
    Mar 23, 2025
    9:00am-12:00pmMST
    Session 3
    MSK Example OSCE Stations: Spine Scans - Joint Mobilizations - Manual Muscle Testing
    Mar 23, 2025
    12:30pm-3:30pm MST
    Session 4
    Cardiorespiratory Example OSCE Stations: Lung Pathologies - Breathing Clearance - Secretion Clearance - IPMA
    Apr 6, 2025
    9:00am-12:00pmMST
    Session 5
    Mobility Example OSCE Stations: Transfers - Mobilization with/without Lines - Gait Aids - Gait & Balance Assessment
    Apr 6, 2025
    12:30pm-3:30pm MST
    Session 6
    Neurology Example OSCE Stations: Acquired Brain Injury - Spinal Cord Injury - Neurodegenerative Diseases - Tone Assessment
    Apr 13, 2025
    9:00am-12:00pmMST
    Session 7
    Multisystem Example OSCE Stations: Cranial Nerves - RA/OA - Spondyloarthritis - Osteoporosis - Pain
    Apr 13, 2025
    12:30pm-3:30pm MST
    Session 8
    Cardiorespiratory & Multisystem Example OSCE Stations: Cardiovascular Conditions - Cardiac Assessment - Pregnancy - Pediatrics - Modalities
    Apr 27, 2025
    9:00am-12:00pmMST
    Session 9
    Multisystem Example OSCE Stations: Infection Transmission - Metabolic Disorders - Amputees - Documentation - Ethics
    Apr 27, 2025
    12:30pm-3:30pm MST
    Session 10
    Mixed Example OSCE Stations: Variety of possible stations for review
  • March 16 – Sundays
    (Edmonton)

    CAD$2,000.00
    2 Available Seats
    Instructor: Mary Stang

    Mary graduated from the University of Alberta with a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy in 2014. She has been a practicing physiotherapist since March 2014 at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, in Edmonton, in spinal cord injury, stroke, brain injury, and general neurology. When not at the Glenrose, Mary works with various sports teams, including, rugby, football, and hockey. She has extensive experience as an OSCE examiner, working closely with the University of Alberta’s physiotherapy graduate program and Bridging Program, and has been an examiner for the National Practical Exam.

    Mary is very passionate about helping to ensure that Canada has strong, capable, and respected physiotherapists. She mentors University of Alberta graduate students and Bridging Program students, and looks for every opportunity to teach and challenge future physiotherapists to find their passion, and develop into strong practitioners, who always strive to excel in their area and be lifelong learners.

     

    Suggested course for students attempting the May 2025 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.

    Mar 16, 2025
    8:30am-11:30pm MST
    Session 1
    MSK Example OSCE Stations: Lower Extremity Pathologies - Subjective History Taking
    Mar 16, 2025
    12:00pm-3:00pm MST
    Session 2
    MSK Example OSCE Stations: Upper Extremity Pathologies - Special Tests
    Mar 23, 2025
    8:30am-11:30pm MST
    Session 3
    MSK Example OSCE Stations: Spine Scans - Joint Mobilizations - Manual Muscle Testing
    Mar 23, 2025
    12:00pm-3:00pm MST
    Session 4
    Cardiorespiratory Example OSCE Stations: Lung Pathologies - Breathing Clearance - Secretion Clearance - IPMA
    Mar 30, 2025
    8:30am-11:30pm MST
    Session 5
    Mobility Example OSCE Stations: Transfers - Mobilization with/without Lines - Gait Aids - Gait & Balance Assessment
    Mar 30, 2025
    12:00pm-3:00pm MST
    Session 6
    Neurology Example OSCE Stations: Acquired Brain Injury - Spinal Cord Injury - Neurodegenerative Diseases - Tone Assessment
    Apr 6, 2025
    8:30am-11:30pm MST
    Session 7
    Multisystem Example OSCE Stations: Cranial Nerves - RA/OA - Spondyloarthritis - Osteoporosis - Pain
    Apr 6, 2025
    12:00pm-3:00pm MST
    Session 8
    Cardiorespiratory & Multisystem Example OSCE Stations: Cardiovascular Conditions - Cardiac Assessment - Pregnancy - Pediatrics - Modalities
    May 4, 2025
    8:30am-11:30pm MST
    Session 9
    Multisystem Example OSCE Stations: Infection Transmission - Metabolic Disorders - Amputees - Documentation - Ethics
    May 4, 2025
    12:00pm-3:00pm MST
    Session 10
    Mixed Example OSCE Stations: Variety of possible stations for review