Clinical Courses for BC's Alternate Clinical Evaluation

Course Features

This Course Prepares You For

  • CPTBC’s Alternate 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 28 – Thursdays + 2 Tuesdays
    (Virtual)

    CAD$2,000.00
    2 Available Seats
    Instructor: Laura Tambosso

    Laura graduated from the University of Toronto with a Masters of Physiotherapy in 2015. Prior to completing her physiotherapy education, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at McMaster University in 2013. Laura has worked In various PT settings including medical acute care, inpatient rehab, and orthopedic and neurological private practice.

    Most recently Laura has spent time developing her clinical expertise in treating individual’s with neurological dysfunction including stroke, brain injury, Multiple Sclerosis, and Parkinson’s Disease, in addition to assessing and treating complex injury post motor vehicle accident within the community.

    She has developed a special interest and passion for treating those individuals with neurological impairments and has furthered her knowledge in this area of practice by taking Neurodevelopmental Theory (NDT) and Bobath courses.

    Laura is passionate about playing the role of an educator in the clinical environment. She finds great benefit in assisting patients to fully understand their conditions and treatment plans to further engage them in their own care.

     

    Suggested course for students attempting the November 2025 or February 2026 BC Alternate Clinical Evaluations.

    Course sessions are virtual via Zoom.

    *No classes week of October 27th

    Aug 28, 2025
    4:30pm-7:30pm PST
    Session 1
    MSK Example OSCE Stations: Lower Extremity Pathologies - Subjective History Taking
    Sep 4, 2025
    4:30pm-7:30pm PST
    Session 2
    MSK Example OSCE Stations: Upper Extremity Pathologies - Special Tests
    Sep 11, 2025
    4:30pm-7:30pm PST
    Session 3
    MSK Example OSCE Stations: Spine Scans - Joint Mobilizations - Manual Muscle Testing
    Sep 18, 2025
    4:30pm-7:30pm PST
    Session 4
    Cardiorespiratory Example OSCE Stations: Lung Pathologies - Breathing Clearance - Secretion Clearance - IPMA
    Sep 25, 2025
    4:30pm-7:30pm PST
    Session 5
    Mobility Example OSCE Stations: Transfers - Mobilization with/without Lines - Gait Aids - Gait & Balance Assessment
    Oct 2, 2025
    4:30pm-7:30pm PST
    Session 6
    Neurology Example OSCE Stations: Acquired Brain Injury - Spinal Cord Injury - Neurodegenerative Diseases - Tone Assessment
    Oct 9, 2025
    4:30pm-7:30pm PST
    Session 7
    Multisystem Example OSCE Stations: Cranial Nerves - RA/OA - Spondyloarthritis - Osteoporosis - Pain
    Oct 16, 2025
    4:30pm-7:30pm PST
    Session 8
    Cardiorespiratory & Multisystem Example OSCE Stations: Cardiovascular Conditions - Cardiac Assessment - Pregnancy - Pediatrics - Modalities
    Oct 21, 2025
    4:30pm-7:30pm PST
    Session 9
    Multisystem Example OSCE Stations: Infection Transmission - Metabolic Disorders - Amputees - Documentation - Ethics
    Nov 4, 2025
    4:30pm-7:30pm PST
    Session 10
    Mixed Example OSCE Stations: Variety of possible stations for review
  • September 21 – Sundays
    (Langley)

    CAD$2,000.00
    4 Available Seats
    Instructor: Neil Nijjar

    Neil completed his Masters of Physical Therapy, at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC. Prior to this, he also received his Bachelors of Kinesiology from UBC.

    As a life-long learner, he is currently pursuing his Orthopedic and Sports physiotherapy credentials. Through his years of practice, he has found his love for teaching future physiotherapists by offering his time as a clinical skills assistant at the UBC MPT program, doing in-house teaching sessions, and helping guide students who are pursuing their studies in both Kinesiology and Physiotherapy.

    In his spare time, he enjoys volunteering within the local community football teams and enjoys playing basketball and soccer.

     

    Suggested course for students attempting the November 2025 or February 2026 BC Alternate Clinical Evaluation.

    1/2 hour break between sessions

    This is a Face-to-Face class to be held at:

    Physio District – Unit #100, 19979 76 Avenue Langley, BC

    Sep 21, 2025
    3:30pm-6:30pm PST
    Session 1
    MSK Example OSCE Stations: Lower Extremity Pathologies - Subjective History Taking
    Sep 21, 2025
    7:00pm-10:00pm PST
    Session 2
    MSK Example OSCE Stations: Upper Extremity Pathologies - Special Tests
    Sep 28, 2025
    3:30pm-6:30pm PST
    Session 3
    MSK Example OSCE Stations: Spine Scans - Joint Mobilizations - Manual Muscle Testing
    Sep 28, 2025
    7:00pm-10:00pm PST
    Session 4
    Cardiorespiratory Example OSCE Stations: Lung Pathologies - Breathing Clearance - Secretion Clearance - IPMA
    Oct 12, 2025
    3:30pm-6:30pm PST
    Session 5
    Mobility Example OSCE Stations: Transfers - Mobilization with/without Lines - Gait Aids - Gait & Balance Assessment
    Oct 12, 2025
    7:00pm-10:00pm PST
    Session 6
    Neurology Example OSCE Stations: Acquired Brain Injury - Spinal Cord Injury - Neurodegenerative Diseases - Tone Assessment
    Oct 19, 2025
    3:30pm-6:30pm PST
    Session 7
    Multisystem Example OSCE Stations: Cranial Nerves - RA/OA - Spondyloarthritis - Osteoporosis - Pain
    Oct 19, 2025
    7:00pm-10:00pm PST
    Session 8
    Cardiorespiratory & Multisystem Example OSCE Stations: Cardiovascular Conditions - Cardiac Assessment - Pregnancy - Pediatrics - Modalities
    Nov 2, 2025
    3:30pm-6:30pm PST
    Session 9
    Multisystem Example OSCE Stations: Infection Transmission - Metabolic Disorders - Amputees - Documentation - Ethics
    Nov 2, 2025
    7:00pm-10:00pm PST
    Session 10
    Mixed Example OSCE Stations: Variety of possible stations for review
  • September 21 – Sundays
    (Vancouver)

    CAD$2,000.00
    2 Available Seats
    Instructor: Serena Midttun

    Serena graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Masters of Physiotherapy in 2019. She currently works in a private practice clinic that specializes in treating neurological conditions. Before entering the physiotherapy profession, she worked as a research assistant at a spinal cord injury research centre and cognitive neuroscience lab.

    Serena’s private practice clinic takes UBC Physiotherapy students for practicums, and this is where she discovered a joy for teaching and supporting the students through their placements. Outside of physiotherapy Serena enjoys exploring the local mountains, kayaking, and finding new baking recipes.

     

    Suggested course for students attempting the November 2025 BC Alternate Clinical Evaluation.

    1/2 hour break between sessions

    This is a Face-to-Face class to be held at:  6468 Main Street, Vancouver, BC

    Sep 21, 2025
    9:00am-12:00pm PST
    Session 1
    MSK Example OSCE Stations: Lower Extremity Pathologies - Subjective History Taking
    Sep 21, 2025
    12:30am-3:30pm PST
    Session 2
    MSK Example OSCE Stations: Upper Extremity Pathologies - Special Tests
    Sep 28, 2025
    9:00am-12:00pm PST
    Session 3
    MSK Example OSCE Stations: Spine Scans - Joint Mobilizations - Manual Muscle Testing
    Sep 28, 2025
    12:30am-3:30pm PST
    Session 4
    Cardiorespiratory Example OSCE Stations: Lung Pathologies - Breathing Clearance - Secretion Clearance - IPMA
    Oct 5, 2025
    9:00am-12:00pm PST
    Session 5
    Mobility Example OSCE Stations: Transfers - Mobilization with/without Lines - Gait Aids - Gait & Balance Assessment
    Oct 5, 2025
    12:30am-3:30pm PST
    Session 6
    Neurology Example OSCE Stations: Acquired Brain Injury - Spinal Cord Injury - Neurodegenerative Diseases - Tone Assessment
    Oct 19, 2025
    9:00am-12:00pm PST
    Session 7
    Multisystem Example OSCE Stations: Cranial Nerves - RA/OA - Spondyloarthritis - Osteoporosis - Pain
    Oct 19, 2025
    12:30am-3:30pm PST
    Session 8
    Cardiorespiratory & Multisystem Example OSCE Stations: Cardiovascular Conditions - Cardiac Assessment - Pregnancy - Pediatrics - Modalities
    Nov 2, 2025
    9:00am-12:00pm PST
    Session 9
    Multisystem Example OSCE Stations: Infection Transmission - Metabolic Disorders - Amputees - Documentation - Ethics
    Nov 2, 2025
    12:30am-3:30pm PST
    Session 10
    Mixed Example OSCE Stations: Variety of possible stations for review