6.3b - Exam Preparation Options Part A

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Module 6, Lecture 3: Part A

Physiotherapy Practice in Canada


Exam Preparation Options

Module 6, Lecture 3: Part A

Physiotherapy Practice in Canada


Exam Preparation Options

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Exam Writing and Preparation Skills

Exam Preparation Options

We cannot tell you exactly how


to prepare. We can only guide
you to make your own decisions.

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Which exam preparation


options are right for you?

Which exam preparation


options are right for you?

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More Independence Less Independence

Continuum of Preparation Options

More Independence Less Independence

Less Formal Settings More Formal Settings

Continuum of Preparation Options

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More Independence Less Independence

Less Formal Settings More Formal Settings

Individual Focused Group Focused

Continuum of Preparation Options

More Independence Less Independence

Less Formal Settings More Formal Settings

Individual Focused Group Focused

Costs, Access, Time

Continuum of Preparation Options

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PCE Preparation Options


1 Self Study
2 Study Groups

3 Individual Mentor or Tutor


4 Physiotherapy Assistant
5 Exam Preparation Courses
6 Bridging Programs

Self Study

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Self Study

 Most independent
 Most informal
 Least expensive

Self Study

 Identified gaps
 Confident in exam skills
 Effective study habits
 Self‐discipline

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Self Study: Considerations

 Ability to study on own

Self Study: Considerations

 Ability to study on own


 Additional preparation options

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Self Study: Considerations

 Ability to study on own


 Additional preparation options
 Self‐discipline and ‐awareness

Self Study: Considerations

 Ability to study on own


 Additional preparation options
 Self‐discipline and ‐awareness

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Study Groups

Study Groups

 Somewhat independent
 Somewhat informal
 Relatively inexpensive

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Study Groups

 Discussion and feedback


 Problem‐solve together
 Learn from others

Study Groups: Considerations

 Difficult to locate or create

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Study Groups: Considerations

 Difficult to locate or create


 Potentially unreliable

Study Groups: Considerations

 Difficult to locate or create


 Potentially unreliable
 Does not replace self‐study

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Individual Mentor
or Tutor

Individual Mentor or Tutor

 Somewhat independent
 Can be informal or formal
 Can be inexpensive or
expensive

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Individual Mentor or Tutor

 Guided support
 Exam experience
 Expert knowledge

Individual Mentor or Tutor: Considerations

 Difficult to locate

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Individual Mentor or Tutor: Considerations

 Difficult to locate
 Professional credentials
 Fees for services

Individual Mentor or Tutor: Considerations

 Difficult to locate
 Professional credentials
 Fees for services

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Individual Mentor or Tutor: Considerations

 Difficult to locate
 Professional credentials
 Fees for services
 Does not replace self‐study

Physiotherapy
Assistant

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Physiotherapy Assistant

 Less independent
 More formal
 Fees for training v. income
from paid position

Physiotherapy Assistant

 On the job training


 Clinical experience
 Access to expert knowledge

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Physiotherapy Assistant: Considerations

 Determining eligibility
 Obtaining a position

Physiotherapy Assistant: Considerations

 Determining eligibility
 Obtaining a position
 Does not replace self‐study

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Thank you
for listening

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