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terms and conditions - courses
Registration Period
The registration period ceases 7 days prior to the course commencement at 5pm PST, or until the class is sold out. Early Bird fees are offered up to 60 days prior to the course commencement, with the regular fee being applied after this period.
course duration
Doors open at 8am, with registration beginning at 8:30am. Courses start at 9am sharp. All courses finish at approximately 4:30pm daily.
course confirmations & cancellation policy
All courses require a minimum attendance level. Course confirmations via email will be sent out via email 30 days prior to the course commencement. In the rare event of a course cancellation, all registrants will be offered i) the closest alternative location at no cost and a 25% credit towards their next course, or ii) a full refund of their course fee.
registrant cancellations & refunds
If you are unable to attend your selected course, an administration fee of $100 is applied to change the date or location of the course. Within 60 days of the course, a 50% refund is available. Within 30 days of the course, no refunds are available. Registrants can nominate an alternative physiotherapist to take their place in the course should they be unable to attend.
detailed course manuals
A detailed course manual is available to all registrants as an optional purchase at the time of registration. Manuals are spiral bound and include full topic summaries, course references, slide followers with note sections and practical / case study sections.
attendance
All registrants are required to sign in at the start of each day. Please arrive well ahead of time, with doors open from 8am. A contact number will be provided prior to the course should you have any difficulty in accessing the clinic after course commencement should you arrive late due to extenuating circumstances.
Professional behaviour
All registrants agree to a professional code of conduct during the course and practical sessions. In the unlikely event of continued disruptive or unprofessional behaviour by any registrant, the course instructor / clinic reserves the right to exclude that individual from further course participation without compensation or refund.
photography & filming
Continuous recording or filming of lectures is not permitted. Brief photography for key slide notes is permitted, provided it is not disruptive to other registrants. An expectation of privacy during practical sessions requires consent from any other registrant / the instructor to photograph or film practical components.
Practical sessions
All registrants are expected to participate in practical sessions. Please wear appropriate attire to allow visualization and examination of the shoulder girdle including scapula motion.
correspondence
If you require assistance prior to the commencement of the course, or have any concerns regarding the registration process, please contact MTSS @ ShoulderPT.ca
Your instructor will send an introductory email approximately 5 days before the course commencement, with additional contact information for the weekend and any relevant location instructions on the day.
examination / CASP designation
CASP examination in the Level 4 MTS™ course is not mandatory, however certification, clinic certificate and access to the Level 5 course - THE SPINE, requireS an examination pass set at 60%.
Registrants requiring a retest can apply to retake the exam during the Sunday component of any Level 4 course. The fee for re-examination is $100.
Registrants will be notified within one month of the exam and on successful completion will receive a clinic certificate via mail and receive an invitation to Level 5.
terms and conditions - vancouver lecture series
duration
Lectures typically are 75- 90 minutes with additional time allocated for registration. Light refreshments are normally included.
registration & arrival
Please arrive within the allotted registration window to ensure all guests are seated prior to the start of the presentation.
cancellations
Due to the requirements and costs to secure host locations well in advance, registration fees are final and refunds can only be offered should the host / presenter need to cancel the event under extenuating circumstances.
No liability is accepted for additional costs including transportation or accommodation should the event be postponed to another date.
Professional behaviour & Dress
All registrants agree to a professional code of conduct. In the unlikely event of continued disruptive or unprofessional behaviour by any registrant or attendee, the host or presenter reserves the right to exclude that individual from further participation without compensation or refund.
photography & filming
Continuous recording or filming of lectures is not permitted. Brief photography for key slide notes is permitted, provided it is not disruptive to other guests.
correspondence
If you have any concerns regarding the registration process, please contact VLS @ ShoulderPT.ca
