Mar 10, 2023

Seeking clinicians to read Computer Administered Profile exams

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The Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto is seeking clinician volunteers to help us mark our Computer Administered Profile (CAP) admissions test.

Approximately 350-400 of our top applicants will write the CAP, a two-hour exam which represents the non-academic portion of our admission process. The CAP is designed to assess personal characteristics/attributes, life experiences, knowledge of the profession, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.

The scores of the CAP exam are used in part to determine who will be offered admission to the program. The input of clinicians is very important to the department and therefore we need your help to score these exams.

Marking guidelines will be provided to all clinicians who are selected as readers. Marking will take place online this year.

We will email CAP packages and marking guidelines to readers on the afternoon of Monday, April 17^th and scores will be due by Friday, April 21.

Please sign up by completing our online registration form. The CAP Reader Confidentiality Agreement is part of our online registration form therefore, you cannot sign up via email. Registration will remain open until Friday, March 17 at 11:59 pm ET. We will contact clinicians who sign up with additional information on or before Friday, March 24, 2023.

Thank you for your interest in marking CAPs!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAP?

The CAP, or Computer Administered Profile, is a two-hour exam that our top applicants to the MScPT program complete as part of their application. It is designed to assess personal characteristics, knowledge of the profession, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Who is eligible to be a CAP reader?

We are seeking physical therapists from our clinical community to assist us.

How do I sign up to read CAPs?

Complete the online registration form.

Can I sign up by email?

No. Sign up by email is not available. Please use our online registration form.

How do I know if I'm selected as a reader?

We will contact all clinicians to confirm registration status and provide additional information on or before Friday, March 24, 2023.

Will you provide an answer key to readers?

Yes. Marking guidelines will be provided to all clinicians who are selected as readers.

How many CAPs will I need to mark? What is the time commitment?

We typically give each clinician between 4-5 CAPs to read. Most clinicians spend about 2.0 hours to score exams and enter the marks online.

When will I receive the CAPs?

You will receive the CAPs to read and marking guidelines on Monday, April 17, 2023.

When do I mark the CAPs?

You can mark the CAPs anytime between Monday, April 17 - Friday, April 21, 2023. All scores must be entered online by Friday, April 21, 2023 at 11:59 pm ET .

When are the CAP scores due?

All scores must be entered online by Friday, April 21, 2023 at 11:59 pm ET.

Do I have to come in person to mark CAPs?

No. All marking takes place virtually. You will receive your CAP packages and marking guidelines by email on Monday, April 17, 2023 and can complete the scoring anytime, anywhere, before Friday, April 21, 2023 at 11:59 pm ET.

How do I submit CAP scores?

CAP scores need to be entered online. We will include a link with the marking guidelines and CAPs that we send to readers.

Is this a paid position?

No. Reading CAPs is a volunteer position.