Master List A master list of all facilities on contract with one or more Consortium schools is maintained in a database that is updated annually. A contract must be in place with at least one entry level program for a facility's name to appear on the master list. This list is used to help avoid duplications in mailing workshop flyers and other Consortium information. The Consortium supports the standard mailing date recommended by the Clinical Education Special Interest Group of the APTA's Education Section. All Consortium schools mail their student request forms, for the next calendar year only, on March 1, with an expected return date of April 30.
Individual schools continue to use their own documents.
In 1998, the Consortium agreed to adopt the Clinical Performance Instrument for purposes of student evaluation in the clinical environment. In 1999, individual Consortium schools began phasing in the CPI with students participating in their first clinical experiences. The new form is designed so that the cover sheet can be used alone as a student information form and can be sent to the clinical site when the student is initially assigned. It includes the student's name, address, phone, etc. as well as health insurance information and liability insurance information. The clinical site often prefers to receive this information in advance of the entire student packet.