CER7005

Specialty In Neuromuscular Certificate For Physical Therapists

Course ID
CER7005
Campus
Online
Level
Certificate
Instructor
UMSAz Faculty
Semester
Rolling Basis
Method
Online

Course Audience: Physical Therapists

Course Objectives: Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • 1. Integrate the concepts and theories of the neuromuscular system while designing appropriate advanced treatment plans that incorporate evidence-based practice for progression.
  • 2. Evaluate clients with neuromuscular conditions using advanced methods to design appropriate progressive treatment plans.
  • 3. Analyze the progression of patients with neuromuscular conditions and determine the appropriate advanced modifications to achieve treatment goals.
  • 4. Synthesize and apply the current concepts and principles of neuromuscular conditions and rehabilitation techniques from the literature in establishing progressive treatment plans.
TimePlaceRoomDate RangeInstructor
 Asynchronous Online Online Rolling Basis UMSAz Faculty

Certificate Program series:

Specialty In Neuromuscular Certificate For Physical Therapists

Program Description:  The program prepares students to develop consider the complex concepts and theories of the neuromuscular system to develop advanced treatments, assess for improvements, and to perform advanced modifications for progression.  Application of techniques will be discussed and performed while utilizing evidence based practice.  

 

Program Audience

This program is designed for Physical Therapists.

Program Schedule and Topics


Semester 1

Semester Topic:  Advanced Motor Control Interventions

Start Date: Rolling Admissions each Semester

Course Description: This course and lab component will focus on the examination and treatment of patients with problems related to balance, mobility, and upper extremity function, based on evidence based practice. The course will also discuss the progress in motor control and the effects of age, disorder and rehabilitation.

Semester 2

Semester Topic:  Advanced Neuromuscular Intervention

Start Date: Rolling Admissions each Semester

Course Description: This course and lab component focuses on evidence based practice of advanced neuromuscular interventions. The course will integrate the guide to physical therapist practice as it relates to the neuromuscular system in clinical care. Topics will include an overview of pertinent anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology.

Semester 3

Semester Topic: Advanced Spasticity Management

Start Date: Rolling Admissions each Semester

Course Description:  This course and lab component will focus on the clinical evaluation and management of spasticity. Current concepts on pathophysiology of chronic neurologic spasticity and discussion on the complex medical and surgical management will also be discussed.

Semester 4

Semester Topic: Advanced TBI (Traumatic Brian Injury) Interventions

Start Date: Rolling Admissions each Semester

Course Description:  This course and lab component will focus on the rehabilitative treatment and case management of the patient with a traumatic brain injury. The course will discuss the prevalent and persistent deficits that follow a traumatic brain injury. The content will also focus on the general principles and clinical care that include effective interventions and techniques.

Semester 5

Semester Topic: Advanced SCI (Spinal Cord Injury) Interventions

Start Date: Rolling Admissions each Semester

Course Description:  This course and lab component will discuss the wide spectrum of rehabilitation interventions, administrative and clinical issues for patients with spinal cord injuries. Topics on the incidence, etiology, diagnosis, and clinical features for patients with spinal cord injuries will also be discussed. Lab component will focus on evidence-based interventions and techniques. 

Semester 6

Semester Topic: Capstone in Neuromuscular Interventions

Start Date: Rolling Admissions each Semester

Course Description:  This course will focus on the learner developing a capstone project. The learner will integrate the content that they have covered throughout the curriculum. The course will allow the learner to analyze and apply the information to a specific clinical in-depth issue while adding to the learner’s professional body of knowledge via manuscript or professional meeting presentation.

Program Delivery Type

This program is offered online asynchronously.  A short intensive 2-day on campus lab is required once a semester for select courses that require a lab. 

 

Program Presenter

Faculty members within the university community.

Program Admissions Requirements

Transcripts

Official transcripts of your Physical Therapy Degree B.S or higher from an accredited college or university showing at least a 2.00 GPA.

Letter of Recommendation

One letter of recommendations from any member of the academic staff of graduating institution or employer, or current senior colleagues and consultants. 

Recommendation Form

 

Reading & Writing sample

Provide a writing sample from reading and answering 3 questions from an article that is linked on the application.

* International Students Only: English Language Proficiency Test is required (university offers Berlitz exam which is taken online)

An English language proficiency test is required. The IELTS and TOEFL standard of English Language levels listed below are applicable to all postgraduate courses. The table also lists the equivalents from other test providers.

  Examination

  Minimum Grade

  IELTS

 Average 6.5 (with 6.0 or above in each component)

  TOEFL* (Internet-based)

 87 (minimum component scores of Listening 21, Reading 22, Speaking 23, Writing 21)

  TOEFL* (Paper-based)

 550

  Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)

 59-75 (with 4 minimum component scores of 59)

  Berlitz (offered by UMSAz)

 CEFR B2 level

 

Program Tuition

Program

Tuition per Course

Total Number of Courses

Length of Program

Specialty in Neuromuscular for PTs

$1425

6

2 years

(6 Semesters)