Specialty In Neuromuscular Certificate For Physical Therapists

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.

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. 

 

Faculty members within the university community.

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 per Course	Total Number of Courses	Length of Program
Specialty in Neuromuscular for PTs	$1425	6	2 years (6 Semesters)