Master of Science Program Physical Therapy (Revision in 2013) Section 1: General Information

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1 Master of Science Program Physical Therapy (Revision in 2013) Institution: Chulalongkorn University Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences Section 1: General Information 1.1 Program Master of Science Program in Physical Therapy 1.2 Degree and Field of Study Degree (English: full name): Master of Science (English: abbreviation): M.Sc Transcript FIELD OF STUDY: Physical Therapy: Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy or : Manipulative Physical Therapy or : Neurological Physical Therapy or : Pediatric Physical Therapy or : Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy 1

2 Section 2: Specific Information 2.1 Philosophy, Importance, Objectives of the Program and Student s Qualifications Philosophy of the program This program aims to foster a culture of high-quality researchers in physical therapy so that they can conduct studies in physical therapy in line with international standards. In addition, they have morality, ethics and public conscience Importance of the program The program is a mechanism to drive the university s missions focusing on producing graduates with knowledge and skills in conducting research in physical therapy in line with international standards to benefit society including integrating and discovering a new body of knowledge and technology related to certain fields of physical therapy, resulting in increased effectiveness. The graduates can also effectively transfer their knowledge to the public Objectives of the program To produce graduates who 1) Are able to apply their high-level of knowledge to specific fields of physical therapy in the prevention, promotion, treatment and rehabilitation of physical performance. 2) Are equipped with knowledge in properly conducting research in specific fields of physical therapy academically. 3) Are able to conduct life-long learning and apply evidence-based knowledge to develop their career in line with international standards. 4) Have morality, ethics and public consciousness Student s Qualifications Chulalongkorn University students are to be graduates that are worthy members of the global society with the following 9 qualifications: 1. Knowledge (well-rounded and deep understanding of knowledge), 2. Integrity (having morality and ethics), 3. Thinking skills (conscientious, initiative and problem-solving), 4. Know-how (professional skills, communication skills, information technology skills, mathematics and statistics skills, management skills), 5. Inquisitive mind and know how to gain knowledge (inquisitive mind, learning skills), 6. Leadership, 7. Healthy, 8. Voluntary-minded and public conscience and 9. Being Thai in the globalized age. 2

3 The distinctive features of this program are that the graduates are able to apply evidence-based knowledge related to specific physical therapy to the prevention, promotion, treatment and rehabilitation of physical performance and development of careers in line with international standards. 3

4 Section 3: Curriculum 3.1 Program The total credits are 36 credits Study Time Frame Not more than 4 academic years starting from the first semester of enrollment Program Structure Plan A Pattern A1 Plan A Pattern A2 Total credits of the program Total credits for courses - Co-requisites - Requisites for field of study - Electives Total credits for thesis Notes Plan A Pattern A1; 1. Students have to register for the Seminar in Physical Therapy every semester until they graduate. The grade for this course is S/U and its credits are not included in the total credits. 2. In addition, students can register for other courses offered by the Graduate School of Chulalongkorn University or other universities, which award S/U and the credits of such courses are not included in the total credits. The other courses should be in line with their thesis and before taking such courses, students have to ask for approval from their advisor and the Program Administration Committee. 4

5 Section 4: Courses 4.1 Plan A Pattern A1 Non-credit requisites Seminar in Physical Therapy 1 (1-0-3) Thesis 36 credits Thesis Plan A Pattern A2 Co-requisites 5 credits Research Methodology, Statistics for Medical Research and 3 (2-3-7) Bioethics Evidence-based Practice in Physical Therapy 2 (1-3-4) Requisites for field of study 16 credits Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy Clinical Reasoning for Physical Therapist 1 (1-0-3) Current Topics in Movement Sciences 1 (1-0-3) Clinical Anatomy Related to Musculoskeletal System 1 (1-0-3) Clinical Biomechanics 1 (1-0-3) Pain Science and Chronic Pain Management 2 (1-2-5) Physical Therapy for Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders 2 (2-0-6) Applied Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy 1 (1-0-3) Practice in Applied Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy 2 (0-4-4) Applied Therapeutic Exercise 1 (1-0-3) Practice in Applied Therapeutic Exercise 1 (0-2-2) Advanced Clinical Practice in Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy 3 (0-9-3) Manipulative Physical Therapy Clinical Anatomy Related to Musculoskeletal System 1 (1-0-3) Clinical Biomechanics 1 (1-0-3) Critical thinking of the Use of Clinical Reasoning 1 (1-0-3) 5

6 Manipulative Therapy for Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy : Limbs Practice in Manipulative Therapy for Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy: Limbs Manipulative Therapy for Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy : Spine Practice in Manipulative Therapy for Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy : Spine 1 (1-0-3) 3 (0-6-6) 1 (1-0-3) 1 (0-3-1) Analytical Human Movement 1 (1-0-3) Practice in Analytical Human Movement 1 (0-2-2) Multidimensional Approaches for Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy Practice in Multidimensional Approaches for Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy 1 (1-0-3) 2 (0-4-4) Advanced Manipulative Physical Therapy 1 (1-0-3) Practice in Advanced Manipulative Physical Therapy 1 (0-3-1) Neurological Physical Therapy Clinical Reasoning for Physical Therapist 1 (1-0-3) Current Topics in Movement Sciences 1 (1-0-3) Clinical Practicum 1 (0-3-1) Seminar in Physical Therapy 1 (1-0-3) Clinical Neurological Assessment in Physical Therapy 3 (2-3-7) Principles of Motor Control and Applied Neuroscience 3 (3-0-9) Advanced Neurological Physical Therapy 4 (2-6-8) Clinical Neuroscience for Physical Therapy 2 (2-0-6) Pediatric Physical Therapy Clinical Reasoning for Physical Therapist 1 (1-0-3) Current Topics in Movement Sciences 1 (1-0-3) Clinical Practicum 1 (0-3-0) Seminar in Physical Therapy 1 (1-0-3) Principles of Motor Control and Applied Neuroscience 3 (3-0-9) Advanced Developmental Assessment 3 (2-3-7) Movement Sciences in Children 2 (2-0-6) 6

7 Clinical Assessment in Pediatric Physical Therapy 1 (1-0-3) Practice Clinical Assessment for Pediatric Physical Therapy 1 (0-3-1) Advanced Pediatric Physical Therapy 2 (1-3-4) Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Clinical Reasoning for Physical Therapist 1 (1-0-3) Current Topics in Movement Sciences 1 (1-0-3) Clinical Practicum 1 (0-3-0) Seminar in Physical Therapy 1 (1-0-3) Clinical Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physiology 3 (3-0-9) Biomechanics of Respiration and Circulation 1 (1-0-3) Clinical Assessment and Evaluation of Cardiopulmonary Dysfunction 2 (2-0-6) Advanced Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy 3 (2-3-7) Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation 3 (2-3-7) Select 1 course Advanced Exercise Physiology 3 (2-3-7) Electives 3 credits Teaching Practicum 1 (0-3-1) Research Practicum 1 (0-3-1) Seminar in Physical Therapy 1 (1-0-3) Practice in Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy 3 (0-9-3) Independent Study 2 (0-0-8) Applied Electromyography 2 (1-3-4) Sciences and Physical Therapy in Sports 3 (2-3-7) Patient-based Outcome Measure in Physical Therapy 1 (1-0-3) Movement and Gait Analysis 2 (1-3-4) Advanced Exercise Physiology 3 (2-3-7) Diagnosis and management for ankle and foot problems 3 (2-3-7) Pharmacology for Physical Therapy 2 (2-0-6) Thesis 12 credits Thesis 12 7

8 Section 5: Course Description Research Methodology, Statistics for Medical Research 3 (2-3-7) and Bioethics RES METH STAT ETH Various research methods and procedure; application of knowledge and scientific process in research design, setting of research hypotheses, techniques and tools used for data collection, data analysis and appropriate selection of statistics to analyse data, writing reports of research works, criteria for evaluation; bioethics in doing experiments in human beings Evidence-based Practice in Physical Therapy 2 (1-3-4) EVID PRAC PT Definition and benefits of evidence-based practice in physical therapy; process of evidence-based practice: establishment of related questions, systematic search for evidence in literature, critical appraisal and reliability of evidence, conclusion of results and clinical application of results to improve physical therapy practice Clinical Reasoning for Physical Therapists 1 (1-0-3) CLIN REAS PT Thinking and decision making process to assess the patients condition and plan the treatment which consists of data collection, data analysis and interpretation, formulation of hypotheses, hypothesis testing by collecting additional data from the patients, and modification of hypotheses; factors affecting clinical reasoning process; knowledge organization to facilitate clinical reasoning process Current Topics in Movement Sciences 1 (1-0-3) CUR TOP MVT SCI Search for current interesting topics in movement sciences including physiology of exercise, motor control and biomechanics Teaching Practicum 1 (0-3-1) TEACHING PRACTICUM Experiences related to with teaching process in physical therapy Clinical Practicum 1 (0-3-1) CLINICAL PRACTICUM Clinical practicum: clinical reasoning, assessment skills and treatment techniques in patients within the physical therapy area of specialty. 8

9 Research Practicum 1 (0-3-1) RESEARCH PRACTICUM Laboratory and clinical research experience relevant to physical therapy Seminar in Physical Therapy 1 (1-0-3) SEM PT Presentation of and discussion on current status of research related to biological and mechanical components pertinent to the musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, pediatric and/or neurological areas of physical therapy, application of theory to the practice of physical therapy Practice in Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy 3 (0-9-3) PRAC MS PT Practice in physical therapy: clinical reasoning, assessment skills and treatment techniques in patients with musculoskeletal problems Clinical Anatomy Related to Musculoskeletal System 1 (1-0-3) CLIN ANAT MS Clinical correlation of human anatomy related to musculoskeletal system; the relative structures including bone, muscle, artery, vein and nerve of upper extremity, lower extremity and back regions Clinical Biomechanics 1 (1-0-3) CLIN BIOMECH Application of fundamental biomechanical principles to the abnormal musculoskeletal system with emphasis on innovations and modern approaches to the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders and the biomechanical rationale for specific physical therapy intervention Pain Science and Chronic Pain Management 2 (1-2-5) PAIN SCI PAIN MGT Pain concepts and definitions; pathophysiology of pain; evaluation of patients with chronic pain; myofascial pain syndrome diagnosis and treatment; physical therapy management for chronic pain including physical modalities and biopsychosocial treatment approach Physical Therapy for Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders 2 (2-0-6) PT WORK MS DIS Principles of epidemiology; principles of health promotion, surveillance and disease prevention; workload assessment including risk factors for work-related 9

10 musculoskeletal disorders; disease screening; treatment and interventions to reduce disability; principles of ergonomics and the role of ergonomics to prevent workrelated musculoskeletal disorders Applied Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy 1 (1-0-3) APP MS PT Principles of manual assessment and application of physical therapy management of common musculoskeletal problems related to spine and extremities; mechanisms of injury and diseases affecting musculoskeletal system in each body region Practice in Applied Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy 2 (0-4-4) PRAC APP MS PT Co-requisite: Practice in application of manual techniques in assessment and management of musculoskeletal problems related to physical therapy Applied Therapeutic Exercise 1 (1-0-3) APP THER EX Principles of therapeutic exercise in managing conditions affecting musculoskeletal system; application of various techniques in therapeutic exercise Practice in Applied Therapeutic Exercise 1 (0-2-2) PRAC APP THER EX Co-requisite: Practice in application of various techniques in therapeutic exercise for managing conditions affecting musculoskeletal system Advanced Clinical Practice in Musculoskeletal 3 (0-9-3) Physical Therapy ADV PRAC MS PT Application of theoretical concepts and practical skills in assessment and management of patients suffering from complex musculoskeletal problems with emphasis on implementation of clinical reasoning process Clinical Neurological Assessment in Physical Therapy 3 (2-3-7) NEURO ASSMT PT Principles of physical therapy assessment in patients with neurological conditions; application of assessment tools in motor control and current measurement theory which provides the basis for understanding appropriate test selection, administration and interpretation. 10

11 Principles of Motor Control and Applied Neuroscience 3 (3-0-9) PRIN MTR APP NEURO Sensorimotor mechanisms related to normal and abnormal neuromuscular system, skeletal muscle properties, muscle fatigue, neural mechanism of muscle strengthening, spinal circuitry, simple and complex reflexes, posture and balance, motor learning and applied neurological assessment of pathological conditions Advanced Neurological Physical Therapy 4 (2-6-8) ADV NEURO PT Physical therapy assessment, analysis and treatment for patients with neuromuscular diseases and injury Clinical Neuroscience for Physical Therapy 2 (2-0-6) CLIN NEUROSCI Basic principles of neuroscience including neural signaling, sensation, movement, brain development and plasticity, and complex brain function with emphasis on relationships between pathophysiology and symptoms of clinical neurological disorders in the physical therapy Advanced Developmental Assessment 3 (2-3-7) ADV DEV ASSMT Application and analysis of the developmental testing and advance pediatric physical therapy assessment including recently published reviews and measurement theory; relationship of the disablement model and current clinical decision making theories to establish the alternatives to commonly used norm-referenced screening and assessment instruments to be used to evaluate children with motor dysfunction Movement Sciences in Children 2 (2-0-6) MVT SCI CHILD Movement sciences in normal and abnormal developing children include physiology, biomechanics and motor control Clinical Assessment in Pediatric Physical Therapy 1 (1-0-3) ASSMT PED PT Basic principles of developmental testing and assessment techniques in children including administration and interpretation of testing tools, development of a disablement model; current clinical decision making in physical therapy that are of interest to children. 11

12 Practice Clinical Assessment for Pediatric Physical Therapy 1 (0-3-1) PRAC ASSMT PED PT Practice in the use of developmental testing and assessment techniques in children including administration and interpretation of testing tools, development of a disablement model; current clinical decision making in physical therapy that are of interest to children Advanced Pediatric Physical Therapy 2 (1-3-4) ADV PED PT Current theories of motor development, motor control and motor learning; sensorimotor dysfunction; physical and cognitive impairments affecting movements; criticism of scientific literature examining approaches in the treatment of neurological dysfunction; current motor behavior concepts; assessment and treatment techniques utilized with pediatrics in an attempt to develop an integrated treatment model Critical Thinking of the Use of Clinical Reasoning 1(1-0-3) CRIT THINK Critical thinking skill concerning decision making process during the management of orthopedic physical therapy consisting of subjective and physical examinations; interpretation of the information; diagnosis; and treatment planning using the clinical reasoning process Manipulative Therapy for Musculoskeletal 1 (1-0-3) Physical Therapy: Limbs MANIP LIMBS Principles of the assessment, diagnosis and treatment by using manipulative physical therapy for orthopedic patients with both upper and lower extremities problems Practice in Manipulative Therapy for Musculoskeletal 3 (0-6-6) Physical Therapy: Limbs PRAC MANIP LIMBS Practice in the use of manipulative physical therapy in assessment, diagnosis and treatment for orthopedic patients with both upper and lower extremities problems. 12

13 Manipulative Therapy for Musculoskeletal Physical 1 (1-0-3) Therapy: Spine MANIP SPINE Principles of the assessment, diagnosis and treatment by using manipulative physical therapy for orthopedic patients with spinal problems Practice in Manipulative Therapy for Musculoskeletal 1 (0-3-1) Physical Therapy: Spine PRAC MANIP SPINE Practice in the use of manipulative physical therapy in assessment, diagnosis and treatment for orthopedic patients with spinal problems Analytical Human Movement 1 (1-0-3) ANAL HUM MVT Introduction to movement sciences and application of its knowledge to analyze specific movements normally found in the activities of daily living, working and playing sports in order to identify the injured structures Practice in Analytical Human Movement 1 (0-2-2) PRAC ANAL HUM MVT Practice in movement sciences and application of its knowledge to analyze specific movements normally found in the activities of daily living, working and playing sports in order to identify the injured structures Multidimensional Approaches for Musculoskeletal 1 (1-0-3) Physical Therapy MULTI APP The use of other physical therapy approaches to assess and treat patients with orthopedic conditions Practice in Multidimensional Approaches for 2 (0-4-4) Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy PRAC MULTI APP Practice in the use of other physical therapy approaches to assess and treat patients with orthopedic conditions Advanced Manipulative Physical Therapy 1 (1-0-3) ADV MANIP Principles of application of advanced manipulative physical therapy in orthopedic patients. 13

14 Practice in Advanced Manipulative Physical Therapy 1 (0-3-1) PRAC ADV MANIP Application of advanced manipulative physical therapy in orthopedic patients Clinical Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physiology 3 (3-0-9) CLIN CARDIO PHYSIO Normal and pathological physiology of the heart and circulation and respiratory system, with emphasis on diagnosis and treatment of heart and pulmonary diseases Biomechanics of Respiration and Circulation 1 (1-0-3) BIOMECH RESP CIR Principles of cardiovascular and respiratory biomechanics including mechanics of gas exchange, heart, and blood circulation in normal condition and cardiopulmonary dysfunction Clinical Assessment and Evaluation of Cardiopulmonary 2 (2-0-6) Dysfunction ASSMT CARDIO DYS Principles of clinical physical therapy assessment, analysis, and interpretation; principles of laboratory investigations and differential diagnosis in cardiopulmonary patients; evaluation of respiratory dysfunction, cardiac dysfunction, and peripheral vascular disorders Advanced Cardiovascular and Pulmonary 3 (2-3-7) Physical Therapy ADV CARDIO PT Cardiovascular and pulmonary anatomy and physiology; application of basic concepts and techniques in management of patients with acute and chronic cardiac and pulmonary disorders Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation 3 (2-3-7) CARDIO REHAB Principles of physical therapy evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation in patients with cardiopulmonary diseases; creating and planning an exercise program for cardiopulmonary rehabilitation Independent study 2 (0-0-8) INDEPENDENT STUDY Enhancement of problem-solving experience related to physical therapy according to the student s interest and ability. 14

15 Applied Electromyography 2 (1-3-4) APP EMG Electromyographic recording instruments and techniques commonly used in eletrodiagnostic and biomechanical studies Sciences and Physical Therapy in Sports 3 (2-3-7) SCI PT SPORTS Understanding of biochemistry and physiology of training, sports performance and nutrition in sports, exercise and health; biomechanics of walking, running and other activities in sports and exercise; application of principles of exercise and physical therapy in training, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation; health benefits and risks of exercise of ordinary people and people with some diseases Patient-Based Outcome Measure in Physical Therapy 1 (1-0-3) PAT MEAS PT Standardized outcome measures in routine clinical physical therapy practice and research, with emphasis on the patient-based outcome measures; criteria for selecting suitable instruments; development of knowledge, skills and confidence in making decision of selecting suitable instruments for use in practice; methods of reading, analyzing and interpreting data collected from the use of various instruments Movement and Gait Analysis 2 (1-3-4) MVT GAIT ANAL Kinematics of normal gait and other basic functional activities; normal variations related to age, gender and other variables; effects of specific pathologic conditions on movement compared to these normal data; literature review on oxygen consumption, electromyography, and kinetics during human gait; terminology, measurement techniques and interpretation of research related to gait and movement analysis Advanced Exercise Physiology 3 (2-3-7) ADV EX PHYSIO Physiology of body systems during exercise; mechanisms, changes and effects of exercise on body systems; use of the principles of exercise physiology to develop exercise prescription for special populations: individuals with coronary heart disease and chronic lung disease. 15

16 Diagnosis and Management of Ankle and Foot Problems 3 (2-3-7) DIAG MGT ANK FOOT Review of anatomy, kinesiology and kinematics of ankles and feet; application and interpretation of plantar pressure measurements; systematic approach to ankle and foot examination; knowledge and clinical skills in diagnosis and management of various types of foot/ankle problems; ankle and foot prevention and safety in workplace; application of footware and foot orthotics; empirical evidence in ankle and foot management Pharmacology for Physical Therapy 2 (2-0-6) PHARMA PT Actions and effects of pharmaceutical agents commonly encountered in the physical therapy clinical practice and possible side effects Thesis 12 THESIS Conducting research and writing papers in physical therapy under supervision of the advisor; research results should be published or in press in a professional journal Thesis 36 THESIS Conducting research and writing papers in physical therapy under supervision of the advisor; research results should be published or in press in a professional journal. 16