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 1.2.1 Degree (English: full name): Master of Science (English: abbreviation): M.Sc. 1.2.2 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
Section 2: Specific Information 2.1 Philosophy, Importance, Objectives of the Program and Student s Qualifications 2.1.1 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. 2.1.2 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. 2.1.3 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. 2.1.4 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
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
Section 3: Curriculum 3.1 Program 3.1.1 The total credits are 36 credits. 3.1.2 Study Time Frame Not more than 4 academic years starting from the first semester of enrollment 3.1.3 Program Structure Plan A Pattern A1 Plan A Pattern A2 Total credits of the program 36 36 Total credits for courses - Co-requisites - Requisites for field of study - Electives - - - - 24 5 16 3 Total credits for thesis 36 12 Notes Plan A Pattern A1; 1. Students have to register for the 3742514 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
Section 4: Courses 4.1 Plan A Pattern A1 Non-credit requisites 3742514 Seminar in Physical Therapy 1 (1-0-3) Thesis 36 credits 3742816 Thesis 36 4.2 Plan A Pattern A2 Co-requisites 5 credits 3742501 Research Methodology, Statistics for Medical Research and 3 (2-3-7) Bioethics 3742502 Evidence-based Practice in Physical Therapy 2 (1-3-4) Requisites for field of study 16 credits Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy 3742503 Clinical Reasoning for Physical Therapist 1 (1-0-3) 3742504 Current Topics in Movement Sciences 1 (1-0-3) 3742525 Clinical Anatomy Related to Musculoskeletal System 1 (1-0-3) 3742526 Clinical Biomechanics 1 (1-0-3) 3742527 Pain Science and Chronic Pain Management 2 (1-2-5) 3742528 Physical Therapy for Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders 2 (2-0-6) 3742529 Applied Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy 1 (1-0-3) 3742530 Practice in Applied Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy 2 (0-4-4) 3742531 Applied Therapeutic Exercise 1 (1-0-3) 3742532 Practice in Applied Therapeutic Exercise 1 (0-2-2) 3742533 Advanced Clinical Practice in Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy 3 (0-9-3) Manipulative Physical Therapy 3742525 Clinical Anatomy Related to Musculoskeletal System 1 (1-0-3) 3742526 Clinical Biomechanics 1 (1-0-3) 3742569 Critical thinking of the Use of Clinical Reasoning 1 (1-0-3) 5
3742570 Manipulative Therapy for Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy : Limbs 3742571 Practice in Manipulative Therapy for Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy: Limbs 3742572 Manipulative Therapy for Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy : Spine 3742573 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) 3742574 Analytical Human Movement 1 (1-0-3) 3742575 Practice in Analytical Human Movement 1 (0-2-2) 3742576 Multidimensional Approaches for Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy 3742577 Practice in Multidimensional Approaches for Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy 1 (1-0-3) 2 (0-4-4) 3742578 Advanced Manipulative Physical Therapy 1 (1-0-3) 3742579 Practice in Advanced Manipulative Physical Therapy 1 (0-3-1) Neurological Physical Therapy 3742503 Clinical Reasoning for Physical Therapist 1 (1-0-3) 3742504 Current Topics in Movement Sciences 1 (1-0-3) 3742512 Clinical Practicum 1 (0-3-1) 3742514 Seminar in Physical Therapy 1 (1-0-3) 3742541 Clinical Neurological Assessment in Physical Therapy 3 (2-3-7) 3742542 Principles of Motor Control and Applied Neuroscience 3 (3-0-9) 3742543 Advanced Neurological Physical Therapy 4 (2-6-8) 3742544 Clinical Neuroscience for Physical Therapy 2 (2-0-6) Pediatric Physical Therapy 3742503 Clinical Reasoning for Physical Therapist 1 (1-0-3) 3742504 Current Topics in Movement Sciences 1 (1-0-3) 3742512 Clinical Practicum 1 (0-3-0) 3742514 Seminar in Physical Therapy 1 (1-0-3) 3742542 Principles of Motor Control and Applied Neuroscience 3 (3-0-9) 3742562 Advanced Developmental Assessment 3 (2-3-7) 3742563 Movement Sciences in Children 2 (2-0-6) 6
3742564 Clinical Assessment in Pediatric Physical Therapy 1 (1-0-3) 3742565 Practice Clinical Assessment for Pediatric Physical Therapy 1 (0-3-1) 3742566 Advanced Pediatric Physical Therapy 2 (1-3-4) Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy 3742503 Clinical Reasoning for Physical Therapist 1 (1-0-3) 3742504 Current Topics in Movement Sciences 1 (1-0-3) 3742512 Clinical Practicum 1 (0-3-0) 3742514 Seminar in Physical Therapy 1 (1-0-3) 3742581 Clinical Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physiology 3 (3-0-9) 3742584 Biomechanics of Respiration and Circulation 1 (1-0-3) 3742585 Clinical Assessment and Evaluation of Cardiopulmonary Dysfunction 2 (2-0-6) 3742586 Advanced Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy 3 (2-3-7) 3742587 Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation 3 (2-3-7) Select 1 course 3742608 Advanced Exercise Physiology 3 (2-3-7) Electives 3 credits 3742511 Teaching Practicum 1 (0-3-1) 3742513 Research Practicum 1 (0-3-1) 3742514 Seminar in Physical Therapy 1 (1-0-3) 3742524 Practice in Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy 3 (0-9-3) 3742601 Independent Study 2 (0-0-8) 3742602 Applied Electromyography 2 (1-3-4) 3742603 Sciences and Physical Therapy in Sports 3 (2-3-7) 3742604 Patient-based Outcome Measure in Physical Therapy 1 (1-0-3) 3742606 Movement and Gait Analysis 2 (1-3-4) 3742608 Advanced Exercise Physiology 3 (2-3-7) 3742609 Diagnosis and management for ankle and foot problems 3 (2-3-7) 3742610 Pharmacology for Physical Therapy 2 (2-0-6) Thesis 12 credits 3742811 Thesis 12 7
Section 5: Course Description 3742501 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. 3742502 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. 3742503 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. 3742504 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. 3742511 Teaching Practicum 1 (0-3-1) TEACHING PRACTICUM Experiences related to with teaching process in physical therapy. 3742512 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
3742513 Research Practicum 1 (0-3-1) RESEARCH PRACTICUM Laboratory and clinical research experience relevant to physical therapy. 3742514 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. 3742524 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. 3742525 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. 3742526 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. 3742527 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. 3742528 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
musculoskeletal disorders; disease screening; treatment and interventions to reduce disability; principles of ergonomics and the role of ergonomics to prevent workrelated musculoskeletal disorders. 3742529 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. 3742530 Practice in Applied Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy 2 (0-4-4) PRAC APP MS PT Co-requisite: 3742529 Practice in application of manual techniques in assessment and management of musculoskeletal problems related to physical therapy. 3742531 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. 3742532 Practice in Applied Therapeutic Exercise 1 (0-2-2) PRAC APP THER EX Co-requisite: 3742531 Practice in application of various techniques in therapeutic exercise for managing conditions affecting musculoskeletal system. 3742533 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. 3742541 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
3742542 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. 3742543 Advanced Neurological Physical Therapy 4 (2-6-8) ADV NEURO PT Physical therapy assessment, analysis and treatment for patients with neuromuscular diseases and injury. 3742544 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. 3742562 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. 3742563 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. 3742564 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
3742565 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. 3742566 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. 3742569 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. 3742570 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. 3742571 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
3742572 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. 3742573 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. 3742574 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. 3742575 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. 3742576 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. 3742577 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. 3742578 Advanced Manipulative Physical Therapy 1 (1-0-3) ADV MANIP Principles of application of advanced manipulative physical therapy in orthopedic patients. 13
3742579 Practice in Advanced Manipulative Physical Therapy 1 (0-3-1) PRAC ADV MANIP Application of advanced manipulative physical therapy in orthopedic patients. 3742581 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. 3742584 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. 3742585 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. 3742586 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. 3742587 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. 3742601 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
3742602 Applied Electromyography 2 (1-3-4) APP EMG Electromyographic recording instruments and techniques commonly used in eletrodiagnostic and biomechanical studies. 3742603 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. 3742604 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. 3742606 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. 3742608 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
3742609 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 3742610 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. 3742811 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. 3742816 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