Physical Therapy, M.P.T.
Physical Therapy
Dean: Dr. Reg Urbanowski
Head: Dr. Mark Garrett
Campus Address/General Office: R106-771 McDermot Avenue, Bannatyne Campus
Telephone: 204-789-3897
Fax: 204-789-3927
Email Address: CORS.PTprogram@umanitoba.ca
Website: umanitoba.ca/rehabilitation-sciences/physical-therapy
Academic Staff: Please refer to the Physical Therapy website for Academic staff information.
Physical Therapy Program Information
The Master of Physical Therapy is an entry-to-practice education credential that is for individuals who do not have a previous degree in physical therapy and/or for those individuals who are not eligible to practice in Canada with their current academic preparation.
The Master of Physical Therapy Program at the University of Manitoba has been accredited by Physiotherapy Education Accreditation Canada (PEAC). The status of Accreditation – Fully Compliant was granted to the program for the period until April 30, 2026.
Admission Information
Admission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies
Application and Admission Procedures are found in the Academic Guide.
Admission requirements for Master’s students are found in the Master’s Degrees General Regulations section of the Guide.
M.P.T. Admission Requirements
Requirements include: completion of a previous undergraduate degree, in any area of study; minimum grade point average of 3.25 in the last 60 credit hours of study; equivalent IB and/or AP courses will be accepted in lieu of prerequisite courses; successful completion of the Multiple Mini-Interview; a minimum grade of a 3.0 or a “B” in the following prerequisite courses:1
- Human Anatomy (3 credit hours)
- Human Physiology (3 credit hours)
- Introductory Statistics (3 credit hours)
- Psychology (minimum of 3 credit hours from a Department of Psychology)
- English Literature (minimum of 3 credit hours from a Department of English or a 3 credit hour French Literature course when approved)
- For 2025-2026 a 3 credit hour Indigenous Studies course will be required
| 1 | All prerequisite courses need to be completed by the Fall term in the year prior to entry. Equivalent academic courses completed at the University of Manitoba or recognized universities elsewhere will be considered. |
English Language Proficiency: For those not educated in English, the Department of Physical Therapy complies with the English language requirements established by the University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies, the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators and the College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba. These minimum scores are required to be admitted into the Faculty of Graduate Studies; to be licensed as a student physical therapist in Manitoba; and to be considered eligible to sit the national Physiotherapy Competency Examination upon graduation. For more details on acceptable English Language Proficiency tests, see the M.P.T. program of study page.
Application Information
Students should complete and submit their online application with supporting documentation (if applicable) by the date indicated on the Physical Therapy M.P.T. program of study page.
Degree Requirements
Students in the M.P.T. program must complete 103 credit hours of coursework. All academic and clinical education courses and a professional portfolio must be successfully completed in order to graduate.
Clinical Education Requirements
Clinical education is integrated throughout the M.P.T. program and typically follows major academic components to consolidate knowledge and skills learned in class. It consists of 4x 6 week and 1x 5 week clinical placements at a variety of sites. All students should be prepared to complete a clinical placement at a site outside of Winnipeg during the course of the program. Students must fulfil the health-related certifications, background checks and licensing requirements outlined below in order to participate in clinical placements. Additional information regarding these requirements is sent to new applicants following their acceptance into the program.
Health Requirements
Following their acceptance into the program, all new M.P.T. students will receive instructions regarding completion of the Immunization Package from the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Immunization Program. Students are required to return their completed packages, including immunization records, by the date published in the packages. New and returning students must meet immunizations requirements as identified by the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Immunization Program in order to participate in clinical placements.
Mask Fit Certification
Current mask fit certification is required for M.P.T. students to participate in clinical placements at many sites. There are a variety of masks in use at these clinical placement sites, so the program will make arrangements for mask fit testing of students after they have commenced the program and their clinical placement sites are known. Students are not to arrange their own mask fit testing prior to commencing the program as they may be tested on a mask that is not in use at their clinical placement sites.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
M.P.T. students are required to obtain CPR certification annually. Certification must be through a Heart & Stroke Foundation certified course at the level of Basic Life Support· BLS Provider or higher (e.g. Advanced Cardiac Life Support·ACLS). Students must provide proof of certification by September 1 of every year while in the program, and the certification must have an issue date no earlier than August 1 of that year.
Criminal Record Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check
M.P.T. students are required to obtain and submit a Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector search annually in order to participate in clinical placements. Students must submit the check by September 1 of every year while in the program, and the check must have an issue date no earlier than August 1 of that year. M.P.T. students are also required to obtain an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check annually in order to participate in clinical placements. The program will apply for these two checks on behalf of students after they have commenced classes. (N.B.: Some clinical sites require the above three documents to be less than 6 months old at the start of the placement, so students may need to reorder the checks in the same academic year if they attend one of these sites.)
College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba (CPM) Registration
M.P.T. students must obtain student registration with CPM by September 15 of every year while in the program in order to participate in clinical placements. Students must submit their original Criminal Record Check with their application form and fee when registering with CPM.
Expected Time to Graduate: 2 years
Progression Chart
| Year 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| PT 6100 | Foundations of Physical Therapy (C & WL) | 5 |
| PT 6110 | Foundations to Evidenced-Based Practice 1 | 1 |
| PT 6124 | Physical Therapy and Hospital Based Care (C & WL) | 4 |
| PT 6130 | Applied Sciences for Physical Therapy 1 (C & WL) | 4 |
| PT 6140 | Neuromusculoskeletal Anatomy for Physical Therapy (C & WL) | 3 |
| PT 6221 | Clinical Skills for Physical Therapy in Neuromusculoskeletal Conditions 1 (C & WL) | 6 |
| PT 6224 | Clinical Skills for Physical Therapy in Neuromusculoskeletal Conditions 2 (C & WL) | 6 |
| PT 6230 | Applied Sciences for Physical Therapy 2 (C & WL) | 6 |
| PT 6250 | Integrated Practice for Neuromusculoskeletal Conditions | 3 |
| PT 6260 | Physical Therapy Practice and Professional Issues 1 | 3 |
| PT 6291 | Neuromusculoskeletal Clinical Education 1 | 6 |
| PT 6292 | Neuromusculoskeletal Clinical Education 2 | 6 |
| PT 6310 | Foundations to Evidenced-Based Practice 2 | 2 |
| Hours | 55 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| PT 7121 | Clinical Skills for Physical Therapy Neurological Conditions (C & WL) | 5 |
| PT 7124 | Clinical Skills for Physical Therapy in Cardiorespiratory Conditions | 5 |
| PT 7150 | Integrated Practice for Cardiorespiratory and Neurological Conditions | 3 |
| PT 7160 | Physical Therapy Practice and Professional Issues 2 | 3 |
| PT 7230 | Applied Sciences for Physical Therapy 3 (C & WL) | 3 |
| PT 7330 | Applied Sciences for Physical Therapy 4 (C & WL) | 3 |
| PT 7294 | Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Clinical Education | 5 |
| PT 7292 | Neurosciences Clinical Education | 6 |
| PT 7390 | Elective Clinical Education | 6 |
| PT 7410 | Exercise Prescription and Manual Therapy for Physical Therapists | 3 |
| PT 7500 | Physical Therapy Evaluation/Research Project | 6 |
| Hours | 48 | |
| Total Hours | 103 | |
Registration Information
Students should familiarize themselves with the Faculty of Graduate Studies ‘GRAD’ courses applicable to their program. If you have questions about which GRAD course(s) to register in, please consult your home department/unit.
Prior to registration, all new and returning students must meet with their advisor to determine their program of study. All course additions and withdrawals (registration revisions) must be approved in the same manner.
Course registration information for the incoming first year students will be forwarded to them by the Department/Program Assistant. Returning students will have course registration information sent to their U of M email account.
Not all courses will be offered each year. Please check the Aurora catalog to find out when a course is offered.
Regulations
Students must meet the requirements as outlined in both Supplementary Regulation and BFAR documents as approved by Senate.
Supplementary Regulations
Individual units may require specific requirements above and beyond those of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, and students should consult unit supplementary regulations for these specific regulations.
Bona Fide Academic Requirements (BFAR)
Bona Fide Academic Requirements (BFAR) represent the core academic requirements a graduate student must acquire in order to gain, and demonstrate acquisition of, essential knowledge and skills.
All students must successfully complete:
- GRAD 7300 prior to applying to any ethics boards which are appropriate to the student’s research or within the student’s first year, whichever comes first; and
- GRAD 7500 within the first term of registration;
unless these courses have been completed previously, as per Mandatory Academic Integrity Course and Mandatory Research Integrity Online Course.
Students must also meet additional BFAR requirements that may be specified for their program.
General Regulations
All students must:
- maintain a minimum degree grade point average of 3.0 with no grade below C+,
- meet the minimum and not exceed the maximum course requirements, and
- meet the minimum and not exceed the maximum time requirements (in terms of time in program and lapse or expiration of credit of courses).
Academic Schedule
Dates applicable to Physical Therapy
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Orientation | N/A |
Start and End Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | |
| Fall Term Classes | August 8 to December 22, 2023 |
| Winter Term Classes | January 3 to March 22, 2024 |
| Clinical Placement | 1x6 week placement and 1x6 week online learning between April 2 to August 2, 2024 |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term Classes | August 8 to September 29, 2023 |
| Clinical Placement | 2x6 week placements between October 2 to December 22, 2023 |
| Winter Term Classes | January 3 to March 22, 2024 |
| Clinical Placement | 2x6 week placement between April 2 to August 2, 2024 |
Registration and Withdrawal Dates
Last Date to Drop without Penalty
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | |
| Fall Term | August 29, 2023 |
| Winter term | January 17, 2024 |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term | August 15, 2023 |
| Winter term | January 17, 2024 |
Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) Deadline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | |
| Fall Term | November 21, 2023 |
| Winter Term | March 6, 2024 |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term | September 19, 2023 |
| Winter Term | March 6, 2024 |
Term Breaks
The academic and administrative offices will be open during this period, but there will be no classes/examinations held for students.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term Break | N/A |
| Winter Term Break | March 25 to 29, 2024 |
Convocation Ceremony
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Bannatyne Campus | October 26, 2023 |
Academic Schedule Fall/Winter Term 2023-2024
Dates Applicable to all U of M Students
University Closure
When the University is closed no classes/examinations will be held
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Canada Day | July 3, 2023 |
| Terry Fox Day (Civic Holiday) | August 7, 2023 |
| Labour Day | September 4, 2023 |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | October 2, 2023 |
| Thanksgiving Day | October 9, 2023 |
| Remembrance Day | November 13, 2023 |
| Winter Holiday | December 23, 2023 to January 2, 2024 |
| Louis Riel Day | February 19, 2024 |
| Good Friday | March 29, 2024 |
| Victoria Day | May 20, 2024 |
| Canada Day (Holiday Observed) | July 1, 2024 |
| Terry Fox Day (Civic Holiday) | August 5, 2024 |
Dates Applicable to most U of M Students
Some additional or differing date information is included in separate sections for: Agriculture Diploma, Art (School of), Dental Hygiene, Dentistry (includes IDDP), Education (B.Ed. only), Management, Medicine (excludes Family Social Sciences), Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician’s Assistant Studies, Respiratory Therapy, and Social Work. Students in these programs should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule.
Orientation
Additional or differing dates exist for: Agriculture Diploma, Dental Hygiene, Education (B.Ed. only), Management, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Respiratory Therapy, and Social Work. Students in these programs should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Welcome Day Fall Term | Sept 5, 2023 |
| Welcome Day Winter Term | Jan 5, 2024 |
| Faculty of Architecture | August 25, 2023 (subject to change) |
| Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management | July 6 and 11, 2023 |
Start and End Dates
Additional or differing dates exist for: Agriculture Diploma, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Education, Management, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician’s Assistant Studies, Respiratory Therapy, and Social Work. Students in these programs should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term | September 6 to December 11, 2023 |
| Winter Term (no classes, examinations or tests will be held March 29, 2024) | January 8 to April 10, 2024 |
| Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | January 8 to July 4, 2024 |
Registration and Withdrawal Dates
Additional or differing dates exist for: Agriculture Diploma, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy and other faculties, colleges and/or schools offering irregularly scheduled courses. Agriculture Diploma, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy students should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule; all others should also refer to the Class Schedule.
Regular Registration Period
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term classes | Ends September 5, 2023 |
| Winter Term classes and Winter /Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | Ends January 7, 2024 |
Registration Revision Period
Students may use this period of time to make changes to their selected courses or class schedule. Last day to drop is 1 business day prior to the end of the Registration Revision Period.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term classes | September 6 to 20, 2023 |
| Winter Term classes and Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | January 8 to 22, 2024 |
Last Date to Drop without Penalty
Last date to drop and have course excluded from transcripts; VWs will be recorded on transcripts for courses dropped after this date. There will be no refunds for courses dropped after this date. Additional or differing dates exist for Agriculture Diploma; students in this program should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term | September 19, 2023 |
| Fall/Winter Term classes Part A | September 19, 2023 |
| Fall/Winter Term classes Part B (VW recorded if dropped after Sept 18, 2023) | January 20, 2024 |
| Winter Term classes and Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | January 19, 2024 |
Last Date to Register/Registration Revision Deadline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term classes | September 20, 2023 |
| Winter Term classes and Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | January 22, 2024 |
Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) Deadline
Last date to withdraw and not receive a final grade; students cannot withdraw from courses after this date
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term classes | November 21, 2023 |
| Fall/Winter Term spanning classes | January 19, 2024 |
| Winter Term classes | March 20, 2024 |
| Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | May 16, 2024 |
Fee Payment Deadlines
A financial penalty will be assessed on accounts with an outstanding balance after this date.*
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term | October 4, 2023 |
| Winter Term | February 6, 2024 |
| * | Please see Last Day to Drop without Penalty |
Term Breaks
Academic and administrative offices will be open during this period; no classes, tests or assignment due dates occur during this time. Additional or differing dates exist for: Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Education (B.Ed. only), Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, and Respiratory Therapy. Students in these programs should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term Break (The U of M will be closed Friday November 13 for Remembrance Day) | November 13 to 17, 2023 |
| Winter Term Break (The U of M will be closed Monday February 19 for Louis Riel Day) | February 19 to 23, 2024 |
Examination and Test Dates
Students are reminded that they must remain available until all examination and test obligations have been fulfilled. Additional or differing dates exist for: Agriculture Diploma, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Education, Medicine, and Pharmacy. Students in these programs should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule. Students in faculties, colleges, schools or programs offering irregularly scheduled courses should also see the exam timetable available through their program office.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Term (includes tests and mid term exams for Fall/Winter Term classes) | December 12 to 22, 2023 |
| Winter Term (includes final exams for Fall/Winter Term classes) | April 12 to 26, 2024 |
Challenge for Credit Application Deadline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| For classes offered Fall Term 2023 and spanning Fall/Winter 2023-2024 | September 20, 2023 |
| For classes offered Winter Term 2024 | January 22, 2024 |
Final Grade Appeal Deadlines
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| For Final grades received for Fall Term 2023 classes | January 26, 2024 |
| For final grades received for Winter Term 2024 and Fall 2023/Winter 2024 classes | June 10, 2024 |
Graduation and University Convocation
Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates will be awarded at Convocation. Graduation date may differ from Convocation Ceremony date. Additional or differing dates exist for Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, and Respiratory Therapy; students in these programs should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule.
For students graduating Fall 2023
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Deadline to apply online to graduate for most Undergraduate students | July 27, 2023 |
| Faculty of Graduate Studies Submission Deadline* | August 24, 2023 |
| Convocation Ceremony (Fort Garry Campus) | October 17 to 19, 2023 |
| Convocation Ceremony (Bannatyne Campus) | October 26, 2023 |
For students graduating February 2024
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Deadline to apply online to graduate for most Undergraduate students | September 19, 2023 |
| Faculty of Graduate Studies Submission Deadline* | January 4, 2024 |
| Graduation date for students graduating in February | February 7, 2024 |
| Convocation Ceremony (Fort Garry Campus) | June 4 to 7, 2024 |
For students graduating Spring 2024
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Deadline to apply online to graduate for most Undergraduate students | January 19, 2024 |
| Faculty of Graduate Studies Submission Deadline* | March 28, 2024 |
| Convocation Ceremony (Bannatyne Campus) | May 16, 2024 |
| Convocation Ceremony (Fort Garry Campus) | June 4 to 7, 2024 |
| Convocation Ceremony - Université de Saint-Boniface | June 10, 2024 |
| Graduate Studies Submission Deadline* for students graduating Fall 2022 | August 27, 2024 |
| Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow in honour of Indigenous graduates | May 4, 2024 |
| * | Last date for receipt by Graduate Studies of Theses/Practica and reports on Theses/Practica, comprehensive examinations, and project reports from students, and lists of potential graduands from departments. |
Dates for Summer Term 2024
Start and End Dates (Generally Monday to Thursday classes)
Classes on Monday, May 20th will be made up on Friday, May 24th
Classes on Monday, July 1st will be made up on Friday July 5th
Classes on Monday, August 5th will be made up on Friday, August 9th
May - August courses will have no classes scheduled Monday, June 17th to Friday, June 28th
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| May - June | May 6 to June 13, 2024 - 6 hours instruction/week |
| July - August | July 1 to August 9, 2024 - 6 hours instruction/week |
| May - August (3 credits) | May 6 to August 9, 2024 - 3 hours instruction/week |
| May - August (6 credits) | May 6 to August 9, 2024 - 6 hours instruction/week |
Registration and Withdrawal Dates
Regular Registration Period
Registration start dates are to be determined by the Registrar’s Office.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| May - June | Ends May 5, 2024 |
| July - August | Ends June 30, 2024 |
| May - August (3 credits) | Ends May 5, 2024 |
| May - August (6 credits) | Ends May 5, 2024 |
Late Registration/Registration Revision Period
Students may use this period of time to make changes to their selected courses or class schedule.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| May - June | May 6 to May 9, 2024 |
| July - August | July 1 to July 5, 2024 |
| May - August (3 credits) | May 6 to May 16, 2024 |
| May - August (6 credits) | May 6 to May 9, 2024 |
Last Date to Drop without Penalty
Last date to drop and have course excluded from transcripts; VWs will be recorded on transcriptsfor courses dropped after this date. There will be no refunds for courses dropped after this date.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| May - June | May 9, 2024 |
| July - August | July 5, 2024 |
| May - August (3 credits) | May 16, 2024 |
| May - August (6 credits) | May 9, 2024 |
Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) deadline
Last date to withdraw and not receive a final grade; students cannot withdraw from courses after this date.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| May - June | June 4, 2024 |
| July - August | July 30, 2024 |
| May - August (3 credits) | July 18, 2024 |
| May - August (6 credits) | July 18, 2024 |
Fee Payment Deadlines
A financial penalty will be assessed on accounts with an outstanding balance after this date. (determined by Financial Services)
Examination and Test Dates
Students are reminded that they must remain available until all examination and test obligations have been fulfilled.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Winter/Summer Term Spanning distance and online courses | July 5 to 8, 2024 |
| May - June | June 17 to 22, 2024 |
| July - August | August 12 to 17, 2024 |
| May - August (3 credits) | August 12 to 17, 2024 |
| May - August (6 credits) | August 12 to 17, 2024 |
Challenge for Credit
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Challenge for credit application deadline | |
| For classes offered Summer Term 2024 | April 26, 2024 |
Courses
Physical Therapy
Through lecture, labs and seminars, students are introduced to the theory of physical therapy knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours. Course content includes conceptual frameworks, principles surrounding safe and ethical professional conduct in the current health care environment. Course is graded pass/fail.
Students will learn to critically evaluate the evidence for physical therapy practice and rehabilitation and will be challenged to become involved in contributing to the evidence for their future practice.
Through lecture, tutorial and laboratory sessions, students learn the role of physical therapy in hospital settings. Students will learn knowledge, skills and behaviours which support physical therapy assessment and treatment.
Through lecture, tutorial and laboratory sessions, students will learn the application of exercise and pain physiology to body structure and function and how it relates to activity and participation.
Through lecture and laboratory sessions, students learn detailed musculoskeletal anatomy of the upper and lower limbs, head, neck and trunk. Bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves and vessels are included, and integration of structure and function is emphasized. Students are also introduced to the anatomy of the spinal cord and peripheral nerves.
Through lecture, tutorial and laboratory sessions, students apply physical therapy assessment, diagnostic and treatment skills for upper quadrant neuromusculoskeletal conditions across the lifespan.
Through lecture, tutorial and laboratory sessions, students apply physical therapy assessment, diagnostic and treatment skills for lower quadrant neuromusculoskeletal conditions across the lifespan.
Through lecture, tutorial and laboratory sessions, students will learn the application of anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, pathology and exercise to the neuromusculoskeletal system. Scientific and medical theoretical basis for physical therapy intervention will be covered.
Students integrate relevant information for physical therapy management of neuromusculoskeletal conditions through problem-based learning. Case studies reflect current key indicator conditions from the Entry-to-Practice Physiotherapy Curriculum: Content Guidelines for Canadian University Programs.
Through lecture and tutorial sessions, students will address various professional topics to develop their knowledge concerning of business, ethical and legal principles for physical therapy practice.
First of two six-week experiental learning periods in the clinical community, providing opportunity for students to assess and treat clients with musculoskeletal disorders under supervision. Includes 3-4 hours of preparatory sessions prior to the placements, and 3-4 hours of follow up including debriefing group discussion and presentation of reflective journals.
Second of two six-week experiential learning periods in the clinical community, providing opportunity for students to assess and treat clients with neuromusculoskeletal disorders under supervision. Prerequisite PT 6291.
Students will learn to identify appropriate research and /or evaluation questions and appropriate methodologies for the rehabilitation context and the general process of conducting a research/evaluation study to facilitate future participation in research. Course graded pass/fail.
Through lecture, tutorial and laboratory sessions, students apply physical therapy assessment, diagnostic and treatment skills for neurological conditions across the lifespan.
Through lecture, tutorial and laboratory sessions, students apply physical therapy assessment, diagnostic and treatment skills for cardiorespiratory conditions across the lifespan.
Students integrate relevant information for physical therapy management of complex cardiorespiratory and neurological conditions through lectures, labs and small group work with a focus on interprofessional collaborative practice. Case studies may include but are not limited to: geriatrics, developmental disorders, spinal cord injuries, ARDS, critical care, etc.
Through lecture and tutorial sessions, students will integrate their knowledge and clinical experience concerning business, ethical and legal principles for physical therapy practice.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: PT 6260.
Through lecture, tutorial and laboratory sessions, students will learn the application of anatomy, physiology and pathology to the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. This course provides the theoretical basis for physical therapy intervention for cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders.
A six-week experiential learning period in the clinical community, providing opportunity for students to assess and treat clients with neurological disorders under supervision. Includes 3 - 4 hours of preparatory sessions prior to the placements, and 3 - 4 hours of follow up including debriefing group discussion and presentation of reflective journals.
A five-week experiential learning period in the clinical community, providing opportunity for students to assess and treat clients with cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders under supervision. Includes 3-4 hours of preparatory sessions prior to the placement, and 3-4 hours of follow up including debriefing group discussion and presentation of reflective journals. Course is pass/fail.
Through lecture, tutorial and laboratory sessions, students will learn the application of anatomy, physiology and pathology to the neurological system. Scientific and medical theoretical basis for physical therapy intervention will be covered.
One six-week experiential learning period in the clinical community to complement previous clinical placements, address gaps in previous clinical placements and /or to explore emerging practice roles in physiotherapy.
Through a variety of learning strategies, students further develop exercise prescription and manual therapy skills in physical therapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment for individuals across the lifespan.
Under the supervision of a faculty advisor the student will develop and complete a physical therapy or rehabilitation- focused research or evaluation project. Course graded pass/fail.