Master of Physical Therapy (M. P. T.)
The M.P.T. degree program at the University of Saskatchewan is a full-time program over two years and six weeks, and consists of ten modules that include academic course work and 30 weeks of clinical practicum experiences. Following the tenth module, there will be one week dedicated to final completion and presentation of a research project that is integrated throughout the curriculum.
The program has been designed to offer students a high quality educational experience and to ensure that the University of Saskatchewan continues to offer a program that is consistent with national accreditation standards, other Canadian physical therapy programs, and the leadership direction of national Physical Therapy professional organizations. Students will graduate with the entry-level clinical requirements to obtain a license to practice physiotherapy in Saskatchewan and Canada. Initial work expectations of graduates will be, primarily, the provision of direct client care, rather than advanced research and/or management.
The program consists of ten modules:
Module I (16 weeks)
PTH 808.3, PTH 815.4, PTH 822.5, PTH 840.3, PTH 850.1, PTH 851.1, PTH 860.2, PTH 861.2, PTH 992
Eight courses (21 credit units) concentrating on acquiring foundational knowledge and skills. Includes a one week clinical education experience.
Module II (13 weeks)
PTH 805.3, PTH 815.4 (cont’d), PTH 818.2, PTH 823.3, PTH 825.3, PTH 853.1, PTH 863.5, PTH 992 (cont’d)
Seven courses (17 credit units) building on foundational knowledge and skills relevant to physical therapy with emphasis on movement science.
Module III (4 weeks)
PTH 852.4, PTH 992 (cont’d)
One clinical education course (4 credit units) consisting of practical experience in a local health care facility.
Module IV (9 weeks)
PTH 830.7, PTH 831.3, PTH 845.6, PTH 862.2, PTH 992 (cont’d)
Four courses (18 credit units) emphasizing evidence based assessment and management of musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiorespiratory conditions.
Module V (6 weeks)
PTH 832.3, PTH 833.3, PTH 847.6, PTH 865.2, PTH 992 (cont’d)
Four courses (14 credit units) building on physical therapy knowledge and skills required for assessment and management of clinical conditions.
Module VI (4 weeks)
PTH 854.4, PTH 992 (cont’d)
One clinical education course (4 credit unit) consisting of practical experience in a Canadian health care facility.
Module VII (6 weeks)
PTH 829.3, PTH 834.4, PTH 839.4, PTH 841.2, PTH 992 (cont’d)
Four courses (13 credit units) extending foundational knowledge and skills in physical therapy interventions.
Module VIII (15 weeks)
PTH 856.15, PTH 992 (cont’d)
One clinical education course (15 credit units) consisting of three 5-week practicums in Canadian health care facilities.
Module IX (12 weeks)
PTH 835.2, PTH 838.5, PTH 848.2, PTH 855.1, PTH 864.3, PTH 867.6, PTH 992 (cont’d)
Six courses (19 credit units) dealing with advanced topics in professional practice, evidence based practice and management of clinical conditions.
Module X (6 weeks)
PTH 858.6, PTH 992 (cont’d)
One clinical education course (6 credit units) in a health care facility emphasizing increasing independence with complex clinical caseloads.
Major Project
One course (6 credit units) involving a supervised group experience completed over M.P.T. degree program, ending with a research symposium.