Course Overview
This course is pending funding approval from SkillsFuture Singapore.
This module is for musculoskeletal physiotherapy practitioners looking to enhance their practical and reasoning skills in established settings, including outpatient clinics such as hospitals and polyclinics, and emerging ones like community rehabilitation centers.
Learners will explore the application of manual therapy methods within a holistic treatment model for individuals with lower quadrant pain and dysfunction. While the skills will be region-specific, assessment and treatment will consider the whole person.
They will engage in diverse activities to evaluate evidence-based and clinical concepts, along with advanced practical skills in musculoskeletal settings. A clinical portfolio will serve as a key reflective tool, documenting the integration of communication, clinical reasoning, and practical skills.
To enhance skill development, clinical reasoning and decision-making, the module includes peer-learning and instructor feedback. Moreover, learners will gain hands-on experience through clinical practice education in a healthcare institution to further advance their musculoskeletal physiotherapy skills.
This module is part of the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy specalisation track in SIT’s Master of Health Sciences programme. Completing it offers a stackable option towards earning the Master of Health Sciences degree.
Who Should Attend
- Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC)-registered physiotherapists with at least two years of musculoskeletal practice; or
- Individuals managing persons with musculoskeletal conditions
Prerequisites
- Bachelor's related to Physiotherapy
- AHPC-registered physiotherapists
Documents and information you would need to complete this application:
Please upload documents under Online Applications - Supporting Documents section.
- Employment support letter (Includes applicant's area of work)*
- Recognised BSc degree in physiotherapy registrable with the local regulatory bodies*
- Transcript of highest relevant qualification*
- Professional certification
- Answers to the following questions:
- Your reasons for pursuing the module (100 - 150 words)
- Why did you select SIT over other academic institutions? (100 - 150 words)
- What do you hope to achieve at the completion of the module? (100 - 150 words)
Note:
* Mandatory documents
What You Will Learn
Advanced Clinical Reasoning for Management of Lower Quadrant Musculoskeletal Conditions
- Principle of selection of assessment and treatment techniques for lower quadrant. Topics include manipulation and mobilisation of specific joints in lower quadrant including, lumbar, hip, knee, foot and ankle
Musculoskeletal Management of Specific Patient Population
- Clinical reasoning and management of patients with complex condition
Upon successful completion of this module, learners should be able to:
- Apply practical skills with the integration of theory into clinical practice for the management of patients with lower quadrant conditions
- Perform clinical assessment and treatment of lower quadrant disorders originating in the musculoskeletal system
- Explain clinical reasoning with regard to lower quadrant cases concerning the musculoskeletal system
- Demonstrate effective communication with all stakeholders involved in the management of patients with lower quadrant conditions
Teaching Team
Jiaying Ho
Lead Professional Officer, Singapore Institute of Technology
Benjamin Soon Tze Chin
Associate Professor/Prog Leader, Health and Social Sciences, Singapore Institute of Technology
Schedule
Week | Topics |
---|---|
Week 1 |
Clinical: principles, forms, patient interview |
Week 2 |
Physical examination, exercises and advanced manual therapy techniques for the hip complex |
Week 3 |
Clinical reasoning: knee and knee conditions |
Week 4 |
Physical examination, exercises and advanced manual therapy techniques for the knee |
Week 5 |
Clinical reasoning: ankle and foot, ankle and foot conditions |
Week 6 |
Physical examination exercises and advanced manual therapy techniques for ankle and foot |
Week 7 |
Break |
Week 8 |
Clinical reasoning: lumbar |
Week 9 |
Manipulation therapy techniques for lumbar region and treatment of lumbar spine and lower limb neural system |
Week 10 |
Clinical reasoning: pelvic and pelvic conditions |
Week 11 |
Physical examination exercise and management of pelvic region including real-time ultrasound |
Week 12 |
Clinical practice |
Week 13 | Guided revision of practical Reflection report and case-based clinical reasoning assignment |
Week 14 | Practical exam |
Note:
Learners via the Modular Certification Pathway may use their clinical cases at work, in place of clinical practice, to prepare reflective pieces for their clinical portfolio.
Certificate and Assessment
A Certificate of Participation will be issued to participants who
- Attend at least 75% of the module
- Undertake non-credit bearing assessment during the module
A Certificate of Attainment will be issued to participants who
- Attend at least 75% of the module, and
- Candidates who pass the assessment criteria of the respective module will earn 6 credits, which can be stacked towards the Graduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Fee Structure
The full fee for this course is S$4,469.00.
Category | After SF Funding |
---|---|
Singapore Citizen (Below 40) | S$1,340.70 |
Singapore Citizen (40 & Above) | S$520.70 |
Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder | S$1,340.70 |
Non-Singapore Citizen | S$4,469.00 (No Funding) |
Note: All fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.
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