Welcome to the Post-professional Master of Science (MS) in Physical Therapy from NYIT (
USA
). NYIT has designed a program to augment the entry-level education of practicing physical therapists in the Middle East, modeled after our MS program in the United States. This 45-credit program has been developed to be completed in two years of part-time study, with the student taking two courses each term. It was designed to accommodate clinical practice and thus, classes are taught in either a weekend/evening or condensed class-time format. The program will be offered at NYIT Jordan campus, and is taught by the same internationally known faculty who teach in our entry-level program in New York. All faculty have published in the peer-reviewed literature and all hold doctoral degrees. The two year course of study culminates in a research project which helps to foster the development of life-long learning and evidence-based practice. Upon finishing the MS program the student will be granted a master of science in Physical Therapy from NYIT (Accredited USA institution), and from Jordanian University of Science and Technology (JUST) (Accredited Jordanian Institution). Because this international program is not accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Physical Therapy Education in the US, graduates are not automatically entitled to take the US licensure examination. However, coursework from this program may be used to meet certain requirements needed to be a candiate for the licensing examination.
We hope you find this website helpful. If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact
Professor Dr. Ahmed Elokda, Coordinator of the
Middle East MSPT program, at
aelokda@nyit.edu or
0019172097258 (cell). We look forward to answering your questions, assisting you in the application process, and setting you on the path to becoming another successful NYIT MSPT graduate.
Application Requirements
- Completed application,please contact ustaza Maha Almasri at; maha.almasri@nyit.edu.jo or phone number 096265525821
- All official college transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a professional clinical colleague
- Proof of licensure to practice physical therapy
- An essay detailing why you want to pursue postgraduate education in physical therapy
Course of Study
The program has been designed to be completed in two years. A new cohort of students begins each year in October.
Year I Fall
Research I (2 credits)
Research II (2 credits)
Year I Winter
Medicine for PT (3 credits)
Pharmacology for PT (3 credits)
Year I Spring
PT I (orthopedics) (4 credits)
Manual Therapy I (3 credits)
Year I Summer
Manual Therapy II (3 credits)
Manual Therapy III (3 credits)
Year II Fall
PT II (neurology) (4 credits)
PT III (pediatrics) (4 credits)
Year II Winter
Exercise Physiology (3 credits)
Cardiopulmonary (4 credits)
Year II Spring
Evaluation/Diagnosis in PT (2 credits)
Prosthetics and Orthotics (2 credits)
Year II Summer
Research III (3 credits)
Course Descriptions
PHTH 626 Physical Therapy Practice I This course is the first of the 5 physical therapy courses, which are considered the core courses for the instruction in the five elements of patient care. In this course, there is an introduction to each element: examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and intervention techniques for musculoskeletal conditions. This class will involve lecture/ laboratory format with student participation involving case studies and small group activities.
PHTH 650 Physical Therapy Practice II This course is the second of the 5 physical therapy practice classes, which are considered the core classes for the instruction in the five elements of patient care. In this course, examining, evaluating, and determining the proper treatment intervention is continued, now involving the neurological/neuromuscular patient. Study of the pathological, medical and therapeutic concepts of various neurological conditions such as traumatic head injury, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis and stroke will be addressed. The class will contain lecture/laboratory format, with much participation by the students involving case studies and small group activities.
PHTH 655 Prosthetics and Orthotics This course provides an in-depth review of the principles of orthotics and prosthetics as applied to the practice of physical therapy. This includes a review of biomechanical principles and their application to the fitting of orthotic and prosthetic appliances. Patient application, training and management of their appliances and complications are reviewed.
PHTH 660 Exercise Physiology Understanding the physiology of the exercising human is essential to the successful practice of physical therapy. Not only does it give the therapist a frame of reference for understanding exercise and sport-related injuries, but it also provides a thorough knowledge of how exercise and physical activity can be best utilized as a rehabilitation modality for physical trauma injuries, neuromuscular and musculoskeletal disease, and for cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders.
The purpose of this course is to develop competencies within the student that are related to fitness evaluation, exercise and activity prescription, and training program development for individuals or for groups with age, sex, and culture as important modifying factors. Beginning with the basic physiological concepts of energy metabolism, pulmonary, cardiovascular and muscular function, the student examines, in depth, the responses of individuals to the stress of exercise, training and detraining. These physiological principles formulate the basis for the development of sound programs of exercise, training, wellness programs and physical rehabilitation.
PHTH 675 Physical Therapy Practice III This course is the third of the 5 physical therapy practice core classes for the instruction in the 5 elements of patient care. The focus will be on the pediatric patient/client, from the neonate through the school-aged child. Congenital, orthopedic, pulmonary and neuromuscular disorders, as well as oncology, burns, and mental retardation involving the pediatric patient/client will be discussed in detail. The etiology, pathology, and physical therapy management will be emphasized as well as the development of short- and long-term goals for this population. Lecture/laboratory format continues with emphasis on case studies and the development of hands-on clinical skills.
PHTH 680 Medicine for Physical Therapists This course provides an overview of the field of medicine. Students will learn the clinical signs and symptoms of common medical disorders. Etiology, pathology and current treatment protocols will be discussed. Students will be presented with case histories of selected medical disorders demonstrating the signs, symptoms, etiology, physical examination procedures, differential diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment principles.
PHTH 685 Evaluation/Diagnosis in Physical Therapy This course will provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform a thorough neurologic, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, vascular and integumentary examination. Emphasis will be on differential diagnosis as applied to the practice of physical therapy. Selection, administration and interpretation of appropriate evaluation procedures will be practiced. A clinical physical therapy diagnosis will be determined from the data collected and a comprehensive plan of care shall be established, with documentation of realistic measurable functional goals and prognosis for duration of therapy, including discharge planning and follow-up.
PHTH 690 Occupational and Physical Therapy Research I Through lectures, assigned journals and text book readings, computer research technology, and individual and group projects, the student is introduced to scientific research as a process, beginning with a thorough understanding of basic inferential statistics and their relationship to research. Concepts related to critical inquiry, problem solving, hypothesis formation and the importance of research in evidence-based physical and occupational therapy practice are explored. Focus is on the development of a research question and a critical review of the literature related to that question.
PHTH 695 Manual Therapy I In this course, students will learn the in-depth musculoskeletal evaluation skills of the extremities, which will build upon the basic assessment skills, learned in PHTH 685. Emphasis will be on selective tension tests of contractile and noncontractile tissue using joint play and accessory motion testing techniques. Students will learn how to perform a systematic orthopedic evaluation including stability and mobility tests, strength and functional assessment, and special joint tests to determine the need for physical therapy intervention or referral to another health care provider. Physical therapy evaluation and treatment of a wide range of orthopedic conditions will be discussed and practiced. Treatment methods will focus on manual therapy, including joint mobilization, muscle energy, myofascial release, positional release and therapeutic exercise.
PHTH 710 Occupational and Physical Therapy Research II Lectures, classroom discussion and assigned text and journal readings guide the student in development of an understanding of the application of advanced statistical techniques to occupational and physical therapy research. Specific application of research methodology is employed in the completion of a research proposal of a significant problem to be investigated. Informed consent, treatment of human subjects, the Institutional Review Board and proper reference citations are reviewed.
PHTH 715 Pharmacology for Physical Therapists The fundamentals of medical pharmacology, with implications for the practice of occupational and physical therapy, are reviewed through lectures and readings. Presentations include the principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Specifically stressed are drugs affecting the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, renal, nervous, respiratory, endocrine and gastrointestinal systems. Medical reasons for drug treatment, specific actions, therapeutic side effects and adverse reactions are reviewed in the context of clinical practice. Problems related to polypharmacy, especially in the geriatric and psychiatric populations will be emphasized. Particular attention will be given to those prescription drugs affecting motor control, movement function, cardiovascular function, psychopharmacotherapeutics and neurological impairments.
PHTH 720 Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Cardiopulmonary physical therapy is an essential non-invasive intervention that can reverse or mitigate insults to oxygen transport. It can avoid, delay or reduce the need for medical interventions such as intubation, supplemental oxygen, mechanical ventilation, suctioning, bronchoscopy, chest tubes, surgery and medication. This course will provide the student with an extensive study of common cardiopulmonary pathologies, including a review of normal cardiorespiratory physiology, and the response to disease, exercise, and medical/surgical management. Evaluation procedures are presented with a focus on those used in the practice of the cardiopulmonary physical therapist. Observations of cardiopulmonary patients will be required.
PHTH 730 Manual Therapy II This course will present the principles of orthopedic manual therapy as applied to the spine, pelvis and cranial structures. Students will learn specific diagnostic tests involving these structures. Emphasis will be on motion analysis to identify normal and aberrant motion patterns of the cranium, spine and pelvis. Students will learn to differentiate mechanical from nonmechanical sources of pain and dysfunction and to design and implement a comprehensive rehabilitation program to promote normal mobility and function. A review of differential diagnosis of spinal disorders will provide the basis on which students will build a sequential neuromuscular examination and specific intervention plan to correct dysfunction. Students will learn to apply principles of joint mobilization, muscle energy, myofascial release, positional release, functional mobilization and therapeutic exercises to improve function in patients/clients with movement dysfunction involving the craniosacral/spinal and pelvic structures.
PHTH 780 Manual Therapy III This course is the final orthopedic manual therapy course. The techniques of the previous courses will be reviewed, and additional evaluation of treatment techniques, particularly those requiring a higher level of clinical decision making skill, will be added. The class will make use of the problem solving approach to orthopedic case studies. At the completion of this course, the student will be able to:
a) conduct a detailed physical examination of the lumbar, thoracic, cervical spine and extremities
b) describe the mechanisms and characteristics of spinal pain and the behavior of pain patients
c) perform manual techniques to the lumbar, cervical, thoracic spine/rib, pelvis and extremities
d) discuss and present cases with spinal dysfunction
e) describe indications and contraindications of manual therapy
PHTH 790 Research in Physical Therapy III This course is designed as a follow-up to Research I and II. The purpose of this course is to help the student to develop skills in preparing and presenting material to a group, explore current issues of research in physical therapy, organize and prepare their research projects, and provide a forum for students and faculty for the presentation and sharing of knowledge gained form their research. A final written research project is required.