This Course and Program Catalogue is effective from May 2024 to April 2025.

Not all courses described in the Course and Program Catalogue are offered each year. For a list of course offerings in 2024-2025, please consult the class search website.

The following conventions are used for course numbering:

  • 010-099 represent non-degree level courses
  • 100-699 represent undergraduate degree level courses
  • 700-999 represent graduate degree level courses

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PTH 800.6: Introduction to Physical Therapy Foundations

Students will explore physical therapy professionalism and the basic theory and clinical application of assessment, analysis, treatment methods, and clinical reasoning, and decision-making including basic models and biopsychosocial foundations (e.g. biomechanics, exercise physiology, sensitive practice, and education) informing physical therapy practice.

Weekly hours: 4 Lecture hours and 8.5 Practicum/Lab hours
Restriction: Must be accepted into the M.P.T. program to register.


PTH 801.3: Evidence Based Practice and Pathology for Physical Therapists

This course builds confidence as an evidence-based practitioner, focusing on literature search strategies, measurement, and critical appraisal in health research. It will also address concepts of general pathology and pathophysiology relevant to Physical Therapy including the role of pathology and laboratory medicine underlying diagnosis, pathogenesis and management of disease.

Weekly hours: 2.5 Lecture hours
Restriction: Must be accepted into the M.P.T. program to register.


PTH 802.13: Advanced Physical Therapy Foundations

Students will further develop foundational physical therapy assessment and treatment skills, considering and responding to unique client/patient characteristics including systemic racism, discrimination, cultural humility, and cultural safety in the context of Indigenous health. Focus is on integration of foundational knowledge, critical thinking and practice skills congruent with holistic, responsive care.

Restriction: Must be accepted into the M.P.T. program to register.


PTH 803.8: Musculoskeletal Assessment and Treatment

This course includes the epidemiology, pathology, assessment and clinical findings of common musculoskeletal conditions, introduces the theory and skills related to the manual therapy examination, treatment and select manipulation techniques. Topics include evaluation of acuity of signs and symptoms, regional examination, differential diagnosis, safety screening, pre-treatment decisions, and treatment planning.

Restriction: Must be accepted into the M.P.T. program to register.


PTH 804.8: Cardiorespiratory Assessment and Treatment

The course contains an introduction to the physiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and management of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems in a variety of physical therapy settings. Emphasis will be placed on critical thinking, problem solving, and clinical skills for the management of disorders that impact the oxygen transport system. Using an evidence-based practice approach this course will provide knowledge, skills and attitudes related to the physical therapy management of people who have acute medical, surgical, critical, and cardiorespiratory conditions.

Restriction: Must be accepted into the M.P.T. program to register.


PTH 806.8: Neurology Assessment and Treatment

This course introduces students to a framework for neurological practice based on best evidence, motor control and learning theories, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neuroplasticity. Physiotherapy assessment and treatment of common neurological conditions is covered, including stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease. A task-oriented approach is emphasized.

Weekly hours: 6.5 Lecture hours and 7.5 Practicum/Lab hours
Restriction: Must be accepted into the M.P.T. program to register.


PTH 808.3: Lifespan I Development Aging and Pharmacological Issues across the Lifespan

Introduces the student to content and issues that are important to consider when developing and implementing a physical therapy management plan for individuals across the lifespan. Topics include physical, cognitive, social, emotional and communication development, principles of pharmacology and specific drug classes, nutrition, normal and pathological changes that occur with aging, and end-of-life care.

Weekly hours: 2.5 Lecture hours and .5 Practicum/Lab hours
Restriction: Must be accepted into the M.P.T. program to register.


PTH 820.3: Functional Neuroanatomy

This course will introduce students to the structure and function of the different subdivisions of the central and peripheral nervous systems, and will provide them with an anatomical basis for understanding the functional alterations that accompany neurological disorders.

Weekly hours: 3.5 Lecture hours and .5 Practicum/Lab hours
Restriction(s):Restricted to students enrolled in the MPT program.


PTH 829.3: Lifespan II Pediatrics Obstetrics and Gynecology

This course will examine components of physical therapy practice across the lifespan, focusing on paediatrics, obstetrics, and incontinence. Topics include the pathophysiology and physical therapy management of common, multi-system conditions in children; normal pregnancy and fetal development, common musculoskeletal complaints and complications during pregnancy and the physical therapy management of each, and entry to practice-level physical therapy management of incontinence.

Weekly hours: 2.5 Lecture hours and .5 Practicum/Lab hours
Restriction: Must be accepted into the M.P.T. program to register.


PTH 839.4: Advanced Clinical Exercise Physiology

Will prepare students to appropriately design, administer, and critique comprehensive exercise testing and training programs for healthy individuals and various clinical populations. Emphasis will be placed on developing and evidence-based approach to the proper periodization of endurance, strength, flexibility, and neuromuscular training for multiple system adaptations.

Weekly hours: 6 Lecture hours
Restriction: Must be accepted into the M.P.T. program to register.


PTH 850.1: Clinical Practice I

A full-time course of clinical education in health care facilities in Saskatchewan. This course is designed to provide the opportunity to apply theory from Professional Practice I to practical experience in health care facilities with limited case load management.

Weekly hours: 37.5 Clinical Service hours
Restriction: Must be accepted into the M.P.T. program to register.


PTH 858.6: Clinical Practice V

A full-time clinical education course in facilities anywhere in Canada. With special permission, a student may request an international practicum. A complex clinical caseload and enhanced workload assignment, will be provided for each student consistent with advancing clinical skills from previous clinical practice courses and incorporating theory in Module Nine.

Weekly hours: 37.5 Clinical Service hours
Restriction: Must be accepted into the M.P.T. program to register.


PTH 862.2: Evidence Based Practice II

Focuses on theory and skills of research needed to gain competence in evidence-based practice. Two main components are emphasized: use and interpretation of statistical analyses used in health care research and integration of evidence-based practice concepts into clinical practice.

Weekly hours: 1.5 Lecture hours
Restriction: Must be accepted into the M.P.T. program to register.


PTH 864.3: Evidence Based Practice III

This third evidence-based practice (EBP) course serves to integrate students' clinical practice experience with concepts gained and skills acquired in previous EBP courses. Through reflection and inquiry, students are challenged to identify learning needs in order to refine their practice, and to critically evaluate and apply best available evidence to clinical decision-making.

Weekly hours: 3 Tutorial hours
Restriction: Must be accepted into the M.P.T. program to register.


PTH 865.2: Professional Practice for Physical Therapists

Emphasizes the application of physical therapy scope of practice, cultural competence, legal aspects of professional practice, funding of health care, sensitive practice, inter-professional practice, client-centered care and the application of an ethical decision-making framework in professional practice. It is specific preparation for Clinical Practice III and IV.

Weekly hours: 2 Lecture hours
Restriction: Must be accepted into the M.P.T. program to register.


PTH 867.6: Advanced Professional Practice for Physical Therapists

This course encompasses the professional, ethical, legal, regulatory, social economic, financial, business, and management aspects of autonomous public and private PT practice in a multidimensional Canadian health care environment. Topics include quality improvement; risk management; business management; information management systems; human resources; marketing; program planning/evaluation; health care policy/delivery; advocacy.

Weekly hours: 6 Lecture hours
Restriction: Must be accepted into the M.P.T. program to register.


PTH 870.3: Human Anatomy

This regional approach to the study of human gross anatomy is especially designed for students of Physical Therapy. Although the entire body is studied, information pertaining to skeletal muscles is emphasized. The curriculum is supplemented with some systemic anatomy, as well as an introduction to cell biology and histology.

Weekly hours: 4 Lecture hours and 3 Practicum/Lab hours
Restriction: Must be accepted into the M.P.T. program to register.


PTH 871.6: Advanced Musculoskeletal

Focuses on the progression of manual therapy assessment and treatment including spinal and lower extremity examination, clinical reasoning, differential diagnosis, and treatment planning for common musculoskeletal conditions. Skills including mobilization and manipulation of lower extremity joints and mobilization of spinal joints will be developed.

Weekly hours: 3.5 Lecture hours and 7 Practicum/Lab hours
Restriction: Must be accepted into the M.P.T. program to register.


PTH 872.3: Health Promotion and Wellness

Examines the role of physical therapists in promoting health across the lifespan at primary, secondary and tertiary levels of care. Elements of effective interdisciplinary, community-based, and rehabilitation programs are explored particularly for people living with chronic indicator conditions affecting the cardiovascular, respiratory, and metabolic systems. Students will build upon, integrate, and apply previously acquired knowledge, problem-solving and clinical reasoning skills.

Weekly hours: 2 Lecture hours and 2 Practicum/Lab hours
Restriction: Must be accepted into the M.P.T. program to register.


PTH 873.9: Musculoskeletal Practical Application to Special Populations

This course addresses sport physical therapy, ergonomics, and physical therapy management of burns and frostbite. The sports physical therapy component includes field assessment, acute and return to activity, and the rehabilitation of common sport injuries. Student will develop skills in manual therapy including manipulation for lumbo-sacral spine joints. The course will include the principles and practices of prevention, perioperative and prosthetic management of lower extremity amputations. Management of acute pain, chronic nonmalignant pain and chronic malignant pain with musculoskeletal disorders will be addressed.

Weekly hours: 5 Lecture hours and 4 Practicum/Lab hours
Restriction: Must be accepted into the M.P.T. program to register.


PTH 874.3: Electrophysical Agents

This course focuses on the decision-making and application for adjunctive treatment methods, including modalities such as electrical stimulation, biofeedback, iontophoresis and high voltage.

Weekly hours: 2 Lecture hours and 2.5 Practicum/Lab hours
Restriction: Must be accepted into the M.P.T. program to register.


PTH 875.3: Advanced Neurology

Prepares physiotherapy students to assess and treat individuals with neurological conditions including Guillain Barre syndrome, Alzheimer’s disease, and spina bifida. Unique considerations in physiotherapy service provision for people with cognitive, emotional, and psychological impairments are explored, and advanced topics, quality of life, end of life, and ethical issues are investigated.

Weekly hours: 2 Lecture hours and 1 Practicum/Lab hours
Restriction: Must be accepted into the M.P.T. program to register.


PTH 876.5: Clinical Practice II

A full-time course of clinical education in Saskatchewan health care facilities. With special permission, the clinical experience may be arranged in another Canadian province. Is designed to advance clinical skills application as a progression from Clinical Practice I and to specifically apply theory from Modules One and Two.

Weekly hours: 37.5 Clinical Service hours
Restriction: Must be accepted into the M.P.T. program to register.


PTH 877.2: Introduction to Applied Clinical Reasoning

Foundational and theoretical knowledge, professional and lifespan issues, and evidence-based practice are further explored and integrated through case analyses. Critical thinking, clinical decision-making and problem solving related to various physical therapy practice areas are emphasized.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours
Restriction: Must be accepted into the M.P.T. program to register.


PTH 878.6: Clinical Practice III

A full-time course of clinical education in Saskatchewan facilities. Some students may elect to complete this clinical practicum in another Canadian province. This course is designed to provide diversity of experience and advance clinical skills with a more complex caseload relevant to the content in Modules four and five.

Weekly hours: 37.5 Clinical Service hours
Restriction: Must be accepted into the M.P.T. program to register.


PTH 879.2: Advanced Application to Clinical Reasoning

The last course of a three-course series, this course emphasizes critical thinking, clinical decision-making and problem solving related to a variety of areas of physical therapy practice. This week-long capstone course synthesizes Modules I to VIII content in a case-based format.

Restriction: Must be accepted into the M.P.T. program to register.


PTH 880.12: Clinical Practice IV

A full-time clinical education course, normally two clinical placements of six weeks duration each, anywhere in Canada. With special permission students may participate in a structured inter-professional international clinical practicum. A clinical caseload of advancing complexity and amount is assigned, incorporating the theory from the previous modules.

Weekly hours: 37.5 Clinical Service hours
Restriction: Must be accepted into the M.P.T. program to register.


PTH 898.3: Special Topics

Offered occasionally in special situations. Students interested in these courses should contact the department for more information.


PTH 899.N/A: Special Topics

This special topics course has been individually tailored to provide the MPT student with the opportunity to remediate theoretical, practical, and/or clinical learning contract consisting of specific objectives, a detailed learning plan outlining learning strategies and resources and evaluation plan will be developed by faculty in consultation with the student.


PTH 990.0: Physical Therapy Professional Development

This course supports independent and guided learning experiences to support professional development and growth, based on the competency profile for entry to practice physical therapy national guidelines.

Note: Must be accepted in MPT program to register.