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State Board
Approval Date: |
2/06/08 |
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Implementation
Date: |
Spring 2008 |
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Last Updated: |
5/21/2008 |
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SPECIFIC PROGRAM
STANDARDS |
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Standard Number:
NMT2-02-01 (Admission Requirements)
Statewide admission
requirements are implemented for the Neuromuscular
Therapy, Diploma program.
Admission refers to
regular admission into a diploma program.
Statewide program
admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying
requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly
stated diploma
program admissions policies and procedures.
Admission
requirements are related to the functions of the Neuromuscular Therapy, Diploma
profession.
The institution
develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Neuromuscular Therapy, Diploma
program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.
The requirements
for admission to the Neuromuscular Therapy, Diploma program are:
a.
attainment of 18 years of age;
b.
documentation of high school graduation or
satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements;
c.
achievement of minimum
regular admission scores on tests of reading language, math, and algebra as
specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Admission Test Scores.
d.
proper completion of application and related
procedures.
Achievement of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading
language, math, and algebra as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program
Admission Test Scores.
Admission of transfer students to the Neuromuscular Therapy program is
contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:
a.
regular
admission and good standing at a regionally accredited diploma or degree
granting institution; and
b.
proper completion of application and related
procedures.
Standard Number: NMT2-02-04
(Provisional Admission Requirements)
Statewide
provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Neuromuscular
Therapy, Diploma program.
Provisional
admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular
admission requirements of the program.
Provisionally
admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or
certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.
The institution
develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for
entry into programs on a provisional basis.
Provisional
admission to the Neuromuscular Therapy, Diploma program is afforded those
students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission
requirements.
The requirements
for provisional admission to the Neuromuscular Therapy, Diploma program are:
a.
student is 17 years of age upon entry to the program
but attained the age of 18 before enrolling in a Neuromuscular Clinic course.
b.
achievement
of minimum admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as
specified in GDTAE document Minimum
Program Entrance Scores; and
c.
recommendation by
program faculty and designated admissions personnel on the basis of interview
and assessment of student potential.
All Neuromuscular
Therapy, Diploma program students initially admitted on a provisional basis
meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.
Provisionally
admitted students who’s English, math, and/or reading
achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are
required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the State Board
of Technical and Adult Education.
Standard Number: NMT2-03-02 (Program Numbering System)
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A Program Major
Code of NMT2 and a Program CIP Code of 513501 are applied to the
Neuromuscular Therapy, Diploma program. |
Assignment of a
statewide Program Major Code NMT2
and Program CIP Code 513501 to the Program Title, diploma program is the basis
from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.
Each
degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Program Major
Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State
Board of Technical and Adult Education.
Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate
program is assigned a Program Major Code and Program CIP Code.
Each
degree/diploma/certificate program having a given Program Major Code is
consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same
Program Major Code.
Degree/diploma/certificate
programs having multiple specializations are assigned a Specialization Major
Code and Specialization CIP Code for each option.
Standard Number: NMT2-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)
The Neuromuscular
Therapy, Diploma program utilizes essential course components consistent with
statewide program requirements. Specific course alphanumeric identification
Codes are assigned to each course. Students are required to progress through
two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.
Programs are
assigned an identical Major Code NMT2 and are consistent statewide. Each
specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a
statewide course identification code.
The Neuromuscular
Therapy, Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of NMT2, and utilizes
essential components designated for that program number statewide. Program
components include, but are not limited to:
Neuromuscular
Therapy, Diploma
The Neuromuscular
Therapy program consists of a sequence of courses that prepares students for
careers in the field of Neuromuscular Therapy.
Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and
skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Curriculum fundamentals, Swedish massage,
Musculoskeletal Anatomy, Identification of Diseases and Conditions, Medical
Documentation, and Client Care, prepare the graduate for an entry level position.
Specialized training in Nervous System Pathology, Postural Analysis,
Neuromuscular Therapy, Muscle Energy Techniques, Myofascial Release and
Clinical Reasoning establish this program and its graduates as specialists in
their field.
Program graduates
receive a diploma in Neuromuscular Therapy, which qualifies them to take the
National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage (NCETM) offered
by the National Certification Board of
Therapeutic Massage (NCBTMB) or and apply for Georgia Licensure.
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General Core Course Title |
Class |
D. |
P. |
Weekly |
Credit |
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English [P] ENG 097, or entrance
English score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels; and
RDG 097, or entrance reading score in accordance with approved DTAE admission
score levels. |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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General
Mathematics [P]
MAT 097, or entrance arithmetic score in accordance with approved DTAE
admission score
levels. |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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OR |
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Business
Mathematics [P]
MAT 097, or entrance arithmetic score in accordance with approved DTAE
admission score
levels. |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
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Basic Psychology [P] Provisional
admission. |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Minimum Required Hours: |
15 |
0 |
0 |
15 |
15 |
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Course |
Occupational Course Title |
Class |
D. |
P. |
Weekly |
Credit |
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Anatomy and
Physiology [P] Program
admission |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Introduction to
Healthcare [P] Provisional
admission |
2 |
0 |
3 |
5 |
3 |
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Medical Terminology [P] Provisional
admission |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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Introduction to
Microcomputers [P] Provisional
admission |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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Musculoskeletal
Anatomy and Pathology [P] Program
admission |
3 |
4 |
0 |
7 |
5 |
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Neural Science
and Pathology [P] Program
admission |
3 |
4 |
0 |
7 |
5 |
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Pathology [P] Program
admission |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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Neuromuscular
Therapy Fundamentals [P] Program
admission |
3 |
4 |
0 |
7 |
5 |
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Technique and
Theory I [P] Program
admission |
2 |
4 |
6 |
12 |
6 |
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Clinic I [P] NTT 100, NTT
103, NTT 105, NTT 116 |
0 |
0 |
15 |
15 |
5 |
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Law and Ethics
for the Neuromuscular Therapist [P] Program
admission |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
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Technique and
Theory II [P] NTT 101, NTT
102, NTT 103, NTT 105, NTT 106 |
1 |
4 |
9 |
14 |
6 |
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Adjunctive
Modalities [P] NTT 101, NTT 102,
NTT 103, NTT 104, NTT 105, NTT 106 |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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