Neuromuscular Therapy, Degree, NMT3

State Board Approval Date:	2/6/08
Implementation Date:	Spring 2008
Last Updated:	03/23/09

Neuromuscular Therapy, Degree

Program Standard and Course Guide

General Program Standards
SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS
Admission Requirements	NMT3-02-01
Provisional Program Admissions	NMT3-02-04
Program Numbering	NMT3-03-02
Program Course Consistency and Sequence	NMT3-03-03
Program Course List
Accreditation (Guide)	Appendix A
Suggested Course Sequence (Guide)	Appendix B
Suggested Equipment List (Guide)	Appendix C

Admissions

Standard Number: NMT3-02-01 (Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Neuromuscular Therapy, Degree program.

Explanatory Comment

Admission refers to regular admission into a degree program.

Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated degree program admissions policies and procedures.

Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Neuromuscular Therapy, Degree profession.

Evaluative Criteria

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Neuromuscular Therapy, Degree program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.

The requirements for admission to the Neuromuscular Therapy, Degree 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.

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: NMT3-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the program.

Explanatory Comment

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.

Evaluative Criteria

Provisional admission to the Neuromuscular Therapy, Degree 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, Degree 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;

c. recommendation by program faculty and designated admissions personnel on the basis of interview and assessment of student potential.

All Neuromuscular Therapy, Degree 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.

Program Structure

Standard Number: NMT3-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

Standard Statement

A Program Major Code of NMT3 and a Program CIP Code of 513501 are applied to the Neuromuscular Therapy, Degree program.

Explanatory Comment

Assignment of a statewide Program Major Code NMT3 and Program CIP Code 513501 to the Program Title, degree 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.

Evaluative Criteria

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: NMT3-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

Standard Statement

The Neuromuscular Therapy, Degree 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.

Explanatory Comment

Programs are assigned an identical Major Code NMT3 and are consistent statewide. Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.

Evaluative Criteria

The Neuromuscular Therapy, Degree program is assigned a Major Code of NMT3, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide. Program components include, but are not limited to:

Program Title

Neuromuscular Therapy, Degree

Program Description

Program Description

Course Code	General Core Course Title	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
ENG 191	Composition and Rhetoric [P] Degree program admission level language competency.	5	0	0	5	5
ENG 193	Literature and Composition [P] ENG 191 with C or better.	5	0	0	5	5
OR
HUM 191	Introduction to Humanities [P] ENG 191 with C or better	(5)	(0)	(0)	(5)	(5)
MAT191	College Algebra [P] Program admission level math achievement.	5	0	0	5	5
PSY 191	Introductory Psychology [P] Program admission	5	0	0	5	5
SPC 191	Fundamentals of Speech [P] Program admission level language competency or ENG 098.	5	0	0	5	5
OR
ENG195	Technical Communications [P] ENG 191 with C or better	(5)	(0)	(0)	(5)	(5)
Minimum Required Hours:		25	0	0	25	25

Course Code	Occupational Course Title	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
AHS 104	Introduction to Healthcare [P] Provisional admission	2	0	3	5	3
AHS 109	Medical Terminology [P] Provisional admission	3	0	0	3	3
BIO 193	Anatomy and Physiology I [P] Program admission	4	0	3	7	5
BIO 194	Anatomy and Physiology II [P] BIO 193	4	0	3	7	5
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers [P] Provisional admission	1	4	0	5	3
NTT 100	Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Physiology [P] Program admission	3	4	0	7	5
NTT 101	Neural Science and Pathology [P] Program admission	3	4	0	7	5
NTT 102	Pathology [P] Program admission	3	0	0	3	3
NTT 103	Neuromuscular Therapy Fundamentals [P] Program admission	3	4	0	7	5
NTT 105	Technique and Theory I [P] Program admission	2	4	6	12	6
NTT 106	Clinic I [P] NTT 100, NTT 103, NTT 105, NTT 116	0	0	15	15	5
NTT 107	Law and Ethics for the Neuromuscular Therapist [P] Program admission	1	0	0	1	1
NTT 108	Technique and Theory II [P] NTT 101, NTT 102, NTT 103, NTT 105, NTT 106	1	4	9	14	6
NTT 109	Adjunctive Modalities [P] NTT 101, NTT 102, NTT 103, NTT 104, NTT 105, NTT 106	1	4	0	5	3
NTT 110	Progressive Modalities [P] NTT 101, NTT102, NTT 103, NTT 105, NTT 106, NTT 109, NTT 114	2	2	0	4	3
NTT 111	Licensure Review [P] NTT 100, NTT 101, NTT 102, NTT 103, NTT 105, NTT 106, NTT 107, NTT 108, NTT 114, NTT 116, NTT 118	0	0	9	9	3
NTT 112	Clinic II [P] NTT 106, NTT 108	0	0	15	15	5
NTT 114	Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Pathology [P] NTT 100	1	2	3	6	3
NTT 116	Wellness Essentials I [P] Program admission	2	0	0	2	2
NTT 118	Wellness Essentials II [P] NTT 116	2	0	0	2	2
NTT 123	Professional Leadership [P] NTT 106, NTT 108, NTT 109	1	2	0	3	2
Minimum Required Hours:		38	36	66	139	78

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
ENG191	Composition and Rhetoric	5	0	0	5	5
MAT191	College Algebra	5	0	0	5	5
SCT100	Introduction to Microcomputers	1	4	0	5	3
AHS109	Medical Terminology for Allied Health	3	0	0	3	3
	Total	14	4	0	18	16

Second Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
PSY191	Introductory to Psychology	5	0	0	5	5
ENG 193	Literature and Composition	5	0	0	5	5
BIO 193	Anatomy and Physiology I	4	0	3	7	5
	Total	14	0	3	17	15

Third Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
SPC 191	Fundamentals of Speech	5	0	0	5	5
AHS104	Introduction to Healthcare	2	0	3	5	3
BIO 194	Anatomy and Physiology	4	0	3	7	5
	Total	11	0	6	17	13

Fourth Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
NTT100	Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Physiology	3	4	0	7	5
NTT103	Neuromuscular Therapy Fundamentals	3	4	0	7	5
NTT105	Technique and Theory I	2	4	6	12	6
NTT116	Wellness Essentials I	2	0	0	2	2
	Total	10	12	6	28	18

Fifth Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
NTT101	Neural Science and Pathology	3	4	0	7	5
NTT102	Pathology	3	0	0	3	3
NTT106	Clinical I	0	0	15	15	5
NTT114	Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Pathology	1	2	3	6	3
	Total	7	6	18	31	16

Sixth Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
NTT107	Law and Ethics for the Neuromuscular Therapist	1	0	0	1	1
NTT108	Technique and Theory II	1	4	9	14	6
NTT109	Adjunctive Modalities	1	4	0	5	3
NTT118	Wellness Essentials II	2	0	0	2	2
	Total	5	8	9	22	12

Seventh Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
NTT110	Progressive Modalities	2	2	0	4	3
NTT111	Licensure Review	0	0	9	9	3
NTT112	Clinical II	0	0	15	15	5
NTT123	Professional Leadership	1	2	0	3	2
	Total	3	4	24	31	13

Eighth Quarter