Professional Certificate in Musculoskeletal Advanced Practice Physiotherapy (MSK APP)
Equip yourself with the skills and knowledge for top-of-the-licence musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice!
Jointly organised by Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) and Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH), the Professional Certificate in Musculoskeletal Advanced Practice Physiotherapy (MSK APP) is a modular programme designed to develop the knowledge, clinical reasoning, management capabilities, professional, ethical and legal understanding for safe, independent MSK advanced practice.
Originating from TTSH, the MSK APP care model has won several awards, including the National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Award (NHIP, 2024) and TTSH Milestone Award (2025), laying the groundwork for a framework for expanded APP clinical privileges.
Course Synopsis
The MSK APP programme consists of these 5 modules:
- Lower Limb
- Upper Limb
- Pharmacotherapy and Prescribing
- Spine
- Integrated Advanced Practice Assessment.
Professionalism, ethics, and legal implications are integrated into the modules.
Learners can take the modules independently based on learning needs. Completion of a stand-alone module will be conferred a Certificate of Completion.
After successful completion of the first four modules, the learner can undertake the Integrated Advanced Practice Assessment Module. The Professional Certificate will be conferred upon successful completion of all 5 modules.
Course Details
| Module | Dates | Individual Course Fee (SGD) (before GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Limb | 8 Jan - 22 Jan | $2000 |
| Upper Limb | 29 Jan - 19 Feb | $2000 |
| Pharmacotherapy and Prescribing | 26 Feb - 2 Apr | $2000 |
| Spine | 10 Apr - 24 Apr | $2000 |
| Integrated Advanced Practice Assessment | 7 May - 30 Jun | $2500 |
| Total Course Fee | $10,500 | |
Total course fee for the Professional Certificate in Musculoskeletal Advanced Practice Physiotherapy (MSK APP) is $11,445 (including GST). Application for course fee subsidy is currently underway, subject to approval.
Who Should Attend?
- Physiotherapists with full AHPC registration and a valid practising certificate.
- A recommended minimum of 3 years of relevant physiotherapy experience.
Why Attend?
- Develop advanced knowledge and clinical reasoning for independent MSK practice, including training in diagnosis, investigation, prescribing and management principles that support progression towards advanced physiotherapy practice .
- Learn to integrate clinical and imaging findings for accurate diagnosis and management of MSK conditions.
- Gain insights from a diverse, multidisciplinary expert faculty including physiotherapy, orthopaedics, radiology, and other related healthcare disciplines.
- Strengthen your professional practice through the integration of professionalism, ethics, and legal considerations across all modules.
- Advance your career towards safe, independent advanced practice in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
Why It Matters
As demand for musculoskeletal (MSK) services continues to grow, Advanced Practice Physiotherapists (APPs) are increasingly needed to deliver timely, high-quality care. By training APPs to independently assess patients, interpret imaging, request investigations, and apply prescribing principles, this advanced practice model help to streamline patient pathways, reduce waiting times, deliver care that is more accessible and improve clinical outcomes while maintaining high standards of safety and quality across the healthcare system.
Registration
Complete this short form to register your interest. Please note this is not an application form and does not constitute an offer of admission. We'll be in touch once the application portal opens.
Thank you for your interest in our programme.
For enquiries, email us at gradprog_lkcmedicine@ntu.edu.sg