Physiotherapy and Health Rehabilitation program
Bachelor
Levels
9
Courses
73
Credits
138
Number of students
112
Overview
The Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation at Al-Jouf University offers a bachelor's program aimed at providing distinguished educational, research, and community service activities which meet the physical therapy professional standards and the labor market requirements. This program is part of the College of Applied Medical Sciences, which also includes other departments such as Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
Basic Information about the Program:
Number of study levels: 8 levels.
Number of courses: 55 courses.
Total credit hours: 137 hours.
The program aims to equip students with theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of physical therapy and rehabilitation, with a strong focus on developing clinical and research skills necessary for effective professional practice.
Program goals
1. Provide competent teaching, learning, and training environment.
2. Improve the quality of educational outcomes
3. Produce scientific research in physical therapy and rehabilitation
4. deliver effective community service
Program content
Admission requirements
Program levels
Level One
ISL 1101 - Exegesis of Quran - optional 1
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
It includes studying the methods of interpreters, the difference between interpretation and deduction, the difference between interpretation and other Quranic sciences, and the methods of arriving at interpretation.
ISL 1100 - Holy Quran - optional 1
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
It includes assistance in memorizing the Holy Quran and studying the rules of Tajweed.
BUS 1101 - Entrepreneurship - optional 1
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course is about how to start an entrepreneurial business. The course starts with defining who an entrepreneur is, how to formulate a business plan, how to attract support and resources from others, how management thinks and what are the financial risks and expected returns. This course also helps the entrepreneur in managing emerging and complex projects.
BUS 1102 - Project management principles - optional 1
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course provides an introduction to the field of project management for male and female students. This course aims to build skills for male and female students to enable them to manage complex projects for business analysis. This course covers the basics of project management, which include project classification, social complexities of projects, roles and responsibilities of the project manager during the project life cycle.
CIS 1100 - Computer Skills - optional 2
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course aims to provide the student with basic computer skills: its components, operating systems, and practical applications. Identify the basics and components of computers and their types. Familiarize himself with the concept of the Internet and its applications (e-mail, browsers). Provide the student with the skills to create, edit, and print documents.
CLS 1112 - Medical Terminology - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
The course is designed to give the student of medical sciences the complete knowledge necessary for basic understanding of medical terminology. The rules of construction of terms are emphasized, and analysis of complex terms is presented to give their meaning, and to define and spell medical words correctly. This course provides students with the building blocks of medical terminology as prefixes, suffixes, roots, combining forms, pronunciation, spelling, plural, abbreviations and the definitions of medical terms related to different body systems required for future clinical practice.
PTR 1100 - Professional courses - optional 1
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
The course aims to encourage and motivate male and female students and job seekers to obtain accredited professional certificates to develop their skills and expertise in specialized fields required in the labor market.
CLS 1111 - Human Biology - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Human Biology is a foundational course designed to provide students in the Applied Medical Sciences program with a comprehensive understanding of the structure, function, and organization of the human body at the cellular, tissue, organ, and system levels. The course integrates essential concepts of anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry to develop a holistic understanding of human biology as it relates to clinical practice and medical research
BUS 1103 - Principles of financial knowledge - optional 1
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
It includes benefiting from financial skills and educating male and female students to avoid making wrong financial decisions.
CHM 1103 - Chemistry - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Students will learn the details about concepts and specific chemical information that will be applied within the context of a variety of chemistry-related applications. It will also introduce the applications that will be investigated highlighting contemporary social, technological, and scientific issues. The bulk of the course will be devoted to a discussion of the fundamental principles of properties of solutions acid/base and aqueous equilibria, organic, polymer, and biological chemistries.
EDU 1105 - Education & Communication Skills - optional 1
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
It aims to develop students' abilities in the areas of effective learning and effective communication. Through this course, students learn strategies to improve their skills in absorbing and organizing information, as well as how to communicate effectively in various academic and professional contexts.
ENGL 1102 - English Language 1 - mandatory
Credits
4
Theoretical
2
Pratical
4
Training
Total Content
6
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Roadmap is a general English course for adults which recognises that every class is different, The course aims to help students upgrade their competencies in English to A2 pre-intermediate level according to the common European framework or reference CEFR , the course develops the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing al together with Vocabulary and grammar
EDU 1104 - Islamic ethics and values - optional 1
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course aims to introduce students to the importance of ethics and human values and their role in building positive behavior and constructive personality and in strengthening citizenship and belonging based on the principle of rights and duties. The course addresses the importance of the complementary relationship between laws and regulations on the one hand and ethics, values, and principles of transparency and integrity on the other hand.
EDU 1101 - History & Civilization of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - optional 1
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
The course includes a review of the historical and civilizational aspects of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its cultural heritage, the efforts of its rulers in building the political and civilizational state, and their role in serving Arab, Islamic and humanitarian issues, and achieving Vision 2030 in the field of tourism and national heritage.
ARB 1102 - Arabic Language Skills - optional 1
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course reviews basic language skills with a focus on the syntactic level, including construction and parsing (original, estimated and local), and the analysis of the Arabic sentence in all its forms and complements. This is done by studying texts, understanding them, and inferring grammatical rules from them, while discussing them in depth.
The course aims to achieve a main goal of overcoming grammatical and stylistic errors, and ensuring linguistic integrity in writing. It also seeks to develop students' ability to develop their skills in reading, comprehension, writing and speaking accurately, while improving and developing writing styles.
ISL 1102 - Islamic Faith & Family in Islam - optional 1
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
The course deals with defining the Islamic faith, naming the levels of religion, knowing faith in God Almighty, faith in prophecies, and the unseen, warning against the nullifiers and detractors of faith, defining the rights of the Prophet’s family, the Companions, and the ruler, clarifying the meaning of loyalty and disavowal, explaining the concept of the family, its rulings and structure, and clarifying the purposes of marriage.
Level Two
ENGL 1103 - ENGLISH LANGUAGE 2 - mandatory
Credits
4
Theoretical
2
Pratical
4
Training
Total Content
6
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Roadmap is a general English course for adults which recognises that every class is different, and every learner is unique. Built on Global Scale of English learning objectives, Roadmap gives learners the specific language training they need to progress. Engaging, relevant content and extensive support materials make lessons enjoyable for both learners and teachers.
PTR 1122 - Psychology - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
By learning psychological approach and integrating it with their own skills. Physiotherapists are making a good contribution to these programs. This is an exciting and also a very satisfying area of work. And the more widespread adoption of approach in physical therapy generally should contribute to enhancing practice and outcome.
PTR 1121 - Medical Biochemistry - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course is designed to give the allied health students basic cognitive knowledge of the:
Basic concepts of biochemistry covering structural and functional characteristics of carbohydrate, lipid, protein, nucleic acid, enzymes, hormones, vitamins, and minerals,
Relationship between protein structure and its biological function, generation, and storage of metabolic energy, main metabolic pathways, and their key steps.
Biochemistry of connective tissue and role of Bone and mineral metabolism
CLS 1114 - Mathematics for Health Sciences - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course covers basic computations with fractions and decimals, ratios and proportions, percentages, measurement systems, diluting of solutions, graphs, dosage and concentration problems, and basic algebra and statistics.
CLS 1113 - Anatomy for Health Sciences - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Anatomy for health sciences emphasizes to give the students complete knowledge about the normal structure of the tissue, skin, body membranes, musculoskeletal system, nervous system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, male and female reproductive system
PTR 1111 - Medical Physics - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course aims to give the students the basics of medical physics and its application.
Level Three
PTR 1222 - Rehabilitation Psychology - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course is designed to explore how psychology contributes to the understanding of human behavior either on the personal or group levels. Topics include definition of psychology and its fundamental and applied branches, personality and its different aspects, social environment and its elements, interaction between personality and environment, different psychological functions such as perception, memory and learning, society and its effects on individuals, application of psychology to the different domains of practice. This course will discuss patient compliance and their satisfaction with the medical care they receive, factors which influence the behavior and expectation of health professionals and the efficiency of the care they provide
PTR 1221 - Biophysics - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course introduces fundamental concepts of physics relevant to the practice of physical therapy. Students will explore the application of mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity, and magnetism in the human body, therapeutic interventions, and physiological processes. The course will emphasize the understanding of biophysical principles underlying various physical therapy modalities.
CLS 1215 - Physiology for Health Sciences - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the human body, focusing on the function of skeletal system, nervous system, cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, endocrine system, male and female reproductive systems and blood.
PTR 1233 - Therapeutic Exercises 1 - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
1
Pratical
4
Training
Total Content
5
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course is designed to develop students in the application and physiology of fundamental therapeutic exercises: range of motion (passive/active/active-assistive), resistance (manual/mechanical), stretching (active/passive), and peripheral joint mobilization will also be included
PTR 1232 - Professional Practice in Physical Therapy - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course designed to allow the students to develop theoretical understanding of ethical aspects of medical profession as a career, know the duties and rights including the skills of handling patients and also dealing with his colleagues
PTR 1231 - Electrophysical Modalities 1 - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course deals with the principles of electrical physics in general which are related to application of various electrophysical modalities in the field of physiotherapy. The course will provide the students with detailed information about physiological, and therapeutic effects, dangers, precautionary measures, indications, contraindications, advantages, and disadvantages of each modality. It will also focus on the physiological and therapeutic effects of electrotherapy, indications, contraindications, dangers and precautionary measures
PTR 1223 - Anatomy for Medical Rehabilitation Sciences - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Anatomy for physical therapy is a foundational course in both gross anatomy and surface anatomy, using a Musculoskeletal approach. .Students learn the gross anatomy of the following systems: upper limb , lower limb ,back, abdominal muscles, and all joints of the body from the physio-therapy point of view
Level Four
PTR 1234 - Therapeutic Exercises 2 - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
1
Pratical
4
Training
Total Content
5
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course is designed to develop students in the application and physiology of coordination and balance, aerobics, gymnastics, and Aquatic exercises will also be included
PTR 1226 - Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
1
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
3
Prerequisite
Course Description:
The course outlines the main theoretical and practical components of the structure and function of the human spinal cord, brain stem, cerebellum, cerebral hemispheres, meninges, brain ventricles and the cerebrospinal fluid including different sensory, motor pathways and brain connections.
PTR 1225 - Physiology for Medical Rehabilitation Sciences - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course provides an advanced knowledge on the function of the nervous system and muscle related to physical therapy. Neurophysiological basis of sensory, autonomic and vestibular systems and motor control will be discussed. The physiology of pain and its relationship to the nervous system will also be provided.
PTR 1224 - Pathology - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
The course will provides the student with the knowledge and understanding of general pathology, inflammation, healing, infection, immunopathology, Neoplasia and skin disease.
PTR 1241 - Biomechanics 1 - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
1
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
3
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course provides the study and application of biomechanical principles of motion to human movement. Basic biomechanics of musculoskeletal system and analysis of normal posture and gait will also be discussed.
PTR 1236 - Physical Therapy Examination Procedures - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
1
Pratical
4
Training
Total Content
5
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This is a fundamental course in which students are introduced and trained on the basic assessment methods of the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems. This include measurement of joints range of motion, manual muscle testing, special tests, postural and gait analysis, as well as activity of daily living analysis.
PTR 1235 - Electrophysical Modalities 2 - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course deals with the principles of electrical physics in general which are related to application of various electrophysical modalities in the field of physiotherapy. The course will provide the students with detailed information about physiological, therapeutic effects ,dangers, precautionary measures, indications, contraindications, advantages and disadvantages of each modality. It will also focus on the physiological and therapeutic effects of electrotherapy, indications, contraindications, dangers and precautionary measures
Level Five
PTR 1344 - Orthotics and Prosthetics - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
1
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
3
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course gives basic training to the students on orthotics and prosthetics regarding their types, indications, fitting to the patients and rehabilitation of the patients. Orthoses and Prostheses applied in different conditions as well as materials to be used and basic techniques of manufacturing will be discussed.
PTR 1343 - Clinical Practice 1 - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
Pratical
6
Training
Total Content
6
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Introduce students to the academic components of skills that provide a framework to integrate with practical and problem solving approach in the field of musculoskeletal physical therapy in addition to clinical competencies, evidence-based decision making and outcome evaluation.
PTR 1342 - Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy for Lower Quadrant - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
The course will provide students with the knowledge and understanding of orthopedic diseases and injuries of the lower limb and lumbopelvic region usually managed by physical therapists. Methods of evaluation, investigations, clinical features, and management are provided. Also the knowledge, understanding, communication and practical skills are provided to the student to manage clients with musculoskeletal pathologies. Physical therapy management includes the clinical reasoning process in clinical assessment, Physical Therapy treatment options, and treatment selection. . In addition, sport injuries for lower quadrant are considered.
PTR 1341 - Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy for Upper Quadrant - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
The course will provide student with the knowledge and understanding of orthopedic diseases and injuries of the upper limb, cervical region, and thoracic region commonly treated by physical therapists. Methods of evaluation, investigations, clinical features, and management are provided. Also the knowledge, understanding, communication and practical skills are provided to the student to manage clients with musculoskeletal pathologies. Physical therapy management includes the clinical reasoning process in clinical assessment, Physical Therapy treatment options, and treatment selection.
PTR 1321 - Radiology - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
1
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
3
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course provides an introductory understanding of radiological examination concepts, focusing specifically on X-ray, CT, and MRI examinations. The primary emphasis is on interpreting images of the head, upper extremities, lower extremities, and spine. The curriculum includes practical laboratory sessions where students examine and analyze both normal and abnormal radiological images, enhancing their diagnostic skills
PTR 1320 - Pharmacology - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course is designed to introduce students to the Physical Therapist’s role and responsibilities in medication administration and the basic principles of pharmacology. It deals with the pharmacological actions, uses, doses, route of administration, mechanisms, side effects, contraindications, and precautions of those drugs acting on ANS, CVS, CNS, and skeletal muscles, together with Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacokinetics, analgesics, diabetes mellitus treatment as well as general & local anesthesia.
PTR 1345 - Biomechanics 2 - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
1
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
3
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course deals with the functional anatomy, normal kinematics, and kinetics of different joints of the upper, lower extremities, thoracic cage and spine. The analysis of dysfunction applied to respiration, posture and gait will also be discussed, with emphasis on their application in therapeutic conditions
Level Six
PTR 1383 - Biostatistics - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Biostatistics introduces fundamental statistical concepts and methods for analyzing data in biological research. Students will gain the knowledge and skills to design studies, collect data, summarize and interpret findings, and app statistical tests to biological questions.
PTR 1382 - Scientific Research Methods - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course is a basic introductory course to the research process with the emphasis on developing research skills and critical thinking. Students will gain knowledge in the areas of research methods, critical appraisal of research, and the concepts of evidence-based practice.
PTR 1353 - Clinical Practice 2 - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
Pratical
6
Training
Total Content
6
Prerequisite
Course Description:
The course entails clinical practice towards the equisetic skill needed for evaluation and treatment. This course mainly deals with various special and advanced therapeutic modalities in physical therapy of neuromuscular medical and surgical diseases, in addition to how to apply the appropriate evaluative and treatment methods clinically. The students will be trained clinically in hospitals to apply the different modalities in neuromuscular physical therapy for both medical and surgical conditions. Clinical practice in other fields of physical therapy will also be conducted upon availability.
PTR 1352 - Physical Therapy for Neuromuscular Disorders - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course provides the students with detailed information on the physical therapy evaluation and management of the common problems associated with neurological conditions encountered by physical therapists. The neurophysiological approaches to the evaluation and management of selected neurological conditions will also be covered.
PTR 1351 - Physical Therapy for Surgical Conditions of Neuromuscular system - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Outline a standard approach to evaluate and treat the most common neurological disorders before and after surgical procedures, and how to deal with different therapeutic modalities and techniques that used in the treatment of neurological conditions.
PTR 1346 - Introduction to Sport Physical Therapy - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
1
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
3
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course allows students to apply introductory-level academic and practical management skills to the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries arising from sport and physical activity. Students will learn to improve health and function in populations with injury, illness and disease and to positively contribute to improving public health.
Level Seven
PTR 1497 - Evidence Based Practice 2 - optional 3
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This 15-week course is developed to introduce the knowledge translation concept to the students and identify the potential barriers that restrict the practice of the evidence-based. It also provides the students with the essential steps to design an intervention to facilitate the implementation of evidence-based practice.
PTR 1471 - Growth and Development - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course examines theories of child, adolescent, and adult’s development and learning. It introduces a comprehensive view of human development across the lifespan. The student will gain an understanding of child development in the areas of physical, emotional social and cognitive development,
PTR 1496 - Physical Therapy for Women's Health 2 - optional 3
Credits
2
Theoretical
1
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
3
Prerequisite
Course Description:
The objective of this course is to give the students complete knowledge about different diseases that affect women, their etiology, patho physiology and the different evaluation and rehabilitation processes for these diseases.
PTR 1462 - Clinical Practice 3 - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
Pratical
6
Training
Total Content
6
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course builds on the knowledge of cardiorespiratory physiotherapy, students will gain conceptual and procedural knowledge and skills for the physiotherapy assessment and management of patients with various cardiovascular and respiratory conditions.
PTR 1495 - Sport Physical Therapy 2 - optional 3
Credits
2
Theoretical
1
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
3
Prerequisite
Course Description:
The purpose of this course is to identify and discuss a variety of physical therapy related topics of interest of both the instructor and students. Students will also be asked to select clinical topics and prepare different presentations on different Physical Therapy topics through the semester of their choice. The course will prepare and guide students on how to collect information from different Physical therapy topics.
PTR 1461 - Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy - mandatory
Credits
4
Theoretical
3
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
5
Prerequisite
Course Description:
The course reviews the basic anatomy, physiology, and pathological conditions of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. The course involves practical demonstration and practice of general and specific physiotherapy (evaluation and management) procedures and the rationales for their use with patients suffering from respiratory and/or cardiovascular disorders. The students will be trained to apply the different modalities and treatment program for acute and chronic respiratory conditions
PTR 1494 - Motor Control - optional 3
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course will introduce human motor control, learning, and development. Motor control will be examined through the concepts, theories, and applications of experimental neuroscience. Motor learning will be explored using theoretical and conceptual application of behavioral research. Motor development will also be introduced and examined across the lifespan. In addition, application to special populations, including clinical and high performance, will be integrated throughout.
PTR 1493 - Industrial Physical Therapy - optional 3
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
The course will help Physical Therapy students to understand human factors in the workplace environment and detect the relationship of the human body and space planning in the design. Also identify the significant role of physiotherapists in reduce the risk of work-related MSDs, physical and psychological stresses inside the work environment for healthy, disabled, and elderly subjects.
PTR 1492 - Evidence Based Practice 1 - optional 3
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This 15-week course is developed to introduce the evidence-based practice to the students and provide them with the knowledge necessary to identify the scientific research process and appraise the research evidence
PTR 1491 - Physical Therapy for Women's Health 1 - optional 3
Credits
2
Theoretical
1
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
3
Prerequisite
Course Description:
The objective of this course is to give the students complete knowledge about the structure and function of the female reproductive system, the different diseases that affect women, the different evaluation and rehabilitation processes for these diseases.
PTR 1490 - Sport Physical Therapy 1 - optional 3
Credits
2
Theoretical
1
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
3
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Sport Physical Therapy allows students to engage in techniques for the evaluation and treatment of high-level collegiate athletes from time of injury to return-to-play. They will gain exposure to both the clinical rehabilitation aspect with duel credential physical therapists/certified athletic trainers, as well as on-the-field coverage with certified athletic trainers during practice. In addition, students will complete several psychomotor labs, learning various taping and strapping procedures. Specialists in the areas of sports nutrition, sports psychology and strength and conditioning will lecture on their professions and interaction with sports physical therapy. Finally, students will participate in a college football game-day from pregame set-up and treatment, to sideline game coverage and postgame treatment.
PTR 1483 - Internal Medicine - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
The course is designed to provide information about general and specific physiotherapy (evaluation and management) procedures for patients suffering from metabolic and endocrinal disorders. The students will be trained to apply the different modalities and treatment program for metabolic and endocrinal conditions
PTR 1499 - Oncology Rehabilitation - optional 3
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course provides students with basic information on oncology rehabilitation program development. This includes patient education, exercise prescription, manual therapy techniques, and lymph edema management. Discussion of cancer-related surgeries, side effect resulting from chemotherapy and radiation therapy, and physiological effect of cancer treatments will be included in this course.
PTR 1482 - Management and Leadership in Healthcare - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course deals with aspects of organizational and administrative services to hospitals and physical therapy there. Leadership, as well as physical therapy, as it includes an analysis of the problems of administrative, technical and psychological, which can be faced with those responsible for the Administration of Physical Therapy services. In addition to studying the organization and Administration of services and jobs, medical records, and career and behavior work.
PTR 1498 - Health Promotion and Prevention Practice - optional 3
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course provides students with advance information in public health issues related to physical therapy practice. The main focus of this course is promoting health, wellness, and illness prevention among the public. Advocating for preventive care is an essential part of this course.
PTR 1481 - Independent Study - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
Pratical
4
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
The course presents application of research techniques in physical Therapy. The ways of subject selection, research design dependent and independent variables are practiced. Students learn to use library for obtaining information about research projects and to flow new trends in physical therapy. Students also, learn to write research paper.
Level Eight
PTR 1486 - Wound Care Physical Therapy - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
The course includes disorders which need medical and surgical treatment such as skin diseases and burns and its practical implementations, also the care of certain surgical conditions preoperative and postoperative.
PTR 1485 - Selected Topics - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
Pratical
4
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
The purpose of this course is to identify and discuss a variety of physical therapy related topics of interest of both the instructor and students. Students will also be asked to select clinical topics and prepare different presentations on different Physical Therapy topics through the semester of their choice. The course will prepare and guide students on how to collect information from different Physical therapy topics
PTR 1484 - Geriatric Physical Therapy - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
The course is designed to explore those factors affecting the health and wellbeing of aging people. It will cover relationship between the process of ageing and behavior in such areas as sensory, personality and cognitive functioning. Other subjects ill include the social and cultural aspects of aging, and age-related changes in adapting to the social environment. Finally, considerable attention will be paid to some specifically selected clinical conditions noted to be common with the elderly population, including an overall assessment of health profile of an aged individual.
PTR 1474 - Clinical Practice 4 - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
Pratical
6
Training
Total Content
6
Prerequisite
Course Description:
The course entails clinical practice towards the equisetic skill needed for evaluation and treatment. This course mainly deals with various special and advanced therapeutic modalities in Physical therapy of children medical and surgical diseases, in addition to how to apply the appropriate evaluative and treatment methods clinically. The students will be trained clinically in hospitals to apply the different modalities in pediatric physical therapy. Clinical practice in other fields of occupational therapy will also be conducted upon availability
PTR 1473 - Physical Therapy for Pediatric and its Surgery - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course provides the basic principles of handling children during process of evaluation and treatment. Detailed theories of pediatrics, etiology of diseases, clinical picture, complications, assessment and treatment will be discussed. The course entails practice towards the equisetic skill needed for evaluation and treatment.
PTR 1472 - Physical Therapy for Growth and Developmental Disorders - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course provides the basic principles of handling children during process of evaluation and treatment showing the difference between children and adult patients. Detailed theories of growth and developmental disorders, etiology, clinical picture, complications, assessment and treatment will be discussed
Level Nine
- -
Credits
Theoretical
Pratical
Training
Total Content
Prerequisite
Course Description: