Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
Prerequests |
7000408
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Research Methods for Biomedical Sciences
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3 |
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Writing a genuine theoretical or experimental study or a special project that addresses a variety of topics in speech-language-hearing pathology developed under the direction of a faculty member. Student should use scientific approaches to research questions, designs, statistical procedures, methodologies, and scientific writing. Students might be advised to use computer software for statistical analysis. |
7000607
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Research Project for Physiotherapy
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3 |
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This course is designed to present the basics of research methodology including experimentaldesign, human research, and critical analysis of medical literature. The student will develop aresearch project with the consultation of a faculty member. The student, with guidance from afaculty member, will utilize readings, texts, journal articles, practicum experience, or attendanceat seminars or lectures, to identify and explore selected subject matter |
7101103
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Medical Terminology
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2 |
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Students will able to lean the basic medical terminology. This course will provide the frameworkneeded before advancing to a more comprehensive medical terminology course designed forthose seeking to become a coder. This course will focus on the many components of a medicalterm and physiotherapy term and how to break down a medical term by simply knowing themeaning of the prefix or suffix. By learning the individual parts of a medical word, student willnot need to memorize hundreds of complex medical terms and their definitions. In addition,students will able to understand and learn the following courses easily.This is a great beginner course to take on your career path as a coder, and also serves equallywell as a refresher for all health information management professionals. |
7102101
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Anatomy & Physiology for Health Sciences 1
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3 |
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This Course is designed to provide the students with a basic understanding of the structure and function of the human body and the mechanisms for maintaining homeostasis within it. The human body is discussed as separate systems, but the relation between different body systems is explained. The cells and tissues, nervous, skeletal, muscular, digestive, and urinary systems are discussed in this course. The methodology of course teaching includes lecture component and practical application for some theoretical approaches. |
7102102
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Anatomy & Physiology for Health Sciences 2
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3 |
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The course provide an introduction to human morphology, function at the cell, tissue, and organ system levels of organization. The human body is also dealt with as separate systems with understanding of the morphology, mechanisms governing the function of different human organ systems such as the cardiovascular, immunological, musculoskeletal, hematological, and genital. The courses are taught through theoretical lectures and practical demonstrations |
7102301
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Neurophysiology
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3 |
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The course covers basic neuroanatomy, neurohistology and neurophysiology, focussing on processes involved in sensory and motor functions of the CNS. This knowledge will provide the foundations to understand the abnormal functional disorders and disabilities that may result from disease or trauma to the central nervous system |
7103201
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Pathology
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3 |
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This course cover the principles of the discipline of pathology. Disease is presented byorgan system. The method of instruction includes lectures, demonstrations, groupdiscussions, laboratories and autopsy participation |
7103510
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Management and Quality Assurance in Applied Medical Sciences
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3 |
|
This course is considered one of the milestones in running properly the whole profession.Students should be aware of modalities to successfully manage their carrier in personal andinstitutional context and learn the skills of leadership. On the other hand they should be aware ofthe whole process of handling their responsibilities and site of work as optimal as possible andaccording to well recognized and scientifically accredited procedures |
7104101
|
General Biology for Health Sciences
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3 |
|
A discussion of biology activity at the level of the single cell. Cell structure. Chemicalconstituents, material exchanges with the environment and the cell membrane. Majorenergy generating biochemical pathways. Photosynthesis and control of cellularactivities |
7108101
|
Biophysics
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3 |
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This course introduces the methods of statistical data classification and presentation, as well as their collection, organization and analysis. It also introduces principles of probabilities, some probability distributions, and distribution of samples, testing of hypotheses, simple linear regression and correlation, analysis of variance. There will be medical and biological applications on all of the over mentioned. - Goals:
1-Describe data sets using frequency distributions, graphs, and descriptive measures. 2-Compute probabilities and construct probability distribution functions. 3-Demonstrate ability to apply statistical tools to perform statistical inferences estimation and hypothesis testing. 4-Utilize technological tools required in statistics. |
7109301
|
Pharmacology for MS.
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3 |
|
Introduces the basic concepts of the body's reaction to drugs including absorption, metabolism and excretion of the drugs. Knowledge provided will ensure the safe practice of nurses and provide a foundation for teaching the relevant pharmacology to clients. The course provides also methods of action, uses and side effects of each medication. |
7227102
|
First Aid
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1 |
|
A practical compulsory course based on a weekly lecture. This course aims to push students to deal with patients and the hospital environment in various departments and facilities. In addition, students receive a brief overview of first aid principles |
7227202
|
Medical Ethics
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1 |
|
This is a one credit hour offered to second year students. It deals with fundamental ethical principles underlying medical practice. Ethical aspects of decision ? making are discussed with special emphasis on moral, cultural and religious issues in addition to confidentiality and respectability in patient management. |
7242101
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Psychology of Rehabilitation
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2 |
|
Students should be introduced the psychology of illness, poverty, greave, and to be able toanalyze social and family relations as well as social services of patients and people of all levels.They should also be able to gain skills in models of communication verbal and no verbal withpatients and their families as well as their colleagues.Students should also gain the skills and knowledge in how to deal with cases withpsychological and psychiatrically disorders of different causes.Ethical considerations are to be raised seriously with clear elaboration of the high importanceof confidentialityTheories and skills of behavioral modulation will be elaborated as well as methods to enhancephysical and psychological relaxation. |
7242102
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Introducion to Physiotherapy
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1 |
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Students will learn an introduction and background about physiotherapy. History, development,aims and philosophy of physiotherapy will be taught within this module. Ethics of physiotherapyas it is a branch of health care system will be delivered to the students. Students will learn thedifference about physiotherapist and physiotherapist assistant and their roles |
7242201
|
Musculoskeletal Anatomy
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2 |
|
Students will study muscular system, upper and lower limbs and joints. Students will learn tofind different bony land marks and deep structures revealed on the skin. Students will be able todescribe the anatomy, physiology, role of the integumentary system, physiology of musclecontraction, and role of the muscular system, describe the physiology and role of the skeletalsystem and finally the changes to the immune and musculoskeletal systems with ageing. |
7242202
|
Musculoskeletal Anatomy Lab.
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1 |
|
Students will study muscular system, upper and lower limbs and joints. Students will learn tofind different bony land marks and deep structures revealed on the skin. Students will be able todescribe the anatomy, physiology, role of the integumentary system, physiology of musclecontraction, and role of the muscular system, describe the physiology and role of the skeletalsystem and finally the changes to the immune and musculoskeletal systems with ageing. |
7242203
|
Gait Analysis
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2 |
|
The main aim of this course is to introduce to gait analysis and to present the theoreticalunderpinnings, technical observation and assessment skills necessary to quickly and accuratelyidentify gait abnormalities. These abnormalities, or biomechanical insufficiencies, maycontribute to the current or future injuries of an affected patient. Students will be able todetermine the best intervention/s to allow the patients to return to or continue life at their desiredlevel. This course will enable students to take the following course and learn the basics ofbiomechanics and kinesiology course more easily. |
7242204
|
Biomechanics
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3 |
|
An understanding of movement analysis will be achieved in this module by teaching students theprincipals of biomechanics and kinesiology. Theory of motion and application of PT therapies tothe human body will be taught in discipline to the medical rehabilitation. Precautions of liftingregarding the spine; function and dysfunction of the spine in terms of biomechanics will bereviewed. Clinical reasoning and problem solving skills will be used to teach this course.Students will study the movement of the joints; their function, dysfunction and structure. It willcover upper limbs and lower limbs. Physiotherapy students are experts in movement analysis;therefore this course will cover assessment of posture and gait. It covers also the roles of muscleaction (agonist, antagonist, stabilizer, and neutralizer). Students will be able to use theirknowledge of biomechanics, kinesiology, gait and posture in their practical life and clinicalsettings. |
7242205
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Exercise Physiology
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3 |
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The goal of this module is to understand the basics and principals of exercise physiologyregarding different systems of the body. Understanding of exercise physiology is a must to beapplied when designing therapeutic plans and programs for the patients. Students will learn theresponses that happen when applying the exercises to patients with different ages. This modulewill cover the changes that will happen in cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine and metabolicsystems in patients and healthy individuals. |
7242206
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Introduction to Clinical Medicine for Physiotherapy
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2 |
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Students will learn about the basics and principals of diseases and disorders and theirpathophysiology. These disorders include tumors, respiratory disorders, cardiovasculardisorders, endocrine and renal disorders, diabetes, gastrointestinal tract disorders, liver andpancreas disorders, neurological disorders, immunological disorders, hematological disorders. |
7242207
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Introduction to Clinical Medicine for Physiotherapy Lab.
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1 |
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Students will learn about the basics and principals of diseases and disorders and theirpathophysiology. These disorders include tumors, respiratory disorders, cardiovasculardisorders, endocrine and renal disorders, diabetes, gastrointestinal tract disorders, liver andpancreas disorders, neurological disorders, immunological disorders, hematological disorders. |
7242208
|
Musculoskeletal Assessment
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2 |
|
Students will be able to describe and apply musculoskeletal assessment and evaluation of cervical, thoracic, lumbar regions of the body and upper and lower limbs. Students will be taught how to do manual assessment of the musculoskeletal system by clinical reasoning the findings to diagnose the dysfunction. Also, this course covers techniques evaluating joint motion, in all joint upper and lower extremities in addition to the cervical, thoracic and lumbar region. Students must have good knowledge of anatomy and physiology. |
7242209
|
Musculoskeletal Assessment Lab.
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1 |
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Students will be able to describe and apply musculoskeletal assessment and evaluation ofcervical, thoracic, lumbar regions of the body and upper and lower limbs. Students will be taughthow to do manual assessment of the musculoskeletal system by clinical reasoning the findings todiagnose the dysfunction. Students must have good knowledge of anatomy and physiology. |
7242210
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Therapeutic Exercise
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2 |
|
As the goal of any therapeutic techniques to get the patients to do he activity of daily living andto free the symptoms and movement and function; students will learn physiotherapy techniquesused with patients. Students will learn how to apply therapeutic exercises safely and will learnabout indication, contraindication and precautions of exercises. Therefore; students must have agood knowledge about treatments effects and the relation between anatomy and biomechanicsand kinesiology. They will learn about prognosis and recovery when applying the therapeuticexercises. |
7242211
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Therapeutic Exercise Lab.
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1 |
|
As the goal of any therapeutic techniques to get the patients to do he activity of daily living andto free the symptoms and movement and function; students will learn physiotherapy techniquesused with patients. Students will learn how to apply therapeutic exercises safely and will learnabout indication, contraindication and precautions of exercises. Therefore; students must have agood knowledge about treatments effects and the relation between anatomy and biomechanicsand kinesiology. They will learn about prognosis and recovery when applying the therapeuticexercises. |
7242212
|
Physical Modalities
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3 |
|
The course will cover the therapeutic modalities that used in physiotherapy rehabilitation; suchas, hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, traction, heat and cold therapeutics. Students will learn theprincipals of physical modalities and the physiological effects of physiological treatments andmodalities applied to the patients. Students will be exposed to the proper use and administrationof these modalities. They will learn the indication, contraindication, precautions and safety ofusing these modalities and physical agents. Students will learn about the principals of manualtherapy and when to use it as a treatment. |
7242213
|
Physical Modalities Lab.
|
1 |
|
The course will cover the therapeutic modalities that used in physiotherapy rehabilitation; suchas, hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, traction, heat and cold therapeutics. Students will learn theprincipals of physical modalities and the physiological effects of physiological treatments andmodalities applied to the patients. Students will be exposed to the proper use and administrationof these modalities. They will learn the indication, contraindication, precautions and safety ofusing these modalities and physical agents. Students will learn about the principals of manualtherapy and when to use it as a treatment. |
7242214
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Therapeutic Massage
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1 |
|
This course will introduce the background, terminology, legal requirements, and ethics oftherapeutic massage for the professionals. Students will learn body mechanics. Help the studentsto learn the basics of the massage therapy and to learn when and how to use it as a physiotherapymodalities and how to apply it safely on the clients. |
7242215
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Special Topics for Physiotherapy
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1 |
|
This course provides the student with the opportunity to explore a specialized area of interest inphysical therapy education, research, and/or clinical practice. In addition will provide students ofdifferent theories used in treating different conditions. |
7242301
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Introduction in Orthopedics
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3 |
|
Students will be taught about muscle and bone diseases, disorders and dysfunctions. Studentswill be introduced to the fundamentals of orthopedics. Different orthopedic cases that they willface in the practical life will be taught. Academic staff will deliver the materials that are relatedto physiotherapy in different teaching methods; case studies; presentations and seminars.Students will be prepared to receive physiotherapy in orthopedics module. |
7242302
|
PT in Orthopaedics
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2 |
|
In this course; students must have good knowledge about Anatomy, Pathology, Biomechanics,and Kinesiology, Musculoskeletal assessment, muscle and bone diseases in addition totherapeutic exercises.Peripheral joints and spine assessment will be delivered to the students in this module.Assessment skills will be related to the clinical field. In addition to the assessment skills;physiotherapy treatments will be delivered to the students which will be taught by lectures, casestudies, lab studies, critical appraisal skills, clinical reasoning and active learning. |
7242303
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PT in Orthopaedics Lab.
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1 |
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In this course; students must have good knowledge about Anatomy, Pathology, Biomechanics,and Kinesiology, Musculoskeletal assessment, muscle and bone diseases in addition totherapeutic exercises.Peripheral joints and spine assessment will be delivered to the students in this module.Assessment skills will be related to the clinical field. In addition to the assessment skills;physiotherapy treatments will be delivered to the students which will be taught by lectures, casestudies, lab studies, critical appraisal skills, clinical reasoning and active learning. |
7242304
|
PT in Sport Injuries
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2 |
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Students must complete the following modules before studying this current module: anatomy,physiology, pathology, kinesiology, musculoskeletal assessment and therapeutic exercises.Different topics of sport injuries and their mechanisms of injury, assessment, prevention,precautions, therapeutics and treatments will be taught to the students. Physiotherapy techniquesregarding sport injuries will be taught to the students. |
7242305
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Medical Imaging and Diagnostic
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2 |
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The motivation behind the therapeutic imaging modules is to acquaint the learner with thedistinctive imaging techniques.Students must complete the prerequisite modules as they must have a good understanding ofAnatomy, Physiology, Histology and pathologies of the diseases diagnosed by medical imaging.However; the aim of this course is not to make the scholar a radiology specialist but to helpphysiotherapists to understand the theory of medical imaging |
7242306
|
Prosthetics and Orthotics
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1 |
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This course is important to physiotherapy students to understand the aspects of theoretical andpractical theories behind prosthetics and orthotics. It will teach students to have a vision ofapplying prosthetics and orthotics which are related to deformities and dysfunction of patientsthat are being treated by physiotherapists. Students must have a good knowledge ofbiomechanics and kinesiology to apply prosthetics ad orthotics. Students will learn about gaitanalysis.Students will learn about different types of orthotics and prosthetics and will learn the differencebetween both. Students will learn about the conditions that needed applying prosthetics andorthotics. |
7242307
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Prosthetics and Orthotics Lab.
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1 |
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This course is important to physiotherapy students to understand the aspects of theoretical andpractical theories behind prosthetics and orthotics. It will teach students to have a vision ofapplying prosthetics and orthotics which are related to deformities and dysfunction of patientsthat are being treated by physiotherapists. Students must have a good knowledge ofbiomechanics and kinesiology to apply prosthetics ad orthotics. Students will learn about gaitanalysis.Students will learn about different types of orthotics and prosthetics and will learn the differencebetween both. Students will learn about the conditions that needed applying prosthetics andorthotics. |
7242308
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Introduction to Clinical Neurology in PT
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2 |
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This module will cover the basics and the fundamentals of neuroscience to make the studentsable to understand and deal with different neurological cases. Anatomy of the nervous systemwill be taught. Students will learn the function of spinal cord and brain. Disorders of nervoussystem will be delivered in this course. Also, it will include neurological development andageing, the sensory, motor and autonomic nervous systems. |
7242309
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PT in Neurology
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2 |
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Students must complete the clinical neurology course as they need the knowledge to understandthis module. This course will introduce the students to the neurological rehabilitation andphysiotherapy assessment in addition to the treatment that they will provide the patients.Differential diagnosis, assessment and intervention will be emphasized throughout this course.Application of physiotherapy treatments, techniques and modalities of neurological disorders anddiseases in addition to manual physiotherapy will be covered. Justification of treatments will betaught based on the key findings and clues of each neurological case.Students will learn about different neurological cases that are related to physiotherapy.Physiotherapy treatments for neurological disorders will be taught to the students. |
7242310
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PT in Neurology Lab.
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1 |
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Students must complete the clinical neurology course as they need the knowledge to understandthis module. This course will introduce the students to the neurological rehabilitation andphysiotherapy assessment in addition to the treatment that they will provide the patients.Differential diagnosis, assessment and intervention will be emphasized throughout this course.Application of physiotherapy treatments, techniques and modalities of neurological disorders anddiseases in addition to manual physiotherapy will be covered. Justification of treatments will betaught based on the key findings and clues of each neurological case.Students will learn about different neurological cases that are related to physiotherapy.Physiotherapy treatments for neurological disorders will be taught to the students. |
7242311
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PT in Cardiopulmonary Conditions
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2 |
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This course will cover the etiology and pathology of the important cardiovascular diseases thatare related to physiotherapy rehabilitation in addition to common cardiovascular/pulmonarydisorders and ECG interpretation. Students will learn how to plan a therapeutic program forcardiovascular patients. Students will learn the role of physiotherapy in management of cardioand pulmonary diseases. Students will be able to read the ECG and some of the relateddiagnostics laboratory test; however, they will not be experts in ECG or diagnostics tests as it isnot the main goal of this module. Students will be able to evaluate, deal and manage respiratorycases by using valid and reliable assessment tools |
7242312
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PT in Cardiopulmonary Conditions Lab.
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1 |
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This course will cover the etiology and pathology of the important cardiovascular diseases thatare related to physiotherapy rehabilitation in addition to common cardiovascular/pulmonarydisorders and ECG interpretation. Students will learn how to plan a therapeutic program forcardiovascular patients. Students will learn the role of physiotherapy in management of cardioand pulmonary diseases. Students will be able to read the ECG and some of the relateddiagnostics laboratory test; however, they will not be experts in ECG or diagnostics tests as it isnot the main goal of this module. Students will be able to evaluate, deal and manage respiratorycases by using valid and reliable assessment tools |
7242313
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PT in Surgical Conditions and Burns
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2 |
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This course will include physiotherapy treatments and rehabilitation protocols that should beapplied after the surgical conditions. Physiotherapy and rehabilitation for burns will be coveredwithin this module as well. Students will also learn about the timeframe for each surgery andduration of implementing the physiotherapy plan. |
7242314
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Introduction to Clinical Practice
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2 |
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This practical course will focus on evaluating and treating variety of pediatric problems anddisorders that are related to physiotherapy.Students will be able to describe clinical features, course recovery, physical examinations andthe appropriate rehabilitation program of certain disorders. For example; cerebral palsy,poliomyelitis, brachial plexus injury, muscle diseases, learning disabilities, and mentalretardation. It is important for physiotherapy students to enhance the differential diagnosis,decision making, and clinical reasoning skills. It?s essential for physiotherapy students to havethe ability to examine and diagnose the patients based on evidence based practice and analysisskills. Students will be able to be rationale in their examination and intervention. Students will betaught to use and critical appraise the latest evidence about special treatments provided to thepatients. Students will learn about recognition patients with neurological, burn, cardiopulmonaryand orthopedic dysfunctions. Different learning techniques will be used to achieve the abovementioned purposes. |
7242401
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PT in Paediatrics
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3 |
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different pediatric conditions. This module will be taught in details as it is important forphysiotherapists.Students will be taught about normal and abnormal physical and motor development, commonpediatric conditions; assessment, rating scales, therapeutic theory, physiotherapy approaches andtechniques, adaptive equipments and devices, family education, and collaboration with otherprofessionals for development of treatment plan. |
7242402
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PT in Geriatrics
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2 |
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In this module, the students will learn about human aging and how to deal the problems ofaging that are related to physiotherapy. Hypotheses of aging will be discussed andphysiotherapist?s roles in evaluation and treatment will be taught. |
7242403
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Clinical Practice in Paediatrics (1)
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2 |
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Students will be practicing physiotherapy for pediatrics cases on in patients and out patient andapply physical therapy skills including examination, evaluation, intervention, reassessment,communication, and professional clinical practice. Students will be supervised by qualifiedphysiotherapist to ensure safe practice and ethical procedures. Students will use their theoreticalknowledge of pediatrics in this module |
7242404
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Clinical Practice in Paediatrics (2)
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1 |
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In this course students will deal with more advanced and serious pediatric? cases. They will beasked to write therapeutic plans for each case dealing with real patients. They will learn to do fulldocumentation for each patient with different cases. They will be asked to use their clinicalreasoning skills to justify their treatments based on recent studies. |
7242405
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Clinical Practice in Orthopaedics (1)
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2 |
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Students will be practicing physiotherapy for orthopedic cases on in patients and out patient andapply physical therapy skills including examination, evaluation, intervention, reassessment,communication, and professional clinical practice. Students will be supervised by qualifiedphysiotherapist to ensure safe practice and ethical procedures. Students will use their theoreticalknowledge of orthopedics in this module. |
7242406
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Clinical Practice in Orthopaedics (2)
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1 |
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In this course students will deal with more advanced and serious orthopedics cases. They will beasked to write therapeutic plans for each case dealing with real patients. They will learn to do fulldocumentation for each patient with different cases. They will be asked to use their clinicalreasoning skills to justify their treatments based on recent studies. |
7242407
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Clinical Practice in Neurology (1)
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2 |
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Students will learn to apply their knowledge about neurological cases in clinical practice. Theywill be asked to participate in conducting assessments and implementing therapeutic plans. Thismodule will focus on dealing with neurological cases that need special treatments. Decisionmaking and differential diagnosis will be taught in this course throughout clinical practice. |
7242408
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Clinical Practice in Neurology (2)
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1 |
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This course is designed to improve clinical decision-making rationale by analyzing the latest,evidenced-based concepts and principles for neurological examinations and intervention.Students will deal with rare and serious advanced neurological disorders. |
7242409
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Clinical Training in Cardiopulmonary
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2 |
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This module focuses on treating and evaluating the hands on techniques of cardiopulmonarydisorders that are related to physiotherapy |
7242410
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Advanced Clinical Training
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4 |
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This course will provide an introduction for physiotherapy students about real practical life andclinical practice. Students will learn to apply and use their theoretical knowledge to the clinicalpractice. Students will learn to do a proper and successful documentation of the finding. Thecontent of this course is designed to teach the students to improve their communication skillswith the patients, legal and ethical principles clinical reasoning, movement analysis, and physicalassessments. Students will be able to develop a therapeutic plan and implement it inphysiotherapy clinical cases. This module will develop student?s ability to learn throughexperience of clinical practice. Students will apply skills of clinical reasoning and professionalbehavior. Students will learn self appraisal skills in clinical practice situations. The aim of thismodule is to prepare students for dealing with real patients in their near carrier future aftergraduaton. |
10216235
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Biostatistics for Medical and Health Sciences
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3 |
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A theoretical compulsory course of three lectures per week aims to provide students with basic knowledge in statistics needed in the field of pharmaceuticals. These skills include reading, analysis, interpretation, and application of research findings. It includes descriptive statistics, sampling methods, statistical inference, analysis of clinical and drug trials including bioequivalence, validation of results, examination of the dissolution of drug forms, standardization of weight and components of drug forms, etc. This course also deals with issues related to some statistical tests to compare the results of two or more groups, such as the T-test, Wilcoxon test, ANOVA and Tukey test. The focus is also on the methods used in the study of epidemiology and discussing the design of the experiment during Development of pharmaceuticals |
10231114
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General Chemistry for Health Sciences
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3 |
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This course is designed to provide students of health sciences the basics of chemistry. The course covers topics in chemical structure, bonding, naming of inorganic compounds, balancing chemical equations, reactions in aqueous solutions, thermochemistry, atomic structure, various types of solutions, chemical thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases. |