COURSE DESCRIPTION


Physical Therapy

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University Requirement

Faculty Requirement

Major Requirement

Free Ellective

Complementary Requirement

Total Credit Hours

Complementary Requirement is not calcualted in total credit hours



University Requirement - 24 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 15 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0161201 English Communication Skills 3 Grammar: question tags, modals, future forms, articles, adjectives, adverbs, if structures; vocabulary: relationships, work, activities, media, war, sport; writing skills: essay, notes, messages, application letters; basic and advanced reading skills; basic and advanced listening skills; verbal skills: oral presentations, arguments.
A0161301 National Education 3 Concepts and terms; Geography of Jordan; contemporary political history of Jordan; Jordanian Society; Jordanian constitutional and democratic life; Jordanian national institutions; challenges facing Jordan; threats to civic life: fanaticism, extremism, terrorism, violence; corruption: definitions, types, causes, impact, and prevention.
A0161101 Arabic Communication Skills 3 Language levels: phonological level, grammatical level, rhetorical level, orthographic level, comprehension and speaking; grammar exercises, nominal sentences, verbal sentences, kana and its sisters, Inna and its sisters, dual, masculine plural, feminine plural, indeclinable nouns, vocative, appositives; exercises in morphology, present participle, and past participle; spelling and punctuation, dictionaries, listening and speaking.
A0161112 Leadership and Societal Responsibility 1 This course deals with prominent titles related to leadership, such as: the meaning of leadership, the vocabulary that falls under the term, leadership styles, leadership and social responsibility, change management and strategies, building an effective team, the leader and managing diversity, how to discover future leaders and support them, and women leaders.
A0161401 Military Sciences 3 The establishment and development of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan; the history of the Arab Legion; peacekeeping troops; preparing the nation for defense and liberation.
A0161113 Life Skills 1 This course deals with the vital interest of the individual on the individual and collective level. It is like a passport to the success of individuals and helps them understand their personal competencies. It discusses the meaning of skills, their levels, characteristics and importance, communication skill and communication, and trains them on self-skills such as the skill of time management, organizing and defining it, and providing examples of its fields of application and activities. carried out by the students themselves. It also deals with thinking skills, its importance, education, and forms such as problem-solving and decision-making as forms of complex thinking or its strategies. The course also deals with training students on methods of dialogue and exchange of views as an entry point to resolving differences and mitigating frictions when we witness the openness of societies, correct study skills, family success and conservatism.
A0161111 Entrepreneurship and Innovation 1 Economic science definition: its objectives and the economic problem; The relation between the economic science and other sciences; Economic analysis methods; Production possibilities curve; National income accounts; Consumption; Investment; Saving; Unemployment; Inflation; Money and Banking; Financial and monetary policy and its role in dealing with the imbalanced economy through these policies; Economic development in terms of importance and objectives and economic planning to achieve such objectives; Demand and supply theory and consumer equilibrium; Cost and production theory; Producer equilibrium in different markets.

Elective Courses - 6 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0161501 Islamic Culture 3 Definition of the culture, characteristics of the Islamic culture, Islamic culture and other cultures; the sources of Islamic culture: The Holy Quran, Sunna, the Arabic language, history of Islam; fields of Islamic culture: faith, worship, morals; challenges facing the Islamic culture: orientalism, globalization, secularism; young people and the impacts of foreign cultures, women and Islam, Islam and terrorism.
A0161701 History of Jordan and Palestine 3 The geography of Jordan and Palestine, Jordan and Palestine in ancient times, general historical look, Jordan, and Palestine in the Mamluk era, Jordan, and Palestine during the First World War (1914- 1918), Emirate of East Jordan (Transjordan), constitutional and legislative life in Jordan, Palestine under the British Mandate, and Jordanian-Palestinian relations, Jerusalem, historical status.
A0161703 Archaeology and Tourism in Jordan 3 Tourism definition; Classification of Tourism; The difference between tourist and other traveler?s concepts, Travel types, The definition of Archaeology and archaeological sites: Archaeological surveys and excavations; Documentation; Jordan through the ages; Components of tourism in Jordan; Elements of tourist attractions in Jordan: Archeological sites, Natural sites, Natural reserves, Forests; Tourist movement and types in Jordan; Economical impact of tourism in Jordan.
A0161802 Development and Environment 3 The course provides awareness and insight into the environmental issue, its vocabulary, the human relationship with the ecosystem, and environmental hazards to avoid. It also works to develop students' understanding and awareness of basic ecological concepts, and to reinforce their attitudes and values, in order to practice solving environmental problems. And linking it to comprehensive development and its relationship to water, food and energy security.
A0161601 Contemporary Issues 3 Identify the most important contemporary local, national and regional issues, the most prominent contemporary challenges and their questions from development, youth, extremism, globalization, culture and identity; Jerusalem and its central position, the Arab-Israeli conflict
A0411601 Legal Education and Human Rights 3 This course identifying the basic concepts of human rights in an analytical way, and then realistic clarify of the international & regional means dealing with human rights such as treaties, recommendations and international means that are in the process of formation, such imperative rules & customs, this course also address realistically the content of human rights and the rights of the first generation such as right of living. The second-generation rights such as the right to work and third-generation rights such as the right of environment. International ways to protect human rights in general. In addition, the extent to which the Jordanian constitution is compatible with international human rights standards.
A0161901 Media and Public Relations 3 The nexus between media and society in terms of the social, political, economic and cultural power of the media, the role of the media in giving people the opportunity to express their opinions and promote international relations. Communication and public relations, communication and its types, levels, forms, properties, fields, activities, physical and nonphysical (symbolic) environment, and obstacles to the communicative process. Public relations: its beginnings, development, principles, bases, importance, functions, planning, activities.

Elective Courses - 3 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0871103 Principles of Renewable Energy 3 Introduction to renewable Energy include Photovoltaic, Wind power, Micro hydropower, Biomass energy, Waste power, Solar thermal power, Geothermal power, Ocean energy (tidal, tide-flow and wave), Ocean energy (OTEC), , Comparison of characteristics and cost of renewables. How we can use the sun, wind, biomass, geothermal resources, and water to generate more sustainable energy. It explains the fundamentals of energy, including the transfer of energy, as well as the limitations of natural resources. Starting with solar power, the text illustrates how energy from the sun is transferred and stored; used for heating, cooling, and lighting; collected and concentrated; and converted into electricity
A0591111 Digital Literacy 3 Digital Literacy is a concept that describes how technology and the Internet are shaping the way people interact and how they affect us as individuals and as a society. This course educate students on the uses of digital technologies, the dangers of digital technology and the need to build a culture of ethical use of the Internet and introduce the concept of responsible freedom.
A1321100 Sport and Health 3 Defining health and fitness: physical education, health education; the cognitive, emotional, skill-oriented, and social goals of physical education; the history of physical education: ancient, medieval, and modern ages, the Olympics, Athletics in Jordan: nutrition and exercising; athletic injuries: bone, joint , muscle, skin injuries; special exercises for figure deformation; diseases related to lack of exercise: diabetes, obesity, being underweight, back pain, cancer; hooliganism: causes and recommended solutions for hooliganism.
A0612303 Society Health 3 The course aims to provide students with the basic principles that enhance the concept of health and health prevention in its various physical, psychological and social aspects. The student will also be provided with information that helps individuals realize their health needs in the context of the culture and values ??systems they live in and how to meet these needs, which is known as improving health and quality of life.
A0161602 Critical Thinking Skills 3 The concept of critical thinking, its components; characteristics of critical thinking individuals; Critical thinking skills: the skill of interpretation, analysis, evaluation, inference, expectation, prediction; Stages of critical thinking: Motivation, searching for information, linking information, evaluation, expression, and integration


Faculty Requirement - 22 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 22 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0111301 General Chemistry 3 "Chemistry and the atomic/ molecular view of matter; scientific measurements elements compounds, and the periodic table; the mole and stoichiometry; molecular view of reactions in aqueous solutions: doublereplacement reaction, redox reaction the quantum mechanical atom: electron configuration, properties of elements; basics of chemical bonding: ionic bonds, covalent bonds, intermolecular forces; chemical kinetics: rates laws; acids and bases: strong acids, weak acids, buffers. "
A1162200 Physiology (1) 2
A1163605 Ethics in applied medical careers 1 This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of ethics and the ethical and legal frameworks that guide their practice so that students are able to deal with various ethical dilemmas, make decisions and provide dental care while adhering to legal and regulatory principles. During the course, students will participate in real case studies, scenarios, and group discussions to enhance ethical awareness and critical thinking.
A1161109 Medical terminology 1
A0111401 General Biology 3 Introduction to Biology Lab; Compound light microscope; Preparing slides of: Plant cells and animal cells; Macromolecules chemical properties; Cellular division; Animal tissues and Plant tissues; preparing bacterial smear; Algae, Fungi, and Bryophytes; Protozoan & Plants and animals Biodiversity.
A0331702 Computer Skills (Health) 3 This course provides a general overview of the Internet, Internet protocols, and the World Wide Web. It includes: Internet technology and its various services such as electronic messages, File Transfer Protocol, and Remote-Control Protocol and Chat, study the principles of browsing, search engines and portals, design and implement Internet sites using hypertext markup language, and include how to add: images, electronic links, regulations, tables, forms, and frames to web pages. Students also learn to use Cascading Style Sheets and JavaScript
A1162109 Pathology 3
A1162606 Scientific research methods and biostatistics 3
A1161105 Anatomy and Histology 3


Major Requirement - 83 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 77 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A1152102 Therapeutic Exercise 3 This course enhance students' knowledge and enables them to analyze the underlying principles of therapeutic exercise. It introduces motor training or retraining; flexibility; strength, including active, assistive, active resistive, manual resistive, plyometrics; breathing exercises, including ventilatory muscle training; aerobic capacity/endurance conditioning activities, using cycles, treadmills, steppers; aquatic exercises; posture; relaxation exercises; and conditioning and reconditioning. The course also includes all types of exercise equipment, including free weights, weight training machines, elastic bands and tubes, stability balls, medicine balls, and slide boards. The course provides the students with basic knowledge of the physiological principles for understanding the response of the human body to exercise and their implications in physical therapy intervention, this includs specific response of pulmonary, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and metabolic systems to exercise. Also, the course will enable the students to provide exercise/programs for patients/clients across the lifespan.
A1153402 Physical therapy for musculoskeletal diseases (2) 3 This course introduce the students to physical therapy process for patiens suffering musculoskeletal conditions starting from thorough assessment, identifying problems, setting goals, creating therapeutic plan, implementing the careplan, and evaluating the outcomes. During the this course several methodology to examine and reexamine a patient or client with musculoskeletal problems will be introduced. Methods include chart review, obtaining a pertinent's history from the patient or client (by performing relevant systems review, and by selecting appropriate age-related tests and measures) , physical examination, family and significant others interview, cross disciplinary communication and from other relevant sources
A1154802 Physiotherapy Clinical Training (2) 6 this course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to provide standards of physical therapy treatment under supervesion in an onsite clinical learning environment. The student wil be supervised by a licensed physical therapist during their progression of learning opportunities, application techniques, and professional behavioral abilities. This clinical experience presents students with the opportunity to: participate in clinical affiliations; enhance knowledge, values, and skills as a practitioner; and integrate and apply all what he/she had learned from previous courses and labs in the clinical setting.
A1154602 Physical therapy in geriatrics 3 This course introduces physical, social and psychological changes encounter elderly. It also discuss the arousal of age-related changes, psychosocial characteristics and special needs of the elder. Students will also be intruduced to methods of assessment and physical therapy treatment plan preparation and interventions for the problems of elder individuals. Assesment of and consideration of, the continuum of services available for this population will be discussed. Adaptations of evaluation and treatment methods for elder population are also discussed.
A1152301 Neuroscience 4 This course introduce the students to neuropatholgy and the role of physical therapist in treating thse conditions. This course starts with explaining physiology of neurons: neuro-transmitters, chemical changes and their possible roles in diseases affecting nervous system and body functions. Then medical diagnosis of acute and chronic neuro-diseases introduced, in conjunction with medical as well as physical therapy treatment of clinical cases.
A1152201 Introduction to Clinical Medicine 3 This course provides an introduction to the general knowledge about different internal diseases and the methods of differential dianoses. This includes clinical diagnostics, medical interventions, diseases of the respiratory system, cardiovascular, endocrine, urinary, integumentary, digestive and immune systems.
A0913307 Pharmacology for nursing 3 This course introduces the main pharmaceutical therapeutics used by patients encountered in physiotherapy
A1153503 Physical therapy in surgical conditions and burns 3
A1153601 Physical therapy in pediatrics 3 This course introduces pediatric condition pertaining to physical therapy practice, the examination and treatment of the pediatric population using an interprofessional approach.  The etiology and clinical features of common diseases/ disorders observed in the pediatric population will be discussed.  Methods for examination, goal setting, intervention and expected outcomes will be explained. Students will participate in interdisciplinary case studies and an interdisciplinary evaluation project.
A1152101 Physiotherapy methods 4 This course provides the students with an understanding of electromagnetic and acoustic energy in physical therapy treatment. The commonly used physical agents introduced and it includs: infrared, ultraviolet, diathermy, and ultrasound. The basic principles of physics and the physiological effects of each modality are presented. Also, this course provides the student with an in-depth knowledge of electrical stimulation, including alternating, direct, and pulsed current (e.g. high voltage pulsed current stimulation, interferential current); neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES); transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS); iontophoresis; electrical muscle stimulation; and biofeedback. In addition to that an ultrasoud treatment modality intruduced to the students in term of its use, indications, benifit, applicable cases and contraindications. This course is designed to prepare students to select, apply, integrate, and critically evaluate the uses, limitations, indications, and contraindications of acoustic and electrotherapeutic modalities. This course also introduces the use of electromagnetic modalities in the management of pain, dysfunction, impaired muscle performance, range of motion limitations, and the delivery of medications
A1152401 Physical therapy for musculoskeletal diseases (1) 3 This course focuses on the assessment, evaluation and treatment of underlying pathological musculoskeletal injuries. During the course the students will be inroduced to the etiology, pathology, and clinical sciences of muscular and skeletal diseases, disorders, injuries, clinical/laboratory assessment techniques. Additional information on medical management, surgical management, physical therapy management, imaging techniques, and pharmacological interventions will be introduced.
A1154801 Physiotherapy Clinical Training (1) 6
A1153202 Imaging and diagnostic tools 2 This course introduces the basic principles of medical imaging and the main devices used in medical imaging such as X-Ray, CT scan, and MRI
A1152103 Kinesiology 3 This course provides the students with knowledge of normal and abnormal human motion, including gait and posture. It also provides a micro analysis (anatomical inclusion) of motion and movement as well as it introduces a macrophysiological, biomechanical, and ergonomics principles of applied to static and dynamic motion and movement. Once developed, basic concepts are applied, the students will be able to analyse and determine the impaired movement or posture and learn how to correct these impairment. Also, this course will cover the principles of forces, victors, human being normal and abnormal gait analysis and provides the students with knowledge of joint anatomy and motion.
A1152104 Musculoskeletal Anatomy 3 This course provides the students with detailed explination of the msuculoskeletal systems anatomy of both upper and lower extremities and trunk with emphysis on the origin and insertion, function, innervation and vascular supply for each muscle, In adddtion, this course introduces the principles of functions of the muscular and skeletal systems as they pertain to the physical therapy profession.
A1153502 Physical therapy in cardiopulmonary diseases 4 This course is designed to introduce a review of normal cardiopulmonary physiology and the response of this system to exercise and disease. It will enables the student to independently examine and reexamine a patient with cardiovascular and pulmonary problems by obtaining a pertinent history and performing relevant systems review. The student will be able to synthesize examination data to complete the physical therapy evaluation and to establish a safe and effective plan of care; goals and functional outcomes that specify expected times and duration; achievable patient or client outcomes within available resources; and means of monitoring and adjusting the plan of care in response to patient/client status for patients with cardiovascular/pulmonary diseases, disorders, or conditions.
A1162205 Practical Physiology 1 This course is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in conducting physiological experiments and developing skills in data collection, analysis, and interpretation. The course aims to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge acquired in the classroom and practical application in the lab. Students will gain a deep understanding of various physiological concepts through experimentation, enhancing critical thinking and scientific research skills. The course offers a comprehensive exploration of various topics in physiology, focusing on practical applications. Students will explore detailed physiology of blood, blood pressure measurement, electrocardiography (ECG), human vital signs, sensory physiology and reflexes, respiratory physiology, and reproductive physiology. By the end of the course, students will have acquired in-depth knowledge and practical skills related to these fundamental aspects of physiology.
A1152106 Exercise physiology 2
A1153303 Physical therapy in neurology(2) 3 This is a continuation of the course A1153302 for the role of physiotherapy treatment for neurological conditions. This includes assessment and treatment plan of several neurological conditions.
A1151101 Introduction to Physiotherapy 2 This course introduces and defines the physical therapy profession to the students in terms of history, areas of practice, roles, and general theoritical base of practice. In addition, this course explains the roles of physiotherapist in practicing teaching, research , medical consultation, community practice, and treatment in acute and outpatient settings.
A1152105 Assessment of the musculoskeletal system 3 This course introduces the methods of assessments of musculoskeletal system in physical therapy including muscle strength and range of motion using standrized methods. Also, the course will explain the muscles and joints status during normal gait or movements and the course will be enriched with examples and comparison with pathological condition that might face therapist in real life situation that related to muscls strenth or joints range. This course will expose the student to the initial evaluation process including subjective and objective compenents and preparation of treatment plan in relation to musculoskeletal problems.
A1153403 Orthotics and prosthetics 3 This course intruduce assesstive technology used in rehabilitation, particularly those require physical therapist attention and interventions. The discussion includes an in-depth review of the principles and practices of orthotics and prosthetics as applied by a physical therapist and analyze their use during ADL. This includes a survey of the basic biomechanical principles utilized in applying orthotic and prosthetic appliances, as well as principles of patient application, training, and management of complications.
A1161110 Practical anatomy for physiotherapy student 1
A1153501 Cardiopulmonary diseases and general medical conditions 3 This course provides an introduction to the main pathological conditions affecting the cardiopulmonary system and the prospective of physiotherapy to these conditions
A1153302 Physical therapy in neurology(1) 3 This course introduce the students to physical therapy process for patiens suffering neorological conditions, starting from thorough assessment, identifying problems, setting goals, creating therapeutic plan, implementing the careplan, and evaluating the outcomes. this course introduces methods to establish a safe and effective plan of care; setting goals and functional outcomes that specify expected times and duration; planning achievable patient outcomes within available resources; and means of monitoring and adjusting the plan of care in response to patient status for patients with neurological diseases, disorders, or conditions.

Elective Courses - 6 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A1154701 Special topics in physiotherapy 3 Trhis course covers special selected topics in physiotherapy and rehabilitation such as cancer rehabilitation, and new trends emerging in physiotherapy.
A1152203 Communication and counseling skills 2 The course includes a theoretical Basis of Communication; Elements of Communication; Components of Communication; Types of Communication; Functions of Communication; Factors that Influence Communication; Therapeutic Communication: Definition, Purpose , Characteristics, Phases, Applications; Helping Relationship: Definition, Purpose, Characteristics, Phases, Applications ;Differences between Helping & Social Relationship; The Conceptual Components of The Therapeutic Relationship: Concept That Enhance The Development of The Therapeutic Relationships ؛ Concepts That Hinder Development of Therapeutic Relationships; Therapeutic and Non Therapeutic (Obstructive) Communication Techniques
A1152405 Physical therapy for sports injuries 2 This course aims to introduce the students to the main roles of physiotherapy in sport injuries and includes evaluation and treatment plan.
A1154106 Psychological aspects of physical therapy 2 This course introduces the general as well as specific psychological and social aspects affecting patients with physical disabilities or other diseases. It also explains methods on how to deal with patients suffering apsychological issues during physical therapy treatment. This course wmphasis the improtance of rehabilitation of these patients taking into consideration, family, educational and personality and illness factors.
A1154404 Prosthetics and assistive devices 3 Provide students with the basic knowledge about prosthetic components for the management of patients with amputation and orthotic appliances for functional impairments.
A1154604 Physical therapy in intensive care 3 This course consists of a mixture of theoretical and case based learning experiences designed to fulfill the needs of the student in the critical evaluation and physiotherapy management of the patient with either acute or chronic cardiac, vascular, respiratory, neurological, and/or musculoskeletal dysfunction commonly treated in the acute care (hospital) setting


Free Ellective - 5 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 5 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0111201 General Physics (1) 3 Introduction to Physics; Measurement and standards; Physical quantities; Vectors Addition and multiplication of vectors; Motion in straight line: displacement velocity, acceleration , finding the motion of an object, free fall, and vertical jumping; Motion in two dimensions Projectile in Biomechanics; Newton?s laws: Static C.G., Levers in the body, muscles and, and jaws of animals; Collisions
A0111302 Practical General Chemistry 1 Basic laboratory techniques: safety rules, handling chemicals and glassware operating balances and Bunsen burner, write the scientific report ; identification of chemical substances: physical properties of matter as boiling point and melting point; physical separation of mixtures: distillation, extraction, recrystallization; empirical formula; chemical reaction : metathesis, solubility of salts; preparation of solutions: prepare a solution of known concentration; standardization of a base: titration, molecular weight determination; indicators, buffers and measurement of pH
A0111402 Practical General Biology 1 Introduction to Biology Lab; Compound light microscope; Preparing slides of: Plant cells and animal cells; Macromolecules chemical properties; Cellular division; Animal tissues and Plant tissues; preparing bacterial smear; Algae, Fungi, and Bryophytes; Protozoan & Plants and animals Biodiversity.


Complementary Requirement - 9 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 9 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0161200 Remedial English Language 3 Grammar: auxiliary verbs, tenses (past, present, future) Vocabulary: friendship, communication, IT, TV shows, media, houses, places description, compound nouns, free time activities, books and movies description, food, dinning out. Variety of skills: paragraph writing, verifying formal and informal letters, writing unofficial emails, ways of using punctuation, upper case letters and conjunctions, outlining main ideas and details, inferring conclusions and impeded meanings, determining author?s perspectives, presentations, argumentation and persuasion, agreeing and disagreeing expressions, making comparisons, narrating events, expressing opinions, making official phone calls, ordering food, correct pronunciation.
A0331700 Remedial Computer Skills 3 Introduction to basic computer hardware and software; copyrights; Windows operating system; Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power point, Access; Introduction to Internet.
A0161100 Remedial Arabic Language 3 Language level and definition, speaking and comprehension texts, syntax exercises, Nominal Sentence, safe feminine plural, safe masculine plural, singularity, auxiliaries, duality, numbers, subordinates, punctuations, morphological exercise, dictation issues, Nunnation.

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