COURSE DESCRIPTION


Physical Therapy

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22

85

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134

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
A0110151 National Education 3
A0110144 Arabic Communication Skills 3
A0110143 English Communication Skills 3
A0110155 Military Sciences 3
A0110154 Life Skills 1
A0110152 Entrepreneurship and Innovation 1
A0110153 Leadership and Societal Responsibility 1

Elective Courses - 6 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0110161 Islamic Culture 3
A0110163 Archeology and Tourism in Jordan 3
A0110164 Development and Environment 3
A0110165 Contemporary Issues 3
A0110162 History of Jordan and Palestine 3
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.
A0110166 Media and Public Relations 3

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
A0110168 Digital Literacy and Artificial Intelligence 3
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.
A0110281 Society Health 3
A0110167 Critical Thinking Skills 3


Faculty Requirement - 22 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 22 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0110237 Pathology 3
A0110381 Ethics in Applied Medical Careers 1
A0110202 Scientific Research Methods and Biostatistics 3
A0110193 Computer Skills (Health) 3
A0110131 General Biology 3
A0110121 General Chemistry 3
A0110231 Physiology 3
A0110135 Anatomy& Histology 3


Major Requirement - 85 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 79 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
A1154603 Physical therapy in geriatrics 2
A1154702 Physiotherapy for Women Health 3
A1153505 Pharmacology 1
A1151103 Practical anatomy for physiotherapy student 1
A1152303 Growth and Development 2
A1153503 Physical therapy in surgical conditions and burns 3
A1151102 Introduction to Physiotherapy 1
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.
A0110232 Practical Physiology 1
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
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.
A1153506 Physical therapy in cardiopulmonary diseases 3
A1153504 Manual Therapy 2
A1152107 Kinesiology and biomechanics 3
A1153203 Imaging and diagnostic tools 1
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.
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.
A1152302 Neuroscience 3
A1154804 Physiotherapy Clinical Training (2) 6
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.
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.
A1154803 Physiotherapy Clinical Training (1) 6
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.
A1153404 Orthotics and prosthetics 2
A1152106 Exercise physiology 2
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.
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
A0613005 Nutrition 1 This course is designed to provide the nursing student with the essential knowledge about the importance of nutrition. Students will be able to identify the basic nutrient elements and their importance for individuals throughout the life span. Students will critically discuss factors affecting individual nutritional habits. Students will also discuss the significance of Anthropometric measurement to assess nutritional status. Several teaching strategies will be used to promote students? learning including lectures, projects, and demonstrations.

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.
A1121103 Introduction to Audiology and Speech Pathology 3
A1154703 Artificial Intelligence Applications in Medical Rehabilitation 2
A1181102 Introduction to Occupational Therapy for Physical Therapy Students 1
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.
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 - 3 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 3 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0110111 General Physics 1 3


Complementary Requirement - 9 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 9 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0110191 Computer Skills (Remedial) 3
A0110141 English Language (Remedial) 3
A0110142 Arabic Language (Remedial) 3

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