COURSE DESCRIPTION


Occupational Therapy

24

22

81

5

9

132

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
A0110163 Archeology and Tourism in Jordan 3
A0110161 Islamic Culture 3
A0110164 Development and Environment 3
A0110165 Contemporary Issues 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.
A0110162 History of Jordan and Palestine 3
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
A0110135 Anatomy& Histology 3
A0110231 Physiology 3


Major Requirement - 81 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 72 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A1183403 Occupational Therapy for Psychological Disorders 3
A1182302 Occupational Therapy for Physical neurological Disabilities (2) 3
A1183303 Splinting 2
A1183202 Occupational Therapy for pediatrics (2) 3
A1182102 Neuroanatomy 2
A1183101 Improving quality of life strategies 2
A1184301 Upper limp rehabilitation 2 This course focuses on the assessment and treatment of the upper extremity from the shoulder to the hand, including functional anatomy and its integration with patient?s occupational goals in evaluation and treatment. The course emphasizes various therapeutic methods, especially those centered around the patient and their function, based on evidence-based approaches. Students will also have the opportunity to observe and work with patients experiencing upper extremity issues.
A1181103 Practical Anatomy for Occupational Therapy Students 1
A0110232 Practical Physiology 1
A1183201 Occupational Therapy for pediatrics (1) 3
A1182401 Developmental Psychology 3
A1181101 Introduction to Occupational Therapy 3
A1182301 Occupational Therapy for Physical and neurological Disabilities (1) 3
A1152107 Kinesiology and biomechanics 3
A1182101 Occupational Therapy Skills 2
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
A1183404 Community Based Rehabilitation 3
A1184501 Clinical training in Occupational Therapy (2) 4
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.
A1183501 Clinical training in Occupational Therapy (1) 4
A1184502 Clinical training in Occupational Therapy (3) 8
A1182201 Growth and Development 3
A1184102 Theories in occupational Therapy 3
A1183102 Activities Analysis 2

Elective Courses - 9 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A1184302 Occupational Therapy for Hand Injury 3
A1184103 Musculoskeletal Injury and 3
A1184401 Occupational Therapy for Geriatrics 3
A1184402 Special Topics in Occupational Therapy 3


Free Ellective - 5 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 5 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0110132 Practical General Biology 1
A0110111 General Physics 1 3
A0110122 General Chemistry Lab 1


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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