University of Jordan
Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences
Department of Physiotherapy
Academic Curriculum
For
Bachelor of Science Degree
In
Physiotherapy
2012\2013
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Department of Physiotherapy
Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences
University of Jordan
CURRICULUM
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in “Physiotherapy"
A- Curriculum Contents
135 credit hours are needed to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in
Rehabilitation Sciences College divided as follows :
NO.
I
II
III
SUBJECT
CREDIT HOURS
University Requirements
Faculty Requirements
Specialty Requirements
27
27
81
Total
135
2
B- Numbering System
1- Departments Codes
No.
Department
1
Department of Physiotherapy
2
Department of Occupational Therapy
3
Department of Orthotics & Prosthetics
4
Department of Hearing & Speech Sciences
3
2- Courses Codes
Decimal Domain Numbers
No.
Domain
0
Principles & Ethics of Medical Rehabilitation
5
Psychological
1
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
6
Kinesiology & Biomechanics
2
Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy
7
Special Cases (Physiotherapy in Acute
3
Neuromuscular Physiotherapy
8
Statistics
4
Pediatric Physiotherapy
9
Clinical
1
8
↑
Faculty
No.
0
Care and Physiotherapy in Geriatrics)
3
↑
Domain
3
↑
Department
4
Level
0
↑
Domain
2
↑
Serial
First : University requirements : ( 27) credit hours
A. Obligatory requirements : (12) credit hours
B. Elective requirements
: (15) credit hours
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A. Obligatory requirements : (12) credit hours .
Course No.
Name of course
Credit hours
1501100
Arabic communication skills
3
1502100
English communication skills
3
1700100
National Education
3
1500100
Military sciences
3
Total
12
5
Second : Faculty requirements : (27) credit hours
A- Obligatory requirements: (27) credit hours
B- Elective requirements
: None
A- Obligatory requirements: (27) credit hours includes the following :
Course
course
N0.
Weekly Hours
Credit
Theory
Practicum
Hours
prerequisite
0304101
General biology I
3
-
3
-
1942102
Computer Skills
3
-
3
-
0342103
General physics for life sciences
3
-
3
-
0501107
Physiology I
2
-
2
0304101
0502107
Anatomy of head , neck & thorax
2
2
3
0304101
1802131
Psychology of Rehabilitation
3
3
-
1801101
Rehabilitation Principles and
3
-
3
-
1801381
2
-
2
-
1804340
Bio-Statistics for rehabilitation
students
Research methods in
3
-
3
1801381
1802447
Management & Leadership
3
-
3
1804340
Ethics
rehabilitation sciences
6
Third : Specialty requirements: ( 81) credit hours divided as follows :A. Obligatory requirements : (81) credit hours
B. Elective requirements
: None
A- Obligatory requirements: (81) credit hours include the following:Course
N0.
Weekly Hours
Name of course
Theory
Practicum
Clinical
Credit
hours
prerequisite
-
0303101
General Chemistry (1)
3
-
-
3
0501108
Physiology II
2
-
-
2
0501107
0502108
Anatomy of Extremities
2
2
-
3
0304101
0503101
Therapeutics
1
-
-
1
0501108 or
Con current
0507103
Surgery For Rehabilitation Students
2
-
-
2
0502108
0508102
Internal Medicine for Rehabilitation
Students
2
-
-
2
0501107
0508103
Diagnostics
1
2
-
2
0508102
5042070
Pathology
1
-
-
1
0502108 +
0501107
1801203
Therapeutic exercise 1
2
4
-
2
1801101
1801204
Therapeutic exercise 2
2
4
-
3
1801203
1801205
Physical and electrical modalities
2
4
-
3
1801204 +
0342103 +
0501108
1801313
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy I
2
4
-
3
0507103
1801318
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy II
2
4
4
4
1801313
1801324
Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy I
2
4
-
3
0508102
1801328
Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy II
2
4
-
3
1801324
1801339
Neuromuscular Physiotherapy I
2
4
-
3
1801204
1801334
Neuromuscular Physiotherapy II
2
4
4
4
1801339
1801344
Pediatric Physiotherapy “1”
2
4
-
3
1801204
1801446
Pediatric Physiotherapy “2”
2
-
4
3
1801344
1801261
Biomechanics
2
4
-
3
0342103 +
0502108
1801262
Kinesiology
2
-
-
2
1801261
7
1813449
Orthotics and Prosthetics
2
-
-
2
1811471
Physiotherapy in Acute Care
2
-
4
3
-
1801472
Physiotherapy in Geriatrics
2
-
-
2
-
1811202
Tests & Measures
1
4
-
2
1801231
Neuro Science
3
-
-
3
1801491
Clinical Physiotherapy 1
-
-
24
6
1801492
Clinical Physiotherapy 2
-
-
24
6
1801491
1801493
Project
1
-
-
1
1801381
8
1801262
1801101 +
0502108
0502107 +
0501108
1801334 +
1801318 +
1801328 +
1801344
Physiotherapy Courses
Course N0.
Name of course
Credit
hours
1801101
Principles & Ethics of Medical Rehabilitation
3
1801381
Biostatistics
2
1801203
Therapeutic exercise 1
3
1801204
Therapeutic exercise 2
3
1801205
Physical and electrical modalities
3
1801313
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy I
3
1801318
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy II
4
1801324
Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy I
3
1801328
Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy II
3
1801339
Neuromuscular Physiotherapy I
3
1801334
Neuromuscular Physiotherapy II
4
1801344
Pediatric Physiotherapy “1”
3
1801446
Pediatric Physiotherapy “2”
3
1801261
Biomechanics
3
1801262
Kinesiology
2
1813449
Orthotics and Prosthetics
2
1811202
Tests & Measures
2
1801231
Neuro Science
3
1811471
Physiotherapy in Acute Care
3
1801472
Physiotherapy in Geriatrics
2
1801491
Clinical Physiotherapy 1
6
1801492
Clinical Physiotherapy 2
6
1801493
Project
1
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Dept. of Physiotherapy
Guidelines for Courses Registration
First Semester
First Year
Second Semester
Course
Name of Course
Credit
Course
0342103
General physics for life
sciences
3
0502108
Anatomy of extremities
3
0304101
General Biology “1”
Computer Skills for
Humanities
3
0501107
2
3
1801101
General Chemistry (1)
3
1802131
Physiology 1
Principles & Ethics of
Medical Rehabilitation
Psychology in
Rehabilitation Sciences
University
Requirement
3
University Requirement
3
University Requirement
3
No.
1942102
0303101
TOTAL
First Semester
Course
No.
Name of Course
hours
No.
TOTAL
15
Second Year
Credit
Course
hours
No.
0502107
Anatomy of Head , Neck
, and Thorax
3
0507103
0501108
Physiology II
2
0508102
0503101
1801261
1811202
5042070
Therapeutics
Biomechanics
Tests & Measures
pathology
1
3
2
1
1801231
1801262
0508103
1801204
1801203
Therapeutic exercise 1
3
1801205
University Requirement
3
TOTAL
Name of Course
18
10
Credit
hours
3
2
16
Second Semester
Name of Course
Surgery for
Rehabilitation Students
Internal Medicine For
Rehabilitation Students
Neuro Science
Kinesiology
Diagnostics
Therapeutic exercise 2
Physical and electrical
modalities
TOTAL
Credit
hours
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
17
Third Year
First Semester
Course
Credit
Course
Name of Course
Credit
Cardiopulmonary
Physiotherapy I
Neuromuscular
1801339
Physiotherapy I
Musculoskeletal
1801313
Physiotherapy I
3
1801334
4
3
1801318
3
1801328
1801381 Biostatistics
2
1801344
3
1804340
Neuromuscular
Physiotherapy II
Musculoskeletal
Physiotherapy II
Cardiopulmonary
Physiotherapy II
Pediatric
Physiotherapy “1”
Research methods in
rehabilitation sciences
No.
Name of Course
Second Semester
hours
1801324
University
Requirement
University
Requirement
TOTAL
First Semester
Course
hours
4
3
3
3
3
17
TOTAL
Fourth Year
Name of Course
No.
Clinical
Physiotherapy 1
Pediatric
1801446
Physiotherapy “2”
Orthotics and
1813449
Prosthetics
Physiotherapy in
1811471
Acute Care
1801491
University Requirement
TOTAL
No.
Credit
Course
hours
No.
6
1801492
17
Second Semester
Name of Course
Credit
hours
2
2
Clinical
Physiotherapy 2
Physiotherapy in
1801472
Geriatrics
Project
1801493
3
1802447
Management and
Leadership
3
University Requirement
3
University Requirement
3
3
3
18
TOTAL
11
6
1
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Course Description for Faculty Requirements
0304101
General Biology “1”
(3 credit hours)
Internal structure of the cell. Molecules of the cell. Metabolismrespiration and photosynthesis, cell- cell signaling, cell division,
Mendelian inheritance, molecular biology of the gene, DNA technology,
chemical signals in plants and animals, phylogeny and systematic
introduction to ecosystematics and introduction to ecosystems.
1802131 Psychology in Rehabilitation Sciences
Prerequisite : concurrent (1801101)
(2 credit hours)
This course discusses the psychosocial aspects of disability commonly
encountered in rehabilitation settings. The course will help students
communicate with patients in a therapeutic manner while consider
important factors that may affect intervention planning and
implementation in all rehabilitation fields for children and adults.
Common conditions include congenital, physical, mental, and long term
disabilities.
0501107
Physiology 1
Prerequisite : (0304101)
(2 credit hours)
This course is desgined to inreduce the students to the basic concepts of
cardiovascular , respiratoty and nerveous systems physiology . The
course begins with the basic concepts of physiological control and
homeostasis . It focuses on the contribution of the above systems on the
general functions of the human body . Special senses will be covered .
0502107
Anatomy of Head , Neck , and Thorax
Prerequisite : (0304101)
(3 credit hours)
This course will cover head, neck and brain , and thorax . It concentrates
on parts of the above subjects and their functions and relations It focuses
on brain centres and the tracts which transmit orders to extremities , with
special emphasis on functional anatomy and its relation to disabilities
which require rehabilitation .
1801381
Biostatistics
Prerequisite : (1804340)
(2 credit hours)
This course provides the student with the basic theoritical principles of
statistical analysis. The course includes a practical part that will be held
in computer laboratories where the students will be using the SPSS to run
some of the statistical tests and practice presenting the data using
different charts and diagrams.
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1804340 Research Methods in Rehabilitaion Sciences
Prerequisite : (1801381)
( 3 credit hours)
This course focuses on evaluation of research designs and Biostatistics.
Application of research on clinical practice and methodological
considerations in rehabilitation sciences with emphasis on hypothesis
statement, data collection, results and conclusions and students
involvement in critique of published articles.
1802447 Management and Leadership
Prerequisite : (1804340)
(3 credit hours)
This course discusses the general principles of management and
leadership with emphasis on those needed by rehabilitation professionals
in healthcare management. Examples of such skills include
communication skills with the medical team, crisis management,
delegating responsibilities, time management and improving service
quality. Also important skills for resume preparation, job interviews and
presentation skills are discussed.
1801101 Principles & Ethics of Medical Rehabilitation
(3 credit hours)
This course offers the student the basic principles of medical and
rehabilitation work as a team. It sheds light on the role of each
member of the team qualifications and its relationship to the roles of
other members. Also, this course focuses on the clinical and research
ethics.
1942102 Computer Skills for Humanities
(3 credit hours)
Introduction: forms, controls, properties, methods, events, files,
Mouse events, click, mouse movement, drag and drop, Keyboard
events: Press, up and down, Menus: Creation and Code writing,
Dialogue boxes: Messges, input, built-in boxes, programming:
Variables, statements, arithmetic logical operators, strings, built-in
functions, Control statements: simple IF, multiple IF, CASE, Loops,
FOR-NEXT, DO-WHILE,DO-UNTIL, Arrays, Files: Random,
sequential, binary, procedures and functions, Applications using
Visual Basic, Introduction to Microsoft Access. Weekly practice in
the lab.
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Course Description for Physiotherapy
0303101 General Chemistry (1)
( 3 credit hours )
Measurements and significant figures, chemical reactions,
stoichiometry, the gaseous state, themochemistry , electronic structure
and periodicity, chemical bonding, molecular shapes, states of matter
and intermolecular forces, physical properties of solutions, principles of
equilibrium.
0501108 Physiology II
Prerequisite (0501107)
( 2 credit hours )
This course is designed to introduce the students to concepts of nerve
and muscle , blood , endocrine , reproductive and renal systems . the
course elaborates on the contribution of the above systems on the
general well being of the human body .
0502108 Anatomy of extremities
Prerequisite : (0304101)
( 3 credit hours )
This course will cover upper limbs, lower limbs, abdomen , pelvis and
perineum . The lectures and practicum will emphasize on structures ,
blood supply , nerve supply of all structures , with special
concentrations on functions of all parts . It will also cover the spinal
cord structure and roots .
0503101 Therapeutics :
pre-requisite or concurrent : (0501108)
( 1 credit hours )
This course introduces the student to the application of pharmacological
principles in the treatment of common medical and surgical problems
including the indications , side effects and contraindications of
medications . Emphasis will be on medications used in rehabilitation
medicine such as diseases of muscles , joints and nervous system .
0507103 Surgery for Rehabilitaion Students:
pre-requisite : (0502108)
( 2 credit hours )
This course will cover the surgical principles as a treatment modality for
some conditions . The concentration will be on surgical intervention for
diseases commonly met in the field of rehabilitation medicine . This will
include surgeries for brain and spine , orthopedics and trauma , burns
and plastic surgeries , urology , and pediatric surgery .
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0508102 Internal Medicine For Rehabilitation Students
pre-requisite : (0501107)
( 2 credit hours )
This course focuses on the underlying concepts and principles common
to major health problems , alterations in cell function and growth ,
alterations in integrated body function and defenses , fluids and
electrolytes . It covers different medical conditions with emphasis on the
diseases which lead to disabilities such as neuromusculor,
rheumatology, pulmonary and cardiac diseases .
0508103 Diagnostics :
Prerequisite or concurrent : (0508102 )
( 2 credit hours )
The student is introduced to the principles of radiology including
different modalities and reading x-ray films . It also includes other
diagnostic tests such as laboratory test , ultrasound , MRI and CT scans
used in the diagnosis and follow-up of treatment of cases that require
rehabilitation .
0504207 Pathalogy:
pre-requisite : (0502108)+(0501107)
( 1 credit hour )
This course will cover cellular pathalogy accute and chronic
inflamation, tissue repair, hemodynamic disorder, neoplasia, and
infectious diseases. It will also give an overview of some of the
pathalogical conditions of the system which are related to the students
of the Rehabilitaion Sciences.
1801203 Therapeutic exercise 1
pre-requisite : (1801101)
( 3 credit hours )
This course provides the theoretical concepts and foundations of the
therapeutic exercise. It covers the range of motion exercise, stretching
exercise and peripheral mobilisation.
1801204 Therapeutic exercise 2
pre-requisite : (1801203)
( 3 credit hours )
This course is based on the principles covered in therapeutic exercise 1
and it covers the topics of resistance exercise, aerobic exercise, aquatic
exercise, balance exercise, plyometric exercise.
1801205 Physical and electrical modalities
( 3 credit hours )
pre-requisite : (1801204) + (0342103) + (0501108)
This course provides the principles and how to use different physical
and electrical modalities, this includes thermotherapy like Shortwave
and Infrared, light therapy like the laser therapy and Ultraviolet therapy.
It also covers the electromagnetic therapy, shock therapy and traction
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1801313 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy I
Prerequisite : (0507103)
(3 Credit hours)
This course covers skills in analytical thought and numerical
calculation, for study of human movement disorders. This course
concentrates on physiotherapy assessment and treatment of different
cases of traumatology including fractures, dislocations and sports
injuries. This course also has detailed information concerning the
process of normal and abnormal healing of fractures and the
complications of fractures including those related to prolonged bed
recumbence. This will include scientific study and application of
selected physiotherapy principles in both assessment and treatment.
1801318 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy II
Prerequisite : (1801313)
(4 Credit hours)
This course focuses on standard safety precautions, new research and
clinical experiences concerning evaluation and treatment of different
orthopaedics disease. This course concentrates on the indications, contra
indications and precautions of different physiotherapy techniques for
treatment of surgical orthopaedics conditions. This course gives special
attention to the evolution and treatment of rheumatic diseases including
rheumatoid arthritis, poly myositis and a wide scale of other rheumatic
conditions. This course also concentrates on different types of
deformities and neonatal orthopaedics from both medical and
rehabilitation point of view. This is achieved by close integration
between theoretical and practical sessions.
1801324 Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy I
Prerequisite (0508102)
(3 Credit hours)
This course covers signs and symptoms, etiology, pathology, course and
prognosis of common disorders of the respiratory system,
cardiopulmonary conditions, and surgical procedures. Also it
concentrates on how to assess a patient with respiratory dysfunction,
breathing patterns, vital capacity and chest mobility.
1801328 Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy II
Prerequisite: (1801324)
(3 Credit hours)
This course covers the methods of planning, implementing and
evaluating conservative or post-surgical physiotherapy program for
patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. The practical part will focus
on how to implement all kinds of breathing exercises, postural drainage,
positioning techniques, and suctioning.
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1801339 Neuromuscular Physiotherapy I
Prerequisite : (1801204)
(3 Credit hours)
This course covers basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the
nervous system as well as different tests and measurements of the
neuromuscular system. It also includes a description of the causes,
clinical features, course, recovery, physical examination and the
appropriate rehabilitation program of certain disorders like Hemiplegia,
Ataxia, Parkinsonism and Facial palsy.
1801334 Neuromuscular Physiotherapy II
Prerequisite : (1801339)
(4 Credit hours)
This course covers concepts, basic principles, and procedures of the
common therapeutic techniques as well as the different methods of
facilitation and inhibition of the neuromuscular system. It also includes
a description of the causes, clinical features, course recovery, physical
examination and the appropriate rehabilitation program of certain
disorders like paraplegia, spinal cord injuries, disseminated sclerosis,
myopathies, neuropathies, myotonias and motor neuron diseases.
1801344 Pediatric Physiotherapy “1”
Prerequisite : (1801204)
(3 Credit hours)
This course covers basic knowledge of different aspects of child
development and reflexive maturation as well as different tests and
measurements for different pediatric cases. It also include a description
of the causes , clinical features , course, recovery , physical examination
and the appropriate rehabilitation program of certain related disorders
affecting the musculoskeletal and cardiopulmonary systems .
1801446 Pediatric Physiotherapy “2”
(3 Credit hours)
Prerequisite : (1801344)
This course covers basic concepts, basic principles, and procedures of
the common therapeutic approaches used for treatment of neuro
pediatric disorders. It also include a description of the course, clinical
features, course recovery, physical examinations and the appropriate
rehabilitation program of certain disorders like cerebral palsy,
poliomyelitis, brachial plexus injury, muscle diseases, learning
disabilities, and mental retardation.
1801261 Biomechanics
Prerequisite : (0342103) + (0502108)
(3 Credit hours)
This course covers the theory of motion and their application to the
human body as well as the mechanical behavior of active and static
body tissues with a focus on biomechanical topics to the specialty of
medical rehabilitation. The practical part of this course will develop the
student’s skill of observation and will teach the students how to do the
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objective measurement of human body movements.
1801262 Kinesiology
Prerequisite : (1801261)
(3 Credit hours)
This course includes forces and their effects (mechanics) and the
application of mechanical principles to the human body in movement
and at rest (biomechanics). It covers also the roles of muscle action
(agonist, antagonist, stabilizer, and neutralizer), the relationship between
the muscle’s line of pull and the joint axis which affects the produced
movement.
1813449 Orthotics and Prosthetics
Prerequisite : (1801262)
(2 Credit hours)
This course covers the basic knowledge about the materials used in
making braces, splints and artificial limbs for upper limbs, lower limbs
and spinal cord. It covers also which type of orthosis is needed, how to
evaluate the patient and his needs, methods to train the patient how to
make use of it functionally. It includes all types of walking aids, wheel
chairs, application and removal of casts.
1811471 Physiotherapy in Acute Care
(3 Credit hours)
Course consists of a mixture of theoretical and practical learning
experiences designed to fulfil 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.
1801472 Physiotherapy in Geriatrics
(2 Credit hours)
This is an introductory course in geriatrics, designed to facilitate
understanding of the elderly and their special needs. Biological and
functional changes due to aging are considered, with emphasis on
necessary modification of physiotherapy procedures for geriatric
patients . Evaluation and treatment planning with geriatric patients will
provide clinical experience and enhance learning.
1811202 Tests & Measures
Prerequisite : (1801101) + (0502108)
(2 Credit hours)
This course provides basic skills measuring the following: muscle
strength using manual muscle testing, range of motion using
goniometry, and gait analysis. Moreover, this course enables the student
to assess posture and describe and measure some equipments used in
rehabilitation such as wheelchairs
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1801231 Neuro Science
Prerequisite : (0502107) + (0501108)
(3 Credit hours)
This course aims to provide the student with neurophysiological and
neuroanatomical principles, concepts and mechanisms underlying
normal and pathological functioning of the individual. These principles
will be illustrated by reference to normal brain functions as well as
through illustrations of the effects of their disruption in diseases and
other conditions that compromise the normal functioning of the nervous
system. Principles and mechanisms underlying balance and postural
control, mobility functions, coordination, reach grasp, and manipulation
will also be introduced. At the end of this course, the student will
understand the function of major brain structures and will have learned
signs and symptoms of some important neurological disease processes
that illustrate principles of brain function.
1801491 Clinical Physiotherapy 1
(6 Credit hours)
Prerequisite : (1801334)+ (1801318) + (1801328) + (1801344)
This course involves physiotherapist-supervised application of
physiotherapy theory, examination, evaluation, and intervention.
This course involves hands-on training on neuromuscular,
musculoskeletal, burn, cardiopulmonary, pediatrics, and internal
medicine in hospitals.
1801492 Clinical Physiotherapy 2
Prerequisite : (1801491)
(6 Credit hours)
This course involves physiotherapist-supervised application of
Physiotherapy theory, examination, evaluation, and intervention.
This course involves hands-on training on neuromuscular,
musculoskeletal, burn, cardiopulmonary, pediatrics, and internal
medicine in hospitals.
1801493 Project
Prerequisite : (1801381)
(1 Credit hour)
During this project, the student is required to design & conduct a
research project, under the supervision of one of the faculty members,
which uses one of the assessment tools or treatment strategies in the
field of physiotherapy. The student will be required to present & submit
a written document of the results.
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