Faculty of Nursing and Health Science

           Physiotherapy Program

Course Description

PHTH 110 - Introduction to Physiotherapy (Cr. 3)
This course will include the history and development of physiotherapy as a profession. The role of physiotherapy will be discussed within the context of total health care, emphasizing the importance of community-based rehabilitation.

PHTH 112 - Principles of Physiotherapy (Cr. 4)
The course aims to provide a theoretical basis for therapeutic use of manipulation movement and thermal and electrical techniques.  Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of patient care, with practice of some of the “caring skills” provided to complement the theory. Students will discuss the professional relationships and responsibilities of physiotherapists. Included in the course will be an orientation to clinical fieldwork.
Prerequisite:  PHTH 110,  ENGL 120

PHTH 120 - Introduction of Health Care  (Cr. 3)
This course emphasizes the development of an understanding of international and local health care systems, particularly as they relate to the Palestinian National Health Plan. Topics to be studied will include primary health care, public health and rehabilitation. Clinical observation of different aspects of health care will be included in this course.

PHTH121-Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology (Cr. 4)
The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of normal movement and function. The student will be introduced to the study of the muscular-skeletal, circulatory and respiratory systems. These topics will be studied in greater depth in subsequent courses. Laboratory sessions in living anatomy will be included.
Prerequisite:  PHTH 220

PHTH 122 – Introduction to Neuroanatomy (Cr. 2)
This course introduces students to the structures and function of the nervous system. Central, peripheral and autonomic systems will be studied and the material integrated with PHTH 121.  

PHTH 210 – Physiotherapy Theory 1 (Cr. 4)
This course involves the study of pathology conditions affecting upper and lower limbs of the body. Further study of kinesiology, anatomy and physiology needed to understand the disease process will be included. The following topics will be studied; soft tissue injures; trauma and orthopaedics, peripheral vascular disease, peripheral nerve lesions and arthritis in relation to limb problems.
Prerequisite:  PHTH 121, PHTH 122

PHTH 211 – Physiotherapy Skills 1 (Cr. 5)
This course expands some of the concepts introduced in PHTH 112 in order to integrate them into the physiotherapy process. Students will learn to examine and assess patients, plan a treatment program, implement that program and evaluate its efficacy. Students will learn the basic therapeutic exercises, posture training, gait training and balance training in the practical laboratory sessions.
Pre-requisite course: PHTH 112

PHTH 310 – Physiotherapy Theory 2 (Cr. 4)
This course involves the study of pathological conditions affecting interconnected areas of the body. Further study of anatomy and physiology needed to understand the disease processes will also be included. The following topics will be studied: trauma, post amputation, orthopaedics, neurology, paediatrics, general medicine and surgery, rheumatology, cardio-vascular conditions, obstetrics and gynaecology, respiratory conditions, dermatology and burns.
Prerequisite:  PHTH 121, PHTH 122

PHTH 212 – Physiotherapy Skills 2 (Cr. 5)
This course related to PHTH 210, 310 and 211. Topics covered will include: manual massage, movement and manipulative skills and the use of thermal, cold, electro therapy, chest therapy, orthotic and prosthetic training which appropriate to the pathological conditions studied. Students will develop these skills in practical laboratory sessions.
Prerequisite:  PHTH 211

PHTH 220 – Human Growth and Development  (Cr. 4)
This course aims to introduce the student to a broad concept of the physical, psychological and social dimensions of human growth and development from conception to death. It considers the normal milestones of development and the combination of influences, which aid or hinder individuals achieving these goals.

PHTH 221 – General Pathology (Cr. 3)
This course aims to provide an understanding of the basic pathological processes and clinical conditions treated by occupational therapy and physiotherapy. Topics to be covered will include infection, inflammation, degeneration, immunity and carcinogenesis.
Prerequisite:  PHTH 220

PHTH 311 – Physiotherapy Theory 3 (Cr. 4)
This course involves the study of pathological conditions resulting in multiple pathology and progressive disability. Further study of anatomy and physiology needed to understand the disease processes will also be included. The following topics will be studied: neurology, paediatrics, geriatrics, and mental and physical disabilities.
Prerequisite:  PHTH 121, PHTH 122

PHTH 312 – Physiotherapy Skills 3 (Cr. 4)
This course related to PHTH 310 and PHTH 311. Students will develop skills and techniques appropriated for neurological and medical conditions. Topics covered will include: functional training, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), Hydrotherapy and aerobic fitness (including cardiac rehabilitation) that appropriate to the pathological conditions studied. Students will develop these skills in practical laboratory sessions.
Prerequisite: PHTH 110, 120

PHTH 313 – Community-Based Rehabilitation (Cr. 4)
The aim of this course is to emphasise that rehabilitation can best take place in the work and home environment. Students will become aware of community needs and multi-disciplinary care for the whole person.
Prerequisite:  PSYC 232, 234 & SOCI 231

PHTH 314 – Adaptive Equipment Workshop (Cr. 3)
The aim of this course is to enable to learn how to design and make appropriate furniture, toys and everyday living aids appropriate to the individual needs of persons with disability and to the local situation.
Prerequisite:  PHTH 210, 310 & 311

PHTH 330 – Teaching and Presentation Skills (Cr. 3)
This course introduces students to a range of teaching methods and media and enables them to develop preparation and presentation skills for use in health care and health education settings.
Prerequisite:  ENGL 213

PHTH 353 – Health Services Management (Cr. 3)
This course aims to give the student and appreciation of the principles of management related to planning and organization of health services. Topics to be covered will include management of personnel and resources, setting objectives and policymaking.

PHTH 356 - Research Proposal Writing (Cr. 3)
This course will develop an understanding of the evaluation process and different research methodologies. Students will develop skills in information retrieval, critical analysis and application of research studies to the health sciences, and develop a research proposal related to occupational therapy

PHTH 357 - Research Seminar (Cr.2)
Following on from research proposal writing the student will implement a small research project. This will entail gathering and analysis data and presenting their study at a seminar at the end of the semester. 
Prerequisite:  PHTH356

PHTH 401 – Clinical Field Work (Cr. 3)
Students will complete a six-week full time period of supervised clinical practice during the summer session of the First Year of the program. This practicum will be mainly observation.  Students will orientated them to the clinical setting and gain experience in relating to patients and staff in clinics, hospitals and rehabilitation centres. In this course students will be expected to complete 144 practical hours.

PHTH 402 – Clinical Field Work II (Cr. 5)
Students will complete a six-week full time period of supervised clinical practice during the summer session of the Second Year of the program. The practicum will relate to PHTH 110, 112, 121, 122, 210, 211, 220, 221, and 310. Students will gain experience assessing and examining patients with condition affecting more than one area of the body manipulative and movement techniques only. In this course students will be expected to complete 144 practical hours.

PHTH 403 – Clinical Field Work III (Cr.5)
Students will complete a sixteen-week period (split on two periods 8 weeks each) of clinical practice in the third year during the spring semester. This period will relate to PHTH 310 and 212. Students will gain experience in treating patients with conditions affecting inter-related areas of the body using manipulative, movement, and electrotherapy modalities. In this course students will be expected to complete 270 practical hours.

PHTH 404 - Clinical Field Work IV (Cr. 5)
Students will complete a fifteen-week period (split on two periods 7.5 weeks each) of clinical practice in the Fourth year during the spring semester. This period will relate to PHTH 310 and 212. In this course students will be expected to complete 270 practical hours. The practicum will be related to PHTH 210, 310 and 311 PHTH 211, 212 and 312, also student will gain experience in treating patient with multiple disabilities and progressive conditions. As the students are approaching their final practical courses, main objective of these courses will be to prepare students for more independent situation with less direct supervision.

PHTH 405/406 – Clinical Field Work V/VI (Cr.5/5)
Students will complete a fifteen-week full time period of supervised clinical practice during the Fall Semester in the fourth year. This period will relate to PHTH 210, 310, and PHTH 212, 312, and 311. Students will gain experience in treating patients with multiple disabilities and progressive conditions. During this period students will prepare a patient study, which will be utilized in PHTH 314. During this period students will have some choice in the kind of physiotherapy facility visited, dependent upon negotiations between themselves, faculty staff and clinical supervisors. Any student who has missed part of the previous five clinical fieldwork blocks must use part of the time to gain experience missed. In these courses students will be expected to complete 270 practical hours.

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