PHTH 110 - Introduction to Physiotherapy (Cr. 3)
The course aims to provide a theoretical basis for the history and development of Physiotherapy profession in local and international basis. The role of Physiotherapy will be discussed within the context of total health care, teaching, research, clinical consultation and administration. The students will integrate the academic knowledge to practice and develop and awareness of movement based on Biomechanics principles through the given subjects from introduction to human movement.
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.
Pre-requisite course: PHTH 110 + ENGL 120
PHTH 120 - Introduction of Health Care (Cr. 3)
The aim of this course is to introduce students to a broad concept of health and health care and the factors that influence health in both positive and negative ways. Factors that influence health in Palestinian society will be emphasized. Local models of health care delivery will be studied. Students will be actively involved in the gathering, presentation and critique of information. The role of occupation in maintaining health will be discussed.
The wider goal is begin developing students’ thinking skills, to explore their own learning styles, to begin a commitment to being a lifelong learner focusing on their own individual efficiency.
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.
Pre-requisite course: PHTH 220
PHTH 122 – Introduction to Neuroanatomy (Cr. 2)
This course is a major course that introduces students to the structure and function of the nervous system and the special senses. It builds on material taught in PHTH 121 (Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology) and provides the basis for study of disorders of the nervous system and their impact on occupational functioning (PHTH 220, 212, 310). This is an introductory theory course, therefore the learning outcomes are mainly knowledge.
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.
Pre-requisite course: 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 manual muscles testing, range of motion measurement, edema measurements, sensation measurements, basic therapeutic exercises, posture analysis, gait training and balance training in the practical laboratory sessions.
Pre-requisite course: PHTH 112
PHTH 212 – Physiotherapy Skills 2 (Cr. 5)
This course related to PHTH 210, 310 and 211. Topics covered would include movement and manipulative skills and the use of appropriate treatment techniques to the pathological conditions studied.
Students will develop these skills in practical laboratory sessions..
Pre-requisite course: 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 physiotherapy. Topics to be covered will include infection, inflammation, degeneration, immunity and carcinogenesis.
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.
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.
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 will include: functional training , Functional training has its origins in rehabilitation. hydrotherapy and aerobics fitness ( including cardiac rehabilitation) that appropriate to the pathological conditions studied. Electrotherapy will be covered as well in this course.
Students will develop these skills in practical laboratory sessions.
Pre-requisite courses: PHTH 110 + 120
PHTH 313 – Community-Based Rehabilitation (Cr. 4)
This course emphasizes that rehabilitation can best take place in the work and home environment. Students become aware of community needs and multi-disciplinary care for the whole person.
This course aims to identify and introduce the idea of community based rehabilitation as a universal strategy of rehabilitation especially in developing countries, and on a national level as well. It discusses the structures and approaches of the process, and enhances the role of the professional within the workers' team members. It also aims to raise awareness on the current attitudes towards disability and the disabled both in Palestine and in other similar cultures.
Pre-requisite courses: 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.
Pre-requisite courses: 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.
Pre-requisite courses: ENGL 213
PHTH 353 – Health Services Management (Cr. 3)
The major goal of this course is to prepare students to analyze and assess strategies for effective health care management in the complex, evolving, and global world we live in. Students will achieve a broad knowledge of the healthcare management as well as examine new frontiers in organizational theory and practice.
Students will develop the knowledge of the basic management skills required for people working at health care settings.
The class will be encouraged to debate issues from various angles and think both creatively and practically about the various issues surrounding the healthcare management industry today. By discussing these issues through case studies and divergent theories, students will become better equipped to positively impact the industry with an emphasis on mission, vision, values, organizational and team behavior, and leadership.
PHTH 356 - Research Proposal Writing (Cr. 3)
The aim of this course is to enable the students to use the scientific research methodologies during the study of clinical and administrative problems of health professional practice. Subjects to be covered will include the major considerations in selecting a research problem, the steps of research applications, common research designs and components of the research, literature review and documentation, results presentation, analysis and discussion and the final statement of conclusions and recommendations of the research. In addition to the skills of writing a scientific paper for publication.
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.
Pre-requisite; 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 (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.
ENGL 120 – English Language Skills I (Cr. 3)
This course integrates the four language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. It aims at improving the students’ language skills in preparation for their university study. This course is designed to focus primarily on the reading strategies necessary for success in a university environment. It seeks to provide opportunities to increase students’ reading speed, and to apply the following reading skills: skimming, scanning, guessing meaning from context, identifying pro-form reference, and extracting main ideas and specific details from a text. Listening, the second component is explicitly taught. The focus is on listening for main ideas and specific details. The writing component focuses on answering and formulating questions, on self-editing and revision skills, as well as on evaluating the structural integrity of paragraphs (i.e. organization, cohesion, and unity). Finally, the course seeks to provide opportunities for oral communication. The focus is on asking questions and on answering teacher and student-initiated questions. Issues pertaining to grammar will be addressed only as needed.
ENGL 121 – English Language Skills II (Cr. 3)
This course is designed to complement and expand upon the skills introduced in ENGL 120. The course seeks to provide opportunities to apply the following reading skills: previewing and predicting, inference, note taking, and text outlining/underlining, and highlighting. In listening, the focus in on listening and organizing notes effectively. The writing component focuses on writing paragraphs, short reports and summaries. Finally, the course seeks to provide further opportunities for oral communication. The focus is on giving brief reports and summaries. Issues pertaining to grammar will be addressed only as needed.
ENGL 213 – English Language Skills III (Cr. 3)
This is a content-based course. It is designed to round out the student’s English requirements. The course seeks to provide additional opportunities to improve and apply the reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills presented in ENGL 120. 121.
EDUC 301 – Counselling (Cr. 2)
This course aims to introduce the student to general counselling principles and give an overview of the different counselling techniques. Emphasis will be placed on the appropriate counselling skills for therapists.
CAIS 252 – Computer use for Health Care (Cr. 2)
This course is intended to introduce students to the application of computers to health care. Included in the course will be the use of software for word processing, database management and statistical calculations.
SOCI 131 – Introduction to Sociology (Cr. 3)
The purpose of this course is to acquaint the student with the development of modern sociology. Reference is made to the contributions of Ibn Khaldun and Al-Farabi to sociology and social thought. The input of some of the founding fathers is discussed besides the study of such social institutions and processes as the family, culture, socialization, intergroup relations, social aggregates and the methodology of sociology. Students are encouraged to reflect on the issues confronting their society through the use of sociological principles and guidelines.
SOCI 231 – Sociology of the Family (Cr. 3)
The focus of this course is the family with its related systems and processes. The forms and functions of the family are discussed as they have involved historically together with the effects of social changes on the family and the relationships that contribute to its integration. Kinship systems, marriage and divorce are studied with special concentration on modern developments in the Arab family.
PSYC 232 – Psychology for Health Care (Cr. 3)
This course will enable students to acquire the necessary appreciation of the theories of psychology as applied to health care. This will include an awareness of their own behaviour and that of others and the importance of this in patient-therapist relationships. Topics to be covered will include perception, motivation, and the development of personality and attitudes. Emphasis will be placed upon group discussion in order to develop the problem solving skills essential in a competent occupational therapy practitioner.
PSYC 234 – Social Psychology for Health Care (Cr. 3)
This course will introduce students to the effects of social groups on the behaviour of individuals. The nature and effects of group pressures, relationships and hierarchical structures within social groups and development of attitudes will be studied. Particular attention will be paid to the effects disability, loss, aging and bereavement.
PHIL 104 – Medical Ethics (Cr. 2)
This course examines the principles of medical ethics pertinent to professional relationships and responsibilities. It teaches how to apply these principles to practical situations. This course is required for nursing and health profession students.
PSED 101 – Physical Education (Cr. 1)
This course provides opportunities for creative expression and efficient large muscle body movements through team sports and physical fitness concepts and sports injuries.
NURS 351 – Pharmacology I (Cr. 2)
This course is designed to enable physiotherapy students to assist more proficiently patients and physicians in health services. It includes generic and trade names for the common drugs in use, administration and observation, actions and interactions, uses and doses.
PHYS 121 – Physics for Physiotherapy (Cr. 2)
Introductory treatment of the following with emphasis on application to the human body and equipment used by physiotherapists; Forces, Newton's three laws, Rotational equilibrium, work and energy, momentum and collisions, Electrostatic and Coulomb's law, electric field and potential, DC and AC current circuits, diffraction, polarization, reflection and refraction of waves.
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