About The Academic Program

To graduate female cadres in the field of physical therapy through an environment that motivates learning and scientific research to meet the labor market requirements and enhance community service.

Major

Physiotherapist

Language of instruction

English

Duration

7 Years

Academic degree

Bachelor of Science in Doctor of Physical Therapy

Career opportunities

All government and private hospitals, private clinics, health centers, educational universities, rehabilitation centers, and research centers.

Nature and Goals of the Program

Graduates of this program should be able to: ,diagnose cases related to the field of physical therapy, ,assess diagnosed conditions, develop treatment plans that align with different medical conditions, ,utilize modern techniques in the field of physical therapy, , write a report on the patient's condition after completing the treatment plan, ,determine methods and approaches for implementing the therapeutic program, ,apply the methodology of scientific research and provide evidence-based practice in treatment

	1-Provide the labor market with highly qualified candidate with scientific and practical skills in accordance with occupational standards within the physical therapy discipline
	2-Contribute to the development in the physical therapy profession.
	3-Actively participate in community services and development and in promoting physical therapy awareness.
	4-Contribute in conducting scientific research activities in field of physical therapy.

	Knowledge and Understanding:
	K1. Identify the basic and professional knowledge of theoretical and clinical sciences and their integration within the scope of physical therapy practice.
	K2. Recognize the roles of related disciplines that foster physical therapy practice.
	Skills:
	S1. Implement evidence-based, safe, efficient, effective and client- centered physical therapy management.
	S2. Demonstrate research and innovation skills to improve physical therapy practice.
	S3. Utilize different problem-solving methods and clinical reasoning skills to provide solutions related to physical therapy practice.
	S4. Utilize communication and information technology skills in academic and clinical settings.
	Values:
	V1. Demonstrate autonomy and responsibility as an independent professional and as a member in inter- and multidisciplinary teams.
	V2. Demonstrate professional values and ethical attitude towards clients, professionals, and community.

	1-Knowledgeable in theoretical and clinical sciences within the scope of physical therapy practice.
	2-Possess leadership and communication skills in entrepreneurship and physical therapy practice.
	3-Skilled in solving problems through clinical reasoning and evidence- based practice in the field of physical therapy
	4-Committed to the professional ethics and community values.
	5- Autonomy to make decision and take responsibility.
	6- Cope with recent technology pertaining to physical therapy field.

Study Plan

Course Code	Course Title	Credit
	Ethics and Islamic Values	2
	Islamic Banking and Economics	2
	Community Building in Islam	2
	English Language (1)	3
	English Language (2)	3

Course Code	Course Title	Credit
	Communication Skills	2
	Creative Writing	2
	Writing Academic Reports	2
	Emotional Intelligence Course	2
	Basics of Entrepreneurship	2
	Principles of Projects Management	2
	Giftedness and Mental Superiority	2
	Principles of E-Commerce	2
	Financial Literacy	2
	Leadership and Change Management	2
	Health Awareness	2
	Poetry and Prose in Arabic Literature	2
	Well-Being and Quality of Life	2
	Fitness and Sport Science	2
	Sustainable Development	2
	Global Citizenship	2
	Lifelong Learning Skills	2
	Sustainable Ecosystems	2
	History of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Pioneering Role	2
	Community Building in Islam	2
	Good Citizenship Values	2
	Saudi Arts and Heritage	2
	Studies in Saudi Literature	2
	Computer Skills and Information Technology	2
	Basics of Programming	2
	Data Analysis and Management	2
	Artificial Intelligence For Healthcare Disciplines	2
	Artificial Intelligence For Scientific Discipines	2
	Artificial Intelligence For Humanities Disciplines	2

Course Code	Course Title	Credit

Course Code	Course Title	Credit

Course Code	Course Title	Credit	Pre-Requisite
	Health Profession Skills	3
	General Chemistry for Health Specialties	3
	Academic English for Health Specialties (1)	3
	Medical Terminology	2
	Statistics for Health Specialties	3

Course Title	Credit	Pre-Requisite
Introduction to Health Professions and Ethics	2
Human Biology for Health Specialties	3
Fundamentals of Scientific Research	3
Academic English for Health Specialties (2)	3	ENG131OR HFSE104
General Physics for Health Specialties	3

Course Code	Course Title	Credit	Pre-Requisite
	Introduction to Biomechanics	2
	Introduction to Physical Therapy	1
	Test and Measurements (1)	3
	Human Anatomy	3
	Electrotherapy	2
	Human Anatomy and Physiology	4

Course Title	Credit	Pre-Requisite
Neurophysiology	3	HPT216OR OCC224OR HRS112OR MBS120OR MBS251OR MBS201OR MBS342OR DHS213OR HRS113OR HRS111
Pathophysiology	3	HPT216OR MBS201OR MBS342OR DHS213OR HRS111
Test and Measurements (2)	2	HPT214OR MBS201OR MBS201MOR PHTH203
Communication Skills for Health Care Professionals	3
Neuroanatomy	2

Course Title	Credit	Pre-Requisite
Human Biomechanics	3	( HPT212OR MBS331 )AND ( HPT215OR MBS301 )
Psychosocial Aspects of Health and Disease	2
Biostatistics	3
Electrotherapy & Hydrotherapy	3	( HPT217OR PHTH205OR PHT322 )
Clinical Pharmacology for Physiotherapist	2
Therapeutic Exercise (1)	3	HPT215OR MBS301

Course Title	Credit	Pre-Requisite
Physical Therapy for Burn and Surgery	3	( HPT216OR HRS111OR HRS112OR HRS113OR MBS120OR MBS202OR OCC224OR HRS113OR MBS201OR DHS213 )AND ( HPT223OR MBS251OR RAD223OR RAD204OR MBS222OR MBS342 )
Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy	3	( HPT216OR HRS111OR HRS112OR MBS120OR MBS202OR OCC224OR HRS113OR MBS201OR DHS213 )AND ( HPT223OR MBS251OR MBS222OR RAD204OR RAD223OR MBS342 )
Therapeutic Exercise-2	3	HPT332
Emergency Life Support Techniques	3
Physical Therapy for Neurological Disorders	3	( HPT222OR MBS441 )AND HPT221
Pediatric Physical Therapy	3	( HPT222OR MBS441 )AND ( HPT221OR MBS411 )

Course Title	Credit	Pre-Requisite
Musculoskeletal System Evaluation	2	( HPT215OR MBS301 )AND ( HPT333OR MBS302 )
Research in Physical Therapy – 1	2	HRS116OR DHS214OR MaSc265OR MaSc264OR MPH211
Clinical Neurology	2	( HPT221OR MBS411 )AND ( HPT222OR MBS441 )AND ( HPT324OR PHT533 )
Traumatology	3
Clinical Practice in Pediatrics	3	HPT325OR PSY243OR PSY142M
Diagnostic Imaging for Physiotherapist	3
Prosthetics and Orthotics	2	( HPT215OR MBS301 )AND ( HPT333OR MBS302 )

Course Title	Credit	Pre-Requisite
Occupational Therapy	3	HPT417OR PHT425
Geriatric Rehabilitation	2	( HPT215OR MBS301 )AND ( HPT216OR MBS201OR HRS111OR OCC224OR MBS120OR HRS112OR HRS113OR MBS202OR DHS213OR MBS342 )
Advanced PT Procedure	2	HPT213OR PHT432
Physical Therapy for women’s health	2	HPT215OR MBS301
Management & organization in PT	2	HPT213OR PHT432
Physical Therapy for Orthopedics and Rheumatology	3	( HPT411OR HPT423 )AND ( HPT414OR PHT531 )
Research in Physical Therapy (2)	2	MPH312OR HPT412

Course Title	Credit	Pre-Requisite
Gait and Locomotion Analysis	3	( HPT333OR MBS302 )AND ( HPT224OR HPT311 )
Clinical Management & Administration	2	HPT452OR PHT426
Exercise Physiology	3	HPT216OR OCC224OR HRS111OR MBS120OR HRS112OR HRS113OR MBS201OR MBS202OR MBS342OR DHS213
Sports Injuries	3	HPT414OR PHT531
Clinical Psychiatry	2	HPT334OR PSY204OR PSY102MOR PSY201

Course Title	Credit	Pre-Requisite
Electro Diagnosis in PT	3	( HPT222OR MBS441 )AND ( HPT223OR MBS222OR RAD223OR MBS251OR MBS251MOR MBS352OR RAD204OR MBS213OR MBS342 )
Advanced Clinical Neurology	3	HPT413OR PHT532
Advanced Clinical Pediatrics	3	HPT415OR PHT535
Advanced Clinical Cardiopulmonary	3	HPT331OR PHT432
Pharmacology in Rehabilitation	1	HPT316OR PHS331OR PHS231OR PHS231MOR MBS252MOR MBS353OR PHS333

Course Title	Credit	Pre-Requisite
Electro therapeutic Modalities: Clinical Applications	2	HPT315OR PHT421
Scientific Seminar	2	HPT434
P.T. Medical Screening	2	HPT416OR MBC571
Professionalism and Ethics in Health Care Practices	2
Graduate Project	0	DPT435
Differential Diagnosis in Clinical Neurology	3	HPT413OR PHT532
Evidence based Practice	3	HPT223OR MBS222OR RAD223OR RAD204OR MBS342OR MBS251OR MBS251MOR MBS213OR MBS352

Course Title	Credit	Pre-Requisite
Differential Diagnosis in Clinical Orthopedic	2	HPT433OR PHT534
Advanced Clinical Orthopedics	3	HPT433OR PHT534
Physical Therapy Management of Complex Patients	2	DPT436OR MBS451
Graduate Project	3	DPT435
Elective Clinical Course	2	DPT422AND DPT423AND DPT424

Course Code	Course Title	Credit	Pre-Requisite
	Internship	0	DPT444-2AND DPT443AND DPT445AND DPT431

ProgramDetails

Bachelor of Science in Doctor of Physical Therapy

About The Academic Program

Academic degree

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Nature and Goals of the Program

Program Objectives

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