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P.T. Scientific departments

1. Department of Basic Science: It includes the following units:

2013 Bylaws

1. Unit of manual therapy.
2. Unit of hydro and electro therapy.
3. Unit of tests and measurements.

The department supervises the teaching process of the following courses:
Hydrotherapy – Electrotherapy – Biology – Biophysics (I-II)  – Ethics and laws – English Language and terminology – Psychology – Hospitals management – Principles of Scientific Research – Tests and measurements (I-II) – Therapeutic exercises (I-II) – Principles of manual therapy – Exercise Physiology – Principles of Computer – Pathology (I-II) – Principles of Sociology – Principles of political Sciences – First Aids – Anatomy (I-II-III) – Physiology (I-II) – Histology (I-II) – Community Health.

2021 Bylaws

This department includes the following units:

1) Medical Sciences Unit

Life Sciences – Biophysics – Anatomy (I), (II), (III), (IV) – Physiology (I), (II), (III), (IV) – Histology (I), (II) – Biochemistry (I), (II) – Public Health – Exercise Physiology – Infection Control – Psychology.

2) Physical Therapy Sciences Unit

Hydrotherapy – Electrotherapy (I), (II) – Tests and Measurements (I), (II) – Therapeutic Exercises (I), (II) – Manual Therapy.

3) Humanities Unit

English Language and Medical Terminology – Teaching and Learning.

2. Department of Biomechanics: It includes the following units:

2013 Bylaws

1. Biomechanics unit.
2. Mechanics work unit.
3. Measurements unit.
The department supervises the teaching process of the following courses:
Biomechanics (I: IV) – Ergonomics
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2021 Bylaws

This department includes the following units:

1) Biomechanics Unit

Biomechanics (I), (II), (III) – Work Mechanics.

2) Information Technology Unit

Library and Electronic Research Resources – Computer Applications in Statistics – Principles of Scientific Writing – Scientific Research – Evidence-Based Practice.

3. Department of Physical Therapy for Internal diseases: It includes the following Units:

2013 Bylaws

1. Physical Therapy Unit for Internal Medicine and geriatrics.
2. Physical Therapy Unit for heart disease, chest disease and intensive care.
The department supervises the teaching process of the following courses:

Theories of internal medicine and geriatrics – Theories of Chest diseases  – Theories of cardiothoracic surgery – Physical therapy for internal medicine and geriatrics –  Physical Therapy for chest diseases –   Physical Therapy for cardiothoracic surgery  – Practical training for internal medicine and geriatrics – Practical training of Chest diseases  – Practical training of cardiothoracic surgery – Principles of nutrition –  Rheumatology.

2021 Bylaws

This department includes the following units:

1) Medical Sciences Unit

Pathology (I) – Radiology (I) – Immunology.

2) Physical Therapy for Internal Diseases, Geriatrics, Chest Diseases, and Intensive Care Unit

Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Chest Diseases – Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation for Internal, Geriatric, and Chest Diseases – First Aid – Clinical Nutrition.

3) Physical Therapy for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Diseases and Surgery

Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Diseases – Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Diseases and Surgery – Respiratory Therapy and Measurement Devices.

4. Department of Physical Therapy for Orthopedics: It includes the following units:

2013 Bylaws

1. Unit of orthopedics for physical therapy.
2. Unit of sports injuries for physical therapy.
3. Unit of orthotics and prosthetic.

The department supervises the teaching process of the following courses:
Theories of Orthopedics surgery – Theories of sport injuries – Physical Therapy  for Orthopedics surgery– physical therapy for sports injuries  – Practical training  for Orthopedics surgery – Practical training  for sports injuries  – Orthotics and prosthetics.

2021 Bylaws

This department includes the following units:

1) Medical Sciences Unit

Radiology (II) – Hospital Management – Documentation in Health Professions.

2) Physical Therapy for Orthopedic Diseases and Surgery Unit

Orthopedic Diseases and Surgery – Physical Therapy for Orthopedic Diseases and Surgery – Differential Diagnosis (I) – Osteopathy.

3) Sports Injuries Physical Therapy Unit

Sports Injuries – Physical Therapy for Sports Injuries.

4) Orthotics and Prosthetics Unit

Orthotics and Prosthetics.

5. Department of Physical Therapy for Women's Health: It includes the following units:

2013 Bylaws

1. Unit of women’s health for physical therapy.
2. Unit of pelvic disorders in women for physical therapy.
The department supervises the teaching process of the following courses:
Theories of Gynecology and Obstetrics – Physical Therapy for Women's Health – Practical training for Gynecology – Principles of  Quality assurance – Principles of  business management – Communication skills .

2021 Bylaws

This department includes the following units:

1) Humanities Unit

Arabic Language – Community Issues – Marketing Skills – Medical Imaging – General Psychology – Human and Environment.

2) Women’s Health Unit

Obstetrics and Gynecology – Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation for Women’s Health – Physical Therapy for Pelvic Floor Disorders in Women.

6. Department of Physical Therapy for the skin and membranes: It includes the following units:

2013 Bylaws

1. Unit of physical therapy for General Surgery and Oncology.
2. Unit of physical therapy for dermatology and burn.
3. Unit of physical therapy for cosmetic surgery and obesity.
The department supervises the teaching process of the following courses:
Theories of general surgery, burn  and dermatology - Physical therapy for skin and membranes – Physical therapy for general surgery and burn  – Practical training for general surgery and burn – Community Medicine.

2021 Bylaws

This department includes the following units:

1) Medical Sciences Unit

Pathology (II) – Pharmacology.

2) Physical Therapy for General Surgery, Burns, and Integumentary System Unit

General Surgery and Burns – Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation for Surgery and Burns.

3) Humanities Unit

Professional Ethics and Laws – Communication Skills – Scientific Thinking – English Language (II) – Human Development.

7. Department of Physical Therapy for Neurology: It includes the following units:

2013 Bylaws

1. Unit of physical therapy for Neurology.
2. Unit of physical therapy for neurosurgery and spine.
The department supervises the teaching process of the following courses:
Neuroanatomy– Neurophysiology – Theories of neurology – Theories of Neurosurgery – Physical therapy for neurology – physical therapy for neurosurgery – Practical training for neurology – Practical training for neurosurgery – Theories of psychiatrics – Principles of motor control.

2021 Bylaws

This department includes the following units:

1) Humanities Unit

Medical Laboratory Analysis – Principles of Quality – Psychology of Individuals with Disabilities.

2) Physical Therapy for Neurological Diseases Unit

Neurological Diseases – Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation for Neurological Diseases – Psychiatric Disorders – Motor Control – Electrodiagnostic Evaluation.

3) Physical Therapy for Neurosurgery Unit

Neurosurgery – Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation for Neurosurgical Cases.

8. Department of Physical Therapy for Pediatrics: It includes the following units:

2013 Bylaws

1. Unit of Physical therapy for neuropediatrics.

2. Unit of Physical therapy for orthopedic, respiratory and heart diseases for pediatrics.
The department supervises the teaching process of the following courses:
Theories of  Pediatrics – Theories of  Pediatric Surgery – Human genetics –  Growth and development  –  physical therapy for pediatrics  –  physical therapy for pediatric surgery  – Practical training for pediatrics  –  Practical training for pediatric surgery –  Principles of  speech therapy – Occupational Therapy.

2021 Bylaws

This department includes the following units:

1) Information Technology Unit

Computer Skills.

2) Pediatrics Unit

Pediatric Diseases – Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation for Pediatric Diseases – Growth and Development – Principles of Speech Therapy – Occupational Therapy – Genetics – Differential Diagnosis (II) – Pediatric Respiratory Physiotherapy.

3) Pediatric Surgery Unit

Pediatric Surgery – Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation for Pediatric Surgery.