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Physical Therapy Department
Head of Department:
Dr. Firas bin Sultan Al-Sultan
Office :
Buraidah - Qassim University - Building B2 - Floor 4
Phone number :
0163020616
e-mail:
amc.pth@qu.edu.sa
Vision
National excellence in physical therapy in academic programs, research, and community service.
Mission
Preparing a graduate capable of practicing physiotherapy at the highest professional and ethical level, keeping pace with the continuous changes in health services by providing a stimulating environment for learning and scientific research and contributing to the improvement of the overall health of the community.
Overview
It is a rehabilitation medical specialty that focuses on diagnosing and treating disorders of the musculoskeletal system, and rehabilitating patients using natural means such as therapeutic exercises, assistive devices, manual therapy, and physical therapies (such as laser and ultrasound).
Academic programs :
Objectives :
1- Acquiring modern information, concepts, theories and techniques in the fields of medicine and physiotherapy in accordance with Islamic values.
2- Developing and utilizing critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
3- Professional practice in accordance with the laws and ethics of the physiotherapy profession.
4- Participate in research activities and demonstrate the principles of evidence-based practice.
5- Developing the ability for continuous self-learning and effective communication at all levels.
6- Partnership, cooperation and effective communication with various community parties and educational and medical institutions.
Educational goals:
I: Knowledge:
1- Learn about the basic concepts and theories in the biomedical sciences that support the study of physical therapy.
2- Identify the basic concepts and theories in the fields of medical rehabilitation, physical therapy, humanities, and scientific research techniques.
3- Recognizes the causes, pathological and mechanical changes, and the medical picture of various pathological conditions in physiotherapy specialties.
4- Describe the basic principles and theories of medical, surgical, and physiotherapy treatment programs in the evaluation of various pathological conditions in physiotherapy disciplines.
5- Identify the role of physiotherapy in preventing diseases and injuries and improving public health.
6- Describe the steps and procedures for applying different programs and techniques in physiotherapy in the diagnosis and treatment of various pathological conditions.
II: Cognitive skills:
1- Integrates the concepts and theories of biomedical sciences and physiotherapy sciences to evaluate and treat various pathological conditions in physiotherapy specialties.
2- Uses clinical skills and critical thinking skills in assessing different medical conditions in physical therapy specialties.
3- Establishing the diagnosis of physiotherapy for various pathological conditions in the specialties of physiotherapy.
4- Design the appropriate treatment plan to achieve the desired therapeutic goals.
5- Develops the treatment plan through continuous evaluation and the use of indicators to analyze the effectiveness of treatment plans.
Third: Interpersonal skills and responsibility:
1- Recognizes the importance of professional development and continuous self-learning.
2- Demonstrates effective professional work skills such as initiative, leadership, and teamwork.
3- Manages time optimally and can work under pressure and prioritize work.
4- Acts in accordance with ethical standards in physical therapy practices.
IV: Communication, information technology, and numerical skills:
1- Uses written, verbal, non-verbal, and presentation skills to communicate with different people in different circumstances.
2- Collaborates and negotiates in an effective and professional manner with patients, families, coworkers, and members of the medical team.
3- Utilizes computational skills, information technology, and information retrieval and processing skills.
V: Psychomotor skills:
1- Applies physiotherapy skills and techniques in assessing and treating various conditions in physiotherapy specialties in an effective and safe manner.
2- Utilize various devices and equipment to safely and effectively assess and treat various conditions in physical therapy specialties.
3- Educates and trains recipients of physiotherapy services, their families, coworkers and different segments of the community on all skills related to health maintenance in physiotherapy specialties.
4- Applies safety and infection control rules for physical therapy practices.