University of Sharjah � .
MISSION � The department of Physiotherapy at the University of Sharjah is committed to: � Provide professional programs of academic excellence. � Prepare physiotherapists for the practice of Physiotherapy in a variety of settings. � Contribute to the advancement of health care in general and rehabilitation in particular. � Collaborate with the community for the enhancement of the health care services.
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY � The curriculum of the Program emphasizes critical thinking and reflection through small group tutorials, seminars, and self-directed learning. � The Program adapts elements of problem-based learning and builds on fundamental basic sciences learning. � The Program is student-centred and designed to guide, stimulate and challenge students. � The Program incorporates interpersonal skills and computer skills that prepare graduates to function as responsible health care professionals with leadership qualities, and as life-long learners.
PROGRAM � The University of Sharjah offers the first program in the UAE leading to a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy (BScPT). The program was offered in affiliation with McMaster University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hamilton, Canada. � The Four-Year program is designed for graduates of secondary schools, or for students who transfer in Physiotherapy from other universities programs. The program takes a minimum of four years of full-time study during which students complete 144 credit hours.
PROGRAM � The entry-level educational curriculum includes the study of: � Applied Sciences – Theoretical and clinical practice courses where students learn to provide Physiotherapy intervention, e.g., biomechanics, exercise physiology, in the musculoskeletal, cardio-respiratory and neurological areas (54 Credit Hours). � Biological & Clinical Sciences – Including courses in Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Pathology and Pharmacology ( 27 Credit Hours).
PROGRAM � Health Sciences – Including courses in Scientific Inquiry, Research Methods, Professional Issues, and Physiotherapy Management and Leadership (26 Credit Hours). � Other Sciences – Elective and required courses selected from university offerings, including Arabic and Islamic Studies, English, Sociology and Computer Sciences ( 33 Credit Hours).
Goals � 1.To provide a high quality, intellectually challenging education in Physiotherapy that includes appropriate modern methods of teaching and learning, and student evaluation, as well as providing the opportunity for students to enjoy other aspects of university life. � 2.To offer the breadth and depth of knowledge, skills and professional behaviours necessary to meet accreditation requirements. � 3.To prepare graduates to make a significant, positive contribution to society
Goals � .4.To develop physiotherapists who are critical, independent, life-long learners, experienced in evidence-based assessment of health problems. � 5.To develop physiotherapists who contribute to humane and cost-effective health care, who initiate change and adapt to it and who collaborate within inter-disciplinary teams. 6.To provide an academic preparation for higher � degrees within a stimulating and supportive environment.
Goals � 7.To act as a resource for physiotherapists and related professionals in the United Arab Emirates and the region.8.To make a significant contribution to the field of Physiotherapy, at national and international levels, including introduction of advanced physiotherapeutic approaches in the United Arab Emirates.
Outcomes � On completion of the Physiotherapy program, graduates will: � 1.Possess the required knowledge, skills and professional behaviours to practise Physiotherapy and manage health care problems, based on scientific and clinical evidence. � 2.Possess a broad base of health sciences knowledge and a range of skills including the ability to utilise information technology effectively. � 3.Function as a humane health care professional, an independent, life-long learner, critical thinker, competent communicator, time manager and team member.
Outcomes � 4.Act responsibly toward clients, oneself, colleagues and the community with appreciation and understanding of relevant ethical, legal and social issues. � 5.Demonstrate leadership to provide effective and efficient health care based on the latest professional knowledge and on the changing needs of the community.6.Possess an appreciation of the needs of the health care industry.
Plan Of Study AT University Of Sharjah
Elective (\E) Compulsory (\C) Total ... From a Free list University Requirements 18 12 - 30 (UR) College Requirements 27 - - 27 (CR) Department 87 - - 87 Requirements (DR) Total 132 12 - 144
Course Course Title Cr. Hrs. Prerequisite Co-requisites No. s 0212263 Biostatistics 3 0212131 - 0500203 Anatomy (1) 3 0500103 0500205 0500205 Anatomy (1) Lab 1 0500103 0500203 0500204 Anatomy (2) 3 0500203 0500206 0500206 Anatomy (2) Lab 1 0500203 0500204 0501301 Pathology 3 0500104 0501305 0501305 Pathology Lab 1 0500104 0501301 0503330 Health Education and Promotion 3 - - 0503440 Critical Appraisal 3 - - 0500104, 0500106, 0503360 Clinical Pharmacology 3 - 0215105, 021506
0505311, 0505312 Exercise Physiology 2 0500104 0505321, 0505322 0505313 Exercise Physiology Lab 1 - 0505312 0505211, 0505320 Clinical Skills Lab (2) 3 0505310 0505221 0505310, 0505333 Clinical Practice (2) 5 0505231 0505320 0505310, 0505322 Clinical Skills Lab (3) 2 0505311 0505320 05053331, 0505332 Clinical Practice (3) 5 0505311, - 0505321
0505220 Clinical Skills Lab – Fundamentals 2 - 0505200 0505201 Physical Therapy Fundamentals 3 0505220 0505200, 0505211 Physiotherapy (1) 3 0505220 0505220 0505200, 0505211 Clinical Skills Lab (1) 3 0505222 0505220 0505221, 0505232 Clinical Practice (1) 4 - 0505211 0505211, 0505221, 0505310 Physiotherapy (2) 3 0505331 0202208, 0500204 0505310, 0505321, 0505311 Physiotherapy (3) 3 0505320 0505312/22
0505311, 0505420, 0505410 Physiotherapy (4) 4 0505321 0505431 0505410, 0505421, 0505411 Physiotherapy (5) 3 0505420, 0505432 0505431 0505311, 0505420 Clinical Skills Lab (4) 3 0505410 0505321 0505420, 0505421 Clinical Skills Lab (5) 1 0505411 0505410 0505410, 0505433 Clinical Practice (4) 5 0505332 0505420 0505410, 0505432 Clinical Practice (5) 5 0505421 0505420 0503440, 0505413 - Research 3 0212263
Fall Semester Typ Crs. No. Course Title Cr. Hrs. e UR\ 0201100 3 Communication Skills (Arabic) 1 C UR\ 0202103 Academic English (1) 3 C UR\ 0211100 Introduction to IT 3 C CR\ 0212131 Calculus (1) 3 C CR\ 0500103 Biology 3 C CR\ 0500105 Biology Laboratory 1 C CR\ 0500101 2 Introduction to the Health Sciences C . Total . 18
Spring Semester Crs. No. Course Title Type Cr. Hrs. DR\ 0500104 Physiology 3 C DR\ 0500106 Physiology Laboratory 1 C UR\ 0202104 Academic English (2) 3 C CR\ 0215105 General Chemistry 3 C CR\ 0215106 General Chemistry Laboratory 1 C CR\ 0214114 General Physics for HS 3 E CR\ 0214115 General Physics for HS Laboratory 1 E UR\ . University Elective (1) 3 E . Total . 18
Fall Semester Crs. No. Course Title Type Cr. Hrs. 0505201 Physiotherapy – Fundamentals DR\C 3 0505220 Clinical Skills Lab – Fundament. DR\C 2 0500203 Anatomy (1) DR\C 3 0500205 Anatomy (1) Laboratory DR\C 1 0202203 Academic English (3) CR\C 3 0501301 Pathology DR\C 3 0501305 Pathology Laboratory DR\C 1 Total . 16
Spring Semester Crs. No. Course Title Type Cr. Hrs. 0505211 Physiotherapy (1) DR\C 3 0505222 Clinical Skills Lab (1) DR\C 2 0500204 Anatomy (2) DR\C 3 0500206 Anatomy (2) Laboratory DR\C 1 0202208 Medical English CR\C 3 0212263 Biostatistics DR\C 3 University Elective (2) 3 . . . Total . 18
Fall Semester Crs. No. Course Title Type Cr. Hrs. 0505310 Physiotherapy (2) CR\C 3 0505320 Clinical Skills Lab (2) CR\C 3 0505333 Clinical Practice (2) CR\C 5 0503330 Health Education & Promotion CR\C 3 0503440 Critical Appraisal DR\C 3 . Total . 17
Spring Semester Crs. No. Course Title Type Cr. Hrs. 0505311 Physiotherapy (3) CR\C 3 0505322 Clinical Skills Lab (3) CR\C 2 0503360 Clinical Pharmacology CR\C 3 0505312 Exercise Physiology CR\C 2 0505313 Exercise Physiology Lab CR\C 1 0201105 Communication Skills (Arabic) 2 UR\C 3 . University Elective (3) UR\E 3 . Total . 17
Fall Semester Crs. No. Course Title Type Cr. Hrs. 0505410 Physiotherapy (4) CR\C 4 0505420 Clinical Skills Lab (4) CR\C 3 0505433 Clinical Practice (4) CR\C 5 0101100 Islamic Culture UR\C 3 . . Total . 15
Spring Semester Crs. No. Course Title Type Cr. Hrs. 0505411 Physiotherapy (5) CR\C 3 0505421 Clinical Skills Lab (5) CR\C 1 0505413 Research CR\C 3 0505432 Clinical Practice (5) Practice CR\C 5 . University Elective (4) UR\E 3 . Total . 15
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