Physical Therapy

• To promote patient health awareness and education.
• To provide accessible rehabilitation services.
• Effective utilization of staff resources.
• To restore the proper functioning of the body.
• To improve general well-being and quality of life.
• To demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical and practical basis of physical therapy.
• Demonstrate clinical evaluation, treatment planning, and implementation.
• Integrate knowledge of basic sciences and physiotherapy to modify treatment approaches that reflect the scope of practice.
• Practice ethically and legally. Actively recognize the rights and dignity of individuals in planning and administrating programs of care and rehabilitation.
• Demonstrate command of knowledge that is necessary to function as an independent problem solver and learner in the practice environment.
• Demonstrate effective clinical decision-making skills.
• Actively participate in management, consultative, and research activity.

70% in Scientific, Scientific – Medical Field, Comprehensive Health Education.

University Requirement – 24 Credit Hours

Compulsory Courses – 15 Credit Hours

A0110151 – National Education – 3 Credit Hours
A0110144 – Arabic Communication Skills – 3 Credit Hours
(Pre-requisite: Arabic Language (Remedial))
A0110143 – English Communication Skills – 3 Credit Hours
(Pre-requisite: English Language (Remedial))
A0110155 – Military Sciences – 3 Credit Hours
A0110154 – Life Skills – 1 Credit Hour
A0110152 – Entrepreneurship and Innovation – 1 Credit Hour
A0110153 – Leadership and Societal Responsibility – 1 Credit Hour

Elective Courses – 6 Credit Hours (Choose)

A0110163 – Archeology and Tourism in Jordan – 3 Credit Hours
A0110161 – Islamic Culture – 3 Credit Hours
A0110164 – Development and Environment – 3 Credit Hours
A0110165 – Contemporary Issues – 3 Credit Hours
A0411601 – Legal Education and Human Rights – 3 Credit Hours
A0110162 – History of Jordan and Palestine – 3 Credit Hours
A0110166 – Media and Public Relations – 3 Credit Hours

Elective Courses – 3 Credit Hours (Choose)

A0871103 – Principles of Renewable Energy – 3 Credit Hours
A0110168 – Digital Literacy and Artificial Intelligence – 3 Credit Hours
A1321100 – Sport and Health – 3 Credit Hours
A0110281 – Society Health – 3 Credit Hours
A0110167 – Critical Thinking Skills – 3 Credit Hours

Faculty Requirement – 22 Credit Hours

Compulsory Courses – 22 Credit Hours

A0110237 – Pathology – 3 Credit Hours
(Pre-requisite: Physiology)

A0110381 – Ethics in Applied Medical Careers – 1 Credit Hour
(Pre-requisite: Pathology)

A0110202 – Scientific Research Methods and Biostatistics – 3 Credit Hours
(Pre-requisite: Pathology)

A0110193 – Computer Skills (Health) – 3 Credit Hours
(Pre-requisite: Computer Skills (Remedial))

A0110121 – General Chemistry – 3 Credit Hours

A0110131 – General Biology – 3 Credit Hours

A0110231 – Physiology – 3 Credit Hours
(Pre-requisite: Anatomy & Histology)

A0110135 – Anatomy & Histology – 3 Credit Hours
(Pre-requisite: General Biology)

Major Requirement – 85 Credit Hours

Compulsory Courses – 79 Credit Hours

A1152102 – Therapeutic Exercise – 3 Credit Hours
(Pre-requisite: Musculoskeletal Anatomy)

A1153402 – Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Diseases (2) – 3 Credit Hours
(Pre-requisites: Therapeutic Exercise, Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Diseases (1))

A1154603 – Physical Therapy in Geriatrics – 2 Credit Hours
(Pre-requisites: Physical Therapy in Neurology (1), Pathology)

A1154702 – Physiotherapy for Women’s Health – 3 Credit Hours
(Pre-requisites: Pathology, Therapeutic Exercise)

A1153505 – Pharmacology – 1 Credit Hour
(Pre-requisite: Pathology)

A1151103 – Practical Anatomy for Physiotherapy Students – 1 Credit Hour
(Co-requisite: Anatomy & Histology)

A1152303 – Growth and Development – 2 Credit Hours
(Pre-requisite: Neuroscience)

A1153503 – Physical Therapy in Surgical Conditions and Burns – 3 Credit Hours
(Pre-requisites: Manual Therapy, Therapeutic Exercise)

A1151102 – Introduction to Physiotherapy – 1 Credit Hour

A1152201 – Introduction to Clinical Medicine – 3 Credit Hours
(Pre-requisite: Pathology)

A0110232 – Practical Physiology – 1 Credit Hour
(Co-requisite: Physiology)

A1152101 – Physiotherapy Methods – 4 Credit Hours
(Pre-requisites: Physiology)

A1153601 – Physical Therapy in Pediatrics – 3 Credit Hours
(Pre-requisites: Neuroscience, Therapeutic Exercise, Growth and Development)

A1153506 – Physical Therapy in Cardiopulmonary Diseases – 3 Credit Hours
(Pre-requisite: Cardiopulmonary Diseases and General Medical Conditions)

A1153504 – Manual Therapy – 2 Credit Hours
(Pre-requisite: Therapeutic Exercise)

A1152107 – Kinesiology and Biomechanics – 3 Credit Hours
(Pre-requisite: Anatomy & Histology)

A1153203 – Imaging and Diagnostic Tools – 1 Credit Hour
(Pre-requisites: Musculoskeletal Anatomy, Pathology)

A1152401 – Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Diseases (1) – 3 Credit Hours
(Pre-requisite: Musculoskeletal Anatomy)

A1152104 – Musculoskeletal Anatomy – 3 Credit Hours
(Pre-requisite: Anatomy & Histology)

A1152302 – Neuroscience – 3 Credit Hours
(Pre-requisite: Physiology)

A1154804 – Physiotherapy Clinical Training (2) – 6 Credit Hours
(Pre-requisite: Physiotherapy Clinical Training (1))

A1154106 – Psychological Aspects of Physical Therapy – 2 Credit Hours

A1153303 – Physical Therapy in Neurology (2) – 3 Credit Hours
(Pre-requisite: Physical Therapy in Neurology (1))

A1154803 – Physiotherapy Clinical Training (1) – 6 Credit Hours
(Pre-requisites: Physical Therapy in Neurology (2), Physical Therapy in Pediatrics, Physical Therapy in Cardiopulmonary Diseases)

A1152105 – Assessment of the Musculoskeletal System – 3 Credit Hours
(Co-requisite: Musculoskeletal Anatomy)

A1153404 – Orthotics and Prosthetics – 2 Credit Hours
(Pre-requisites: Musculoskeletal Anatomy, Kinesiology and Biomechanics, Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Diseases (1))

A1152106 – Exercise Physiology – 2 Credit Hours
(Pre-requisite: Physiology)

A1153302 – Physical Therapy in Neurology (1) – 3 Credit Hours
(Pre-requisites: Therapeutic Exercise, Neuroscience)

A1153501 – Cardiopulmonary Diseases and General Medical Conditions – 3 Credit Hours
(Pre-requisite: Pathology)

A0613005 – Nutrition – 1 Credit Hour
(Pre-requisite: General Chemistry)

Elective Courses – 6 Credit Hours (Choose)

A1154701 – Special Topics in Physiotherapy – 3 Credit Hours
A1121103 – Introduction to Audiology and Speech Pathology – 3 Credit Hours
A1154703 – Artificial Intelligence Applications in Medical Rehabilitation – 2 Credit Hours
A1181102 – Introduction to Occupational Therapy for Physical Therapy Students – 1 Credit Hour
A1152203 – Communication and Counseling Skills – 2 Credit Hours
A1152405 – Physical Therapy for Sports Injuries – 2 Credit Hours
A1154604 – Physical Therapy in Intensive Care – 3 Credit Hours

Free Ellective – 3 Credit Hours:

Compulsory Courses – 3 Credit Hours

A0110111 – General Physics (1) – 3 Credit Hours

Complementary Requirement – 9 Credit Hours:

Compulsory Courses – 9 Credit Hours

A0110191 – Computer Skills (Remedial) – 3 Credit Hours
A0110141 – English Language (Remedial) – 3 Credit Hours
A0110142 – Arabic Language (Remedial) – 3 Credit Hours