The University of Faisalabad. School of Rehabilitation Sciences

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1 School of Rehabilitation Sciences Program: Doctor of Physical Therapy Short Title: DPT Duration: 10 Semesters (5 Years), one year clinical Internship is mandatory for every graduate. Credit Hours: 175 Eligibility: FSc Pre-Medical with minimum second division or its equivalent Location: Saleem Campus (females), Amin Campus (males) Program Description: Physical therapy is an essential segment of a modern health care system. It is a science of healing and art of caring. It pertains to the evaluation, assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal, Neurological, Cardio-Vascular and Respiratory systems functional disorders, including symptoms of pain, edema and physiological, structural and psychosomatic ailments. It also deals with methods of treatment based on movement, manual therapy, physical agents, and therapeutics modalities to relieve the pain and other complications. Hence, Physical therapy covers basic parameters of healing sciences i.e. preventive, primitive, diagnostic, rehabilitative, and curative. Program Objectives: Graduates of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program will Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the basic and clinical sciences relevant to physical therapy, both in their fundamental context and in their application to the discipline of physical therapy Understand, correlate and apply theoretical foundations of knowledge to the practice of physical therapy; evaluate and clarify new or evolving theories relevant to physical therapy Demonstrate the behaviors of the scholarly clinician by developing and utilizing the process of critical thinking and inquiry, particularly focused on the improvement of the practice of physical therapy and the delivery of health care Engage in reflective practice through sound clinical decision making, critical self-assessment and commitment to lifelong learning Demonstrate mastery of entry level professional clinical skills. Provision of these services is based on the best available evidence and includes physical therapy examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, 40

2 intervention, prevention activities, wellness initiatives and appropriate health care utilization Influence the development of human health care regulations and policies that are consistent with the needs of the patient and of the society Demonstrate leadership, management, and communication skills to effectively participate in physical therapy practice and the health care team Incorporate and demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviors to all persons Demonstrate the professional and social skills to adapt to changing health care environments to effectively provide physical therapy care Career Opportunities: The purpose of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (DPT) is to prepare Physical Therapists who will Be primary providers of physical therapy care Serve as responsible members in the professional community and are willing and able to assume leadership roles in the communities they serve. Identify researchable problems, advocate and participate in research, and incorporate research findings into clinical practice Understand and place in context the social, economic and cultural issues of practice and effectively advocate for changes in policy Correlate theory with practice and think creatively about, react to, adapt or shape new practice environments Participate in and provide education for communities, patients, peers, students and others. 41

3 Doctor of Physical Therapy Semester I Scheme of Studies ANA-111 Anatomy -I 4(3-1) PHY-112 Physiology-I 3(2-1) KIN-113 Kinesiology-I 3(2-1) ENG-114 Functional English-I 3(3-0) PS-115 Pakistan Studies 2(2-0) STAT-116 Biostatistics-I 3(3-0) Semester II ANA-121 Anatomy -II 4(3-1) PHY-122 Physiology-II 3(2-1) KIN-123 Kinesiology-II 3(2-1) ENG-124 Functional English-II 3(3-0) IS-125 Islamic Studies / Ethics 2(2-0) STAT-126 Biostatistics-II 3(3-0) Semester III ANA-211 Anatomy -III 3(2-1) PHY-212 Physiology-III 3(2-1) ERGO-213 Biomechanics & Ergonomics-I 3(3-0) BIO-214 Biochemistry & Genetics I 2(2-0) IT-215 Introduction to Computer 3(2-1) ENG-216 Technical Writing and Presentation Skills 3(3-0) Semester IV ANA-221 Anatomy IV (Neuro Anatomy) 3(2-1) ERG-222 Biomechanics & Ergonomics-II 3(2-1) PSY-223 Behavioral Sciences (Psychiatry & Psychology) 3(3-0) GEN-224 Biochemistry& Genetics II 2(2-0) PHY-225 Exercise Physiology 3(3-0) MPHY-226 Medical Physics 3(2-1) 42

4 Semester V PATH-331 Pathology & Microbiology -I 2(2-0) PHARM-312 Pharmacology -I 3(3-0) PA-313 Physical Agents & Electrotherapy -I 3(2-1) TE-314 Therapeutic Exercises & Techniques 3(2-1) SOC-315 Sociology 2(2-0) HW-316 Health & Wellness 2(2-0) PRAC-317 Supervised Clinical Practice I 3(0-3) Semester VI PTH-321 Pathology & Microbiology -II 3(2-1) PHARM-322 Pharmacology -II 2(2-0) PA-323 Physical Agents & Electrotherapy -II 3(2-1) MT-324 Manual Therapy 3(2-1) CM-325 Teaching Methodology & Community Medicine 3(3-0) PRAC-326 Supervised Clinical Practice -II 3(0-3) Semester VII MED-411 Medicine -I 3(3-0) SUR-412 Surgery -I 3(3-0) RAD-413 Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging 3(2-1) MPT-414 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy 3(2-1) CBR-415 Human Growth, Development & Community Based Rehabilitation 2(2-0) PRAC-416 Supervised Clinical Practice-III 3(0-3) Semester VIII MED-421 Medicine- II 3(3-0) SUR-422 Surgery- II 3(3-0) NEUR-423 Neurological Physical Therapy 3(2-1) EBP-424 Evidence Based Practice 3(2-1) PO-425 Prosthetics & Orthotics 2(2-0) PRAC-426 Supervised Clinical Practice -IV 3(0-3) 43

5 Semester IX CARD-511 Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy 3(2-1) EPPC-522 Emergency Procedures and Primary Care in Physical Therapy 2(2-0) CDM-513 Clinical Decision Making & Differential Diagnosis 3(3-0) SIRM-514 Scientific Inquiry & Research Methodology 3(2-1) PD-515 Professional Practice (Laws, Ethics, Administration) 2(2-0) IPT-516 Integumentry Physical Therapy 2(2-0) PRAC-517 Supervised Clinical Practice-V 3(0-3) Semester X GOPT-521 Gynecology & Obstetrics Physical Therapy 2(2-0) PPT-522 Pediatric Physical Therapy 2(2-0) GAG-523 Gerontology and Geriatric Physical Therapy 2(2-0) SPT-524 Sports Physical Therapy 2(2-0) PRAP-525 Supervised Clinical Practice VI 4(0-4) PROJ-526 Research Project 6 Total Credit Hours: 175 Note: One credit hour of clinical practice is equal to three hours of clinical work per week throughout the semester. Dr Ashfaq Ahmad, Head Department of Physical Therapy, The University of Lahore, Dr Shahid Ahmad Heera, Head School of Physical Therapy, TUF, and Dr Saleha Saleem Bukhari, Principal School of Physical Therapy, King Edward Medical University, signing the MoU. Mian Muhammad Hanif (SI), Chairman BOG TUF, and Mr Fida Hussain, Director General, Accreditation Councils HEC, also seen with other faculty members 44