Course DescriptionCurriculum

# Course Code Course Title
1 PT 209 Manual therapy and joint mobilization
Manual therapy and joint mobilization introduce students to the specialty of orthopedic manual therapy. The course entails the history, philosophy, principles, and practice of orthopedic manipulative therapy.
2 PT 208 Anatomy IV
Anatomy IV introduce students to the gross structure and the morphology of the lower extremities, including the osteology, arthrology, myology, neurology, angiology, as well as the surface anatomy of the lower limbs.
3 PT 213 Medical Terminology II
This course is an introduction to the principles of medical word building to develop the necessary medical vocabulary used in healthcare settings. Using a systems approach, students study, analyze, and interpret root words, prefixes, and suffixes with emphasis on spelling, pronunciation, definition, and use of medical terms. As part of the learning process, students are exposed to basic anatomy, physiology, pathology of disease, and clinical procedures.
4 PT 214 Nutrition and Health
Introduction to the profession of nutrition and dietetics, medical nutrition therapy, and the nutrition care process including modifications of regular diets to meet special nutritional needs, menu planning, and documentation of nutritional care.
5 PT 210 Physiotherapy Modalities II
This course deals with the physical principles associated with electricity and methods used in physical therapy. The course contains details on types of electrical currents used to raise electrical nerve, muscle, and physiological effects and therapeutic uses in addition to the risks and preventive measures to be used, and students are trained on how to use electrical appliances for each type of electric waves used in the treatment such as interferential, faradic and galvanic currents. 
6 PT 211 Neuroscience
This course provides an in-depth understanding of the nervous system, its structure, and function, and introduces the student to neuroplasticity and nervous system pathology. The course describes the role of rehabilitation in promoting neuroplasticity and recovery following nervous system impairment.
7 PT 212 Medical Microbiology
Medical Microbiology is a science that deals with the study of living organisms that can not be seen by the naked eye and cause diseases in humans. Medical Microbiology is a large and diverse group of microscopic organisms that exist as single cells or cell clusters; it also includes viruses, which are microscopic but not cellular. This course provides learning opportunities in the basic principles of Medical Microbiology and infectious disease. It covers mechanisms of infectious disease transmission, principles of aseptic practice, and the role of the human body’s normal microflora. The biology of bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic pathogens and the diseases they cause are covered.
8 PT 100 ANATOMY I
Human Anatomy is a single comprehensive course with various branches such as: – Gross Anatomy, Developmental Anatomy (Embryology), Cytology, Histology, Histochemistry, Genetics, Neuroanatomy, etc.
9 PT 101 APPLIED MEDICAL PHYSICS
Medical Physics is a branch of applied physics that employs physical concepts for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of human disease. It is a truly diverse field that utilizes the knowledge gained in other areas of physics and applies it to heal people.
10 PT 109 KINESIOLOGY
This class is for students who are interested in learning the basics of care,
prevention, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Students will learn basic
anatomical joint structures, major muscle groups of the human body and the skeletal system.
11 PT 107 HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
Human Physiology is a single-semester, 4-credit-hour course designed to provide students with an understanding of the function, regulation, and integration of human body organ systems. Emphasis is placed on homeostatic maintenance in health as well as in some disease processes.
12 PT 110 FUNDAMENTAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
This course will explore the fundamental physiotherapy practices and the critical role the physiotherapist assistants play in this profession. We will study the assessment methods a physiotherapist uses to evaluate a client’s wellness and level of impairment. In addition, we will research various branches of physiotherapy such as neurological, respiratory, sports, and musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
13 PT 106 ANATOMY II
It focuses on histology, anatomy, and physiology of the major organ systems found in the human body. Nutrition and evolution are also discussed. Students gain an understanding of the structure and function of the human body on a variety of complex levels.
14 KUR 106 KURDOLOGY II
                                                                                                                                                               ئامانجى ئەم كۆرسە ئاشناكردنى قوتابيانە بە زمان وەكو ئامرازێكى گرنگى پەيوەنديكردن و لەيەكترتێگەيشتنى نێوان مرڤ و هەروەها ئەرك و تايبەتييەكانى زمان لەگەڵ زمانى كوردى و ديالێكتەكانى. جگە لەمەش ئاشناكردنى قوتابيان بە چەمكى ئەدەب و هونە رەكانى ئەدەب و پوختەيەك لە ئەدەبى كوردى و رۆژنامەگەرى کوردی
15 IT 103 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
This course is designed to make the student familiar with Computer literature. Information Technology Concepts are Introduced with an emphasis on software and hardware utilization. Students will be exposed to a broad range of Computer Technology and IT topics including; Understanding Computers, Hardware, software, Computer and communication, Multimedia, web pages & Internet, Networking, and the role of IT in public life. This course is divided into two sections: a lecture and a lab.
16 GEN 100 FOUNDATION ENGLISH
The Foundation English is a course designed to improve the English of the students
whom they did not pass the proficiency English test, therefore, the course will
begin simultaneously with their first-year classes.
19 TUR 121 TURKISH I
Yeryüzündeki diller ve dil aileleri, Türkçenin dünya dilleri arasındaki yeri, konuşma dili, yazı dili, Sesin tanımı, türleri ve sınıflandırılması, Türkçedeki sesler ve özellikleri, Türkçe sözlerin özellikleri, Türkçe sözlerdeki ses değişimleri, Türkçe sözlerin yapı özellikleri, Konuşmadaki uyum ve ritm, kurallı ve anlamlı cümle kurma teknikleri…
20 ELT 103 ADVANCED ENGLISH
The course reinforces academic writing skills. In this course, students write different types of essays based on the ideas they are exposed to in the reading selections. The emphasis is on the writing process in which students go through many stages from brainstorming and outlining to producing a complete documented piece of writing.
21 KUR 105 KURDOLOGY I
The territorial extent of Kurdistan, the ethnic and geographical extent of Kurdistan, the Numerical extent of the Kurds, the geography of Kurdistan, the Physical aspect, the living landscape and habitat, the human aspect, and an anthropological profile of Kurdistan. Origins and pre-Islamic history, the Islamic period up to 1920, from 1920 to the present day, the fundamental structures of Kurdish society, the Kurdish family, tribal organization, language, and folklore.
22 PT 303 Physiotherapy in Medical Conditions
This course explores the role of physiotherapy in the management of various  medical conditions. Students will learn about assessment techniques, treatment  modalities, and evidence-based practices tailored to different medical conditions.
23 PT 304 Neurological Physiotherapy
Neurological physiotherapy provides an in-depth information about neurological conditions and their impact on physical functioning. The course is designed to provide undergraduate physiotherapy students with a comprehensive understanding of neurological conditions, their assessment, and the application of evidence-based interventions to optimize functional outcomes.
24 PT 216 Leadership and Management
1. Distinguish between the differences between leadership and management 2. Analyze theoretical  underpinnings and practical examples in management leadership 3.Demonstrate key aspects of management 4. Identify strengths and weaknesses in leadership/management styles 5. Critically analyze their own management/leadership style and its effectiveness.
26 PT 206 Medical Terminology I
Medical terminology/ Learning medical terminology by health students has important to communicate with heath care professionals in all area of medical science in hospitals and health centers. The topics will be learning terminologies in all physiological systems inhuman body, pathological conditions, characteristic of diseases and developmental disturbance, etc. students will be taught theoretically and through activities as well as individual and group discussion.
27 PT 205 Medical Biochemistry
Studying biomolecules in the chemistry of the living cell have important impact on the student knowledge on human body physiological and pathological processes. Biomolecules have to be taken or synthesis endogenously. They have pivotal role in human body for development or repair and energy production. The topics will be comprehensive which includes; carbohydrates definition and classification, lipid definition and classification, protein definition and classification, Vitamins and enzymes. Additionally, their digestion and absorption with regulation and disorders will be included. Students will have opportunity to introduce these subjects through theoretical and practical discussion and techniques, as well as though individual activities and assessments.
28 PT 203 Therapeutic Exercises
focuses on acquainting students with different type of therapeutic exercise. For every type indications, contraindications, precautions, and applications will be discussed. Evidence based practice will be used to Justify the type of therapeutic exercise selected for a particular condition. Case scenarios will be used to enforce the concepts covered in the course.
29 PT 300 Medical Imaging for Physiotherapist
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of medical imaging in diagnosis. It provides an overview of various imaging modalities and their role in physiotherapy practice. The course covers indications, contraindications, limitations, safety considerations, and the interpretation of common findings from different imaging techniques used in the assessment of both adult and pediatric patients. These techniques include X-ray, MRI, CT scan, and ultrasound. The course also includes an introduction to modern imaging technologies.
30 PT 203 Therapeutic Exercises
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of exercise therapy. It covers skeletal muscle structure and function (applied anatomy), the physiology of muscle contraction, energy systems and body fuels, body composition and measurements, exercise principles, and methods of training. The course also includes exercise prescription, fundamentals and derived positions, classification of movements, and different types of exercise (stretching, relaxation, strengthening, and coordination exercises). Additionally, it explores physiological responses and adaptations to both short- and long-term exercise.
31 PT 301 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of musculoskeletal physiotherapy. It covers history taking, physical examination, assessment procedures, clinical judgment, and treatment goal setting for patients with musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions. Topics include the management of fractures, dislocations, degenerative diseases (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, spondylosis), inflammatory and infectious diseases (septic arthritis, gout, ankylosing spondylitis, Pott’s spine), metabolic disorders (osteoporosis), soft tissue injuries (strains, sprains), overuse injuries (tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow), muscular dystrophy, and abnormalities of the foot and hand (clubfoot, pes planus) and spinal deformities (scoliosis, kyphosis).
32 PT 302 Clinical Reasoning
This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective clinical reasoning. It includes an introduction to clinical reasoning in physiotherapy, covering the overview and process of clinical reasoning. The course also focuses on patient assessment, including both subjective and objective assessments and diagnostic reasoning. Students will learn to develop and implement treatment plans based on evidence-based practice, engage in case-based learning and reflection on various conditions, and apply reflective practice in clinical reasoning.
33 PT 200 Anatomy III
Anatomy III introduce students to the gross structure and the morphology of the lower extremities, including the osteology, arthrology, myology, neurology, angiology, as well as the surface anatomy of the lower limbs.
34 PT 201 Biomechanics
This course explores the principles of biomechanics as they apply to human movement and physiotherapy. Emphasizing the relationship between biomechanics and clinical practice, students will learn to analyze motion, understand forces acting on the body, and apply biomechanical principles to assess and treat patients effectively.
35 PT 202 Physiotherapy Modalities I
Having tried to make the electrotherapy comprehensive focusing on existing theory and practice. The basic electricity on which electrical modalities are based have been well explained .The mechanism of action of the different electrotherapeutic modalities in the Low frequency Faradic current, Galvanic current and TENS also I have being started IFT . have given examples of case scenarios under therapeutic uses of different modalities.
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 

 

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First Grade 

Fall Term/First Semester
Code  Course Name Theory Practical Credit ECTS
PT 100 Anatomy I  2 2 3 6
PT 101 Applied Medical Physics 2 0 2 3
PT 102 Human Physiology I 2 2 3 6
DBT 101 Academic Debate and Critical Thinking 2 0 2 3
ELT 103 Advanced English  3 0 3 4
KUR 105 Kurdology I 2 0 2 2
IT 103 Information Technology  1 2 2 3
  Non-Technical Elective 2 0 2 3
Total     17 30

 

First Grade 

Spring Term/Second Semester
Code  Course Name Theory Practical Credit ECTS
PT 106 Anatomy II 2 2 3 6
PT 107 Human Physiology II 2 2 3 6
PT 109 Kinesiology 2 0 2 3
PT 110 Fundamental of Physiotherapy 2 0 2 3
IDCB 102  Interpersonal Dynamics and Character Building 2 0 2 3
ELT 104 Technical English 3 0 3 4
KUR 106 Kurdology II 2 0 2 2
  Non-Technical Elective 2 0 2 3
Total     19 30

Second Grade 

Fall Term/Third Semester
Code  Course Name Theory Practical Credit ECTS
PT 200 Anatomy III 2 2 3 4
PT 201 Biomechanics 2 2 3 4
 PT 202 Physiotherapy Modalities I 2 2 3 4
PT 203 Therapeutic exercise 2 2 3 4
PT 204 General Pathology 2 0 2 3
PT 205 Medical Biochemistry 2 2 3 4
PT 206 Medical Terminology I 2 0 2 3
  Non-Technical Elective 2 2 3 4
  Total     22 30

Second Grade 

Spring Term/Fourth Semester
Code  Course Name Theory Practical Credit ECTS
PT 208 Anatomy IV 2 2 3 4
PT 209 Manual therapy and joint mobilization 2 4 4 6
PT 210 Physiotherapy Modalities II 2 2 3 5
PT 211 Clinical Neuroscience 2 2 3 5
PT 212 Medical Microbiology 2 0 2 3
PT 213 Medical Terminology II 2 0 2 3
  Non- Technical Elective 2 0 3 4
Total     20 30

Third Grade 

Fall Term/Fifth Semester
Code  Course Name Theory Practical Credit ECTS
PT 300 Medical Imaging For Physiotherapist 2 2 3 4
 PT 301 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2 4 4 5
PT 302 Clinical Reasoning  2 0 3 4
PT 303 Physiotherapy in Medical conditions 2 2 3 4
PT 304 Neurological Physiotherapy 2 2 4 5
PT 305 Clinical Practice I 1 4 3 4
  Technical Elective 2 2 3 4
  Total     23 30

Third Grade 

Spring Term/Sixth Semester
Code  Course Name Theory Practice Credit ECTS
PT 307 Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy  2 2 3 4
PT 308 Prosthetics & Orthotics 2 2 3 4
PT 309 Research Methodology 2 2 3 4
PT 310 Physiotherapy in Surgical conditions 2 2 3 4
PT 311 Clinical Practice II 1 4 3 4
PT 312 Clinical Internship program  1 6 5 6
  Technical Elective  2 2 3 4
Total     23 30

 

Fourth Grade

Fall Term/Seventh Semester
Code  Course Name Theory Practical Credit ECTS
PT 400 Pediatric Physiotherapy  2 2 4 5
PT 401 Evidence-Based Practice  2 2 3 4
PT 402 Medical Psychology and Sociology  2 0 3 4
PT 403 Graduation Research project  2 5 4 5
PT 404 Clinical Practice III 1 4 3 4
  Technical Elective 2 2 3 4
  Technical Elective 2 0 3 4
Total     23 30

Fourth Grade 

Spring Term/Eighth Semester
Code  Course Name Theory Practical Credit ECTS
PT 406 Rehabilitation Outcome Measurement  2 0 3 4
PT 407 Geriatric Physiotherapy  2 2 4 5
PT 408 Community physiotherapy  2 2 3 4
PT 409 Graduation Research Project 2 5 4 5
PT 410 Clinical Practice IV 1 4 3 4
  Technical Elective 2 2 3 4
  Technical Elective 2 0 3 4
Total     23 30