The Doctor of Physiotherapy
Program
Physiotherapy is an essential segment of modern health care delivery system. It is a science and art of healing which pertain to the assessment of musculoskeletal, Neurological, Cardio-Vascular and Respiratory systems, Peritoneal pleural other cavities and Organs, disorders of functions including pain, Edema, other physiological, structural and those of Psychosomatic in origin. It also deals with treatment by natural sources based on movement, manual therapy, physical agents, patient management techniques and the use of appliance, facilitator gadgets to relieve the pain and other complications. Thus, Physiotherapy covers basic parameters of healing science i.e. preventive, promotive, diagnostic, rehabilitative, and curative.
Note:
DPT program is semester system program in which each semester consist of 18 weeks including teaching period (16 weeks) and examination period (2 weeks).
Credit Hour:
One credit hour means teaching a theory course for 50-60 minutes each week through out the semester
One credit hour in laboratory or experimental work would require lab contact for 2 -3 hours
Title of Degree
Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT)
Doctor of physiotherapy program is affiliated with “The University of Faisalabad” and approved by higher education commission of Pakistan.
Duration
5 years (10 semesters)
Overall Aim of the Program
Core aim of the program is to:
Produce Graduate physiotherapists with advanced knowledge and skills in different areas of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
Improve the quality of physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices and services in Pakistan.
Promote the utilization of applied research to develop local capacity for planning and policy development.
Develop state of art physiotherapy management and rehabilitation. Protocols.
Develop national, regional and international cooperation and collaboration among institution, groups and individuals known to be
actively in developing and practicing physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
Objectives of the Program
On successfully completing the course, the graduates will be able to:
Explain the theoretical and practical basis of physiotherapy
Work autonomously and flexibly in the academic and clinical arenas
Apply problem-solving skills to theory and practice
Examine a patient, assess the findings and plan an appropriate physiotherapeutic treatment program using clinical reasoning
skills; apply physiotherapeutic techniques appropriately, competently and safel
Evaluate the effectiveness of treatment programs in an ongoing manner and revise and modify them as necessary
Recognize the limits of physiotherapeutic practice
Communicate and co-operate effectively with patients and health care professionals, both orally and in writing
Evaluate research literature critically; devise and carry out a research project
Use research literature appropriately in their thinking and practice;
Promote physiotherapy and educate others concerning the role of the physiotherapist
Contribute in the future development of the Physiotherapy profession in Pakistan
What does Physiotherapist Do?
Evaluate the function of the musculoskeletal, nervous, respiratory and circulatory systems.
Measure joint range and muscle strength.
Test for loss of sensation.
Evaluate the nature of pain.
Analyze pattern of posture and movement.
Perform tests of lung capacity.
Electrical tests of nerves and muscles.
Assess the psycho-social situation of clients.
Educate communities in a healthy lifestyle.
Scope for Physiotherapist:
Outpatient
In door patients
Intensive care
Women’s health
Care of the elderly
Stroke patients
Orthopedics
Mental illness
Sports departments
Learning difficulties
Occupational health
Pediatrics
Special schools
private practice
Education ( teaching and coordination)
Leisure & sport activities centers
Course Description
Format of study for Doctor of Physiotherapy (five year) program
Total no credit hours 173
Total no of Semester 10
No of Summer Session 1-2 in one calendar year
Max course load per semester 20 credit hours
Total no of courses 35
Test and Examination
Mid semester examination shall be held during the 9th week of the semester which shall carry 30% of the total marks allocated
for the course
Quizzes ,special task, home assignment shall carry 20% of the total marks allocated for the course which shall be split over the
whole semester
Final examination shall be held at the end of semester which carry 50% of the total marks allocated for the course
Marks Distribution
Generally a course of four credit hour will carry 100 marks
Similarly a course of two credit hour will carry 50 marks
Above mention criteria is not mandatory to follow as the instructor can evaluate the student at any desired marks designs
Note:
In semester system the student is evaluated on the credit hours
Detail Contents:
The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) is a FIVE years degree program. It comprises five professional years.
First Professional
Second Professional
Third Professional
Fourth Professional
Final professional
Curriculum is divided into approximate hours to cover during five years of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Each year is sub-divided into two semesters 16-18 weeks inclusive of exams. There are terminal examinations at the end of each semester.
One year Clinical Clerkship is Mandatory for every graduate.
Medium of instructions is English.
Eligibility
A person holding FSc (Pre-medical) with minimum 50% marks from Pakistan or an equivalent qualification is eligible for admission.
Age Limit:
16-25 Years
Entry Test:
All candidates will have to appear in the entry test. This test will be of objective type having 100 marks from the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, Pakistan Studies and Islamic Studies at Intermediate level
Interview
The students will also be interviewed for personality and aptitude for the medical education.
Merit:
The merit for admission will be based on the weight age; 10 percent marks obtained in Matric, 40% of marks in FSc 40% of the achievement in entry and 10% for interview.>
Medium of Instruction is English.
Duration of the degree Program is 5 years (10 Semesters). The detailed scheme of studies is given.
The Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) will be a FIVE years degree program. It comprises five professional years. Each year is sub-divided into two semesters each of six months duration. There are terminal examinations at the end of each semester. One year Clinical Clerkship is mandatory for every graduate.
BS Nursing program
The University's existing facilites for imparting medical education in MBBS, Pharm-D and Diploma in Nursing have been well recognized by the Pakistan Medical & Dental council (PM & DC), Pakistan Pharmacy Council and Pakistan Nursing Council. Recently the PM & DC has granted its approval for BDS classes. HEC has also issued NOC to start a 4 years program in Doctor of Physiotherapy. The existing infrastructure greatly supports the introduction of BS Nursing Program of 4 years from Fall 2009
Duration: 8 Semesters (4 Years)
Eligibility: FSc (Pre-Medical) with at least 50% marks or its equivalent.
Age Limit: 17-24 years.
Interview: It will be conducted by the University in order to finalize the merit, giving weightage to marks obtained in the Matriculation and Intermediate examinations in addition to marks secured in aptitude test as well as in interview.
Medium of Instruction: English
Lecture Attendance Requirements: 85% for appearing in the final examination of each semester.
Venue: Saleem Campus
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
First Semester
NS-101 Fundamentals of Nursing 4
ANAT-101 Anatomy 3
BIO-101 Applied Sciences 3
ENG-101 English-I 3
NS-102 Community Health Nursing 2
NUT-101 Basic Nutrition 1
CS-101 Computer Applications 2
Credit hours 18
Second Semester
NS-104 Fundamentals of Nursing-II 4
Phy-102 Physiology 3
MIC-102 Microbiology 3
ENG-102 English-II 3
NS-105 Community Health Nursing-II 3
PHM-102 Pharmacology 1
CS-102 Computer Applications-II 2
SS-104 Ethics 2
Credit hours
21
Third Semester
NS-201 Adult Health Nursing 11
PHY-301 Pathophysiology-I 2
NUT-201 Applied Nutrition 1
ENG-201 English-III 3
Credit hours 17
Fourth Semester
NS-201 Child Health Nursing 5
PHY-301 Community Health Nursing-III 5
NUT-201 Tropical & Communicable disease 2
ENG-201 English-IV 2
Development Psychology 2
Credit hours 16
Fifth Semester
NS-301 Adult Health Nursing-II > 10 >
PHY-301 Pathophysiology-II 2
SS-301 Sociology & Health 2
Credit hours 14
Sixth Semester
NS-301 Advanced Concepts in Nursing 5
EDU-302 Teaching & Learning 3
PHY-301 Behavioral Psychology 2
MED-302 Health Assessment 3
STAT-302 Introduction to Biostatistics 3
Credit hours 16
Seventh Semester
NS-401 Advanced Concepts in Community 7
NS-402 Mental Health Nursing 6
PS-401 Pakistan Studies 2
Credit hours 15
Eighth Semester
NS-405 Clinical Nursing 6
MGMT-405 Leadership & Management 4
NS-410 Nursing Research Project 4
NS-408 Nursing Seminar 1
Credit hours 15
Total Credit hours 132
