Bachelor of science in Physiotherapy / Practical Training & Field Experience

Field experience is provided through the following courses in addition to the clinical training:

·        Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy II (1801318)
This course is offered during the second semester of the third year of study. During this course, students spend part of their practical training at the University of Jordan Hospital performing assessments and treatments for patients with musculoskeletal conditions under the supervision of course instructors. The total number of practical hours during this course is 64 hours.
 
·        Neuromuscular Physiotherapy II (1801334)
This course is offered during the second semester of the third year of study. During this course, students spend part of their practical training at the University of Jordan Hospital performing assessments and treatments for patients with neuromuscular conditions under the supervision of course instructors. The total number of practical hours during this course is 64 hours.
 
·        Paediatric Physiotherapy II (1801446)
This course is offered during the first semester of the fourth year of study. During this course, students spend part of their practical training at the Albasheer Hospital performing assessments and treatments for paediatric patients with a variety of conditions under the supervision of course instructors. The total number of practical hours during this course is 64 hours.


·        Clinical training (12 credit hours) is conducted during the 4th year of the program, over the first and the second terms.
 
Course description:
Clinical physiotherapy I (6 credit hours) and Clinical physiotherapy II (6 credit hours)
This course involves physiotherapist-supervised application of physiotherapy theory, examination, evaluation, and intervention. This course involves hands-on training on neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, burn, cardiopulmonary, pediatrics, and internal medicine in hospitals.

 
Training is conducted 3 days a week from 8:00 am till 2:00 pm in the following sites:
·        Jordan University Hospital
·        Albasheer Hospital
·        Royal Medical Services
·        Cerebral Palsy School
 
The total number of practical hours during the clinical training is 768 hours.