Physiotherapy Technician

Course Details:

The curriculum for Physiotherapy (Diploma) is structured for training middle level professionals to assist the Physiotherapist in delivering physical treatments to clients within the health systems. The curriculum is intended to guide resource persons/facilitators (both Health and Non-Health personnel) to conduct the teaching/learning activities effectively. The training programme is largely practical and competency-based. The topics are organized to facilitate the selection and delivery of information to students in the programme, who are being prepared to assist the physiotherapist to give care to people at all levels, within the health delivery system. This curriculum is a guide designed to prepare Physiotherapy Technicians to assist Physiotherapists in providing health services to clients. .

The Physiotherapy Technician (PTT) programme has been developed to augment the delivery of physiotherapy services in the clinical areas, industries and at the community. The programme is designed to produce a competent middle level cadre of physiotherapy professionals who will give basic physiotherapy care and services under the supervision of the Physiotherapist.

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Course Syllabus

• 1st year

  First Year Courses

  • 1st Semester

    Human Anatomy & Physiology I
    Computer Science
    Introduction to Physiotherapy
    Communication, Study Skills and Report Writing I
    Medical Sociology & Psychology
    Sign Language I
    Catholic Social Teachings
    Mathematics & Statistics
    

  2nd Semester

  • Human Anatomy & Physiology II
    Communication, study skills and Report Writing II
    General Pathology
    Introduction to Dermatology and Burns
    French
    Sign Language II
    Basic Nursing Skills
    Health and Social Ethics
    

  Assessment

  • Assessment of students’ performance in each course (thus both Theory and Practical) will be done through a combination of continuous assessment and end of semester examinations.

    The weighting will be as follows:
    Continuous assessment = 30%
    End of semester examinations = 70%
    
• 2st year

  Second Year Courses

  • 1st Semester

    Therapeutic Modalities I
    Physiotherapy In Neurological Disorders
    Biomechanics (Posture & Gait)
    Basic Assessment Skills
    Clinical Studies I (Specialized Module)
    Exercise Therapy
    Clinical Practice I
    

  2nd Semester

  • Therapeutic Modalities II
    First Aid & Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
    Orthotics and Prosthetics I
    Clinical Studies II (Specialized Module)
    Exercise Therapy II
    Physiotherapy in Physical Fitness & Sports
    Clinical Practice II
    

  Assessment

  • Assessment of students’ performance in each course (thus both Theory and Practical) will be done through a combination of continuous assessment and end of semester examinations.

    The weighting will be as follows:
    Continuous assessment = 30%
    End of semester examinations = 70%
    
• 3st year

  Third Year Courses

  • 1st Semester

    Physiotherapy in Pediatrics
    Orthotics & Prosthetics II
    Research Methodology
    Health Services Management and Administration
    Clinical Practice III
    Trauma and Musculoskeletal Disorders
    Case Study
    

  2nd Semester

  • Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR)
    Project Work
    Physiotherapy in Women’s Health
    Physiotherapy in Geriatrics
    Clinical Practice IV
    

  Assessment

  • Assessment of students’ performance in each course (thus both Theory and Practical) will be done through a combination of continuous assessment and end of semester examinations.

    The weighting will be as follows:
    Continuous assessment = 30%
    End of semester examinations = 70%
    

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