Physiotherapy
College/Institution: CHS
Department/School/Center: School of Medicine
Program title: Doctor of Physiotherapy
Program duration (in years): Four for regular
Study Language: English
Credits and the equivalent ECTS: ECTS – 241
Mode of delivery: Regular
Program Objectives
General Objectives – the Advanced Standing Doctor of Physiotherapy Program advances the knowledge and skills of currently licensed physiotherapists with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in physiotherapy and is an integral part of advancing the profession of physiotherapy in Ethiopia. Graduates will not only contribute to the health sector as primary care providers upon graduation from the program, but will also gain the skills and knowledge to serve in academic and/or clinical physiotherapy faculty roles.
Specific Objectives
- To produce clinicians that serve as physical medicine primary care providers who can meet the diverse needs of patients and communities;
- To produce clinicians that act as leaders who advocate for the improvement of standards of practice and promote professional excellence;
- To produce clinicians that practice autonomously while collaborating with other health care professionals;
- To produce clinicians that use critical thinking skills and current best evidence in the processes of examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and outcomes assessment;
- To prepare the physiotherapist for future studies and specialty diplomas;
- To produce clinicians that participate in the business of offering services within a changing health care system;
- To produce clinicians that contribute to the capacity building process in modern physical medicine;
- To produce manpower to help establish a center of excellence in physiotherapy in TASH and in all teaching hospitals in Ethiopia;
- To put Ethiopia in the forefront as hub for cutting edge health care, education and research by establishing the best program in physical medicine in Africa and beyond.
Admission requirements: A minimum of B.Sc. or equivalent in physiotherapy from an accredited higher education institution within or outside of Ethiopia.
- Applicants should have an active certified professional license from the legal accrediting body and should be in active practice;
- Successful completion of the overall admissions criteria at a score of 60% or above;
- Applicant should be less than 45 years of age;
- Applications of foreign citizens or Ethiopians living abroad with a minimum of B.Sc. level will be evaluated by the department’s standing committee and approved by the Academic Commission. In addition, foreign applicants need to pass through the established admission requirements;
- Students must at all times be physically and mentally capable of completing the medical courses and subsequently practicing as a doctor of physiotherapy and
- Female candidates are encouraged.
Graduation requirement
- CGPA and MGPA of at least 2.00;
- No “F” grade in any course;
- Take a total 241 ECTS;
- Successful completion of mentored clinical practice expectations;
- Recommendation of the degree by a committee of faculty within physiotherapy unit.
Modules and Courses
YEAR I (SEMESTER I) | |||||
Module | Module title | ECTS | Course | Course title | ECTS |
PHYT-M1011 | Human Anatomy and Development | 15.3 | PHYT-1011 | Neuromusculoskeletal Anatomy | 10.2 |
PHYT 1021 | Human Development | 5.1 | |||
PHYT-M1021 | Physiology and Kinesiology of Movement | 10.2 | PHYT 1031 | Exercise Physiology | 5.1 |
PHYT 1041 | Kinesiology | 5.1 | |||
PHYT-M1031 | Clinical Decision Making | 5.1 | PHYT 1051 | Clinical Decision Making | 5.1 |
Total | 30.6 |
YEAR I (SEMESTER II) | |||||
Module | Module title | ECTS | Course | Course title | ECTS |
PHYT-M1041 | Cardiovascular and Pulmonarysystem | 22.1 | PHYT-1061 | Exercise Prescription | 5.1 |
PHYT 1071 | Cardiovascular & PulmonarySystem Management | 8.5 | |||
PHYT 1081 | Pharmacology: Cardiovascularand Pulmonary | 1.7 | |||
PHYT 1091 | Evidence Based Practice:Cardiovascular & Pulmonary | 1.7 | |||
PHYT 1101 | Clinical Mentoring I:Cardiovascular & Pulmonary | 5.1 | |||
PHYT-M1015 | MovementScience | 10.2 | PHYT 1111 | Movement Science | 5.1 |
Movement Analysis | 5.1 | ||||
Total | 32.3 |
YEAR II (SEMESTER I) | |||||
Module | Module title | ECTS | Course | Course title | ECTS |
PHYT-M2061 | ElectromyographicStudies | 5.1 | PHYT-2011 | Qualitative & Diagnostic EMG | 5.1 |
PHYT-M2071 | Neurological System Management | 25.5 | PHYT 2021 | Neurological Management I | 8.5 |
PHYT 2031 | Neurological Management II | 8.5 | |||
PHYT 2041 | Pharmacology: Neurology | 1.7 | |||
PHYT 2051 | Evidence Based Practice:Neurology | 1.7 | |||
PHYT 2061 | Clinical Mentoring II:Neurology | 5.1 | |||
Total | 30.6 |
YEAR II (SEMESTER II) | |||||
Module | Module title | ECTS | Course | Course title | ECTS |
PHYT-M2081 | Radiology | 5.1 | PHYT-2071 | Radiology | 5.1 |
PHYT-M2091 | Orthopedic Management I:Extremities | 25.5 | PHYT 2081 | Musculoskeletal Management: I | 6.8 |
PHYT 2091 | Musculoskeletal Management: II | 6.8 | |||
PHYT 2101 | Evidence Based Practice:Orthopedics-Extremities | 1.7 | |||
PHYT 2111 | Orthopedic Trauma Medicine | 5.1 | |||
PHYT 2121 | Clinical Mentoring IIIOrthopedics-Extremities | 5.1 | |||
Total | 30.6 |
YEAR III (SEMESTER I) | |||||
Module | Module title | ECTS | Course | Course title | ECTS |
PHYT-M3101 | Orthopedic Management IISpine | 20.4 | PHYT-3011 | Musculoskeletal Management III | 6.8 |
PHYT 3021 | Pharmacology: Orthopedics | 1.7 | |||
PHYT 3031 | Evidence Based Practice:Orthopedics-Spine | 1.7 | |||
PHYT 3041 | Therapeutic Exercise | 5.1 | |||
PHYT 3051 | Clinical Mentoring IV:Orthopedics: Spine | 5.1 | |||
PHYT-M3111 | Specialized Medical Management of Musculoskeletal System | 10.2 | PHYT 3061 | Physical Medicine | 5.1 |
PHYT 3071 | Sports Medicine | 5.1 | |||
Total | 30.6 |
YEAR III (SEMESTER II) | |||||
Module | Module title | ECTS | Course | Course title | ECTS |
PHYT-M3121 | Professional Roles | 15.3 | PHYT-3081 | Roles and Responsibilities | 5.1 |
PHYT 3091 | Practice Management | 5.1 | |||
PHYT 3101 | Health Policy | 5.1 | |||
PHYT-M3121 | Population Health | 15.3 | PHYT 3111 | Community and Rural Health Services | 5.1 |
PHYT 3121 | Emergency Medicine | 5.1 | |||
PHYT 3131 | Clinical Mentoring V:Population Health | 5.1 | |||
Total | 30.6 |
YEAR IV (SEMESTER I) | |||||
Module | Module title | ECTS | Course | Course title | ECTS |
PHYT-M4141 | Endocrinology and Integumentary | 8.5 | PHYT-4011 | Endocrinology/Integumentary | 5.1 |
PHYT 4021 | Evidence Based Practice:Endocrinology/ Integumentary | 1.7 | |||
PHYT 4031 | Clinical Mentoring VI | 1.7 | |||
PHYT-M4151 | OB/GYN | 8.5 | PHYT 4041 | OB/GYN | 5.1 |
PHYT 4051 | Evidence Based Practice:OB/GYN | 1.7 | |||
PHYT 4061 | Clinical Mentoring VII | 1.7 | |||
PHYT-M4161 | Oncology | 8.5 | PHYT 4071 | Oncology | 5.1 |
PHYT 4081 | Evidence Based practice:Oncology | 1.7 | |||
PHYT 4091 | Clinical Mentoring VIII | 1.7 | |||
PHYT 4171 | Research Methods | 5.1 | PHYT 4101 | Research Methods | 5.1 |
Total | 30.6 |
YEAR IV (SEMESTER I I) | |||||
Module | Module title | ECTS | Course | Course title | ECTS |
PHYT-M4181 | Scope ofPhysiotherapyPractice | 25.5 | PHYT-4111 | Pediatrics | 5.1 |
PHYT 4121 | Adult | 5.1 | |||
PHYT 4131 | Geriatrics | 5.1 | |||
PHYT 4141 | Clinical Mentoring IX | 10.2 | |||
Total | 25.5 |