UNIVERSITY OF DHAKA

FACULTY OF MEDICINE

SYLLABUS FOR DEGREE COURSE IN PHYSIOTHERAPY

(FOUR YEARS DURATION)

ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHYSIOTHERAPY

REVISED CURRICULUM & SYLLABUS

 UNIVERSITY OF DHAKA
FACULTY OF MEDICINE
SYLLABUS FOR DEGREE COURSE IN PHYSIOTHERAPY
(FOUR YEARS DURATION)

AIMS & OBJECTIVES:

Physiotherapy is a branch of medical science, which deals with the treatment of injury and disease by
physical means. This is used to regain and increase physical abilities of the patients and also to give
them the opportunity to achieve their maximum potential in activities of daily living.

The objective of physiotherapy training is to produce a professional person with particular therapeutic
skills and sound theoretical knowledge.

Sympathy, sensitivity and firmness should be the required characteristics of a therapist, which must be
combined, with keen powers of observation, objective judgment and enthusiasm.

The rehabilitation process is often demanding for patients & therapist. Therapist must possess stamina
to be physically fit.

The Physiotherapist should have:

1. A sound knowledge of the basic facts and theories mentioned in the syllabus and be able to
understand and explain them.

2. Required and acceptable standard in the performance of skills, methods and techniques of
treatment.

3. To be able to examine and asses a patient autonomously by recognizing disability or deviation

from normal and keep adequate records.

4. To be able to select, plan and progress of a treatment program.

5. To be able to make professional judgments and communicate effectively with professional

colleagues, patients and relatives

6. To gain an insight to utilize the knowledge in accordance with the advancement of medical
science as a whole and physiotherapy in particular.

7. Physiotherapy program is a part of the medical services in hospitals, rehabilitation centers,

geriatric institutions, home care program that provide treatment and rehabilitation services.
Therapists contribute to the total rehabilitation of the patient in conjunction with other
members of the treatment team.

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The examination shall be held under the auspices of Dhaka University at the end of each academic
year in the month of February, June and October in each year or at such time at Dhaka University may
determined, at a place approved by the University. There will be four professional examinations, the
first professional examination at the end of first year of study; the second professional examination at
the end of second year of study, third professional examination at the end of third year of study and
the final professional examination at the end of fourth year of study.

Examinations may be written and practical or oral and practical or written only.

Candidate shall be examined in the following subjects:

01. Anatomy : 500 hrs.

02. Physiology & Biochemistry : 400 hrs.
03. Pathology : 200 hrs
&
04. Pharmacology : 200 hrs.
05. Medical Conditions : 200 hrs
06. Surgical Conditions : 200 hrs.
07. Social Medicine & Nutrition : 50 hrs
08. Psychology : 50 hrs.
&
09. Psychiatry : 50 hrs.
10. Kinesiology : 100 hrs.
11. Principles of Exercise : 200 hrs.
12. Therapeutic Exercise : 300 hrs.
13. Electrotherapy & Actinotherapy : 250 hrs.
14. Acupuncture & Acupulser : 100 hrs.
15. Physiotherapy Treatment & Technique in
Medical Condition : 200 hrs.
16. Physiotherapy Treatment & Technique in
Surgical Condition : 200 hrs.
17. Hydrotherapy & Cryotherapy : 100 hrs.
18. Rehabilitation Medicine : 100 hrs.
19. Professional Ethics & Administration : 100 hrs.
20. Research Method : 100 hrs.
21. Clinical Practice : 1500 hrs.
5,100 hrs.

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 PROCEDURE OF SELECTION OF STUDENTS

1. The candidates intending to get themselves admitted in this course must have passed SSC
(Secondary School Certificate) examination and HSC (Higher Secondary Certificate)
examination in Science group having Physics, Chemistry and Biology, recognized by the Board
of Intermediate and Secondary Education or University of Bangladesh and must have obtained
60% marks (without any grace, extra or deduction for irregularity and without any third
division) in the combined total of SSC and HSC results. Candidates who have passed HSC
examination in the year of notification for admission and SSC examination who two years
before will be considered as regular.
2. The tribal who have passed both SSC & HSC examinations in Science group with Physics,
Chemistry & Biology and secured total twelve hundred marks without any third division, is
eligible to apply. One seat will remain reserve for them.
3. Candidate must be a citizen of Bangladesh except the seats reserve for the foreign students.
4. Selection of student will be made strictly on the basis of the results of written & oral
examinations.
5. Prescribed application form will be available in the institution on payment of the usual fees for
registration.
6. All application must be accompanied by the following documents.
a. Attested photocopy of SSC & HSC certificates from the Principal of the respective Colleges
from where he/she passed the examinations.
b. Attested photocopies of SSC & HSC mark sheets.
c. Attested copy of a Character Certificate form the Head of the Institution where the applicant
studied last.
d. Character Certificate issued from a Class one Gazetted Officer.
e. Attested copy of Nationality Certificate.
f. Attested copy of certificate form a class one Gazetted Officer/Chairman of Union Council
regarding the annual income of father/guardian or an attested copy of income tax certificate
and a certificate with a prove of residency of permanent home district.
g. Tribal candidates shall have to furnish eligibility /character certificate in original form the
Deputy Commissioner of the District Concerned and also from the concerned tribal chief
testifying that he/she is a tribal candidate of that district. This must be submitted in the
prescribed forms in the office of the Director/Course co-coordinator.
h. 3 (three) attested copies of recent passport size photographs. The Director will return one of
these photographs to the candidate with signature and seal of the Director/Course co-
coordinator/ an officer authorized. This will be retained by the candidate for the purpose of
issuing an identify card when necessary.
i. All information regarding admission will be found on the notice board of the Institute. No
correspondence in connection with admission will be made at the address of the candidate.
j. At present, there is no hostel facility for the student.
7. After passing the final examination, the newly passed Physiotherapists will have to take an one
year internship training as and when it is arranged by the Physiotherapy Council/Physiotherapy
Society in Consultation with the Ministry of Health and Population Control as it involves
monitory matter. After the completion of internship, there is no guarantee of getting
Government service.

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8. Selected candidates shall be medically examined and will have to be found medically fit by the
appointed medical board before final acceptance.

9. Among the selected candidates 30% should be female.

10. A total of approximately 5,100 hrs. of both theoretical and practical professional trainings for a
four year degree program.
- Each term of 19 weeks
- Each year of 2 terms.

Both theory and practical sessions will be of six to eight hours per day and Friday will remain weekly
holyday or as prescribed by the government.
11. Clinical programs would start after half year of study of some basic and medical subjects
initially for a period of one hour and the duration of practice would be increased from 2 hours to
3 hours from term to term of year to year in accordance with the progress of theoretical classes.
12. External and internal examiners anyone of which must be external as laid down by the syllabus
shall conduct the professional examinations.
13. Besides yearly professional final examinations, written, oral and practical examinations will be
conducted at regular intervals by Physiotherapy teachers as well as other teachers involved in
teaching the students to determine the both the students rate of learning and the effectiveness of
teaching.
14. Examinations of Anatomy, Physiology & Biochemistry, Pathology & Pharmacology, Medical &
Surgical Conditions, Psychology & Psychiatry, Social Medicine & Nutrition taught by Medical
professionals, will be conducted by those teachers teaching the course.
15. Final professional examinations will consist of written, oral and practical and will be conducted
by the Dhaka University.

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 BREAK UP OF DURATION OF THE COURSE

Subjects to be studied during the first professional final

01. Anatomy-I : 300 hrs.

02. Physiology & Biochemistry-I : 200 hrs.
03. Pathology & Pharmacology-I : 100 hrs.
04. Social Medicine & Nutrition : 50 hrs.
05. Psychology & Psychiatry-I : 50 hrs.
06. Kinesiology-I : 60 hrs.
07. Principles of Exercise-I : 100 hrs.
08. Electrotherapy & Actinotherapy-I : 50 hrs.
09. Therapeutic Exercise-I : 60 hrs.

Subjects to be studied during the second professional final

01. Anatomy-II : 200 hrs.

02. Physiology & Biochemistry-II : 200 hrs.
03. Pathology & Pharmacology-II : 100 hrs.
04. Principles of Exercise-II : 100 hrs.
05. Kinesiology-II : 40 hrs
06. Therapeutic Exercise-II : 60 hrs.
07. Medical Condition-I : 100 hrs.
08. Surgical Condition-I : 100 hrs.
09. Physiotherapy Treatment &
Technique in Medical Condition-I : 50 hrs.
10. Physiotherapy Treatment &
Technique in Surgical Condition-I : 50 hrs.
11. Electrotherapy & Actinotherapy-II : 50 hrs.
12. Clinical Practice-I : 400 hrs.

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Subjects to be studied during the third professional final

01. Medical Condition-II : 100 hrs.

02. Surgical Condition-II : 100 hrs.
03. Therapeutic Exercise-III : 80 hrs.
04. Electrotherapy & Actinotherapy-III : 100 hrs.
05. Hydrotherapy & Cryotherapy : 100 hrs.
06. Acupuncture & Acupulsur : 100 hrs.
07. Physiotherapy Treatment &
Technique in Medical Condition -II : 100 hrs.
08. Physiotherapy Treatment &
Technique in Surgical Condition-II : 100 hrs.
09. Pathology & Pharmacology-III : 100 hrs
10. Clinical Practice - II : 500 hrs.

Subjects to be studied during the fourth professional final

01. Therapeutic Exercise- IV : 100 hrs.

02. Physiotherapy Treatment &
Technique in Medical Condition -III : 50 hrs.
03. Physiotherapy Treatment &
Technique in Surgical Condition-III : 50 hrs.
04. Professional Ethics & Administration : 100 hrs.
05. Electrotherapy & Actinotherapy- IV : 50 hrs.
06. Psychology & Psychiatry-II : 50 hrs.
07. Pathology & Pharmacology- IV : 100 hrs.
08. Rehabilitation Medicine : 100 hrs.
09. Research Method : 100 hrs.
10. Clinical Practice-III : 600 hrs.

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 UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
1. All the four professional Physiotherapy degree (B.P.T) examinations will start simultaneously, in
the month of February, June & October in each year or any time as the Dhaka University may
determine, at a place approved by the University.
2. Practical Oral and Clinical examination for each group of examinees will start as soon as possible
after completion of the written examinations. The routine for practical / oral / clinical
examination will be drawn up in such a way that the oral / practical / clinical examination can be
completed within 2-3 weeks and whole examination is completed within a period of 4-5 weeks.
The routine for oral/ practical/ clinical examinations should be drawn up in such a manner, that
more or less equal gaps are provided between the subjects for each batch of examinees. The
results of the examinations are to be published within 10 (ten) days after the completion of whole
examinations.
3. All the teachers concern should take seasonal examinations shown in distribution of marks sheet
in this syllabus before commencing the professional examination.
4. If a student fails in regular examinations he/she will have to appear in a next examination in four
months time in the subject or subjects failed. He or she in that time should continue sitting with
his/her own batch. If he/she passes the next examination he/she will continue his/her studies with
his /her own batch. If he/she fails in the two successive examinations. He/she will have to repeat
the course with the next batch and will appear in the subject or subjects not cleared.
5. Any student passing all the subjects of any Physiotherapy degree course examinations in first two
consecutive chances (by first and second chances) will be allowed to sit for the next higher and
subsequent Physiotherapy degree examinations along with those who have passed in the first of
the two consecutive examinations referred to provided they fulfill other conditions. This partial
relaxation in respect of one academic year of study before appearing in a higher Physiotherapy
degree class will be made to those students only, who have passed all the subjects in two
consecutive examinations.
6. Any student passing all the subjects of a particular Physiotherapy degree course examination in
the third and fourth chances will be eligible to appear in the next higher Physiotherapy degree
course examination, after completion of one academic year from the date of their promotion to
the new class.
7. In relaxation to the provision of Para 6 (six) above, the students who clear all the subjects of 3rd
professional Physiotherapy course examination and complete two academic year of study from
the date of 3rd year Physiotherapy degree course may be allowed to appear in the first available
final professional Physiotherapy degree course examination, provided they fulfill other
conditions (satisfactory attendance including clinical practice).
8. Student will normally be allowed to appear unto a maximum of 4 times in 1st professional
Physiotherapy degree course examination. If a student after appearing 4 times in a first
professional Physiotherapy degree course examination cannot pass all the subjects of that
examination, his/ her case will be referred to the Faculty for a review as to whether he/she may or
may not be allowed to sit for the same examination any more time or times.
9. A student who does not appear in a particular subject or examination will be considered as failed
in that subject or examination and will be dealt with accordingly.
10. The students who completed the professional examination according to the previous syllabus,
they will have to follow the next professional examination according to the modified syllabus.

11. The students who have followed the previous curriculum and syllabus and dropped out from this
course, they will have to follow the next examination according to the modified syllabus and
curriculum.

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The following are the subjects (written, oral and practical) with the marks in which the
students will be examined.

Distribution of marks :( Pass marks = 50%)

Subjects Total Written Pass Oral & Pass Sessional Pass

practical
Anatomy- I 200 100 50 50 25 50 25
Anatomy- II 200 100 50 50 25 50 25
Physiology & Biochemistry- I 100 50 25 - - 50 25
Physiology & Biochemistry- II 150 100 50 - - 50 25
Pathology & Pharmacology- I 100 50 25 - - 50 25
Pathology & Pharmacology- II 100 50 25 - - 50 25
Pathology & Pharmacology- III 100 50 25 30 15 20 10
Pathology & Pharmacology- IV 100 50 25 30 15 20 10
Medical Condition- I 100 50 25 30 15 20 10
Medical Condition- II 100 50 25 30 15 20 10
Surgical Condition- I 100 50 25 30 15 20 10
Surgical Condition- II 100 50 25 30 15 20 10
Social Medicine & Nutrition 100 50 25 - - 50 25
Psychology & Psychiatry-I 50 30 15 - - 20 10
Psychology & Psychiatry-II 50 30 15 - - 20 10
Kinesiology- I 100 50 25 30 15 20 10
Kinesiology- II 100 50 25 30 15 20 10
Principles of Exercise- I 100 50 25 30 15 20 10
Principles of Exercise- II 100 50 25 30 15 20 10
Therapeutic Exercise- I 100 50 25 30 15 20 10
Therapeutic Exercise- II 100 50 25 30 15 20 10
Therapeutic Exercise- III 100 50 25 30 15 20 10
Therapeutic Exercise- IV 100 50 25 30 15 20 10
Electrotherapy & 150 100 50 30 15 20 10
Actinotherapy- I
Electrotherapy & 150 100 50 30 15 20 10
Actinotherapy- II
Electrotherapy & 100 50 25 30 15 20 10
Actinotherapy- III
Electrotherapy & 100 50 25 30 15 20 10
Actinotherapy- IV
Acupuncture & Acupulser 100 50 25 30 15 20 10
Physiotherapy Treatment & 200 100 50 50 25 50 25
Tech. in Surgical Condition.-I
Physiotherapy Treatment & 100 50 25 30 15 20 10
Tech. in Surgical Condition-II
Physiotherapy Treatment & 100 50 25 30 15 20 10
Tech. in Surgical Condition -III
Physiotherapy Treatment & 200 100 50 50 25 50 25
Tech. in Medical Condition-I
Physiotherapy Treatment & 100 50 25 30 15 20 10
Tech. in Medical Condition -II
Physiotherapy Treatment & 100 50 25 30 15 20 10
Tech. in Medical Condition -III
Rehabilitation Medicine 100 50 25 30 15 20 10
Professional Ethics & 100 50 25 - - 50 25
Administration
Research Method 100 50 25 20 10 30 15
(Thesis)
Clinical Practice- I 200 - - 100 50 100 50
Clinical Practice- II 200 - - 100 50 100 50
Clinical Practice- III 300 - - 150 75 150 75

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 Subjects to be studied during the first professional final
1. Anatomy- I: 300 hrs. (100-hrs. practical with specimens & charts etc.)
a) Human growth and development:

Study of major sequential physical, congenital, social, emotional, communicative

development of man from conception to senescence with emphasis on the inter-relationship
between maturation and learning, sensory input and motor output, and study of the basic of
the maturation process of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory and nervous
systems.
b) Systemic Anatomy:

Study of musculoskeletal, respiratory, digestive, cardiovascular, genito-urinary systems and

the special senses. Demonstration and laboratory sessions using specimens and cadavers.
c) Histology and Embryology:
Study of structures and functions of the animal cell, the histology and development of the
tissues and the microscopic structures of the organs of the body.
d) Angiology:

Introduction of Angiology, structure of blood vessels, heart, arteries, veins, lymphatic system.

2. Physiology & Biochemistry- I : 200 hrs. (50 hrs. practical)

Physiology of blood, lymph and tissues fluid, specific physiology of cardiovascular system,
endocrine system, (Uro-genital system and Neuro-muscular system).

Student should know about the mechanisms by which the human body normally modulates
pain.
Elementary biochemistry
Metabolism
Biochemistry of blood
Nutrition
Practical Biochemistry:

i. Introduction:
a. Laboratory glass ware demonstration
b. Use of balance
c. Preparation of solution
d. Preparation of buffers, use of indicator, titration, determination of strength of unknown
acid and alkali
e. Detection of abnormal constituent of urine
f. Experiment of milk & saliva
g. Demonstration of amylase activity.
ii. Test on Enzymes
iii. Demonstration of methodological of clinical biochemistry
iv. Demonstration of instruments

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3. Pathology & Pharmacology- I :100 hrs. (25 hrs. practical)

a) General pathology
Inflammation and repair, infections, immunization, degenerative process, disorders of
metabolism, also study of repair and healing process after injury of tissue.

b) Special Pathology
Diseases of the bones, muscle, joints, disease of the circulatory, respiratory, nervous
and genito- urinary systems.

c) Bacteriology
Lectures on the diseases caused by the microorganisms with special attention to the
skin and bone infections.

d) Systemic pathology

e) Hematology

f) Clinical pathology

g) Mycology

Practical Pathology:
1. Introduction
2. General pathology
3. Inflammatory responses
4. Chronic inflammation
5. Healing
6. Nutrition disorders

4. Kinesiology I : 60 hrs. (30 hrs. practical)

Lectures, demonstrations and practical sessions The practical of motion and development;
mechanics such as force, gravity, equilibrium, inertia and levers as they apply to the human
body, the planes, and axes of motion and the movements possible at body joints; the
classification, definition and physiological effects of active and passive movements, the types
of muscle contraction and the ways in which a muscle works.

5. Principles of Exercise- I : 100 hrs. (40 hrs. practical)

Lectures, demonstration and practical sessions- positioning, handling of patients, transfer

techniques, posture and mobilization, range of motion and use of goniometry.

6. Electrotherapy & Actinotherapy- I : 50 hrs. (25-hrs. practical)

Study of elementary knowledge of electricity, light and sound. Study of hydro-physics

(Physics of water), cryotherapy (ice therapy), electro-medical equipments used in
physiotherapy and their principles of application.

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7. Therapeutic exercise I : 60 hrs. (30-hrs. practical)

Study of therapeutic massage, manual and mechanical techniques of application of message,

its uses, indications and contra-indications.

Types of Resisted exercises techniques of resisted exercises, use of weights and pulleys and
other gazettes in the performance of resisted exercises.

8. Psychology & Psychiatry I : 50 hrs.

a) Developmental Psychology Study of mental, motor, social and emotional development from
infancy to adult-hood perception, learning and motivation.

b) Social Psychology Study of behavior in relation to such social settings as family, hospital
and work-situation, personality.
c) Physiological System - Psychological changes secondary to the presence of disability, chronic
illness, chronic pain.

9. Social Medicine & Nutrition 50 hrs.

Lectures on general hygiene, family planning and population control.

Nutrition Nutrition in general and special attention to the patients having physical
disability.
First aid procedure & nursing.

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 Subjects to be studied during the Second professional final
1. Anatomy II : 200 hrs. (100 hrs. practical):
a) Neuro-Anatomy study of the structure and functions of the Brain, Central Nervous system,
Peripheral Nervous system and Autonomic Nervous system, familiarity with major features of
the brain through examination of the dissected specimen.

b) Applied Anatomy study of the general, mechanical, anatomical and physiological principles
involved in muscle action, including, leverage, planes and axes of movement, functional
anatomy on a regional basis.

c) Neurology.

2. Physiology & Biochemistry- II : 200 hrs. (50 hrs. practical)

Study of Physiology of Neuro-muscular and uro-genital system.

Reproductive system
Endocrine glands
Nervous system
Muscle physiology
Digestive system
Special senses

3. Pathology & Pharmacology- II :100 hrs. (25-hrs.practical pathology)

Study of circulatory disorders and disturbances of growth including tumors, hypertrophy,

atrophy, and hyper sensitiveness and also study of relationship between the environment and
diseases and between life style and diseases.

a. Introduction to microbiology
b. Historical survey
c. Subject of Microbiology- Bacteriology
d. Virology
e. Mycology
f. Immunology & Parasitology

4. Principles of Exercise II : 100 hrs. (40 hrs. practical)

Lectures, demonstration and practical on the study of muscle charting or grading, gait devices,
techniques of splinting.

- Posture analysis- correct & incorrect posture.

- Mobilization special techniques.
- Re-education- techniques used in different cases.
- Rehabilitation- role & application of exercise.

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5. Therapeutic Exercise II : 60 hrs. (30 hrs. practical)

a. Balance and coordination exercises- Types and methods of application and its
techniques to be used in individual conditions and its contraindications.
b. Breathing Exercise- Types and methods of applications, its uses, indications and
contraindications. Techniques of application and demonstrations in pre & post
operative conditions,

c. Postural drainage- Methods of drainage techniques and its applications, indications

and contraindications.
d. Relaxation Exercises- Local & general relaxation, mobilizations, outline of
techniques and its uses.

e. Special Exercise- Proprioceptive neuro-muscular facilitation (PNF), outline of

techniques and uses.

6. Kinesiology II : 40 hrs. (20-hrs. practical)

The aims of exercise for mobility, strength, co-ordination, conditioning training. Basic
principles of muscle in shortened and lengthened positions. Starting positions for exercises.
Teaching of exercise programs, for both group and individuals. Lectures on co-ordination
strengthening & endurance training.

7. Medical Conditions-I : 100 hrs.

To study etiology, pathology, clinical signs and symptoms and prognosis of respiratory
diseases- Bronchitis, Bronchiactasis, Empyema, Emphysema, Tuberculosis, Different
cardiovascular conditions and its management in relation to physiotherapy.

8. Surgical conditions- I : 100 hrs.

To study common orthopedic diseases of bones and joints, its etiology, pathology, signs and
symptoms and management. Fractures and soft tissue lessons and its individual management.
Congenital abnormalities & management of individual abnormalities.

Burns and plastics- degrees of burns and the difference of superficial and deep burns and the
bodys response to skin loss.

9. Physiotherapy treatment & techniques in Medical condition- I :50 hrs. (25-hrs.

practical)

To study the principal of physiotherapy, assessment of the conditions and planning of

treatment, therapeutic methods and its application in different medical conditions, such as
respiratory diseases- Bronchitis, Bronchiactasis, Emphysema, Emphysema, Tuberculosis and
different cardiovascular conditions.

10. Physiotherapy treatment & techniques in Surgical condition- I : 50 hrs. (25-hrs.

practical)
To study the principal of physiotherapy treatment related to individual surgical condition, To
study the assessment, planning of physiotherapy treatment and techniques in different post
operative Orthopedic diseases, fractures of bones & joints & soft tissue injuries, congenital
abnormalities, burns & plastics.

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11. Electrotherapy and Actinotherapy II :50 hrs. (25-hrs. practical)

a. Short Wave Diathermy (S.W.D) - Introduction of S.W.D, its physiological and

therapeutic effects. Methods of application, techniques of application, indications &
contraindications.

b. Micro-Wave Diathermy (MWD)- Introduction of M.W.D, its physiological and

therapeutic effects. Methods of application, techniques of application, indications &
contraindications.

c. Infra Red Ray (IRR)- Introduction of IRR, its physiological and therapeutic effects.
Methods of application, techniques of application, indications & contraindications.

d. Ultra-Violet Ray (UVR)- Introduction of UVR, its physiological and therapeutic

effects. Methods of application, techniques of application, uses & dangers.

e. Ultra-Sound Therapy (UST)- Introduction of UST, its physiological and therapeutic

effects. Methods of application, techniques of application, uses & dangers.

12. Clinical practice- I : 400 hrs.

Students will be assigned to the department of Physiotherapy for practice under the
supervision of Physiotherapists.

In these settings, the students will learn how to assess, plan and carryout the treatment of
indoor and outdoor patients. The clinical practice may be carried out in the following places-

RIHD (Rehabilitation Institute and Hospital for the Disabled), IPGMR (Institute of Post
Graduate Medicine and Research), ICVD (Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases), ICDH
(Institute of Chest Diseases Hospital), SSH (Shahid Suhrawardy Hospital), DMCH (Dhaka
Medical College and Hospital), DSH (Dhaka Shisu Hospital), Firoza Bari Crippled Childrens
Hospital etc.

THERAPEUTIC PROCESS

On graduation, students will be able to:

(a) Accurately and objectively gather and interpret pertinent information of the patients, use
appropriate evaluation procedures.
(b) Complete a through assessment smoothly and within a reasonable time frame while taking
into consideration of the physical and psychological status of the patient.
(c) Analyze, interprets, and integrates the assessment data to establish the patients real and
potential problems.
(d) Accurately identify primary problems that may be alleviated by physiotherapy.
(e) Accurately identify secondary problems that may be prevented by physiotherapy and those
requiring referral to other services.
(f) Set in order of priority, problems requiring physiotherapy.
(g) Establish short and long terms goals on which treatment plans will be based.
(h) Select and justify an appropriate physiotherapy procedure and management plan for each
problem.
(i) Apply the procedures effectively and within a reasonable time frame.
(j) Select the correct frequency and duration of each produce.
(k) Indicate the patients expected response or achievement level.

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 Subjects to be studied during the Third professional final
1. Medical condition- II : 100 hrs.

To study metabolic diseases, dermatological diseases, gynecological conditions, eye, ear, nose
and throat conditions, rheumatological conditions-its etiology, signs and symptoms and
management in relation to physiotherapy treatment.

2. Surgical condition- II : 100 hrs.

To study head injury cases and its management. Other neurological and neurosurgical
conditions, cardiovascular conditions, pediatric conditions and its surgical management and
procedures related to physiotherapy treatment.

Radiology:

a. Patient care
b. Radiation protection
c. Exposure
d. High kilo voltage technique
e. Soft tissue radiography
f. Multiple radiography
g. Tomography
h. Foreign bodies
i. Ultrasonography
j. MRI
k. CT Scan

3 Therapeutic Exercise III : 80 hrs. (25 hrs. practical)

To study special techniques of exercise and introduction to-

a. Bobath techniques
b. Kabat techniques
c. Rood techniques
d. PNF

4. Electrotherapy and Actinotherapy III : 100 hrs. (50 hrs. practical)

a) Galvanic and Faradic currents.

To study the introduction of Galvanic and Faradic currents and its mode of action and
diagnostic values and its -

(i) Physiological and therapeutic effects;

(ii) Methods of application
(iii) Techniques of application
(iv) Indications and contraindications

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5. Hydrotherapy & Cryotherapy : 100 hrs. (25-hrs. practical)

(a) Therapeutic application of water

Introduction to pool, tanks and accessory equipment.
Therapeutic and physiological effects of treatment under water.
(b) Therapeutic use of Paraffin wax bath
To study physiological and therapeutic effects of Paraffin wax bath.
Techniques of application
Indications and dangers.

(c) Hot Packs- is uses, effects and contra-indications.

6. Acupuncture & Acupulser : 100 hrs.

(a) Introduction to Acupuncture

(b) Description of Yin & Yang
(c) Difference between Yin & Yang in human body.
(d) Five elements in human body
(e) ZANG-FU (Internal organs)
(f) Channels and collaterals
(g) Moxa and Moxibution
(h) Acu points- Application (According to diseases)
(i) Qi (Chi)- Concept and Scientific explanation
(j) Qi Gong (Chi gong)- Self healing method
(k) Theory of transformation of Qi (Chi) or energy
(l) Meditation-Scientific explanation of internal Qigong (Chigong).

7. Physiotherapy Treatment & Techniques in Medical Conditions- II :

100 hrs. (50 hrs. practical)

a) To study different methods of special techniques of treatment of various medical

conditions.

b) Planning of rehabilitation programs for various medical conditions in relation to the

individual disability.

c) Application of skills, e.g. use of manual & mechanical traction etc.

d) The medical conditions are as follows:

(i) Diseases of the joints
a. Rheumatoid arthritis
b. Osteoarthritis
(ii) Diseases of the bones
a. Pagets diseases of bones
b. Osteoporosis
c. Metabolic bone diseases
(iii) Diseases of the skeletal muscle
a. Chronic muscular wasting & paralysis
b. Myopathy
c. Clinical myology & classification of muscle diseases.

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 (iv) Burn
a. Acid burn
b. Gas bun
c. Electric burn

(v) Fungal & Bacterial Diseases of Skin

(vi) Viral disease e.g. Poliomyelitis etc.

(vii) Disease of the vascular system

a. Peripheral Circulators disorders
b. Vascular disease of extremities
c. Arteriosclerosis
d. Hypertensive vascular diseases

8. Physiotherapy Treatment & Technique in Surgical conditions- II : 100 hrs. (50 hrs.
practical)

To study the application of different methods and special techniques of treatment to various
surgical conditions in relation to physiotherapy.
To study the planning of rehabilitation programme for the individual disability.

Application of skills, e.g. use of artificial devices, prosthesis etc. in the cases of amputation of
limbs.

The following conditions should be studied:

(i) Orthopedic Surgery

(ii) Neuro Surgery
(iii) Plastic Surgery
(iv) Thoracic Surgery

9. Pathology & Pharmacology-III : 100 hrs. (30 hrs. practical)

a. History of drugs
b. Classification of drugs
c. Administration of drugs
d. Pharmacodynamics of drugs
i. Absorption and excretion of drugs
ii. Thresh hold
iii. Indication & Contra-indication of drugs
iv. Drug allergy

12. Clinical Practice- II : 500 hrs.

In the clinical practices, the student will learn to assess, plan and carry out treatment of indoor
and outdoor patients under the supervision of a physiotherapists in the places wherever assigned
as mentioned in the syllabus.

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 The students will be assigned to the department of physiotherapy for practice under the
supervision of physiotherapists.

In these settings, the students will learn how to assess, plan and carryout the treatment of indoor
and outdoor patients. The clinical practice may be carried in the following places-

RIHD (Rehabilitation Institute and Hospital for the Disabled), IPGMR (Institute of Post
Graduate Medicine and Research), ICVD (Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases), ICDH (Institute
of Chest Diseases Hospital), SSH (Shahid Suhrawardy Hospital), DMCH (Dhaka Medical
College and Hospital), DSH (Dhaka Shisu Hospital), Firoza Bari Crippled Childrens Hospital
etc.

COMMUNICATION

On graduation, the student will be able to:

a. Identify and communicate with appropriate resource persons;

b. Present oral reports in an appropriate form and manner with suitable content;
c. Establish effective professional relations as an integrated member of the health care
team;
d. Communicate effectively with patients of all ages, and with patients family.

DOCUMENTATION

On graduation, the student will be able to:

a. Record their assessment data, identify problems, set treatment plans, apply
procedures and discharge planning and follow up data in the patient care record
according to the policies of the facility;

b. Use the Physiotherapy workload measurement system to record statistical data.

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 Subjects to be studied during the Fourth professional final

1. Therapeutic Exercise- IV : 100 hrs. (50 hrs. practical)

To study-

a) Introduction to special types of exercise

b) Frenkles exercise
c) Temple Fey method of exercise
d) Hold & relax method of exercise
e) Mobilization & Manipulation
f) Re-education exercises

2. Physiotherapy treatment & technique in Medical condition- III : 50 hrs. (25 hrs.
practical)
a) Individual methods and its application
b) Techniques of application for individual condition
c) Application of skills

The following conditions should be studied-

1. Diseases of the nervous system
a. Disorders of the Peripheral Nervous system
b. Diseases of the Spinal Cord
c. Cerebro-Vascular disorders
d. Encephalopathy
e. Meningitis
f. Encephalitis
g. Hydrocephalus
h.. Parkinsons disease
i. Multiple sclerosis & other demyelinating diseases
j. Diabetic Neuropathy
2. Diseases of the respiratory system
3. Physiotherapy in obstetric & gynecology
4. Physiotherapy treatment in Eye & ENT conditions
5. Physiotherapy in Psychiatry conditions
6. Physiotherapy in Leprotic condition

3. Physiotherapy treatment & technique in Surgical condition- III : 50 hrs.

(25-hrs. practical)
To Study:
a) Individual methods and its application
b) Techniques of application for individual condition
c) Application of skills

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 The following conditions should be studied-
a. Pediatric conditions
b. Reconstruction/ hand surgery
c. Vascular surgery

4. Psychology & Psychiatry- II : 50 hrs.

(a) Study of common clinical syndrome.
(b) Introduction to the principles of different treatment techniques, such as psychotherapy,
Psycho-analysis, Physical methods of treatment.
(c) Causes of mental disturbances- physical, psychological and social factor.
(d) Common Clinical syndrome, their symptoms and treatment.
(e) Legislation and facilities of country regarding psychiatric patients
(f) List of causes, signs & symptoms of stress and control of stress.
(g) Principles, theories, application Limitation and selection of techniques to reduce stress.

5. Electrotherapy & Actinotherapy-IV : 50 hrs. (25 hrs. practical)

To Study:
(a) Interferential therapy
(b) Laser therapy
(c) Iontophoresis
(d) TENS- Technique & application of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
(e) EMG- Introduction to Electro myography

6. Rehabilitation Medicine : 100 hrs.

(a) Introduction
(b) Causes of disability
(c) Environmental consideration in Rehabilitation Planning
(d) Nutrition & Elimination
(e) Psychological Aspects of Rehabilitation
(f) Introduction to Activities of Daily Living
(g) Patient mobility
(h) Self-Care
(i) Disorders of Communication

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7. Pathology & Pharmacology- IV : 100hrs. (30 hrs.practical)
(a) Brief knowledge of:
I. Analgesic drugs
ii. Vasodilator drugs
iii. Vasoconstrictor drugs
iv. Anti-inflammatory drugs
(b) General Pharmacology
(c) Autonomic Pharmacology
(d) Autacoids
(e) Renal & Cardiovascular Pharmacology
(f) Drugs Acting on CNS

8. Research Method: 100 hrs.

(a) The process of research and data collection
(b) The purpose, merits and disadvantages of the more commonly used research designs.
(c) The basic terminology used in the scientific inquiry process.
(d) The evaluation of current literatures and research reports related to physiotherapy and the
rehabilitation process in terms of organization, content and appropriateness of design, analysis
and significance.
(e) Selection of appropriate descriptive and statistical tools in relation to various types of data and
to understand the limitation of statistical data.
(f) Calculate and interpret data using Para-metric and non-Para-metric methods.
(g) Communication of the results of research using a scientific format.

9. Professional Ethics & Administration : 100 hrs.

(a) Features of Health care system- Role and function of Physiotherapy in the system.
(b) Inter-relationship with all health care personnel with emphasis on the rehabilitation team.
(c) The Function, organization and inter-relationship of departments in a health care facility.
(d) Community & central resources available to disable, chronically ill and elderly citizen.
(e) Professional Institutional and Government measure to safeguard patients and control the
quality of care.
(f) The roles and functions of professional Associations and Licensing bodies and the effect each
has on the practices of Physiotherapy.
(g) The use of computer-information system in health care delivery and their relevance to
physiotherapy.
(h) Legal and ethical consideration and which affect the delivery of health care and the practice
of physiotherapy.
(i) The principle of management.
(j) The elementary features of Physiotherapy department and the factors (Budgetary,
architectural, personal etc.) to be considered when preparing for change.

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10. Clinical practice- III : 600 hrs.

The students will be assigned to the department of Physiotherapy for practice under the supervision
of Physiotherapists.

In this, the students will learn how to assess, plan and carryout the treatment of indoor and outdoor
patients autonomously. The clinical practice may be carried in the following places-

RIHD (Rehabilitation Institute and Hospital for the Disabled), IPGMR (Institute of Post Graduate
Medicine and Research), ICVD (Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases), ICDH (Institute of Chest
Diseases Hospital), SSH (Shahid Suhrawardy Hospital), DMCH (Dhaka Medical College and
Hospital), DSH (Dhaka Shisu Hospital), Firoza Bari Crippled Childrens Hospital, etc.

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