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Exercise physiology
Mekelle university collage of health science
Department of physiotherapy
Program Bachelor science degree in Physiotherapy
Course Code ExPh1053
Course Title Exercise physiology
ECTS 3
Course Coordinator
Office location:
Mobile:
Email:
Course information Year I semester II
Instructor/tutor Academic staffs of department of physiotherapy and/or physiology
Contact Hours Lecture assessment Laboratory/practical Home Total (CP)

study
(per day) Work
Total 16 - 48 hrs 17 81hrs
Target group Physiotherapy regular BSC degree program student
Pre-requisite General anatomy course &neuromuscloskeletal course
Status of the course Supportive course
What you will learn and what this course is about
In this course you will gain a detailed understanding of how several of the body systems respond and
adapt to exercise and training, with particular emphasis being placed on the cardiovascular, respiratory
and musculoskeletal systems. You will also be introduced to concepts relating to principles of training,
fitness, thermoregulation and fluid balance during exercise, gender differences and issues specific to the
female athlete. In addition, you will gain practical experience in administering a variety of laboratory and
field-based tests to predict maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) and muscle force and power.
Description of course content
This course deals with the physiological adjustments and adaptations to physical activity. Special
emphasis is placed on examining the functional capacity of the cardiovascular, respiratory,
neuromuscular, and endocrine systems to acute exercise and the process of adaptation to exercise training.
Effects of exercise on cardiovascular performance; training and physiological and structural adaptations.
Control and regulation of respiration at rest and during exercise; adaptations to training and the body
metabolism during exercise
Muscle biomechanics: length-tension and force-velocity relationships. Skeletal muscle innervations;

excitation-contraction coupling; Muscle adaptation to training: cellular and molecular adaptations; neural
component; hypertrophy and hyperplasia; time course of adaptations to strength and power training.
Thermoregulation and body fluid balance during exercise - dehydration/rehydration. The effect of
altitude, anatomical and physiological differences between the genders and in their response to exercise.
Assessment of muscle strength/power and aerobic fitness.
Learning Outcomes for course:

1. Describe the principle changes that take place in the cardiovascular and respiratory systems during
exercise and following a period of endurance training.
2. Distinguish between different test protocols use to assess aerobic fitness and advantages/disadvantages
of predicting VO2max from these protocols and different modes of exercise.
3. Differentiate between the acute and chronic effects of different exercise modalities on skeletal muscle.
4. Identify the differences in physiological responses to exercise and training between genders.
5. Examine the physiological responses to exercise in hot cold and high altitude environments and how
body fluid balance is maintained.
6. Report findings from force and power data collected under laboratory conditions
7. Able training basic fitness training with having clear understanding of its ground sciences and integrate
his/ her knowledge of exercise physiology for management of exercise training.
8. Differentiate the difference between acerbic and anaerobic metabolism (Bioenergetics)
Unit outline & Class Reference/
Dates of the Topics/ Planned Teaching Methods/ Reading
course Sessions activities Materials Contact Hours Learning out came list
This course is taught by a

combination of formal
lecture, directed
Introduction discussion, and student
What is exercise presentation methods.
physiology and why For all lectures, content
study Describe about
will be presented using exercise physiology
History of exercise computerized PowerPoint and muscular
Physiology slide physiology
projection. Lecture/slide 3hr +1hours
Part I notes reading
Muscle Physiology:
Overview, mechanism of
muscular contraction
Types of muscle To demonstrate an

Contraction understanding of the
physiological basis
Types of muscle fiber muscle contraction
and commonly
Factor affection power employed in training
output programs designed
Training Principle 2hrs lectures 6hrs to improve all
assignment, 4hrs student - 12hrs hours aspects of physical
Part II presentation reading fitness
Response to endurance
exercise:
Arterioveneus oxygen To demonstrate an

difference understanding of the
specific muscular
Muscle aerobic capacity adaptations that
2hrs lectures 6hrs
Muscle Blood flow assignment, student occur to enhance
presentation strength, power,
Components physical 9hours hours endurance and speed
Day 4 and 5 fitness 30 min. test reading of movement
The lectures follow
the chapters in the
textbook with a few
exceptions. In
general, the
beginning material
focuses on cell
Bioenergetics: metabolism and how
the endocrine system
High energy phosphates
plays a role in
Anaerobic and aerobic controlling the
ATP synthesis response during
exercise. Then the
Bioenergetics Control focus turns to the
Recovery from exercise, “systems”
Oxygen deficit and supporting
excess Post – Exercise metabolism during
Oxygen Consumption exercise. The
Effects of exercise overriding concept
intensity and duration on throughout
metabolism the course will be
Control of fuel 2hrs lectures 3hrs how the body
utilization assignment, 3hrs student attempts to maintain
presentation normalcy
Interaction of fat and “homeostasis” in
carbohydrate Lab demonstration 1hrs light of disturbance
Part III metabolism min group discussion 9 hours caused by exercise.
Interactive 1hrs
lectures hour
discussion 1hrs
Respiratory adaptation to Exercise (2 2hrs
hours)
Assignment
The physiology of respiratory system 2hrs min group To demonstrate an Active
30 min discussion min understanding of the participation
Exercise and adaptation 30 min Textbooks, Respiratory adaptation text evaluation
computer and 6 to Exercise in responses short answer
Day 8 Rationale for res. Adaptation 1 hour LCD hours that occur with exercise test
This course is designed
to give students a
Circulatory Adaptations to exercise
fundamental knowledge
Regulation of cardiac output during of the acute and chronic
exercise Interactive responses to exercise.
presentation 4 Particular attention will
Factors responsible for regulation of hour discussion be placed upon
stroke volume during exercise 1hrs min understanding the
mechanisms of how
Relationship between blood pressure, Project these responses occur.
cardiac output, and peripheral assignment In addition, this course
resistance 4hrs will introduce students
Pattern of redistribution of blood flow to the concept of
30 min. test presentation of
during exercise
test research, a necessary
Day 9- Circulatory responses to various types skill for all graduate
10 of exercise 9hrs students!
Muscular skeletal adaptations to

exercise: -
Muscle anatomy To demonstrate an

Interactive understanding of the
Biology of muscle contraction presentation 1 muscular skeletal
hour discussion responses that occur
Fiber composition with exercise and the
2 hrs
Muscle function and aging limitations they impose
Assignment on endurance and their
Day11 Force regulation in muscle hours 6hrs adaptability to training.
Clinical exercise physiology
Hormonal adaptations to exercise:
Endocrine function
To demonstrate an
Hormone type understanding of the
biological adaptations
Hormone effects Interactive which occur as a result
presentation 1 of exercise with
Hormone control of substrate utilization hour discussion
during exercise specific reference to
1hrs reduction of risk and/or
Blood glucose homeostasis during Assignment rehabilitation after
exercise coronary heart disease,
Day12 3hrs 6hrs stroke, etc.
Physical activity and blood glucose
regulation
Exercise and body Fluids: - 4hrs
Measurement and regulation of body

fluids
Body fluid responses and adaptations to 1hrs lectures

exercise 2hrs
Effects of dehydration and fluid assignment,
2hrs student To demonstrate an
replenishment on physiological understanding of the
response to exercise and performance presentation
metabolic basis
Fluid (carbohydrate replacement Lab underlying oxygen debt
beverages demonstration and deficit, and their
1hrs min group relationship to
day 13 Exercise at altitude discussion 6hrs performance.
Effects of altitude on body function
Physiological responses to exercise and

Physical performance at altitude
Altitude acclimatization
Indication precaution and

contraindication of exercise & it s
component with selected population.- To demonstrate an
10 hrs understanding of the
Interactive physiological
Basic fitness training with flexibility
presentation 1 adaptations to
training environmental factors,
hour discussion
Diet and weight management. 2hrs 1hrs such as heat, humidity,
.–9 altitude and
Day 14 Reading hrs underwater.
Day 15 Final Exam After noon 3hrs

Examinations:
All lecture examinations will be objective (multiple choices, matching, true-false
And short answer questions) and will center on topics covered in class. The exams are scheduled on the
dates above and will not be moved to an earlier data but may be moved to a later date.
A picture I.D. is required for entrance into, or exit from, all of the examinations.
*If you miss an exam for acceptable reason, a comprehensive make-up exam will be given at the end of
the term that will count for any and all tests missed.
Honor Policy: The University policy on academic honesty is clear and reads as follows:
“We the members of the University of Gondar pledge ourselves and our peers to the highest standard of
honesty and integrity." This includes ALL COURSE
EXAMS, REPORTS, and ASSESSMENTS! Students violating this policy will be sanctioned according
to the Committee on Student Conduct, receive a grade penalty for the course or some other penalty for
failure to abide by this standard of conduct.
You are also required to,
Complete all assigned reading.
Complete all Topic Exercises for all text chapters covered in class
Participate in class discussion, and demonstrate through this participation that you have completed all
readings
Assessment
Student assessment is based on the scores from,
2 quizzes
2 exams1
PowerPoint presentation of a research proposal
Class participation be involved in every discussion session.

Evaluation methods:
ASSIGNMENTS & ASSESSMENTS
Formative or % Form of Assessment: Summative assessment assessed by this Feedback

Contribution: assessment: method:
Written 30% Summative (but acting 50% 1,2,3, 4&5 Written /Verbal
as formative) Skill 20%
Practical exam-20% 60 minute exam

consisting of MCQ,
short answer and
data interpretation
Teacher’s Role
Responsibilities of module leader and tutors of this course are:
 Entertain students input to reach the realistic goals

 Inform students about the realistic objectives of the course
 Organize the contents of the course or module appropriately.
 Begin on time and punctuality throughout the module
 Allocate the time appropriately to master the lesson and to accomplish it successfully
 Emphasize the time devotion to academics
 Treat the course or module seriously and respectfully
 Maintain a quick lesson pace
 Plan daily tasks at helping students reach the realistic goals
 Maintain a highly interactive instructional pattern and involve all students in the
instructional activities
 Support students to approach all tasks
 Provide several alternative routes to task completion and involve all students in the
instructional activities.
STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY
Students are responsible for both their success and failure. Hence, they need to :
 Be active to work individually and in group.

 Cooperate to learn with colleagues.
 Share group tasks, experiences and presentations.
 Handle all tasks through independents study and cooperative learning.
 Take accountability for all tasks.
 Use time wisely.
 Accomplish assignments of the allocated time.
 Be creative in your tasks and learning activities.
 Be active to collect additional information about the course/ or module and record it
systematically for your task.
 Get attention while lecturing and discussion.
 High degree of participation should be maintained.
Approval section
Name of instructor: ________________________________signiture: ___________________

Module chair/HOD: _______________________________signiture: ____________________
Introduction to Biomechanics,
Mekelle university, collage of health science
program Bachelor science of degree in Physiotherapy
Course Code PhTh1054
Course Title Introduction Biomechanics
ECTS 5
Course Coordinator
Office location:
Mobile:
Email:
Instructor/tutor Academic staffs of department of physiotherapy

study
(per day) Work
This module aims to give the students a basic understanding of the biomechanical concept that is
important in clinical practice. It also aims to develop the skill of analyzing movement, enabling students
to identify reasons for motor dysfunction. The focus is on the interaction of body parts. Knowledge of
scientific concepts and principles underlying physiotherapy is vital so that students can practice safely and
effectively.
Course Objectives:
The objectives of this course are that after lectures, demonstrations and practical the student will be able
to;
Define and describe the terminology from biomechanical view and describe the normal Biomechanics.
Describe the anatomical and physiological aspects of human motion.
Specific objectives
Recognize basic principles of mechanics
List and Analyze types of posture and movements in human body mechanics
Analyze the normal biomechanics of joints and muscles
Recognize and demonstrate the normal and abnormal gait patterns in relation to the biomechanics of the
body
Teacher’s Role


Course contents:
The scope of biomechanics: 12
1.1: Introduction
1.2: Center of gravity/line of gravity
1.3: Force, force vectors, components of force
1.4: velocity, acceleration and momentum arm
1.5: Biomechanical influence in balance/equilibrium and coordination.
1.6: Biomechanics of stability and instability.

Biomechanics schedule
Dates of
the course Teaching Contact Reference/
No Sessions Unit outline & Class Topics/ Planned activities Methods Hours Learning out came Reading list
Terminology of posture and movement:
2.1: Planes and axes of movement, types of

motion.
2.2: Functional joint range for ADL
2.3: Musculoskeletal principals of

movement.
2.4: Causes of motion.
2.5: Neurophysiologic aspects of human

movements 6hours
Analyzing posture and movement:
3.1: Rolling over and sitting
3.2: Standing from sitting
3.3: Sitting down from standing
3.4: Posture normal and abnormal.
3.5: Passive and active movements

analyzed by biomechanical principles. 6 hours
Joint and muscle biomechanics for normal

biomechanics:
4.1: Joint of upper and lower extremity and

vertebra.
4.2: Closed packed and loose packed

position.
15
4.3: Joint chains. hours
Function in different joint positions, inner

range, range, type of contractions.
4.5: Altered patterns of movement with

commonly encountered situations.
4.6: Biomechanics importance of angel of

joint.
4.7: Muscle length: passive and active.
4.8: Muscle tone.
Gait:
5.1: Muscles responsible for normal gait
5.2: Determinates of gait
5.3: Gait cycle, open and closed

kinematics.
5.4: Pathological gait
Approval section

Pathology
Mekelle university collage of health science
Program Bachelor of science degree in Physiotherapy
Course Code Path1055
Course Title Pathlogy

ECTS 5
Course Coordinator
Office location:
Mobile:
Email:
Instructor/tutor Academic staffs of department of pathology

study
(per day) Work
Pre-requite None
Course status Supportive
This module aims to give a general understanding of the mechanisms and pathological processes of
diseases; it serves as a foundation for the study of clinical conditions in relations to therapeutic practice
later in the course.
Course Description
The course is designed to enable physiotherapy students to understand the general scientific explanations
of a disease process and the basic cellular and molecular alterations that underlies in general all disease
states
Course objectives
At the end of this course, physiotherapy students will be able to explain the general and basic molecular
and cellular changes as well as mechanisms (pathogenesis) that are responsible for an abnormal body
function (Which is a disease states)
Intended Learning Outcomes of the Course (ILOs)
 Knowledge and Understanding:
 Acquire the fundamental terminologies and concepts used in any pathologic processes
 Identify the basic reactions of cells and tissues to abnormal and noxious stimuli that underlies all
diseases
 Explain the mechanism of common disease processes
 Recognize the bridging information from the basic sciences (such as anatomy, physiology,
biochemistry and etc..) to the clinical practice (Physical therapy)
 Recognize the general techniques of pathologic investigative modalities
Intellectual Skills:
To acquire an attitude of justification, scientific reasoning and logic for a disease process, rather than
memorization of a disease process
To prepare students for further learning in the clinical years
Professional and Practical Skills
Consider the cyto-pathologic and histo-pathologic investigations of disease process
Analyz and understand the pathologic diagnosis and results and apply the results to the patients’
management
Supportive objectives
 Discuss the cellular adaptive changes and cellular reactions to injury
 Explain the types and features of inflammation and healing process
 Recognize the mechanism and effects of hemodynamic disorders
 Explain the classification, mechanism, epidemiology and diagnostic methods of neoplasm
 Recognize some of the metabolic and infectious diseases
 Discuss the diseases that involves musculoskeletal and nervous system
Teacher’s Role


Pathology Course schedule
Dates of
the course Teaching Contact Learning out Reference/
No Sessions Unit outline & Class Topics/ Planned activities Methods Hours come Reading list
Introduction
1.1 history of pathology
1.2 core aspects in pathology (aetiology,

morphology, pathogens and
manifestations)
1.3 functions and methods of pathologist
1.4 course of disease
Day 1 1.5 outcome and consequences of diseases Lecture 2

1.6 clinical and sure signs of death
Cell injury
mechanisms and causes of cell injuries
morphology of cell injuries - reversible and

irreversible
accumulations in the cell - normal and abnormal
sub cellular alterations - lysosome mitochondria,

endoplasmic reticulum,
cytoskeleton
cellular adaptations - atrophy, hypertrophy,

hyperplasia, metaplasia
Day 1 2
extra cellular changes - calcification, hyaline
Day 2 changes, amyloidosis Lecture 2
Inflammation
definition and terms - exudates, transudate,

oedema
pathophysiology and local signs
Day classification especially morphologic Lecture 2
2Day 3 lymphangitis, septicaemia, bacteraemia 4
Day 4 granulomatous inflammations 2
Healing and repair
processes of repair - regeneration and scarring
rehabilitation of tissue (phases: inflammation,

proliferation, remodelling,
consolidation, organization and restructuring)
wound healing - primary union, secondary union

Day 4 Lecture 2
(example incision healing, bone fracture
Day 5 healing) 4
Day 6 Haemodynamic disorders Lecture 4

Day 7 edema – patho-physiology and morphology 2
haemorrhage and coagulation system
thrombosis and embolism
ischemia and infarction
shock and DIC
-neoplasia …. From nurse cur.
-Diseases of arteries & veins
atherosclerosis
aneurysm
thromboangiitisobliterans (Buerger’s disease)
Raynaud’s disease
superficial venous thrombosis
Day 7 deep venous thrombosis (DVT) Lecture 2
Day 8 pulmonary embolism 4
Day 9 varicose veins 2
Dates of
the course Teaching Contact Learning out Reference/
No Sessions Unit outline & Class Topics/ Planned activities Methods Hours come Reading list
Immuno-pathology
Introduction to Basic immunology
definition - immunity, antigens, antibodies,

haptens, (types of) grafts
hypersensitives type 1-4

Day 9 2
autoimmune diseases - mechanisms and
Day 10 examples Lecture 4
Day 11 HIV / AIDS and other immunodeficiency 2
Selected chronic infectious inflammatory

Day 11 diseases 2
Day 12 tuberculosis Lecture 4
leprosy
Metabolic and congenital disorders
diabetes mellitus
PEM (marasmus and kwashiorkor)
keratomalacia (vit A), beriberi (vit B), Scurvy

(vit C), rickets and osteomalacia (vit D),
Day 13 hemochromatosis and anaemia (Fe, vit B12) Lecture 4
Day 14 teratology and chromosomal aberrations. 2
Musculoskeletal diseases
Denervation atrotphy
Muscular dystrophy
Myopathteis
Fracture
Infection of bones / osteomylitis
Bone tumours
Metabolic and degeneratives bone disease

Day 14 Lecture 2
Joint disease ( inflammatory arthrithis ,
Day 15 degenerative , metabolic ) 4
Diseases of the nerves system
Trauma ( skull fracture , paranchamal injuries ,

vascular injuries , sequel of brain trauma )
Cerebrovascular disease ( ,
hyposxia , ischemia , infarction Intracranial

hemorage
Day 15 Hpertensivecerebreovasculrdisese Lecture 4

Approval section

Therapeutic exercise and modalities module

Mekelle University, College of Health Sciences
Department of Physiotherapy
Program Bachelor science of degree in Physiotherapy
Module Name Therapeutic exercise and modalities
Module code PhTh2061
Module number 06
Module ECTS 2+2+5+5+5+3 = 22
Graduation profile The graduates will be able to take subjective assessment, and apply
therapeutic exercises and different modalities such as massage,
electrotherapy and Cryo-therapy for clients.
Module aim This module will enable the students to have concept of physiotherapy,
build up their knowledge and skills necessary for the application of
therapeutic exercises and utilization of therapeutic modalities for their
clinical practice.
Module specific objectives This module will enable the students to recognize concepts and history of
physiotherapy, disability, professional guideline and demonstrate history-
taking skills.
This module will enable the student to know the principles, techniques
and effects of therapeutic exercise and apply as therapeutic skill in
restoration of function and reduction of pain.
This module will enable the student to know the principles, techniques
and effects of electrotherapy, and apply as a therapeutic modality in the
reduction of pain and restoration of physical function.
This module will enable the students to know the principles, techniques
and effects of massage, and skills of its application as a therapeutic
modality for various clinical conditions in the restoration of physical
function.
Courses of the module
Sr. No Course code Course name ECTS Status
1 PhTh2061 Introduction to physiotherapy 2 Major
2 PhTh2072 Therapeutic exercises I 5 Major
3 PhTh2063 Therapeutic exercise II 5 Major
4 PhTh2064 Electrotherapy 5 Major
5 PhTh2065 Massage therapy 3 Major
Introduction to physiotherapy
Course Title Introduction to Physiotherapy
Course code PhTh2061
Course Coordinator :
Contact Hours Lecture Tutorial Practical Home study Total (CP)
(per day)
Total 16 - 38 54
Tutorial
Pre-requisite None
Status of the course Major

Course description
This course is designed to give an introduction about physiotherapy, professionalism, history taking for
physiotherapy and concepts about disability and functioning.
Competency
The students will behave professionally and able to take history as part of clinical diagnosis for
physiotherapy
Specific objectives:
Describe the historical development and background of physiotherapy as a profession.
Explain the concepts of disability and ICF (International Classification of Functioning, disability and
health)
Analyze the role of physiotherapy in health care
Evaluate the basic characteristic of a physiotherapist and the professional guidelines of physiotherapy
profession.
Demonstrate skills of history taking and clinical decision making procedures
Course schedule
No. Title Hours Date to Mode of Assignments Recommende

neede be given delivery d
d
Reading
1 What is physiotherapy? 2 hrs Week Lecture Previous notes

1,2
Definition
Where do physiotherapists work
Core skill of a physiotherapist
Comparison to other health related fields

and teamwork
2 Historical development of physiotherapy 1 Week 3 Lecture Previous notes
History of physiotherapy in the world
History of physiotherapy in Ethiopia

3 Professional guide line in physiotherapy 3 Week Lecture www.wcpt.org
4,5,6
(professional code of conduct
Basic characteristic of the physiotherapy
Hygiene for patient and therapist
4 Understanding of disability: 6 Week Group www.wcpt.org

discussion
Practical experience –all students 7,6,8,10, and
11,12, presentation,
ICF(International Classification of
Functioning, disability and health) (guest
speaker )
Guest with a disability
5 Physical diagnosis for physiotherapist 7 Week Lecture , Previous

role play ( notes,n
History taking 12,13,14 case model ) clinical
,15 placements at
History writing
the ward
Patient interview demonstration
Patient interview simulation (case model)
Clinical placement in the wards talking

patient history
Teaching and learning methods
Lecture
Practical demonstration
Group discussion and presentations
Role play
Private study
Wards
Teaching materials
Over head and LCD projectors
Chalk, black and white board and board markers, flip chart
Couch, pillow, goniometry, MMT manual,
Evaluation method
Formative Assessment
Quizzes ……………………………….
Peer assessment……………………
Practical simulation presentation
Question and Answer
Summative Assessment
Written examination
Subjective examination practical
The practical examination will be based on the following information
-Introduce themselves to the client
-Able to take relevant information from chart
-Communicate the patient effectively
-show professionalism
Teacher’s Role


Approval section

Therapeutic exercise I
ECTS 5
Course Title Therapeutic Exercise I
Course Coordinator
(per day)
Total 32 48 55 135
Tutorial
Pre-requisite Exercise physiology and biomechanics
Approval section

Therapeutic exercises II
Course Title Therapeutic Exercise II
ECTS 5
Course Coordinator
(per day)
Total 32 48 55 135
Tutorial
Pre-requisite Exercise physiology and biomechanics
Course description:
This course is designed to study the principles, techniques and effects of exercise as a therapeutic skill in
the restoration of physical function. And after completing the course the student will be able to perform
the different techniques and describe their effects on individuals with movement dysfunction.
Competency
The students will apply therapeutic exercise for individuals with movement dysfunction effectively
Objectives:
Have basic knowledge of exercise and movement
Check indications and contra-indication of different therapeutic exercises
Perform appropriate Therapist position and Patient position

Instruct the patient before and after treatment
Demonstrate the Application of the techniques, handling skills
Follow Patient safety and inspect the patient after the treatment
Suggest Home advice and patient education
Describe and perform active and passive range of motion
Perform stretching, resistant exercise, joint manipulation to the different muscles and soft tissues in the
body
Will be able to perform safe lifting and handling techniques
Perform goniometry measurement and manual muscle testing
Analyze suspension and hydrotherapy techniques
Course schedule
No. Title Hours Date to Mode of delivery Assig Recommended

neede be given nment
d s Reading
1 Starting Positions and derived Positions: 5 hrs Week Lecture Text book of therapeutic
1,2 exercise
Starting position Demonstration
S Lakshmi narayanan
Derived positions
Practical exercise
therapy Margaret Hollis
2 Range of motion :15 hours Week 3 Lecture Therapeutic exercise

foundation n techniques
Definition of ROM exercises
Kisner and Colby
Indication, precaution, contraindication
and goals of ROM 3rdedtion
Limitation of range of motion
Techniques of applying ROM
Continuous passive motion

4 Resisted Exercises: 20 hours 6 Week Group discussion Therapeutic exercise
and presentation, foundation n techniques
Definition 7,6,8,10, (guest speaker )
11,12, Kisner and Colby
Indication, precaution, contraindication
and goals 3rdedtion
Types
Techniques of manual resistance
Mechanical resistance exercise
Specific exercise regimens
Use of equipments
5 Stretching: 20 hours 7 Week Lecture , role play Therapeutic exercise

( case model ) foundation n techniques
Definitions 12,13,14
,15 Kisner and Colby
3rdedtion
6 Proprioceptive Neuro Muscular Practical exercise

Facilitation techniques. (PNF) :10 hours therapy Margaret Hollis
PNF I/II Course

,nagasaki
7 Joint Mobilization: 20hours Therapeutic exercise

foundation n thecniques
Kisner and Colby
3rdedtion
8 Manipulation techniques: 10 hours
9 Goniometry: 20 hours Text book of therapeutic

exercise : S Lakshmi
narayanan
Muscloskeletal
assessment joint range
of motion and manual
muscle testing: Clarkson
and gilewich 1989
10 Manual muscle strength grading :20 hrs Musculoskeletal
assessment joint range
of motion and manual
muscle testing: Clarkson
and gilewich 1989
11 Safe lifting and Handling techniques. 10 Principles and

hours techniques of patient
care: Franck M.pierson
12 Relaxation. 3 hours Text book of therapeutic

narayanan
13 Balance and Co-ordination exercise : 5 Text book of therapeutic

hours exercise : S Lakshmi
Narayanan
14 Suspension Therapy: 10 hours Text book of therapeutic

Narayanan
15 Hydrotherapy: 10 hours
16 General prescription of exercise :5hr Exercise testing and

exercise prescription for
special cases :theoretical
and clinical application
:James s. Skinner third
edition
Lecture
Role play
private study
Teaching materials
chalk, black and white board and board markers
Couch, pillow, goniometry, MMT manual, bed sheets, weights and pulleys, wheelchair, suspension
therapy unit, wobbling board, parallel bar, hydrotherapy tank,
Books listed above
Evaluation method
Continuous assessment
Final exam
Checking indications
II. Checking contra-indication
III. Therapist position
IV. Patient position
V. Instructions to the patient
VI. Application of the techniques
VII. Handling skills
VIII. Patient safety
IX. Care of the patient after the treatment
X. Home advice and patient education.

Attendance: As per the legislation, attendance should be 100%. If the student doesn’t attend both lecture
and practical sessions he/she will not sit for examination and become subjected to repeat the course.
Assignments: you must do your assignment on time. No late assignment will be accepted.
Cheating/plagiarism: you must do your own work and not copy and get answers from someone else.
Teacher’s Role


REFERENCE TEXT BOOK (S)

(Above listed books
Approval section

Electrotherapy
Course title PhTh2064
Course title Electrotherapy
ECTS 3
Course coordinator
Course information Year- II Semester - I
Instructor/tutor Academic staff of department of physiotherapy
Contact
Hours (per Lecture Tutorial Practical Home study Total (CP)
day)
Total 32 - - 49 81
Pre-requisites None
Course description
This course will intend to equip students with the basic principles, techniques and effects of
electrotherapy as a therapeutic modality in the restoration of physical function and after completing the
course the student will be able to operate electrotherapy apparatus and apply for the patients.
Competency to be acquired
After learning this course, the students can operate different electrotherapy machines and apply for
patients for therapeutic purposes
Objectives:
At the end of this course, the students will have basic knowledge of electrotherapy
Check indications and contra-indication in the application of electrotherapy
Instruct the patients before and after treatment
Apply electrotherapy for the treatment of different clinical conditions using electrotherapy
Follow safety procedures and precautions during the use of electrotherapy
Educate and advice patients after the treatment
Course contents and schedule
Days Hours Title Assi Recommended

needed gnm reading
ents
Introduction to Electrotherapy
Introductory physics to: Electricity, Static Electricity,

Current Electricity, Magnetism, Moving coil
4 milliammeter, Voltmeter, Transformer, Chokes, Electric
valves or thermionic valves, Metal oxide rectifiers,
Ionisation
2. Low frequency currents Sheila Kitchen

(Electrotherapy
2.1) Interrupted galvanic current: Definition, Effects of Evidence based
interrupted galvanic current on innervated and denervated practice)
25 muscles,
Characteristics of stimulating current: Type, Duration,

Shape, and Frequency, Threshold of stimulation:
Rheobase, Chronaxie, Masking, Physiological effects of
IG current, chemical and therapeutic effects.
2.2) Faradic currents. (Definition, Effects of Faradic

current on innervated and denervatedmuscles,
Characteristics of stimulating current: Type, Duration,
Shape, and Frequency
Threshold of stimulation: Rheobase, Chronaxie, Masking,

Physiological effects of Faradic current, chemical and
therapeutic effects.
2.3) Stimulation of Motor points of various parts of the

body by using, Faradic and Interrupted Galvanic current.
2.4) Di-dynamic Currents
2.5 Electro diagnostic tests as follows:
2.5.1. Strength duration curves
2.5.2. F.G. test
2.5.3. Fatigue test
2.5.4. EMG
Nerve Conduction studies
2.6) Peripheral nerve lesions. Methods and selection of

currents in different type of lesions.
2.7) T.E.N.S.
2.7.1 Theory and physiology of pain
2.7.2 Definition of TENS, Working, placement of

electrodes
2.7.3 Techniques of treatment, Indications & contra –

indications, dangers and precautions, Safety measures.
3. MEDIUM FREQUENCY - Interferential Therapy. 8 Sheila Kitchen

hours (Electrotherapy
Evidence based
3.1) Definition, production of medium frequency practice)
6 currents, Physiological effects, Therapeutic uses,
Indications and contraindications, Dangers and
precautions, Techniques of treatment, Safety measures.
3.2) Russian Currents.
3.3) Interferential therapy

4.HIGH FREQUENCY Sheila Kitchen
(Electrotherapy
38 Properties of high frequency currents Evidence based
4.2. Devices used in regulating intensity of high practice)
frequency current
Types of high frequency current
Production of high frequency currents
Oscillation, capacitance and Inductance
Radiant energy and its properties
Electromagnetic waves and its properties
Physiological and therapeutic effect of high frequency

currents
5.Short Wave Diathermy:
Sustained and Unsustained, Damped and Undamped,

Impedance
Nodes and Antinodes
Define wavelength.
Methods: fields, Cable method in S.W.D
Physiological and therapeutic effects of S.W.D.

Technique of Application Sheila Kitchen
(Electrotherapy
Dangers and precaution, Safety measures. Evidence based
Pulsed diathermy: Indications and contra - indications. practice)
6.Actinotherapy:
. Define the heat and temperature
Physical effects of heat and Transmission of heat
Sources of therapeutic heating and its physiological

effects, Radiant energy
Electromagnetic spectrum - production and its properties,

Laws governing radiation.
Skin - Structure, depth of penetration
Piezo - electric effect.
7. Infra Red Radiation:
7.1. I.R. rays - wavelength and frequency, Types of

generators and its working,
Physiological effects, Therapeutic effects and uses
Technique of Irradiation
Dangers, Indications & contra – indications, Safety

measures
8. Paraffin Wax & Moist Heat:
8.1. Methods and Effects
8.2. Indications & contra – indications, its uses in various

conditions, Safety measures
9.Ultrasonic Therapy:
9. 1 Production of U.S. and its Properties
9.2 Techniques of application
9.3 Effect on tissues,
9.4 Uses of U.S.

9.5 Dangers, Indications & contra – indications,
Safety measures
9.6 Pulsed U.S.,
Phonopheresis
10. LASER: therapeutic indications, contra -

indications, techniques of applications and different
methods, efficacy and precautions advisable, Safety
measures,
Iontopheresis.
Wave Diathermy.
Microwave Diathermy
5 Other modalities
Cryotherapy
14.1.1. Physical principles, Physiological effects and

uses
Techniques of application
14.1.3 Methods, Indications & contra - indications to

treatment Safety measures,
14.2 Bio feedback techniques --- EMG.
Mode of course delivery
Lectures
Group discussions and presentation
Lab demonstration
role play
Teaching and learning materials
Couch, pillow, bed sheets, equipments like ultra sound, TENS, Interferential Therapy, electrical
stimulator, Infra red lamp, short wave diathermy, contrast bath, wax bath, hydro collateral packs, fridge,
ice packs and heating pads, LASER, EMG machine, Nerve Conduction Velocity machine, hydrocortisone
ointment, salicylate ointment, ultrasonic gel, liquid paraffin, glycerin.
Assessment method
Formative assessment
Quizzes
Seminar
Summative assessment……………………….100%
Individual assignment…………………………10%
Presentation………………………………………..10%
Practical examination………………………….30%
Final examination………………………………..50%
Checking Indication and contraindication
Preparation of the apparatus
Patient and thérapist position
Placement of electrodes
Instructions to the patient
Operation of apparatus
Techniques of application and handling skills
Instruction and patient safety
Winding up and care of the patient
Advice of patients
Course policy
Attendance:
As per the legislation, attendance should be 100%. If the student doesn’t attend both lecture and practical
sessions he/she will not sit for examination and become subjected to repeat the course.
Teacher’s Role


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hard copy)
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Massage therapy
Course title Massage therapy
ECTS 5
Course coordinator
Contact Lecture Tutorial Practice Home study Total (CP)

Hours (per
day)
Total 32 20 48 35 135
Tutorial
Pre-requisites None
Course description
This course will intend to equip students with the basic principle, techniques and effects of massage as a
therapeutic modality in the restoration of physical function and after completing the course the student
will be able to perform the different techniques of massage and describe their effects for various clinical
conditions.
Competency to be acquired
After learning this course, the students will be able to apply massage on patients for therapeutic purposes
Objectives; at the end of this course, the students will
Have basic knowledge of massage
Check indications and contra-indication to massage
Perform appropriate therapist and Patient position
Instruct the patient before and after treatment
Demonstrate the application of the techniques and handling skills

Educate patients and give advice after massage
Pre-requisites: none
Course schedule
Days Hours Title Assignments References

needed
Introduction:
Definition
5 History
Mechanical points to be considered during

massage
Classification of massage, techniques and its

effects and uses.
10
Physiological effects of massage on various

systems of the body
Circulatory system
5
Venous and lymphatic system
Cardio-respiratory system
Endocrine system
Excretory system
Digestive system
Indications of massage
Contra-indications of massage
General
2 Local
According to techniques
Ethics of massage, preparation of patient,
different types of lubrications and its uses,
preparation of therapist and preparation of
7 treatment environment
Massage techniques and sequences for the

different parts of the body
34 Upper limb
Lower limb
Face and neck
Back-whole back, upper back, lower back
Abdomen
Chest
Gluteal region
Lecture
Role play
Private study
Chalk, black and white board and board markers
Couch, pillow, bed sheets, powder, oil, towels, soaps,
Assessment method
Quizzes
Seminar
Presentation………………………………………..10%
Checking indications and contra indications
Therapist and Patient position
Instructions to the patient
Application of the techniques
Handling skills
Patient safety
Care of the patient after the treatment
Advice and patient education after massage
Course policy
Attendance
Teacher’s Role


hard copy
Approval section

Public health I module

Mekelle university
College of health Sciences
Program Bachelor science of Degree in Physiotherapy

Module Name Public health I
Module code Comh2071
Module number 07
Module ECTS 3+3+3+2=11
Graduation profile
Module aim
Module specific objectives
1 Comh2071 Occupational and environmental health science 3 Supportive
2 Comh2072 Nutrition 3 Supportive
3 Comh2073 Health service management 3 Supportive
4 Comh2074 Health ethics 2 Supportive
OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE
Course title Occupational and Environmental Health
Course code Comh2071
ECTS 3
Instructor Academic staff, department of public health
Course information Academic year : II semester : I

Contact hours Lecture Tutorial/seminar Group/practical Home take total
work assignment
Total 32hrs -19 - 30 81hrs
Status of the course Supportive
Prerequisite course None
Course Description The course is designed to enable the learners acquire knowledge and skills, required to, identify
and intervene environmental factors related to human health. It also enables the student to
comprehend basic concepts and principles of Environmental Health applicable to disease
prevention and health promotion.
Objectives At the end of this course the students will be able to understand the basic principles of
environmental health and sanitation in health care as well as community and solve
environmental health problems in community as well as health care setting.
Instructional Objectives
Understand the basic principles of environmental sanitation, and their importance for health
protection
Identify the practical techniques in planning, development and maintenance of safe water
supplies, waste disposal facilities.
Investigate food borne outbreaks, and assess the health condition of food employees.
Identify vectors of health importance and introduce appropriate control measures.
Describe the requirements of healthful housing and institutions.
Solve the health and safety problems encountered in industries, various occupation and
recreational areas.
Apply health and safety precaution and methods of control
Investigate accident and occupational health hazards of particular relevance to the

environmental health.
Behavioral change on Community health promotion, prevention and treatment

Lecture Title Assignments Recommended

Hours Reading
3hrs Basics of Occupational Hygiene
3hrs The Importance of Occupational Hygiene
3hrs Principles of Occupational Hygiene
3hrs Agents/Causes of Occupational Diseases
5hrs Physiological Effect and Illnesses Resulting

from Occupational Hazards
5hrs Types of occupational health hazards in industries:-
hierarchy of Prevention and control methods
3hrs Risk and Risk Assessment
3hrs Principles of Exposure, Dose, and Response
4hrs Controlling the Industrial Environment
Mode of Delivery
This course will be delivered with the use of the following methods in combination
Lecture: The teacher provides lectures practical teaching whenever appropriate and needed
Demonstration: The tutor will provide demonstration/practical teaching whenever appropriate and needed
according to the topics of the this course
Role play: After a demonstration/practical teaching, students are required to consistently practice among
themselves with the tutor(s) supervision
Assignments: Students will take assignments to be worked on their own time and presented in class.
Presentations and seminars: As part of the instruction process, students will present/ demonstrate their
assignments in the class and the presentation will be followed by discussions
Teaching and Learning Materials:

Laptop computer
LCD projector
Books, journals (articles) and lecture hand outs
Internet access
White board and non- permanent marker
For practical learning:
Role model
Goniometry, reflex hammer, plastic skeleton models
Examination couch
Assessment Methods
Evaluation will be carried out as indicated below;
Formative assessment:
Quizzes #6………………………………………………………………………….20%
Individual Assignment #1…………………………………………………………..20%
(The assignment is supposed to be one written work should be presented in the class)
Summative assessment:
Exam I (practical examination)………………….……..…………….30%
Final exam (written examination)……….……………..…………..30%
Grading: As per the university’s legislation
COURSE POLICY:
Attendance: As per the legislation of University, attendance should be 100%. If the student doesn’t attend
both lecture and practical sessions he/she will not sit for examination and become subjected to repeat the
course.
Assignments: Students must work their assignment on time and no late assignment will be accepted.
Cheating/plagiarism: Students must do their own work and copying others work is totally unacceptable.
Teacher’s Role


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Nutrition
Program Bachelor science of Degree in physiotherapy
Course title/code Nutrition / Comh2072
Degree program BSc degree in physiotherapy
Course ECTS 3
Instructor name
Course information Academic year : II semester : I
Instructor’s contact Office: Human nutrition Department

information
Phone:
Email:
Student work load Lecture Tutorial/seminar Group/practical Home take total

work assignment
32hrs 19 - 30 81hrs
Pre-requisite None
Course description: This human nutrition course is designed to prepare physiotherapy students in order
to have a better understanding of nutrition in relation to health and disease. The course is designed to
introduce students to normal nutrition, diet therapy, infant & child and maternal nutrition. It helps the
students to identify different nutrients and to be competent in assessing and managing nutrition and
nutrition related problems in the community.
Course Objectives:
After completion of this course, the student will be able to recognize essential nutrients for life function,
develop skill on nutritional assessment methods, recognize nutritional intervention methods and also able
to apply them in promotion of health and in the care of the sick in an effective and integrated manner.
Supporting objectives:
At the end of this course the students will be able to
Recognize the historical development of nutrition
Define the basic concepts of food, nutrient and malnutrition
Identify the major factors related to malnutrition in Ethiopia
Describe the characteristics and types, physiological functions, and food sources of essential nutrients
Explain how nutrients are digested, absorbed and metabolized in the body
Explain recommended intakes and the adverse effects of both inadequate and excessive intake of nutrients
Describe the public health importance nutritional deficiency states in Ethiopia
Analyze and develop skill on the major nutritional assessment methods
Recognize infant and young child feeding options
Integrate maternal nutrition with other programs band services
Use diet in the treatment of disease
Describe the importance and application of nutritional surveillances
Prevent micronutrient deficiencies through active participation in micronutrient supplementation

programs and control of common infections
Control micronutrient deficiencies through proper therapeutic supplementation with micronutrients
Assess appropriate food handling and storage services
Regulate the safety and quality of breast milk substitutes (baby foods), therapeutic and supplementary
foods and processed complementary foods used in the prevention and treatment of malnutrition
Description of Teaching Methods:
Brain storming
Illustrated and interactive lectures
Group discussion
Case study
Individual and group exercises
Seminar/ presentation
Learning materials:
Printed materials (text books, manual exercises, learning guides, handout)
Visual Aids(flip charts, black board, chalk, LCD projector
Student assessment:
Exercises #2
Quizzes #3
Individual assignment #2
Presentation#1
Summative assessment
Quiz 1_________________________________5%
Quiz 2__________________________________5%
Group assignment-------------------------------------------20%
Exam 1---------------------------------------------------------20%
Objective written exam
Essay
Final examination------------------------------------------------50%
Short answer
Essay
Course policy:
Attendance: it is compulsory to come to class on time and every time throughout the course. If you are
going to miss more than 3 classes during the term, you will not sit at final exam.
Assignments: every student should do his/her assignment properly and submit on time. Late assignment
will not be accepted. You should avoid cheating/plagiarism from someone else.
Class participation-Students are expected to actively participate every time in class.
Teacher’s Role


Week Lesson/ Topics Teaching Duties expected Duties expected from Assignm Required readings
/date methods from of students ents
due/evalu
instructor ation
Day Introduction to Exercise Introducing the Grasping lesson Project Melkie E, Human
1 nutrition objective of the objectives work nutrition lecture note
Brain lesson
Historical storming Participating in activities Group
development of Give class ,home assignme
nutrition Illustrated and library works In class room: nt Tefera B. nutrition
and lecture note
Terminologies interactive Monitor students Discussing with groups
lectures activities on factors that can affect
Growth and nutrition
development Group Give gap lectures
discussion Outside class room:
Consequences of Give concluding
malnutrition remarks Library work: read books
on historical development
Major factors of nutrition,
contribute to terminologies used in
malnutrition. nutrition
Day Carbohydrates, Exercise Introducing the Grasping lesson

2 Proteins objective of the objectives
Brain lesson Quiz 1 Tefera B &Melkie E,
Functions, Types, storming Participating in activities human nutrition
Food Sources, Asking On lecture notes
Digestion, Illustrated brainstorming In class room: previous
Absorption, and questions lesson Dudek, nutrition hand
interactive Discussing with groups book for nursing
metabolism, RDA on food sources of CHOs
lectures Give class ,home practice
and library works and proteins
Group
discussion Monitor students Outside class room:
activities
Library work: read books
Give gap lectures on carbohydrates and
proteins
Give concluding
remarks
Day Lipids, vitamins Exercise Introducing the Grasping lesson Exam MelkieEdris, Tefera
3 objective of the objectives one B. Human nutrition
Functions, Types, Brain lesson lecture notes
Food Sources, storming Participating in activities
Digestion, Illustrated Asking In class room:
Absorption, and brainstorming
metabolism, RDA interactive questions Discussing with groups Dudek, nutrition hand
lectures on types and functions of book for nursing
Give class ,home lipids practice
Group and library works
discussion Outside class room:
Monitor students
activities Library work: read books
on lipids and vitamins
Give gap lectures
Give concluding
remarks
Day Vitamins cont’d, Exercise Introducing the Grasping lesson Home MelkieEdris and
4 Minerals objective of the objectives take TeferaB.Human
Brain lesson assignme nutrition lecture notes
Functions, Types, storming Participating in activities nt
food Sources, Asking
Digestion, Illustrated brainstorming In class room:
Absorption, and questions Dudek, nutrition hand
interactive Discussing with groups Quiz book for nursing
metabolism on types of vitamins and
lectures Give class ,home practice
and library works minerals
Group (Summat
discussion Monitor students Outside class room: ive)
activities National guideline for
Library work: read books control and
Give gap lectures on vitamins and minerals prevention of
micronutrient
Give concluding deficiency ,FMOH,
remarks June 2004
Day Nutritional Exercise Introducing the Grasping lesson Exam Tefera B. Human
5 deficiency states objective of the objectives two nutrition lecture note
Brain lesson
Chronic energy storming Participating in activities
deficiency. Asking
Illustrated brainstorming In class room: National guideline for
Micronutrient and questions control and
deficiencies interactive Discussing about prevention of
lectures Give class ,home PEM,IDA,IDD and VAD micronutrient
and library works Outside class room: deficiency ,FMOH,
Group June 2004
discussion Monitor students
activities on nutritional deficiencies
common in Ethiopia
Give gap lectures Management of
SAM: A manual for
Give concluding physicians and other
remarks senior health Workers
WHO,Geneva,1999
Day Exercise Introducing the Grasping lesson Reading Dudek, nutrition hand
6 objective of the objectives assignme book for nursing
Nutrition Brain lesson nt practice
requirement: storming Participating in activities
Give class ,home
Methods of Illustrated and library works In class room:
calculating and Exercise Human energy
normal food interactive Monitor students Do exercise on 2 requirements Report
requirements lectures activities calculation of nutritional of a Joint
requirement FAO/WHO/UNU
Influence of age Group Give gap lectures Expert Consultation
sex and discussion Outside class room:
Give concluding Rome, October 2001
occupation Library work: read books
remarks
Nutrition value of on nutritional
common foods requirement
Home take assignment:
Producing sample Menu
Nutritional Exercise Introducing the Grasping lesson

assessment: objective of the objectives
Day Brain lesson Quiz 3 Teferra.B Human
7 Anthropometry storming Participating in activities nutrition lecture note
Give class ,home (Summat
Biochemical Illustrated and library works In class room: ive)
method and
interactive Monitor students Discussing on methods of Gibson, principles of
Clinical method lectures activities nutritional assessment nutritional
assessment
Dietary survey Group Give gap lectures Practice methods of ,oxford,1990
method discussion assessment
Give concluding
remarks Outside class room:

on nutritional assessment
Day Nutritional care Brain Introducing the Grasping lesson Quiz 4 MelkieEdris and
8 and support for storming objective of the objectives Tefera B Human
PLHIV lesson formative nutrition lecture notes
Illustrated Participating in activities
and Asking brain FMOH: National
interactive storming In class room: guidelines for
lectures questions Discussing on HIV and HIV/AIDS and
Nutrition Nutrition,2008
Group Give class ,home
discussion and library works Outside class room: Nutrition and
HIV/AIDS A
Monitor students Home work: read updated Training Manual For
activities Nurses and
national guideline for
Give gap lectures HIV/AIDS and nutrition Midwives, updated
on 2010
Give concluding
remarks
Day The quality and Exercise Introducing the Grasping lesson Quiz 5 MelkieEdris and
safety of nutrition objective of the objectives Tefera B Human
9- 10 related products Brain lesson (Summat nutrition lecture notes
storming Participating in activities ive)
Asking brain
Illustrated storming In class room: presentati
and questions on
interactive Discussing with groups
lectures Give class ,home on the public health
and library works importance of ensuring
food safety and quality in
Monitor students terms of protection from
Group activities microbiological hazards,
discussion pesticide residues, misuse
Give gap lectures of food additive,
Check students chemical contaminants,
Role play work biological toxins
(national toxins in foods),
Give concluding and adulteration
Seminar remarks
Outside class room:
presentation
on food safety and quality
Exercise Introducing the Grasping lesson
objective of the objectives
Day Diet as therapeutic Brain lesson MelkieEdris, Human
10-12 agent storming Participating in activities nutrition lecture note
Asking brain Exam
Diet and the Illustrated storming In class room: three
patient and questions
interactive List and discuss fluid Dudek, nutrition hand
Hospital diets lectures diets book for nursing
practice
Group Give class ,home Special diets with related
discussion and library works to disease
Monitor students
activities Outside class room:
Give gap lectures
Give concluding on factors affecting
remarks human food selection
Day Brain Introducing the Grasping lesson Home

13-14 storming objective of the objectives take
Nutritional lesson assignme Tefera B. Human
interventions for Illustrated Participating in activities nt and nutrition lecture note
major nutritional and Asking brain
problems in interactive storming In class room: Group ENA counselor
Ethiopia lectures questions presentati guide, FMOH,
Discussing with groups revised January 2005
about ENA on
Methods, Group Give class ,home
mechanisms and discussion and library works Outside class room:
criteria,
Monitor students Library work: read books
Essential Nutrition activities on nutritional
Actions(ENA) intervention methods
Give gap lectures
Teaching Good
nutrition Give concluding
remarks
Brain Introducing the Grasping lesson

storming objective of the objectives
Food preservation lesson Quiz Food hygiene and
and storage Participating in activities formative sanitation lecture note
Asking brain
Cooking, Illustrated storming In class room:
Day household and
15 methods of interactive questions Discussing with groups
preserving and lectures about methods of food
storing Give class ,home preservation
Question and and library works
Food spoilage and answer Outside class room:
deterioration and Monitor students
its effect on health activities Library work: read books
on food storage ,care and
Commercially Give gap lectures preservation
prepared foods Give concluding
and adulteration remarks
Day Final
16 Exam
(50%)
References:
MelkieEdris, Human Nutrition for Health Science students, Gondar University, 2004.
TeferaBelachew. Human Nutrition for health science students. Lecture note series. Jimma University,
Faculity of Public Health, January 2003.
Dudek S.G., Nutrition hand book for nursing practice, third ed Lippincott, Newyork, 1997
FMOH: Protocol for management of sever acute malnutrition(SAM) in Ethiopia, 2007
Human energy requirements Report of a Joint FAO/WHO/UNU Expert Consultation Rome, 17–24
October 2001
Management of severe Malnutrition: A manual for physicians and other senior health Workers
WHO,Geneva,1999
FMOH: National guidelines for HIV/AIDS and Nutrition,2008
Nutrition and HIV/AIDS A Training Manual For Nurses and Midwives, updated on 2010
National nutrition guideline
ENA counselor guide, FMOH, revised January 2005
National guideline for control and prevention of micronutrient deficiency ,FMOH, June 2004
Gibson, principles of nutritional assessment ,oxford,1990

Approval section

Health service management course

Course name Health service management
Course Information Academic year – II semester - I
Course Code Comh2073
Course ECTS 3
Target groups Physiotherapy Students
Course offering Department Health service management and Health Economics
Prepared by HSM & Health economics department
Instructor name
Instructor’s contact Office:
Information Phone:
Email:
Student Workload
Lecture Exercise Assignments Home study Total
32 hrs - -19 30hrs 81 hrs
Pre-requisite None
Course Description
The course covers essential topics in health service management such as concepts and principles of
management, functions of management and resources management. It willenable medical and other health
science students to plan, implement and evaluate activities and lead health institutions effectively and
efficiently. It will also help students to develop their knowledge and skill in wise use of resources,
identifying problems, setting priorities and making fair decisions in health service organizations and the
community at large.
Course Objectives
After completion of this course, medical and health sciences students will able to plan health service
programs; organize tasks and resources; lead organizations; and monitor, supervise and evaluate
predetermined health service program goals effectively and efficiently.
Supportive objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
Define management and explain the managerial functions, roles and skills needed to manage effectively
Analyze the principles, structure and functions of health systems, including their financial, organizational
and policy-making processes and systems
Critically assess and apply a range of key management concepts and functions in a range of health care
settings
Define planning, identify the types and design proper and coherent health plans.
Develop the skill of decision making.
Explain the theories and styles of leadership and lead health institutions effectively
Describe organizational control from a strategic perspective
Apply knowledge of effective team-working and communication skills to solve problems and achieve
specific goals.
Develop merit-based fair recruitment, selection and appraisal of human resources
Manage organizational resources in cost effective manner
Discuss the components and principles of PHC
Discuss the health policies and systems in Ethiopia
Teaching methods:
Teaching methods will consist of interactive/gaped lecture, case study, brainstorming, presentations,
individual/group work, pair work.
Visual aids: Chalk, flip chart, white/black Board and LCD

Required Materials:
References
Stoner, Gilbert and Freeman. Management 6th edition
Lecture Note on Health service Management - ChalieJira, AmsaluFeleke&GetnetMitkie
Lecture Note on Health planning- Prof. ChalieJira
Essentials of Health Care Management - Stephen M. Shorell, Arnold D. Kaluziny, 1997, USA
On Being in charge - WHO
Printed materials
Assessment:
Formative assessment (50%):
Course exercises, assignments, quizzes and exams. Shown below are assessment methods and the
corresponding point values.
Item (Points) %
Assignments 30 20 %
Exams/Quizzes 20 20%
Exercises 10 10%
Total 50%
Assignments will consist of:
readings from the texts, and notes,
Quizzes/exams / exercises will comprise:
In/out of/ class activities at the end of some of the sessions
Quizzes/exams that will be administered based on the schedule for some of the sessions. The overall
values of quizzes are shown the table above.
Summative Assessment (50%):
Written final exam will be conducted which will account for 50% of the total mark for grading. The
written exam will comprises exam items from the first to the end sessions. The types of items will be
True/False, Matching, MCQs and short essays.
Course exercises, assignments, quizzes, and exams will be summed to 100%.
Grading Information:
Course grades will be following the grading scales of the University of Gondar
Teacher’s Role


Course Schedule
Time Topics Instructors activities Students activities Assessment Required
readings
method
Day 1 1.Introduction to Introducing the objectives of Grasping lesson objectives Quiz on day one’s 1,2,3,4
management the course lesson
Participating in class
1.1definition & Asking brain storming Qs & (5%)
importance of mgt directing the discussion Discussing in Groups on the
d/t functions, types, roles &
1.2 organization & Give class, home & library skills of managers in UOG
environment works
Library work:
1.3 Managerial Give gap lecture
types, functions,
roles & skills Monitor students
Summarizing
Day 2 1.4 Concepts & Introducing the objectives of Grasping lesson objectives Reading assignment 1,2,3,4
principles of mgt the course
1.5 the evolution Asking brain storming Qs &
of management directing the discussion Discussing in Groups on the
thought d/t functions of mgt
Give class, home & library
works Library work: Read on the
universality of management
Give gap lecture
Monitor students
Summarizing
Day 3 2. Planning Introducing the objectives of Grasping lesson objectives Group work 1: 1,2,3,4,5
the course Developing action
Participating in class plan on the program
Asking brain storming Qs & of your choice. (5%)
directing the discussion Discussing in Groups on the
d/t types of planning Group work 2:
Give class, home & library Evaluate the
works Library work: Read on
SWOT analysis and strategic strategic and
Give gap lecture planning tools operational plan of
nearby health
Monitor students institution
Summarizing
Day 4 3. Decision Introducing the objectives of Grasping lesson objectives 1,2,4,
making & creative the course
problem solving Participating in class Quiz on session 4
Asking brain storming Qs &
directing the discussion Discussing in Groups on the (5%)
d/t types of decisions
works Library work: Read on
creative problem solving &
Give gap lecture its importance for decision
making
Monitor students
Summarizing
Day 5 4.Organizing Introducing the objectives of Grasping lesson objectives Group assignment: 1,2,4
the course explain the
Participating in class organizational
Asking brain storming Qs & structure of nearby
d/t types of decisions health institution
Give class, home & library (5%)
works Library work: Read on chain
of command, span of (For presentation)
Give gap lecture control, unity of command
and unity of direction
Monitor students
Differentiate b/n classical &
Summarizing contemporary organizations
Class exercise: 1,2,3,4,5
6.Leadership Introducing the objectives of Grasping lesson objectives Difference and

the course similarities b/n
Day 6 6.1 definition Participating in class power and authority.
Asking brain storming Qs &
Chx directing the discussion Discussing in Groups on the Sources of power?
d/t types of decisions (5%)
Theories Give class, home & library
Styles behaviors of best leaders and
Behaviours Give gap lecture managers.
Leader vs. Monitor students

managers Summarizing
Day 7 6.2 Motivation >> Grasping lesson objectives Quiz (5%) 1,2,4
6.3 group Participating in class
dynamics
Discussing in Groups on the
d/t types of decisions
Library work: Read on

Alderfer’s ERG theory,
McGregor theory of xy and
reinforcement theory.
Day 8 6.4 >> Grasping lesson objectives Quiz (5%) 1,2,4,
communication Participating in class
6.5 conflict mgt Discussing in Groups on the

d/t styles of conflict
7. Controlling management
Reading assignment
Day 9 Assignment Introducing the objectives of Grasping lesson objectives

presentation assignment presentation
Asking Qs & directing the
presentation Presenting, responding to Qs
and discussing on the
Monitor students presentations
Summarizing
Day 9 8.Resource mgt Introducing the objectives of Grasping lesson objectives Reading assignment 1,2,4
the course
8.1 HRS Asking brain storming Qs & Participating in class
d/t activities of HRM
works
Give gap lecture Reading assignment
Monitor students
Summarizing
10 8.2Logistics mgt Introducing the objectives of Grasping lesson objectives Class exercise/Quiz 1,2,4
the course
8.3time mgt Participating in class Evaluate the
Asking brain storming Qs & logistics and finance
8.4Information directing the discussion Discussing in Groups on the management cycle
mgt d/t sources of information in the nearby health
Give class, home & library (adv vs. dis advantages) institution
8.5 Finance mgt works
Library work: Read on the 5%
Give gap lecture d/t health indicators
Monitor students
Summarizing
Introducing the objectives of Grasping lesson objectives Reading assignment 2,3,4,5

the course
9.Health delivery Participating in class
system and health Asking brain storming Qs &
11 policy directing the discussion Discussing in Groups on the
d/t health policies and their
Give class, home & library implementation in Ethiopia
works
Library work: Read on the
Give gap lecture referral system in Ethiopian
context
Monitor students
Summarizing
12 PHC Introducing the objectives of Grasping lesson objectives Critically review the 2,3,4,5
the course status of PHC
Participating in class components in
Asking brain storming Qs & Gondar town (5%)
d/t myths of PHC
d/t approaches of PHC
Give gap lecture
Monitor students
Summarizing
13 Assignment
presentation
14 Summary
15-16 Final examination
Scholastic Honesty
All students are expected to maintain a high level of responsibility with respect to academic honesty.
Students who violate University rules on scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties,
including the possibility of failure in the course. Since such dishonesty harms the individual, all students
and the integrity of the University, policies on scholastic dishonesty will be strictly enforced.
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Health Ethics
Course Title Health Ethics
Course code CESt2065
Course Coordinator
(per day)
Total hours needed for 16 18 - 20 54
Tutorial
Pre-requisite None

Trauma and orthopedic physiotherapy
Mekelle University college of health sciences
Program Bachelor of science degree in physiotherapy
Module Name Trauma and orthopedic physiotherapy
Module number 08
Module ECTS 3+5+2+5+5+5 = 25
Graduation profile
Module aim
Sr. Course code Course name ECTS Status

No
1 Nurs2081 First aid(advanced traumatic life support ) 3 Supportive
2 Surg2082 Orthopedic and general surgery 5 Supportive
3 Radi2083 Radiology 2 Supportive
4 PhTh2084 Prosthetic, orthotic and mobility aid 5 Major
5 PhAr2085 Introduction to pharmacology 5 Supportive
6 PhTh2086 Physiotherapy clinical practice I 5 Major
First aid (advanced traumatic life support)

Course code Nurs2081
Course ECTS 3
Course Title advanced traumatic life support
Course information Academic year II semester II
Course instructor contact Office:

Information:
Phone:
Email:
Course Logistics: Location:
Building No.: ____
Room No.: _____
Demonstration room/ Skill lab.
Length: 5 days
Student Workload: Lecture Demonstration Group work Private Assessment Total

work
32 20 - 29 81hrs
prerequisite None
Course Description
First Aid course enables the student to understand the basic principles and provide an effective &
immediate aid or care to the injured or to the one who is suddenly taken ill. The course can also enable the
student to foresee and avoid hazards to herself/himself and other people, both in the home and outside.
It also promotes safety awareness in general, in the home, at work, at play, on streets and highways. It
includes self-help on home care if medical assistance is not available or delayed.
Course Objectives
After completion of this course, the student will be able to anticipate, assess and provide an effective &
immediate care to the injured or to the one who is suddenly taken ill in humanistic and culturally sensitive
manner.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the course students will be able to:
Describe the basic principles how to give first aid
Explain the importance of lifting and transporting victims /casualties safely to prevent possible
complication
Distinguish between what to do and what not to do
Prevent accidental injuries anticipating the occurrence of accidents
Provide care for the injured or suddenly ill
Perform life saving measures in an emergency situation
Refer cases when need arises
Demonstrate empathy while caring the victim
Comply to the ethical principles while caring a victim
Teaching Methods:
Interactive & Illustrated lecture Individual work
Brain storming Group discussion
Video show Seminar presentation
Simulated practice using human models Role play
Demonstration
Learning Materials
Printed Materials (Textbooks, lecture note, handout)
Text Book
Brunner &Sunddarth’s. Medical Surgical nursing. 10th& 11th editions.
American Red Cross Society, 2nd edition, Standard First Aid and Personal Safety.
British Red Cross Society, 9th edition, ABC of First Aid
Lecture note
Haramaya University, Upgraded lecture note series, AlemayehuGalmessa, First Aid and Accident
Prevention for Health Science Students
Alemaya University, lecture notes, AlemayehuGalmessa, First Aid and Accident Prevention for
Nurses
Check list
Structured procedural checklists
Audio-Visual aids: chalk board, flip chart, video , lap top & LCD
Clinical equipment: Task trainer, Human anatomic models, Personal Protective Equipments,
crutch, Bandages, Splints, stretcher, first aid kit
Assessment Method
Formative Assessment (50%)
Quizzes #4 (20%)
2 graded (20%) each 10%
2 non graded
Individual assignment # 2 (10%) each 5%
Group assignment # 1 (10%)
Direct observation with check list # 1 (5%)
Presentations # 1 (5%)
Summative Assessment (50%)
Written exam ………………………………………….. 50%
Course Policy
Class Participation
You are requested to participate in all class activities such as discussion, presentations and group
works.
Attendance Criteria
Attendance is essential and required (Legitimate excuses will be considered). When

circumstances prevent students from attending a class, it is their responsibility to notify the
instructor preferably prior to their absence. The critical level of missed lessons will be up to 5%.
If a student is not comply the attendance criteria, s/he will not be allowed to sit for exam
Final Examination
The final exam will be administered for all students who are registered for the course and fulfill the
attendance criteria. It accounts 50% of their mark.
Assignments
You must submit their assignments on the due date specified. A student fail to submit on the due date will
get 0%. Late assignment will be accepted.
Cheating/plagiarism:
You must do your own work and not copy and get answers from someone else. The only way to learn
English is to do the work yourself.
Teacher’s Role


Course Schedule
Topic Reading Material Assignment
Introduction to First aid Haramaya University, Upgraded lecture note series, Read about
AlemayehuGalmessa, First Aid and Accident Prevention for Health assessment
Definition Science Students method of a
Reasons for first aid casualty using
American Red Cross Society, 2nd edition, Standard First Aid and Primary survey
Value of first aid training Personal Safety algorithm
General directions for giving

first aid
Quiz
Respiratory Emergencies and

Artificial Respiration
Haramaya University, Upgraded lecture note series, What should be
Definitions AlemayehuGalmessa, First Aid and Accident Prevention for Health considered
Science Students while planning
Respiratory emergency to give artificial
American Red Cross Society, 2nd edition, Standard First Aid and respiration to
Artificial respiration Personal Safety HIV/AIDS
Cause of respiratory failure British Red Cross Society, 9th edition, ABC of First Aid patient?
Anatomical obstruction
Mechanical obstruction
Air depleted of oxygen or,

containing toxic gases
The breathing process American Red Cross Society, 2nd edition, Standard First Aid and
Personal Safety
Artificial respiration
Prevention of respiratory Discuss the first

accidents aid measures for
American Red Cross Society, 2nd edition, Standard First Aid and a victim
Safety measures during Personal Safety attacked by
swimming and boating lightning
Choking
Wounds and Bleeding
Definition Haramaya University, Upgraded lecture note series, Quiz

AlemayehuGalmessa, First Aid and Accident Prevention for Health
Classification of wounds Science Students
Types of open wounds American Red Cross Society, 2nd edition, Standard First Aid and
Personal Safety
Common causes
Symptoms
First aid for open wounds
First aid for severe bleeding
Types of bleeding Haramaya University, Upgraded lecture note series, Read about the
AlemayehuGalmessa, First Aid and Accident Prevention for Health management of
Sites of bleeding Science Students snake and
Techniques to stop severe scorpion bite
American Red Cross Society, 2nd edition, Standard First Aid and
bleeding Personal Safety
Prevention of contamination
and infection of wounds
Bites
Dressing and Bandages
Dressings American Red Cross Society, 2nd edition, Standard First Aid and Prepare and post
Personal Safety a list of
Bandages medications that
Combinations of dressing and are used in first
aid kit.
bandages
Application of bandages
First aid kits and supplies
Specific Injuries Haramaya University, Upgraded lecture note series,

Eye injury Science Students Classify wounds
based on the
Head injury American Red Cross Society, 2nd edition, Standard First Aid and degree of wound
Neck injury Personal Safety contamination
Wounds of the chest
Abdominal injuries Haramaya University, Upgraded lecture note series,

Injuries to legs and feet Science Students
Injuries to the genital organs American Red Cross Society, 2nd edition, Standard First Aid and
Personal Safety
Hand injury
Shock Haramaya University, Upgraded lecture note series, Group

AlemayehuGalmessa, First Aid and Accident Prevention for Health presentation
Definition Science Students
Cause American Red Cross Society, 2nd edition, Standard First Aid and
Personal Safety Discuss the
Sign and symptoms difference
Treatment objectives between Shock
and Fainting
First aid
Bone and Joint injuries Haramaya University, Upgraded lecture note series,
Definitions Science Students
Fractures American Red Cross Society, 2nd edition, Standard First Aid and
Specific fractures Personal Safety
Dislocation Haramaya University, Upgraded lecture note series,

Sprains Science Students Group
presentation
Strains American Red Cross Society, 2nd edition, Standard First Aid and
Prevention of accidents Personal Safety
resulting in skeletal and
muscular injuries
Poisoning
Definition American Red Cross Society, 2nd edition, Standard First Aid and Group
Personal Safety presentation
Causes
Sign and symptoms
Objective in treatment of first

aid
Contact poisons
Prevention
Poisonous insect bites
Prevention of accidental
poisoning
Burns
Definition Haramaya University, Upgraded lecture note series, Group

AlemayehuGalmessa, First Aid and Accident Prevention for Health presentation
Cause and effect Science Students
Classification American Red Cross Society, 2nd edition, Standard First Aid and
Extent and location Personal Safety
Discuss frost
First aid bite.
Prevention of heat
emergencies
Emergency Rescue and Short

Distance Transfer
American Red Cross Society, 2nd edition, Standard First Aid and Read about the
Indications for immediate Personal Safety equipments used
rescue to rescue a
victim
Procedures
Methods of transfer
Electrical emergencies with

home appliances
American Red Cross Society, 2nd edition, Standard First Aid and
Rescues involving fire Personal Safety
Water rescue
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ORTHOPEDIC PHYSIOTHERAPY
Program Bachelor of sciences Degree in Physiotherapy
Course Title Orthopedic and general surgery
Course Code Surg2082
ECTS 5
Course Academic Year II , Semester II

information
Instructor Academic staff, department of physiotherapy
Contact Hours Lecture Practical Team Home Assessment Total

teaching
Practice study
Total 48 45 42 - 135
Prerequisite None
Course Description
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and skill about physiotherapeutic assessment,
differential diagnosis and managements of different musculoskeletal conditions of the thoraco-
lumbosacral spine, lower extremities and amputation; hence this course extends and develops the
students’ conceptual understanding and performance ability of handling musculoskeletal conditions in a
preclinical set up with a philosophy of clinical reasoning.
Course Objective
Upon a successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, differential diagnosis,
prognosis and of different musculoskeletal conditions thoracic, lumbar spine and sacrum region and lower
extremities
Perform the design of physiotherapeutic assessment and management for different common
musculoskeletal conditions of the thoraco-lumbosacral spine and lower extremities
Describe musculoskeletal dysfunctions by appropriate assessment procedures using clinical reasoning
Describe and analyze the clinical characteristics, physiotherapeutic assessment and management of
amputation injury
Schedule of Lecture Topics, Activities and Reading
Time Conceptual focus/topics Activities/t Reading

allocated asks
8 hrs Thoracic And Lumbar Spine (35 Hrs)
Posture:
(Scoliosis, Kyphosis And Lordosis)
Congenital Abnormalities Of The Spine:
Lumbar And Sacral Variation
Hemi Vertebral
Arthritis Of Spinal Joint:
Ankylosingspondilities
Spondylolysis
Spondylolisthesis
Low Back Pian:
Prolapsed Lumbar Disc
Stenosis
Nerve Roots Lesions
Non Specific Low Back Pain
Soft Tissue Injuries:
Sprain/Strains
Muscle Spasm
Coccygodynia
Disorders Of The Sacroiliac Joints
Fracture And Dislocation Thoraco-Lumbosacral Region
Quiz #1
7 hrs Pelvic, Hip And Thigh:
Pelvic Cross Syndrome
Acetabularlabral Tears
Bursitis
IT Band Tightness/Syndrome
Tendinitis
Osteoarthritis Of The Hip
Total And Partial Hip Replacement Surgeries
Soft Tissue Injuries:
Entrapment Neuropathy And Peripheral Nerve Injuries
Coxavara And Coxavalga
Fractures And Dislocation
Quiz #2
7hrs Knee And Leg
Soft Tissue Lesions: (Sprain /Strain)
Tendinitis, Bursitis
Ligament Injury
Meniscus Tear
Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Calf Muscles
Patellar Tendinitis/ Jumpers Knee
Patelofemoral Joint Syndrome
Osteoarthritis Of The Knee
Chondromalacia Patella
Ligament Injuries:
Collateral Ligaments Injury
Internal Derangement Of The Knee
Peripheral Nerve Injuries Around The Knee
Intermittent Claudication
Fracture And Dislocation
Quiz #3
7 hrs Ankle And Foot
Achilles Tendinitis
Peroneal Tendinitis
Sprain/Strain
Plantar Fasciitis (Heal Pain)
Tarso Tunnel Syndrome
Bunionectomies
Arthritis Of The Ankle:
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatic Arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Tuberculosis Arthritis
Gouty Arthritis
Neuropathic Arthritis
Hemophilic Arthritis
Recurrent Subluxation Of The Ankle
Deformities Of The Foot
Talipescalcaeal Valgus
Accessory Bones In The Foot
Pescavus/ Pesplanus
Calcaneal Spur
Osteochondritis Of The Foot: Kohler’s Disease
Foot Strain
Pain In Forefoot
Plantarwart
Giallosities Ganglion
Fracture And Dislocation
Arhritis:
Osteoarthritis
Other Tarsal Arthritis
Arthritis Metatarsalia
Neuroma
Osteochondritis Of The Metatarsal Head:
Freiberg’s Disease
In Growing Toe Nail
Deformities Of The Toes:
Hallux Valgu
Hammer Toe
Under-Riding Toe
Quiz #4
3hrs Amputation
Clinical Features
Physiotherapy Assessments And Managements
Quiz #5
Mode of Delivery
Lecture : The teacher provides lectures practical teaching whenever appropriate and needed
Teaching and Learning Materials
Laptop computer
LCD projector
Internet access
For Practical Learning
Role model
Goniometer, reflex hammer, plastic skeleton models
Examination couch
Assessment Methods
Evaluation will be carried out as indicated below
Quizzes #6…………………………………………………………………20%
Individual Assignment #1…………………………………………………20%
Exam I (practical examination)………………….……..……..………….30%

Final exam (written examination)……….…………………..…………..30%
Course Policy
course.
Teacher’s Role


Text Book Reference (Books available in the libraries/ with instructor)
Approval section

RADIOLOGY
Program Bachelor of science Degree in Physiotherapy
Course Title RADIOLOGY
Course Code Radi2083
ECTS 2
Course Coordinator Academic staff, department of Radiology
Course information Academic Year II Semester II
Contact Hours Lecture Practical Group Home Total

teaching
Work study
Total 16 - - 38 54
Status of the course supportive
Prerequisite course none
Course Description
This course extends and develops the students’ conceptual understanding and performance ability of
handling musculoskeletal conditions in a preclinical set up with a philosophy of clinical reasoning.
Course Objectives
Demonstrate an understanding of the clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, prognosis and of

different musculoskeletal conditions thoracic, lumbar spine and sacrum region and lower extremities
Objectives
Students will demonstrate an understanding of what the patient will experience when undergoing
investigation in the radiology department. This will assist communication with the patient before any
investigation, allowing provision of any appropriate psychological preparation as well as advice about and
preparation for sedation or anaesthesia (local or general).

Lecture Title Assignments Recommended
Hours reading
Thoracic Imaging
Cardiac enlargement
2hrs Cardiac failure and pulmonary oedema
Pleural effusion
Pulmonary collapse and consolidation
Misplaced endoluminal tubes
Pneumothorax, including tension
Pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema
Hyperinflation of lungs
Free gas beneath the diaphragm
Detection of pulmonary and mediastinal masses

Signs of acute vascular problems, including aortic
dissection and trauma
1hrs Abdominal imaging
Small and large bowel obstruction
Toxic megacolon
Signs of intestinal perforation
Aortic aneurysm
Urinary calculi
Gallstones
Endoluminal foreign bodies
3hrs Skeletal imaging
Common fractures in the limbs
Fracture of femoral neck
Fractures of the wrist and scaphoid
Fractures of the shoulder, including dislocation
Pelvic fractures
Signs of osteoarthritis
Sclerotic and lytic metastases
Skull fracture
Cervical spine fracture and dislocation
Skills will include the ability to relate the mode of

injury to the type and site of fracture,
classification of simple, comminuted and compound

fractures and an understanding of the value
of different radiographic projections (especially AP and

lateral).
3hrs Understanding the role of imaging in clinical
investigation
The learning outcome involves understanding the role

of the various imaging techniques in the
management of patients, including their strengths,

limitations and risks. Knowledge of the
preparation required for individual procedures is also

needed. So too are the principles of referral
based on clinical history and examination findings.
Students will display understanding of the concept of

structured diagnostic regimens and of the
disadvantages of unjustifiable over-investigation. This

will include the relationship of clinical
radiology techniques to other investigations (for

example endoscopy). Students will understand
that appropriate referral for radiological investigation

is justified by a supposition of change in
clinical management.
Students will acquire knowledge of and demonstrate

the use of National Guidelines (for example
Making the Best Use of a Department of Clinical

Radiology) [1].
Students will demonstrate a basic knowledge of the

clinical possibilities of image-guided
procedures and minimally invasive treatment.
Learning should concentrate on the imaging

techniques of:
Ultrasound
Computed tomography
Magnetic resonance imaging

Contrast examinations of viscera
Radionuclide Imaging
Angiography
On completion of the course students will be able to

demonstrate their knowledge of imaging
investigation of the following conditions.
2hrs Chest and cardiovascular disease
Asthma
Aneurysms and vascular dissection
Pulmonary emboli
Pulmonary neoplasms
Haemoptysis
1hrs Renal and urological disease
Renal failure and urinary obstruction
Haematuria
Urological neoplasms
Renal and urinary infection
2hrs Musculoskeletal disease
Bone and soft tissue infection
Bone and soft tissue trauma
Bone and soft tissue tumours
Diagnosis of undisplaced or stress fractures
Investigation of spinal injury
Investigation of low back pain
Metabolic bone disease

Arthritides
2hrs Neurological Disease
Head injury
Intracranial haemorrhage and infarction
Spinal cord compression and radiculopathy
Intracranial space occupying lesions
Mode of Delivery
Lecture: The teacher provides lectures practical teaching whenever appropriate and
neededDemonstration: The tutor will provide demonstration/practical teaching whenever appropriate and
needed according to the topics of the this course
Teaching and Learning Materials:
Laptop computer
LCD projector
Internet access
Role model
Examination couch
Assessment Methods:
Quizzes #6……………………………………………………………………….20%
Course Policy
course.
Teacher’s Role


Text Book Reference (Books available in the libraries/ with instructor)
1. Royal College of Radiologists, Making the Best Use of a Department Of Clinical
Radiology: Guidelines For Doctors (5th Edition). RCR, London 2004.
2. Her Majesty’s Stationery Office. Ionizing Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations.
Statutory Instrument 2000 No 1059. HMSO, London 200
Approval section

PROSTHESIS, ORTHOSIS AND MOBILITY AIDS

Program Bachelor of sciences in Physiotherapy
Course title PROSTHESIS,ORTHOSIS AND WALKING AIDS
ECTS 5

Course information Academic Year II Semester II
Instructor Academic staff of department of physiotherapy
Contact Lecture Tutorial Practical Home study Total

Hours
Total 32 - 48 - 135
prerequisite none
Course description
This course is designed to study the principles, techniques and use of orthosis and prosthesis as a skill in
the restoration of physical function. And after completing the course the student will be able to perform
the different techniques and describe their effects on individuals with movement dysfunction.
Core competency
The students will apply orthosis and prosthesis for individuals with movement dysfunction effectively
Objectives
Have basic knowledge of orthosis and prosthesis and movement
Check indications and contra-indication of different orthosis and prosthesis
Demonstrate the Application of the techniques, handling skills
Suggest Home advice and patient education
Will be able to perform safe lifting and handling techniques

Days Lecture Title Assignments Recommended
Hours reading
Definition
Indication
Types of walking aids
Crutches
7hrs Canes
Walkers
Wheel chair
8hrs Crutches Types-Axillary, Elbow or Forearm,

Gutter Measurement for crutches-Axillary &
Elbow
Parts of crutch-Axillary & Elbow
Crutch muscles and preparatory exercise
7hrs Gait pattern-Four point gait, two point gait,

three point gait, PWB, NWB
Swing to & Swing through, stair climbing
8hrs Canes
Purpose
Types of cane-Standard cane, Standard

adjustable canes, Tripod, Quadripod
Gait pattern-Three point gait, two point gait
6hrs Walkers
Purpose
Parts
Types-Rigid walking frame, Foldable walker,

Rollator, Reciprocal walker, Gutter
Walker
12hrs Wheel Chair
Introduction
Purpose Parts of wheel chair
Wheels, tyres, wheel locks, casters, hand rim,

foot rest, tilt bar, seat and back rest.
Measurement
Seat width, Seat height, Seat depth, Back rest

height, Arm rest height.
Types of wheel chair
Rigid, Foldable, One arm driven wheel chair,

Powered wheel chair
Lectures
Group discussions and presentation
Lab demonstration
Role play
Assessment method
Quizzes
Seminar
Presentation…………………………………..10%
Course policy
Attendance:
Teacher’s Role


Reference text book (s)

Approval section

Introduction to pharmacology
program Bachelor of science degree in physiotherapy
Course Title Introduction to pharmacology
Course code PhAr2085
Course ECTS: 3
Instructor name:
Instructor’s contact Office:

information:
Phone:
Email:
Course Information: Academic Year : II Semester : II

Meeting Day: TBD
Meeting Time: TBD
Meeting Location: TBD
Student Workload: Lecture Tutorial Seminar and Home Total

assignment study
Amount of time need in presentation
hours
total 32 15 34 81hrs
prerequisite none
Course status supportive
Course description
This course is designed to introduce physiotherapy students with the basic concepts of pharmacology and
drugs used in treating particularly common health problems
Course objectives
General objective
After completing this course, students will be able to apply the basic concepts of pharmacology and
drugs in the rational treatment of patients. Moreover, they will develop sense of responsibility in utilizing
drugs in their professional career.
Specific objectives
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Discuss the basic concepts of pharmacology
Discuss the mechanism of action, therapeutic use, pharmacokinetics, adverse effect and contraindication of drugs
used for different body systems
Apply this knowledge for rational treatment of patients
Develop sense of responsibility towards rational use of drugs in their career
Pre requisites: none
References
TeferaAbula. Pharmacology. Lecture note for health science students.
R.A. Harvey. Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology, 5 th Edition
Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, Bertram G. Katzung, 11 th edition, 2009.
Standard treatment guideline for general hospitals, Drug Administration and Control Authority of Ethiopia, 2010.
Interactive Lecture
Audiovisual
Tutorial
Seminar presentation
Group discussion
private study
Assessment/ evaluation & grading system
Method of assessment Value (%)
First examination 10
Second examination 15
Third examination 15
Assignment with presentation 10
Final examination 50
Total 100
Polices
Attendance: Students shall attend this course in accordance with the legislation of the college.
Grading System
According to the University of grading scale

Classroom behavior and exam hall ethics of students shall be according to legislation of the college
Schedule
Teacher’s Role


Day Topic Hours Text

NB: reference d is suggested with
references (a,b,c) always except for
chapter 1
1 General Pharmacology( 8hrs) 2 Ref.a and c
introduction
Definitions, scope of pharmacology, history of

pharmacology, sources of drugs, drug nomenclatures,
pharmaceutical dosage forms and systems of
measurements
2 pharmacokinetics 2 Ref.a
3 Pharmacokinetics (continued) 2 Ref.a
pharmacodynamics
4 Drug interaction, adverse effect of drugs 2 Ref.a
Test1 (chapter 1)
5 2. Introduction to autonomic pharmacology (6hrs) 2 Ref.a and b
review of physiology of autonomic nervous system
cholinergic drugs , anticholinergic drugs
6 cholinergic drugs , anticholinergic drugs (continued) 2 Ref.a and b.
adrenergics and antiadrenergic drugs
7 ganglion and neuromuscular blocker 2 Ref.a and b

8 3.Autacoids and autacoids antagonists 1hr 2 Ref.a and b
4. Introduction to cardiovascular drugs (5hrs)
antihypertensive drugs
Test 2 (chapter2 and 3)
9 antianginal drugs, antiarrhythmics, drugs used in 2 Ref.a and b

congestive heart failure
10 drugs used in hypotension and shock 2 Ref.a and b.
blood drugs (anemia, coagulation and bleeding

disorders)
11 5. Drugs acting on GIT system (2hrs) 2 Ref.a and b
Drugs for Peptic ulcer disease, constipation and diarhoea
antiemetics and emetics
12 6. Drugs used in bronchial asthma and COPD( 2hrs) 2 Ref.a and b
bronchodilators
other antiasthma drugs
Test 3
13 7. Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs (6hrs) 2 Ref. c
opioid analgesics
14 non-opioid analgesics 2 Ref.c
local anesthetics and other drugs used in chronic pain

15 drugs used in gout and rheumatoid arthritis 2 Ref.b
16 8. Introduction to CNS acting drugs (5hrs) 2 Ref.a and b
sedative-hypnotics
antiepileptic
antidepressants
17 general anesthetics 2 Ref.a and b
antipsychotic drugs
18 drugs for neurodegenerative disorder 2 Ref.a and b
spasmolytic drugs
9. Introduction to endocrine drugs (4hrs)
antidiabetic drugs
19 drugs for disorders of thyroid gland 2 Ref.a and b
glucocorticoids and their antagonists
contraceptives
20 parathyroid hormone and drugs used in bone metabolism 2 Ref.a and b
10.Introduction to chemotherapy 9hr
introduction
21 antibacterial agents 2 Ref.a and b
22 antimycobacterial agents 2 Ref.a and b
Antiprotozoal drugs
23 antifungal agents 2 Ref.a and b
antiviral drugs
24 antineoplastic agents 2 Ref.a and b
immunosupressants
Final examination (from all chapters)
Approval section

Physiotherapy clinical practice I

No syllabus
Approval section

Cardio-pulmonary physiotherapy module

Mekelle University, college of health sciences
Module Name Cardiopulmonary physiotherapy
Module code PhTh-M2091
Module number 09
Module ECTS 3+3 = 6
Graduation profile The graduate will provide physiotherapeutic assessment, treatment and
rehabilitate patients with cardiac and respiratory conditions.
Module objective This module will enable the students to have knowledge of clinical
cardiopulmonary conditions, cardiopulmonary physiotherapeutic
rehabilitation skill and to practice the assessment and treatment of
cardiopulmonary conditions.
Module specific objectives describe the basic anatomy and physiology of heart and lungs
apply the basic clinical assessment skills
Identify the common congenital and acquires diseases of the heart and
lungs.
define the ventilators and its uses
perform the CPR and its uses
Analyze general PT assessment method.
List and demonstrate all types of breathing-control exercise techniques.
Perform appropriate assessment procedures and Recognize pulmonary

dysfunction.
Perform assessment and treatment techniques for different pulmonary

conditions.
Design and implement appropriate treatment plan based on their

assessment and incorporate other team workers and family members
(care givers).
Analyze pre and post operative assessment and treatment for cardio-
pulmonary surgery.
Describe and demonstrate principles of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.
Apply the principles to manage patients with various ventilators.
Recognize PT management after myocardial infarction.
Manage patients within a professional framework including the setting

of problem lists, goals, treatment plans and discharge plans, and the
writing and confidential storage of clinical records.
Courses in the module

1 InMe2091 Clinical cardiopulmonary 3 Supportive
2 PhTh2092 cardiopulmonary rehabilitation 3 Major
Clinical cardiopulmonary conditions

Course Code InMe2091
Course Title Clinical cardiopulmonary
Course Coordinator

Contact Hours Lecture Tutorial Group Home study Total
(per day) work
Total hours needed for 32 05 44 81
Pre-requisite None
Course Description:
This course is designed to give the basic knowledge of anatomy of heart and lung andthe different
presentations of clinical cardio pulmonary conditions.
Course Objectives:
In this course the students will learn clinical cardio-pulmonary conditions, which commonly cause
disability. The objectives of this course are that after lectures & demonstrations, in addition to clinics, the
student will be able to identify common cardio-pulmonary conditions. They will know the medical and
surgical management of the cardiopulmonary related diseases.
Specific objectives of the course
describe the basic anatomy and physiology of heart and lungs
apply the basic clinical assessment skills
Identify the common congenital and acquires diseases of the heart and lungs.
define the ventilators and its uses
perform the CPR and its uses

SCHEDULE OF THE COURSE
Days Time Topic Assignment Required reading

allocated
due
2 hrs Anatomy of the lungs, bronchi and broncho Reading Helga Fritsch, Wolfgang Kühnel –
pulmonary segments assignment –on 2008
normal anatomy
Color Atlas of Human Anatomy:
of heart & lung Internal organs: Volume 2 - Page 124
1 hr variations in the bony cage in the following Reading G. B. Madhuri - 2008 - 346 pages
conditions: assignment –on
Textbook of Physiotherapy for
variations in the
Cervical ribs Cardio-respiratory Cardiac
bony cage
Surgery
Rickets - rickety rosary
Pigeon chest
Funnel chest
Scoliosis
Kyphosis
Quiz 1
3hrs biological control of respiration Reading Alan R. Leff Paul T. Schumacker

assignment –on
Mechanism for maintenance of blood normal Respiratory physiology
pressure physiology of Basics and applications, 1st ed.
Describe in detail the cough reflex. heart and lung
Mechanical factors involved in breathing.
Factors affecting diffusion of oxygen and

carbon-di-oxide in the lung
Explain ventilation, perfusion and their

interrelationship.
Energy expenditure of various common

activities of daily living.
Pulmonary function tests and their use.
Respiratory volumes and capacities
Quiz 2
10hrs Techniques of basic clinical assessment Group practicing Daniel P. O'Connor, A. Louise
skills assignment Fincher - 2008 - 438 pages
Auscultation ClinicalPathology for Athletic

Trainers: Recognizing Systemic
Percussion Disease, 2nd edition
Analysis of chest X-Ray
Interpreting Blood gas volumes
Sputum Analysis
Blood pressure, pulse rate, respiratory rate
Exam I
12 hrs Cardio Vascular Conditions Reading Ra-id Abdulla - 2011 - 486 pages
assignment :
Acquired heart diseases Heart Diseases in Children: A
Cardio Vascular
Pediatrician's Guide, 1st edition.
Mitral stenosis Conditions
Aortic stenosis
Congenital heart diseases
Patent ducts arteriosus
Coarctation of aorta
Atrial septal defect,
Ventricular septal defect,
Pulmonary stenosis,
Tetra logy of Fallot,
Transposition of great vessels and A.V

malformation
Acquired heart diseases
Mitral stenosis
Mitral regurgitation
Aortic stenosis & Aortic regurgitation
Coronary artery diseases
myocardial infarction
Exam II
3 hrs Principles of Cardiopulmonary resuscitation: Practical Patricia A. Downie

Cardiac massage, Artificial respiration, demonstration in
defibrillators and their use in practical group Cash’s Textbook of General
demonstration. Medical and Surgical conditions
for physiotherapists
2nd edition
10hrs Pulmonary Conditions -10 hours Reading Steven E. Weinberger, Barbara A.

assignment –on Cockrill, Jess Mandel - 2008 - 386
Definition, Etiology, Clinical features (signs pulmonary pages
and symptoms), Pathology, Diagnosis, conditions
Treatment includes medical and surgical and Principles of Pulmonary Medicine -
Page 12, 1st edition
complications of following conditions
Fracture ribs
Flail chest
Pneumothorax
Haemopneumothorax
Lung contusion & Laceration
Injury to Heart, Great vessels & Bronchus.
Pneumonia – Broncho, Lobar, Viral,

Inhalation, Secondary Pneumonia due to
diseases of Bronchi
Empyema
Atelectesis
Cystic Fibrosis
Haemoptysis
Bronchiectasis
Lung abscess
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Quiz III
2 hrs COPD: MacneeVoekel, Norbert F.

Voelkel, William MacNee - 2008
A: Chronic Bronchitis Reading - 512 pages
assignment –on
B: Asthma chronic Chronic Obstructive Lung
C: Emphysema obstructive Disease, 2nd edition
diseases(COPD)
Describe briefly: Intercostal drainage, Rib
resection, Decortication & Window
Operation.
Describe briefly: Aspergillosis, Carcinoma

lung
1hrs Describe the postoperative management of Reading Patricia A. Downie

patients with: Segmentectomy, Lobectomy, assignment –
Bilobectomy, Pneumonectomy, Preoperative and Cash’s Textbook of chest, heart
Pleuropneumonectomy& Tracheostomy. postoperative and vascular disease for
assessment and physiotherapists
Preoperative assessment and management of management of a
a patient posted for thoracotomy. 4th edition
patient
3 hrs Respiratory failure – Type-1, Type-2, Reading Patricia A. Downie

assignment –on
Pulmonary Embolism and diseases of Plura Respiratory Cash’s Textbook of chest, heart
failure Type-1,& and vascular disease for
Principles of various ventilators and their physiotherapists
use. -2 hours Type-2,
4th edition
2 hrs Describe in detail the following Reading Patricia A. Downie
postoperative procedures: -2 hours assignment –on
postoperative Cash’s Textbook of General
Management of endotracheal, endonasal procedures Medical and Surgical conditions
tubes, tracheal suction, weaning the patient for physiotherapists
from the ventilator extubation technique &
post extubation care 2nd edition.
5 hrs Common diseases of Blood vessels - 5 hours Assignment to Patricia A. Downie

present on the
Atherosclerosis, Intermittent Claudication, signs and Cash’s Textbook of chest, heart
Arterial thrombosis and Embolism, symptoms of and vascular disease for
Anneurysm, Raynauds Disease, Vericose Common physiotherapists
Vein, Deep Vein Thrombosis, diseases of Blood
Thrombophilibitis, Philibothrombitis 4th edition
vessels
Final exam
MODE OF DELIVERY
Lecture : The teacher provides lectures and summaries whenever appropriate and needed
Tutorials: Two tutors will be given at the end of each two successive chapters
Reflection: students are required to consistently make their own reflections on issues under discussion in
class
Assignments: Students will take assignments to be worked and presented in class
Presentations and seminars: As part of the instruction process, students will present their assignments.
The presentations then should be followed by warm class discussions
ASSESSMENT METHODS
(considering continuous assessment, formative and summative assessments)
e.g. Formative Assessment
Quizzes ………………………………. #4
Peer assessment……………………#2
Lab presentation (always in the lab session)
Question and Answer
Exam I ………………………………………………………………………………….15%
Objective and subjective examination
Exam II…………………………………………………………………………………15%
Individual assignment ……………………… …………………………………..10%
Group Presentation ……………………………………………………………..10%
Final Examination……………………………………………………………………….50%
Grading: As per the university’s regulation
COURSE POLICY
Attendance:
Teacher’s Role


TEXT BOOK REFERENCE (Books available in the libraries/ with instructor)
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Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
program Bachelor of science Degree in physiotherapy
Course Title Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
Course Coordinator
Contact Hours Lecture Practical Group Home study Total
(per day) teaching work
Total hours needed for 16 48 - 15 81
Pre-requisite None
Course Description:
This course is designed to integrate the knowledge gained by the students in clinical cardio pulmonary
conditions and to give the basic skill of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation which is useful to help for cardiac
and respiratory conditions.
Course Objective:
The objective of this course is that after lecture demonstrations and practice the student will be able to
demonstrate and follow the correct assessment procedures and treatment techniques.
Specific Objectives
Analyze general PT assessment method.
List and demonstrate all types of breathing-control exercise techniques.
Perform appropriate assessment procedures and Recognize pulmonary dysfunction.
Perform assessment and treatment techniques for different pulmonary conditions.
Design and implement appropriate treatment plan based on their assessment and incorporate other team
workers and family members (care givers).
Analyze pre and post operative assessment and treatment for cardio-pulmonary surgery.
Describe and demonstrate principles of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.
Apply the principles to manage patients with various ventilators.
Recognize PT management after myocardial infarction.

allocated
due
2 hrs General POMR Assessment Practicing in group Jennifer A. Pryor, Ammani S Prasad
method. on subjective and
Physiotherapy for Respiratory and
objective
I. Database: Cardiac problems
physiotherapeutic
Personal history assessment of Adults and Pediatrics
cardiopulmonary
Case history conditions 4th edition
Patient examination
Subjective
Objective
Test results
2hrs II. Problem list. Practicing in group Jennifer A. Pryor, Ammani S Prasad
on how to make
Treatment: Physiotherapy for Respiratory and
problem list and
Cardiac problems
III. Initial plans and goals, and physiotherapeutic
treatment --- Application technique, plan of treatment of Adults and Pediatrics
cardiopulmonary
handling skills.
conditions 4th edition
IV. Progress notes.
V. Discharge summary.
VI. Patient safety.
VII. Home advice and patient

education
Quiz 1
3hrs 2. Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation Practicing in group Patricia A. Downie

Treatment techniques. the different types of
breathing techniques Cash’s Textbook of General Medical
* Surgical incisions used in cardio- and Surgical conditions for
pulmonary surgeries. physiotherapists
* all types breathing Exercises- 2nd edition.

control techniques
Diaphragmatic breathing exercise
Apical breathing or apical

expansion exercise
Unilateral lateral thoracic breathing
exercises or expansion
Bilateral lower thoracic expansion
Positions to promote the patterns of

breathing control.
Breathing control to improve the

exercise tolerance.
Quiz 2
3 hrs Airway clearance techniques-ACT Practicing in group Daniel Joseph Malone, Kathy Lee Bishop
on Airway clearance Lindsay
Active cycle of breathing techniques-ACT
techniques-ACBT Physical therapy in acute care: a
clinician's guide, 1st edition
Breathing control
Thoracic expansion
Forced expiratory techniques-FET-

huffing, coughing
Exam I
10hrs Postural drainage Practicing in group W. Darlene Reid, Frank Chung

on Postural drainage
Auto genic drainage Clinical Management Notes and Case
Histories in Cardiopulmonary Physical
Modified Auto genic drainage Therapy. 3rd edition
Oscillating positive expiratory

pressure
flutter
RC-Cornet
Adjuncts to airway clearance

techniques
Chest clapping
Chest shaking
Chest vibration
Management of stress incontinence

Other techniques:
Incentive spirometry
Glossopharyngeal breathing-GPB
Airway suction
Nubuliser
Humidification
Exam II
16hrs 3. Physiotherapy assessment Jennifer A. Pryor, Ammani S Prasad

(POMR method) and treatment for
Reading on Physiotherapy for Respiratory and
following pulmonary conditions.
Physiotherapy Cardiac problems
A: Fracture ribs assessment (POMR
Adults and Pediatrics
method) and
B: Flail chest treatment for 4th edition
C: Pneumothorax following pulmonary
conditions
D: Haemopneumothorax
E: Lung contusion &

Laceration
F: Injury to Heart, Great

vessels & Bronchus.
G: Pneumonia – Broncho,
Lobar, Viral, Inhalation, Secondary
Pneumonia due to diseases of
Bronchi
H: Empyema
I: Atelectesis
J: Cystic Fibrosis
K: Haemoptysis
L: Bronchiectasis
M: Lung abscess
N: Pulmonary Tuberculosis
O: Chronic
Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases:
Chronic Bronchitis
Asthma
Emphysema
P: Intercostal drainage, Rib

resection, Decortication &
Window Operation.
Q. Describe briefly: Aspergillosis,

Carcinoma lung
R: Respiratory failure – Type-1,

Type-2,
S: Pulmonary Embolism and

diseases of Plura
6hrs Pre and post operative assessment Reading assignment Patricia A. Downie
and treatment for pulmonary – Pre and post
surgery operative assessment Cash’s Textbook of General Medical
and treatment for and Surgical conditions for
5. Pre and post operative pulmonary surgery physiotherapists
assessment and treatment for
cardiac surgery 2nd edition.
By closed heart surgery
Acquired heart diseases
Mitral stenosis
Aortic stenosis
Patent ducts arteriosus
Coarctation of aorta
By open heart surgery
1: Atrial septal defect,
2: Ventricular septal defect,

3: Pulmonary stenosis,
4: Tetra logy of Fallot,
5: Transposition of great vessels

and A.V malformation
Quiz III
6 hrs Acquired heart diseases Ra-id Abdulla - 2011 - 486 pages
1: Mitral stenosis Reading assignment Heart Diseases in Children: A Pediatrician's

–on Acquired heart Guide, 1st edition.
2: Mitral regurgitation diseases
3: Aortic stenosis & Aortic
regurgitation
4: Coronary artery diseas
5.1 pre and post operative

assessment and management for
CABG
6. Principles of cardio-
pulmonaryResuscitation-CPR ( step
A to step I of CPR with practical
demonstration)
7. principles of various ventilators

and their uses
11hrs 8. physiotherapy management in Reading assignment Patricia A. Downie

ICTU, ICCU –on physiotherapy
management in Cash’s Textbook of General Medical
9. physiotherapy management of ICTU, ICCU and Surgical conditions for
patients with following physiotherapists
Endotracheal tube, endonasal tube, 2nd edition

tracheal suction, ventilator
3 hrs 9.1. weaning the patient from the Reading assignment Patricia A. Downie
ventilator, extubation technique & –on ventilator,
Cash’s Textbook of General Medical
post extubation care extubation technique and Surgical conditions for
& post extubation physiotherapists
care
2nd edition
2 hrs 10. Physiotherapy management Reading assignment Patricia A. Downie

after myocardial infarction. –on myocardial
infarction Cash’s Textbook of General Medical
and Surgical conditions for
physiotherapists
2nd edition
Final written and practical exam
MODE OF DELIVERY
Tutorials: Two tutors will be given at the end of each two successive chapters
class
Practical demonstration: the students will demonstrate a practical assessment and treatment techniques of
cardiopulmonary conditions on a simulation or real client.
ASSESSMENT METHODS
(considering continuous assessment, formative and summative assessments)
e.g. Formative Assessment
Quizzes ………………………………. #4
Peer assessment……………………#2
Lab presentation (always in the lab session)
Question and Answer

Exam I ………………………………………………………………………………….15%
Exam II…………………………………………………………………………………15%
Individual assignment ……………………… ………………………………….10%
Practical Examination…………………………………………………………………25%
Final written Examination…………………………………………………………………25%
Grading: As per the university’s regulation
COURSE POLICY
Attendance:
Teacher’s Role


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Musculoskeletal physiotherapy module

Mekelle university college of health sciences
Module name Musculoskeletal physiotherapy
Total ECTS of the module 27
Objectives General objective:
This module is intended to build up students’ knowledge and
understanding of the clinical musculoskeletal conditions and
characteristics of pain and necessary physiotherapeutic skills to apply in
the assessment and management of musculoskeletal conditions and sport
injuries commonly encountered in Ethiopia.
To demonstrate an understanding of the pathophysiology, clinical
presentation, differential diagnosis, prognosis and physiotherapeutic
assessment and management of different musculoskeletal conditions of
the spine and extremities
To demonstrate a deep understanding of pain neurophysiology and pain
mechanisms; as well as to apply the skill of pain measurement scale and
integrate into the assessment and management of conditions
To demonstrate the understanding of biomechanical principles of different
sports and common sports injuries
Clustered Course in the module

Sr. Course Course name ECTS Lecture Practice Home
No code hrs hrs study hrs
1 PhTh3101 Pain management
2 16 - 8
2 PhTh3102 Physiotherapy assessment and 8 48 96 144
treatment I (PTAT I)
3 PhTh3103 Physiotherapy assessment and 8 48 96 144
treatment II (PTAT II)
4 PhTh3104 Sports physiotherapy 3 16 48 64
5 PhTh3105 Physiotherapy clinical practice II 6 - 144 72
(PTCP II)
Pain management
Course Title Pain management
ECTS of the course 2
Module Name Musculoskeletal physiotherapy
Course Coordinator
Course information Academic Year III semester I

Contact Hours Lecture Tutorial Group Home study Total (CP)
(per day) Work
Total 16 - - 30 54
Pre-requisite None
Status of the course Core
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and in-depth understanding of
neurophysiology of pain and pain mechanisms, practical skill about physiotherapeutic assessment and
measurement of pain.
COMPETENCY (course profile)
Illustrate the neurophysiology, mechanisms of pain, and management of pain; as well as perform
assessment using pain measurement scales.
COURSE OBJECTIVE (S)
Demonstrate a deep understanding of pain neurophysiology and pain mechanisms
Describe different types of pain with variable sources
Apply an understanding of pain mechanisms using pain measurement scale
Describe the managements of pain
SCHEDULE OF LECTURE TOPICS, ACTIVITIES AND READING
Day Time Conceptual focus/topic Activities/tasks Reading

Allocated
Day – 3 hours Definition of pain Listen to lecture and take notes on a
1 Origin of pain lesson
Pain modulation theory (gate Forward all questions students may
control theory, descending have in relation to the given lecture
modulation)
Day – 2 hours Category of pain (by duration Listen to lecture and take notes on a
2 acute, chronic) lesson
Type of pain (referred, central, Forward all questions students may
peripheral, complex regional) have in relation to the given lecture
Quiz 1
Day – 3 hours Assessment of pain Listen to lecture and take notes on a
3 Measurement of pain (quality lesson
and intensity of pain) Practice pain assessment using
different pain measurement scales
in the class room
Day – 6 hours Physiotherapy management of Listen to lecture and take notes on a
4-5 pain (to include the lesson
management of centrally and Forward all questions students may
peripherally mediated pain and have in relation to the given lecture
different modalities) Quiz 2
General treatment guideline Assignment on the uses and
evidences of different modalities on
pain
MODE OF DELIVERY
class
The presentations then should be followed by class discussions
TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS:
Laptop computer
LCD projector
Internet access
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Quizzes #2………………………………………………………………………..20%
Individual Assignment #1 …………………………………………………20%

Exam I……………………………………………………………………………….20%
Final exam ………………………………………………………………………..40%
COURSE POLICY:
Attendance: As per the legislation of University of Gondar, attendance should be 100%. If the student
doesn’t attend both lecture and practical sessions he/she will not sit for examination and become
subjected to repeat the course.
Teacher’s Role


Evidence-based Management of Acute Musculoskeletal Pain: A Guide for Clinicians. Australian acute
musculoskeletal pain guideline group (2004)
Essentials of pain management
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Physiotherapy Assessment and treatment I

Mekelle University, College of Physiotherapy
Course Title Physiotherapy Assessment and treatment I
Course Coordinator
Course information Year III Semester I

(per day) teaching Practice study
Total 48 96 - 72 216
Pre-requisite None
Status of the course Compulsory
COURSE DESCRIPTION
differential diagnosis and managements of different musculoskeletal conditions of the head and face,
cervical spine, upper extremities conditions and burn injury; hence this course extends and develops the

prognosis and of different musculoskeletal conditions head and face, cervical spine and upper extremities
musculoskeletal conditions of the head and face especially facial paralysis, cervical spine and upper
extremities
Describe and analyze the clinical characteristics, physiotherapeutic assessment and management of burn
injury
Day Time Conceptual focus/topics Activities/tasks Reading

alloc
ated
Day – 6 General features of the subjective and objective
1 hours assessments of musculoskeletal conditions
6 Head and face:
hours Facial palsy, Bell’s palsy
Temporo-mandibular dysfunction
Quiz =1
16 Cervical spine (assessment and managements)
hours Sprain/strain
Muscle spasm
Whiplash injury
Disc herniation
Prolapse of the intervertebral disc
Stenosis
Nerve root lesion
Cervical spondylosis
Cervical Spondylolisthesis
Vertebral artery and subclaviancompression
Cervical rib
Posture (cervical spine)
Congenital short neck
Congenital high scapula
Quiz #2
30 Shoulder and arm (conditions assessment and

hours managements)
Rotator cuff tear (operative or non-operative)
Frozen shoulder
Tendinitis
Shoulder impingement
Thoracic outlet syndrome
Dislocation (anterior, posterior and inferior)
Soft tissue injuries of shoulder region
Peripheral nerve injury
Shoulder- hand syndrome
Sprengel’s shoulder
Scapulo-humeral rhythm
Fractures
Quiz # 3
24 Elbow and forearms (Assessments and
hours managements)
Golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis)
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
Soft tissue injuries:
Sprain/strain (conservative or post-operative)
Volkman’s ischemic contracture
Myositis ossificans
Peripheral nerve injuries around the elbow and
forearm
Entrapment-neuropathy, friction neuritis of the
ulnar nerve
Ligament injuries/ tendinitis
Osteoarthritis
Cubitus valgus and Cubitusvarus
Fracture and dislocation
Quiz #4
24 Wrist and hand
hours Carpal tunnel syndrome
Ulnar nerve compression at the tunnel of Gyon
Dequiairvain’s tenosynovitis
Trigger finger
Peripheral nerve injuries
Depuytren’s contracture
Sprain/strain (conservative /post operative)
Deformities:
Mallet finger, Claw hand, Ganglion
Quiz #5
6 Burn injury
Types of burn
Assessment of burn injury
Medical and physiotherapy management
Quiz #6
MODE OF DELIVERY
Laptop computer
LCD projector
Internet access
Role model
Examination couch
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Quizzes #6……………………………………………………………………….20%

COURSE POLICY:
Teacher’s Role


TEXT BOOK REFERENCE: Orthopedic physical assessment. David J. Magee, 4thed (2006)
Approval section

Physiotherapy Assessment and treatment II

program Bachelor of science degree in Physiotherapy
Course Title Physiotherapy Assessment and treatment II
Course Coordinator
Course information Year III Semester I

(per day) teaching Practice study (CP)
In 4 wks
Total 48 96 - 72 - 216
Pre-requisite None
Status of the course Core
COURSE DESCRIPTION
differential diagnosis and managements of different musculoskeletal conditions of the thoraco-
lumbosacral spine, lower extremities and amputation; hence this course extends and develops the

prognosis and of different musculoskeletal conditions thoracic, lumbar spine and sacrum region and lower
extremities
Describe and analyze the clinical characteristics, physiotherapeutic assessment and management of
amputation injury
Day Time Conceptual focus/topics Activities/tasks Reading

alloc
ated
40 Thoracic and lumbar spine (35 hrs)
hours Posture:
(Scoliosis, kyphosis and Lordosis)
Congenital abnormalities of the spine:
Lumbar and sacral variation
Hemi vertebral
Arthritis of spinal joint:
Ankylosingspondilities
Spondylolysis
Spondylolisthesis
Low back pian:
Prolapsed lumbar disc
Stenosis
Nerve roots lesions
Non specific low back pain
Sprain/strains
Muscle spasm
Coccygodynia
Disorders of the sacroiliac joints
Fracture and dislocation thoraco-lumbosacral
region
Quiz #1
18 Pelvic, Hip and thigh:
hours Pelvic cross syndrome
Acetabularlabral tears
Bursitis
IT band tightness/syndrome
Tendinitis
Osteoarthritis of the hip
Total and partial hip replacement surgeries
Entrapment neuropathy and peripheral nerve
injuries
Coxavara and coxavalga
Fractures and dislocation
Quiz #2
24 Knee and leg
hours Soft tissue lesions: (sprain /strain)
Tendinitis, Bursitis
Ligament injury
Meniscus tear
Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Calf muscles
Patellar tendinitis/ jumpers knee
Patelofemoral joint syndrome
Osteoarthritis of the knee
Chondromalacia patella
Ligament injuries:
Collateral ligaments injury
Internal derangement of the knee
Peripheral nerve injuries around the knee
Intermittent claudication
Quiz #3
24 Ankle and foot
hours Achilles tendinitis
Peroneal tendinitis
Sprain/strain
Plantar fasciitis (heal pain)
Tarso tunnel syndrome
Bunionectomies
Arthritis of the ankle:
Pyogenic arthritis
Rheumatic arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Tuberculosis arthritis
Gouty arthritis
Neuropathic arthritis
Hemophilic arthritis
Recurrent subluxation of the ankle
Deformities of the foot
Talipescalcaeal valgus
Accessory bones in the foot
Pescavus/ pesplanus
Calcaneal spur
Osteochondritis of the foot: Kohler’s disease
Foot strain
Pain in forefoot
Plantarwart
Giallosities ganglion
Arhritis:
Osteoarthritis
Other tarsal arthritis
Arthritis metatarsalia
Neuroma
Osteochondritis of the metatarsal head:
Freiberg’s disease
In growing toe nail
Deformities of the toes:
Hallux valgu
Hammer toe
Under-riding toe
Quiz #4
Amputation
Clinical features
Physiotherapy assessments and managements
Quiz #5
MODE OF DELIVERY
Laptop computer
LCD projector
Internet access
Role model
Examination couch
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Quizzes #6……………………………………………………………………….20%

COURSE POLICY:
Teacher’s Role


Orthopedic physical assessment. David J. Magee, 4thed (2006)
Approval section

Sport physiotherapy
Course name Sport physiotherapy
Curse ECTS 3
Course Coordinator
Course information Year III semester I

Contact Hours Lecture Practical Group Home study Total (CP)
(per day) Work
Total (hours) 16 48 - 64 81
Pre-requisite None
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and skill necessary for the analysis, and
application of clinical reasoning and problem solving skills of sports injury in the development of
physiotherapeutic professional assessment and management competencies specifically within sports
rehabilitation.
Describe the role of the sport rehabilitator as a member of the sport injury care team
Introduce the structure and function of skeletal muscle, tendon, ligaments, bone and nerve; progressing on
to the pathophysiology of their injury and repair
Understand musculoskeletal screening of sports injury and its role in injury prevention
Describe the nature and occurrence patterns of acute sport injury
Present a general plan for assessing acute sport injury
Recommend appropriate methods for managing acute sport injury
Provide basic understanding of detailed presentations of specific injuries in various body regions
Describe musculoskeletal dysfunctions of sports injury by appropriate assessment procedures using

clinical reasoning
Day Time Conceptual focus/topics Activities/tasks Required

allocated reading
Day 1 1 hours Introduction to sport injury management
Day 1 5 hours Sport injuries prevention and screening
Assessment of performance
Quiz #1
Day 8 hours Pathophysiology of musculoskeletal
2-3 injuries
Skeletal Muscle injuries
Tendon injuries
Ligament injuries
Skeletal injuries
Peripheral nerve injuries
Quiz #2
Day 10 hours Joint specific injuries and pathologies
4-5 Shoulder injuries in sport
Elbow injuries in sport
Wrist and hand injuries in sport
The Groin injury in sport
The knee injury in sport
Ankle complex injury in sport
The foot injury in sport
Quiz #3
Day 10 hours Assessment and management of sport
6-7 injuries
Musculoskeletal assessment (revision as it
was seen in previous course)
Management of acute musculoskeletal
injury
Nutritional considerations for performance
and rehabilitation
Progressive systematic functional
rehabilitation sport injuries
Clinical reasoning
Quiz #4
MODE OF DELIVERY:
class
Laptop, LCD projector, white board and non-permanent markers, skeletal models
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Evaluation will be carried out as indicated below based on continuous assessment;
Quizzes #1, #2, #3 and #4 ………………………….……….25%
Exam 1…………………………………………………………………30%
Exam 2 ………………………………………………………………..45%
Teacher’s Role


Sports rehabilitation and injury prevention: Paul Comfort, Earle Abrahamson (2010)UK
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Physiotherapy clinical practice II
Course Title Physiotherapy clinical practice II
Course ECTS 6
Course Coordinator
Course information Academic Year III Semester I

Contact Hours Lecture Practical Group Home Total (CP)
(per day) teaching Work study
Total - 144 - 72 216
Target group Regular physiotherapy BSc degree students

Pre-requisite None
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and skill about the physiotherapeutic
principles of assessment, management and clinical reasoning related to common musculoskeletal
conditions to apply in the clinical setting, in order to develop student’s previous underlying theoretical
background into a concrete clinical skill of musculoskeletal assessment, management and reasoning under
supervision of tutor(s).
To carry out a complete and appropriate subjective assessment of the musculoskeletal patient, extracting
all relevant information
To execute an appropriate objective assessment of the musculoskeletal patient, shaping the examination to
the specific presentation of the patent
To apply clinical reasoning process to the assessment, diagnosis and management of a patient with
musculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries
To discriminate the potential red flag signs and symptoms during the assessment and management
procedures, make sure that they are referred for appropriate health care provider
To discharge the musculoskeletal patients in a planned and timely manner, ensuring that ongoing needs
have been addressed
To keep full records of patients' assessment, treatment and progress
Day Conceptual focus/topics Activities/tasks Reading

This course comprises hours of supervised outpatient
physiotherapy practice
The students will assess and manage patients
presenting with musculoskeletal conditions and will be
expected to use their underlying knowledge for clinical
reasoning and their skill of musculoskeletal assessment
and treatment to support their practice.
Students will also be expected to manage patients
within a professional framework including the setting
of problem lists, goals, treatment plans and discharge
plans, and the writing and confidential storage of
clinical records
They will be expected to demonstrate exemplary
professional behavior
MODE OF DELIVERY
Clinical education: The teacher provides lessons, closely supervises and gives feedback on assessments
and management plan whenever students are following a patient
clinical placement area (ward or OPD)
Assignments: Students will take assignments to be worked and presented in the presence of all students
The presentations then should be followed by warm discussions
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Evaluation will be carried out as indicated below based on continuous assessment;
Continuous evaluation (by tutor) …………………………………………20%
Final exam (practical examination)………………………………………..60%

Teacher’s Role


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Physiotherapy in Geriatrics
Mekelle university, College of Health Sciences
Module Name Physiotherapy in Geriatrics
Module ECTS 2
Module objective This module 2 enables the students to have concept of physiotherapy, in
relation with Geriatrics patients and build up their knowledge and skills
necessary for geriatrics age group.
Module specific objectives Preventive gerontology and geriatric rehabilitation.
Common injuries and its management.
About the nutrition and aging
How to prescribe the exercises for older people.
To select the appropriate treatment modalities for aged.
Management of pain in geriatric patients
1 PhTh3111 Geriatrics physiotherapy 1 Major
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course geriatrics physiotherapy is aimed to allocate a specific age group that lies under geriatrics.
This age group are very sensitive which needs to have a certain considerations and focus during the hole
course of the physiotherapy treatment.
COMPETENCY
Graduates will have attitude, knowledge and practice related to Preventive gerontology and geriatric
rehabilitation, nutrition and aging, common injuries and management in geriatrics, management of pain in
geriatrics, select the appropriate treatment modalities for aged and able to prescribe specific exercises for
older people.
OBJECTIVE (S)
Preventive gerontology and geriatric rehabilitation.
Common injuries and its management.
About the nutrition and aging
How to prescribe the exercises for older people.
To select the appropriate treatment modalities for aged.
Management of pain in geriatric patients

allocated due
1 hrs Biological aspects of ageing
2 hrs Injuries
1 hrs Geriatrics
Clinical pharmacology and ageing
Quiz- 1
1 hrs Nutrition and ageing Reading
assignment –
2 hrs Exercises in older people: cardio vascular

and metabolic adaptations
2 hrs Preventive gerontology-Strategies for

attenuation of the chronic diseases of ageing
Quiz -2
2 hrs Clinical evaluation of the elderly patients Reading
Thyroid gland assignment
Adrenal gland
Pancreas
Pineal gland
Exam-1
1 hrs Pain management in the elderly-Physical Reading

therapy approaches assignment
4 hrs Rehabilitation of the geriatric patients.-
Rehabilitation of common geriatric Reading
conditions assignment –
Final exam
MODE OF DELIVERY
lectures
discussion
demonstrations
presentation
practical session
TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS
Overhead and LCD projectors
adhesive tape, brace, elastic crepe bandage, ice packs, TENS, electrical stimulator, Interferential therapy
units
practical sessions
ASSESSMENT METHODS
Quiz-1#-------10%
Quiz-2#------10%
Presentation---10#
Exam IWritten …………………………………………………20%
Final exam(Written and practical)…………………………………………..50%
Grades: Grades will be assigned based on the fixed scale given by the department.
COURSE POLICY
Attendance:
Assignments:
You must do your assignment on time. No late assignment will be accepted.
Cheating/plagiarism:
You must do your own work and not copy and get answers from someone else.
Teacher’s Role

1)Oxford text book geriatric medicin J. Grimley Evans, T. Franklin Williams, B. Lynn Beattie, J-
P.Michel and G.K. Wilcock.
2)Principles of geriatric medicine and gerontology William R. Hazzard, Reubin Andres, Edwin L.
Bierman, Jhon P. Blass
Neurological physiotherapy module

Mekelle university, College of Health Sciences
Module Name Neurological physiotherapy
Module ECTS 16
Objective This module is aimed at equipping students with a specialized theoretical

and practical knowledge’s and skills of managing patients with various
neurological impairments
Module specific objectives This module helps the students to
Develop knowledge’s and practical skills in the physiotherapeutic

treatment of patients with neurological conditions
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of an advanced and up-to-

date practice in neurological rehabilitation
Critically analyze and integrate current and emerging evidence to support

and justify neurological practice
Demonstrate independence in the application of practical skills and in

addressing complex problems associated with the management of
neurological conditions.
1 InMe3121 Clinical neurology 3 Supportive
2 PhTh3122 Neurological rehabilitation 5 Major
3 PhTh3123 Physiotherapy clinical practice III 8 Major
Clinical neurology
Course name Clinical neurology
Course code InMe3121
Course ECTS 3
Module Name Neurological Physiotherapy
Course coordinator
Course information Year III Semester II
Instructor/tutor Academic staff of department of Internal

Medicine
Contact Hours (per day) Lecture Practical Group work Home study Total (CP)
Total 32 - - 49 81
Pre-requisites None
Course description
This course is intended to equip students with the understanding of basic neurological clinical conditions
differentiates the various types of neurological conditions which are commonly encountered in
neurological rehabilitation and perform general neurological physical examinations.
Competencies to be acquired:
Students will describe signs and symptoms of different neurological conditions, which are common in
clinical practice.
Objectives; at the end of this course, the students will,
List and describe different neurological disorders.
Explain the cause and pathological processes in the various types of conditions.
Differentiate the specific clinical features of the enumerated neurological disorders.
Recognize the different signs and symptoms for integration of their knowledge with assessment and
diagnosis of the specific neurological conditions.
perform general neurological physical examinations
Days Time Title Assignments References

allocated
Neuro anatomy and Kenneth W. Lindsay, Helen

Neurophysiology: Sensory and Cohen
Motor System
General neurology physical Kenneth W. Lindsay, Helen

examination Cohen
Cranial nerve disorders Kenneth W. Lindsay
Nerve Root, Nerve Plexus and Kenneth W. Lindsay, Helen

Peripheral Nerve Lesions Cohen
Infections of the Nervous System
Epilepsy
Headache and Facial pain

Tremor
Parkinson ’s disease,
Basal ganglia
Cerebellar
Sensory Ataxic Syndromes
Spinal Cord lesions (Spinal cord

compression, inflammatory
conditions, tumours and nutrition
causes)
Stroke
Brain tumours
Coma
Multiple sclerosis
Motor Neurone Disease, Peripheral

Neuropathy, Myasthenia Gravis and
Muscle Disease
Dementia
Lecture
Role play
private study
reflex hammer, pins, cotton, and others necessary for the general physical examinations
Assessment methods
Continuous assessment ……………..50%
(Quiz, assignment and presentation)
Formative assessment………………………………..50%
(Final examination)
Grading criteria :
Based on the legislation
Course policy
Attendance:
Teacher’s Role

hard copy)
Approval section

Neurological rehabilitation
Course Name Neurological rehabilitation
Module Name Neurological Physiotherapy
Course coordinator
Course information Academic Year III Semester II

Instructor/tutor Academic staff of department of Physiotherapy
Contact Hours (per day) Lecture Practical Group work Home study Total (CP)
Total 32 48 80 160
Pre-requisites Clinical neurology
course description
This course provides the student with an up-to-date knowledge and Skill of treating patients with
neurological problems using different physiotherapeutic methods by integrating their knowledge of
clinical neurology.
Competencies to be acquired:
Students will perform physiotherapeutic assessment and treatment of patients with various neurological
dysfunctions they encounter in their clinical practice.
Objectives; at the end of this course, the students will,
Have concepts of motor behavior, plasticity about the various neurological conditions.
Be able to Demonstrate detailed neurological assessment procedures for patients with neurological
problems.
Be able to perform physiotherapeutic treatment techniques for neurological problems.
.Advice care givers on how to prevent secondary complications of patients with neurological problems.
Course contents schedule
Days Time Title Assignment/ References

alloca course work
ted
Overview and historical development of Helen Cohen

neurological rehabilitation (neuroscience for
2 rehabilitation)
Motor control: Darcy.A,umphred

Stages of information processing Sheila Lennon
(pocket book of
5 Motor control system Assignments neurological
Motor control theories physiotherapy)
Types of motor behavior
Normal movement
3 Plasticity and motor learning theory Course work, susanO’sulvan

presentation
Sheila Lennon
General neurological assessment Sheila Lennon,
Physical assessment Exam susanO’sulvan
12 Motor Assignment
Muscle tone
Reflexes
Movement ability
Strength
Sensation
Perception
Cognition
Communication
Emotion
Functional assessment
Bed mobility
Transfers
Balance
Ambulation
Upper extremity function and ADL

Analysis of neurological assessment Sheila Lennon,
Problem list Students Practical

demonstration
6 Goals
Treatment plan
Physiotherapeutic assessment and treatment of Sheila Lennon,

specific conditions
20 Exam Claudia
Stroke B.Fenderson,
Assignment Darcy.A,umphred
spinal cord injury (traumatic and non-traumatic)
which includes ASIA scale assessment Presentations
Traumatic brain injury including cranial nerve

assessment and Vestibular dysfunction
Space occupying lesions
Infectious disease of nervous system
HIV/AIDS
Transverse myelitis
Meningities
Leprosy
Motor neuron diseases
GullianBarreSydrome
Cerebellar and Basal ganglia disorders
Multiple sclerosis
Parkinson’s disease
Myasthenia gravis
Mode of delivery
Lecture

Role play
private study
case model/ simulation
patients
reflex hammer, pins, cotton, and others necessary for the general physical examinations
Assessment methods
Quizzes
Peer assessment
practical assessment/ lab demonstration
Question and Answer
Exam I ………………………………………………………………………………….15%
Exam II…………………………………………………………………………………15%
Individual assignment ……………………… …………………………………10%
Final Examination…………………………………………………………………50%
Grading criteria
According to the legislation
Course policy
Attendance:
Teacher’s Role


Sheila Lennon, Claudia B.FendersonDarcy.A,umphredHelen Cohen (neuroscience for rehabilitation)
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Physiotherapy clinical practice III

Course Name Physiotherapy clinical practice III
Course ETCS 8
Course information Academic Year III Semester II
Instructor/tutor All Academic staff of department of Physiotherapy
Contact Hours (per Lecture Practical Group work Home study Total (CP)
day)
Total 240 - 120 360
Pre-requisites Clinical practice II
Course description
This course is intended to allow the student to apply the principles of assessment, management and
clinical reasoning relating to common neurological conditions in the clinical setting. The course will run
after the students have completed neurological rehabilitation course and will develop advanced
assessment, management and reasoning skills under supervision.
Objectives
To perform a comprehsensive and appropriate assessment of the neurological patient using the medical
records to supplement where required
To develop an accurate diagnosis of the patient’s problem when unknown
To plan an appropriate management strategy
To apply an in- depth clinical reasoning process to the assessment, diagnosis and management of
neurological conditions
To apply evidence based physiotherapy effectively in the management of different neurological

conditions
To follow up to date research evidence and current clinical guidelines in the assessment and management
of stroke, spinal cord disorders, traumatic brain injury, peripheral nerve injuries and any other
neurological conditions which present during the clinical placement
To tailor a management strategy to an individual patient’s goals to reduce their level of disability
To perform patient management within a framework of individualized care (including full assessment,
identification of individual needs and goals, clinical record keeping and ongoing treatment evaluation),
working towards a finite and specified outcome.To engage the multidisciplinary team and caregivers in
physiotherapeutic assessment and management
Course Content
This course comprises 135 hours of supervised physiotherapy practice. The students will assess and
manage patients presenting with neurological conditions in both in- patient and outpatient settings and
will be expected to use the current evidence base and clinical reasoning skills to support their practice.
Students will also be expected to manage patients within a professional framework including the setting
of problem lists, goals, treatment plans and discharge plans, and the writing and confidential storage of
clinical records. They will be expected to demonstrate exemplary professional behaviour.
Assessment
One practical examination: full assessment of a patient during which the student will be assessed on the
assessment, clinical reasoning and knowledge of current research evidence supporting assessment and
management procedures
Continuous assessment throughout the clinical placement
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Pediatric Physiotherapy Module
Module name Pediatric physiotherapy
Module ECTS 8
Objective This module will help the students to be acquainted with the knowledge,
skill and attitude of notifying, assessing and rehabilitating common
paediatric conditions causing disability.
Module specific objectives Students will be able:-
To identify the common paediatric conditions that can cause physical

disability.
To put their knowledge, skill and practice to the management of clinical

paediatric conditions that can potentially cause physical disability.
1 Pedi3131 Clinical pediatric physiotherapy conditions 3 Supportive
2 PhTh3132 Pediatric rehabilitation 5 Major

Clinical pediatric physiotherapy conditions
Course Name Clinical pediatric physiotherapy conditions
Course code Pedi3131
Module Name pediatric physiotherapy
Course Coordinator
Course information Year III semester II
Instructor/tutor Academic staffs of department of pediatrics

(per day) work
Total 32 - 48 80
Pre-requisite None
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
COMPETENCY:
The students will be able to perform the basic clinical assessment and diagnose the diseases that can cause
physical disability.
OBJECTIVE (S)
After the end of this course students will be able to:-
Identify normal and abnormal development of the child
Perform clinical assessment and diagnose the conditions.
State different neurological disorders, congenital abnormalities, Disorders of bone, joints, muscles and
skin, Disorders involving the respiratory tract, Congenital and acquired heart diseases in children.
Describe medical and surgical managements of the above conditions.

allocated
due
Introduction Individual (1–3)

assignment to be
Normal development (gross motor, submitted.
fine motor, sensory, mental, social,
emotional, psychological and play)
2 hrs Abnormal development , High risk
infants
Clinical assessment skills in Reading (4–6)

physiotherapy related pediatric assignment
conditions
Definition, etiology, pathology, Case presentation (4–7)

signs and symptoms, diagnostic group assignment
procedures, medical and surgical
treatments of
A. Developmental and neurological

disorders
1. Cerebral palsy and

developmental delay
2.Head injuries
3. Tumors
4. Minimal brain dysfunction
5. Mental retardation
6. Learning disabilities(4,5,7–9)
7. Infections of the brain, spinal

cord and peripheral nerves.
( tuberculous meningitis,
encephalitis, T.B. spondylitis)
8. Brachial plexus lesions in infants
9. Hydrocephalus
B. Congenital abnormalities (4)
Talipusequinovarus
Talipuscalcaneo valgus
Congenital dislocations of the hip
Arthrogryposis
Multiplex cogenita
Spina bifida
7. Congenital limb deficiencies
Disorders of bone, joints, muscles (4)

and skin.
1. Duchene type muscular

dystrophy.
Muscular torticolis
Structural scoliosis
Inflammatory disorders of soft

tissues and joints( Juvenile
rheumatoid arthritis)
Burnt child.
Klippel-feil syndrome.
Amputations.
Disorders involving the respiratory (4)

tract.
The development and mechanics of
respiration
Respiratory disorders in the

neonatal period and in infants.
Respiratory disorders in
childhood(T.B. lungs)
Congenital heart diseases. (4–7)
Patent ductusateriosis
Coarctation of aorta.
Atrial septal defect.
Ventricular septal defect.
Pulmonary stenosis
Tetrology of fallot.
Transposition of great vessels and

arterio-venous mal formations
Acquired heart diseases. (4–6)
Congestive heart failure.
Rheumatoid heart diseases.
Infective endocarditis
MODE OF DELIVERY
lectures
group discussion with clients
demonstrations

Chalk
black and white board
board markers
ASSESSMENT METHODS
Formative Assessment:
Summative Assessment:
COURSE POLICY
Attendance:
Teacher’s Role


REFERENCE TEXT BOOKS
Cech D, Martin SC, Martin S. Functional movement development across the life span. W.B. Saunders;
2002.
Shumway-Cook A, Woollacott MH. Motor control: theory and practical applications. Williams &
Wilkins; 1995.
Bly L. Motor Skills Acquisition in the First Year: An Illustrated Guide to Normal Development. Elsevier
Science & Technology Books; 1998.
Shepherd RB. Physiotherapy in paediatrics. Heinemann Medical Books; 1980.
Tecklin JS. Pediatric Physical Therapy. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2007.
Campbell SK. Pediatric Neurologic Physical Therapy. Churchill Livingstone; 1991.
Bleck EE, Nagel DA. Physically handicapped children: a medical atlas for teachers. Grune& Stratton;
1982.
Lambert NM, Wilcox MR, Gleason WP. The educationally retarded child: comprehensive assessment and
planning for slow learners and the educable mentally retarded. Grune& Stratton; 1974.
Sutter CM. Concurrent Validity of the Fine Motor Domain of the Battelle Developmental Inventory with
the Fine Motor Scale of the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales. Ohio State University; 1995.
Anderson RM, Greer JG. Educating the severely and profoundly retarded. University Park Press; 1976.
Finnie NR. Handling the young cerebral palsied child at home. Dutton; 1975.
Walker JM, Helewa A. Physical therapy in arthritis. Saunders; 1996.
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Pediatric rehabilitation
Course Name Pediatric rehabilitation
Module Name pediatric physiotherapy
Course Coordinator
Course information Academic Year III semester II

Contact Hours Lecture Practical Tutorial Group Home Total (CP)
(per day) Demonstration Work study
Total 32 48 - - 80 160
Pre-requisite Clinical pediatrics conditions

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to highlight and integrate the knowledge gained by the students in clinical
theoretical pediatrics conditions with the skills gained in exercise therapy, electrotherapy and massage
thus enabling them to apply these skills in clinical Situations of dysfunction
CORE COMPETENCY
The students will be able to acquire the knowledge, skill and attitude of the basic clinical assessment,
diagnosis and physiotherapeutic treatment of the diseases that can cause physical disability in children.
OBJECTIVE (S)
After the end of this course students will be able to:-
Identify pediatrics conditions through appropriate assessment procedure
Design appropriate Treatment plan to the patient by incorporating other team workers, the family and
patient based on the finding of the assessment made.
Perform Safe and effective application of appropriate physiotherapy assessment and treatment and use
related outcome measure to evaluate their progress.
evaluate therapeutic interventions designed to optimize functional ability of children with physical
disability health status,
Days Time Topic Assignmen Required reading

allocated t
due
2 hrs Introduction to pediatrics (4–7)
5 hrs Growth and development Reading (1–3,5)

assignment
Fetal growth and development
The new born to the adolescence
The preterm and full-term infant
Primitives reflexes and their role in motor dev’t
Automatic postural reaction
Understanding Motor performance in Children
the child’s development of functional movement
Motor control developmental aspects
motor control in skill acquisition
Musculoskeletal Development and adaptation
Motor learning theories and strategies.
Abnormal motor Development (4,6–8)
Sensory , Social and Mental Development (4,5,7)
Play development (4,5,7)

Developmental assessment (sensory-motor (4,5,7)
development)
Clinical Decision making in pediatrics physical (4–8)

therapy
Physiotherapeutic assessment of all pediatrics (1–12)

conditions
Observation
Assessment sheets for children (sensory –motor

development)
Formulating a treatment plan
Treatment skills (1–12)
Why and how to stimulate children
Working with parents & children
Positioning and adaptive equipment
When and how to use supporting & simulating aids
Stimulate children to exercise
Treating children with severe disabilities (1–12)
Setting goals for severely disabled children
Dealing with both mental and physical disabilities
Physiotherapeutic assessment and treatment of all (1–12)

pediatrics conditions
a. congenital conditions
CP and developmental (delay)
Spina Bifida
Down syndrome
Muscular dystrophy
Congenital dislocation of the hip
Foot deformities
Torticolis
Congenital anomalies and amputation
Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita
Hydrocephalus
MR
Learning disability
b. acquired conditions
Meningitis, Encephalitis
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
spinal deformities
Polio
Brachial plexus injury
Childhood fracture
TB Spondylitis
Transverse myelitis
osteomyelitis and supportive arthritis
head injuries
burns
disorder of the heart
MODE OF DELIVERY
Lecture
Role play
Case study
Bed side presentation
Bayley scale
Alberta infant motor scale
C.P Chair corner seat, toys, Bolster, Wedge, mat.
Therapy ball, parallel bar, mirror, static bicycle.
Play materials
ASSESSMENT METHODS
Quizzes ……………………………….
Peer assessment…………………
Case presentation
Case study
Exam I ………………………………………………………………………………….15%
(Written examination )
Exam II…………………………………………………………………………………15
Final practical exam ……………………………………………………………..25%
Final written Examination……………………………………………………...25%
COURSE POLICY
Attendance:
Teacher’s Role


REFERENCE TEXT BOOKS
1. Cech D, Martin SC, Martin S. Functional movement development across the life span. W.B. Saunders;
2002.
2. Shumway-Cook A, Woollacott MH. Motor control: theory and practical applications. Williams &
Wilkins; 1995.
3. Bly L. Motor Skills Acquisition in the First Year: An Illustrated Guide to Normal Development.
Elsevier Science & Technology Books; 1998.
4. Shepherd RB. Physiotherapy in paediatrics.Heinemann Medical Books; 1980.
5. Tecklin JS. Pediatric Physical Therapy.Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2007.
6. Campbell SK. Pediatric Neurologic Physical Therapy. Churchill Livingstone; 1991.
7. Bleck EE, Nagel DA. Physically handicapped children: a medical atlas for teachers. Grune& Stratton;
1982.
8. Lambert NM, Wilcox MR, Gleason WP. The educationally retarded child: comprehensive assessment
and planning for slow learners and the educable mentally retarded. Grune& Stratton; 1974.
9. Sutter CM. Concurrent Validity of the Fine Motor Domain of the Battelle Developmental Inventory
with the Fine Motor Scale of the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales. Ohio State University; 1995.
10. Anderson RM, Greer JG. Educating the severely and profoundly retarded.University Park Press;
1976.
11. Finnie NR. Handling the young cerebral palsied child at home.Dutton; 1975.
12. Walker JM, Helewa A. Physical therapy in arthritis. Saunders; 1996.
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Physiotherapy in women’s health
Module Name Physiotherapy in women’s health
Module ECTS 5
Module objective This module will enable students to have the knowledge of major
gynecological and obstetric conditions, pregnancy and labour, enable
them to perform the different techniques of treatment for various clinical
conditions and enable them to handle patients with obstetrics and
gynecological conditions accordingly
Module specific objectives This module will enable students to understand the physiology of
pregnancy and labour.
This module will enable the students to apply Physiotherapy

management of Obstetrics and gynecological conditions effectively.
This module will enable the students to manage musculoskeletal

disorders during pregnancy.
This module will enable the students to apply Pre & Postoperative
physiotherapy management in Obstetrics and gynecological surgeries
This module will enable the students to prescribe an exercise program

for women during pregnancy and after delivery
Sr. No Course code Course name in women’s health ECTS Status
1 PhTh3141 Physiotherapy in 5 Major

Physiotherapy in women’s health
Course Title Physiotherapy in women’s health
Module Name Physiotherapy in women’s health
Course Coordinator
Course information Academic Year III semester II
Contact Hours Lecture Practical Group Home study Total (CP)
(per day) work
Total 32 48 55 135
Pre-requisite None
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge of pregnancy, labour, the major
physiological change and disorders during pregnancy and labour. and enable them to have the proper
knowledge and skills of assessment and treatment techniques of women with gynecological and obstetric
conditions
COMPETENCY
After the completion of this course the student should know the physiology of pregnancy and labour, the
major musculoskeletal and neurological conditions associated with pregnancy and labour, able to perform
physiotherapy assessment for women with gynecological and obstetric conditions and perform treatment
techniques.
OBJECTIVE (S)
The students will be able to;
Know the physiology of pregnancy and labour.
Know the major gynecological and obstetric conditions.
Perform Physiotherapy assessment for Obstetrics and gynecological conditions.
Perform Physiotherapy management of musculoskeletal disorders during pregnancy.
Perform Pre & Postoperative physiotherapy management in Obstetrics and gynecological surgeries.
Prescribe an exercise program for women during pregnancy and after delivery.

allocated
due
5 hrs introduction
female pelvic anatomy Van De Graaff: Human

Anatomy, Sixth Edition
physiology of reproduction
CherinetBahru. Anatomy
pregnancy for students of medicine
complications of pregnancy reading part I, 2002
assignment- Elaine N. Marieb: Human
types of labour and its anatomy of the
complications Anatomy ,6th ed,
reproductive
abnormal labour and its system
complications
5 hrs 2. Outline of the antenatal period,

peri natal period and post natal
period and problems during these
periods and its management.
1 hr 3. definition of obstetrics
5 hrs 4. Physiotherapy management of reading

musculoskeletal disorders during assignment-
pregnancy musculoskeletal
changes during
pregnancy
1 hr 5. diastesis recti
1 hr 6. Urogenital dysfunction Elaine N. Marieb: Human

Anatomy ,6th ed,
CherinetBahru. Anatomy
for students of medicine
part I, 2002
Gerard J, Tortora.
Introduction to the human
body, 6th ed.
2 hrs 7. electrical modalities in OBG
8 hrs 8. relaxation and exercise program
2 hrs 9. Physiologic adaptations and

considerations of exercises during
pregnancy
5 hours 9. Exercises and pregnancy-

choices, concerns and
recommendations
5 hrs Child birth education classes,
Exercise program during prenatal,

peri natal period coping with
labour, and post natal period.
normal delivery and CS
5 hrs 11. caesarian section reading

assignment-
types of insertion caeserian section
problems and its management and the different
approaches
pain, wound care, respiratory
problems
3 hrs 12. Definitions of gynecological

conditions.
8 hrs 13. Physiotherapy management
for conditions like;
prolapsed uterus
pelvic inflammatory
diseases(PIDs)
urinary incontinence
fecal incontinence
stress incontinence
fistula
neuropathy
7 hrs 14. postoperative physiotherapy reading physiotherapy in

management in; assignment- gynaecology and
major obstetrics,
laparotomy gynaecological
surgeries
hysterectomy
( vagainal, abdominal)
vagainal reconstruction
surgically managed prolapsed

uterus
myomectomy
salphingectomy
surgically managed prolapsed

uterus
oopheroctomy
ovarian cystectomy
MODE OF DELIVERY
Interactive lecture, group discussion, video display, role play, case studies and practical demonstration

chalk, white board and white board markers
adhesive tape, brace, elastic crepe bandage, ice packs, vapo coolant sprays, weights and pulleys, TENS,
electrical stimulator, Interferential therapy units, coach, anatomical models and posters
ASSESSMENT METHODS
Quizzes ………………………………. #4
Exam I ………………………………………………………………………………….15%
Exam II…………………………………………………………………………………15%
Final Examination…………………………………………………………………50%
COURSE POLICY
Attendance: As per the legislation, attendance should be 100%. If the student doesn’t attend both lecture
and practical sessions he/she will not sit for examination and become subjected to repeat the course
Assignments: you must do your assignment on time. No late assignment will be accepted
Cheating/plagiarism: you must do your own work and not copy and get answers from
someone else
Teacher’s Role


REFERENCE TEXT BOOK
Physiotherapy in gynecological and obstetric conditions
Tidy’s physiotherapy, 13th edition
Van De Graaff: Human Anatomy, Sixth Edition, CherinetBahru. Anatomy for students of medicine part I,
2002 , Elaine N. Marieb: Human Anatomy ,6th ed,
clinical case studies in physiotherapy, a guide for students and graduates( soft copy)
Elaine N. Marieb: Human Anatomy ,6thed, CherinetBahru. Anatomy for students of medicine part I,
2002 Gerard J, Tortora. Introduction to the human body, 6th ed.
Therapeutic modalities. wiliam E. prentice, 2nd edition( soft copy)
Approval section
Community based physiotherapy module

Mekelle University College of Health Sciences
Module Name Community based physiotherapy
Module number 15
Module ECTS 6
Graduation profile The graduate will perform physiotherapy related community diagnosis and
provide community based rehabilitation by incorporating physical
activity, functional rehabilitation and education programs for children,
adults and older people with disabilities
Module objective After completion of this module the students will be able to manage
major disabilities by rehabilitating, providing assistive devices and
counseling in the community.
Module specific objectives The students will
Provide promotion services for people with disabilities in the

community
Provide prevention measures for diseases, injuries, impairments and

disabilities
Offer physiotherapeutic management for acute conditions that can cause

physical impairments in the community.
Identify vulnerable group in order to provide community rehabilitation

activities

1 Sosi1151 Introduction to sociology 3 Supportive
2 PhTh1152 Community based physiotherapy 3 Major
Introduction to sociology and Rehabilitation services
Sociology
Course ECTS 3
Course Title Introduction to Sociology and rehabilitation
Course Code Sosi4151
Course information Academic year IV semester -
Student’s work load Effective Lecture Home Based Total

Hours Activities
32 16 81hrs
Prerequisite None
Course Description This course introduces students to the subject matter of sociology by briefly covering
some of the ideas of the founding fathers of sociology and the major sociological
theories. It covers major sociological concepts such as society, culture, social values and
norms, socialization, social groups and deviance. It also familiarizes students with the
concept of sociological imagination - the way of understanding the forces and factors
that affect human life as an individual, group, community, and nation.
Course Objective The course is designed to introduce students to various sociological concepts, the ideas
of classical sociological thinkers, basic elements of social life, social processes, and
social change.
Expected Outcomes Upon completing this course, students will be able to:
define sociology and understand its subject matter
understand the concept of culture and its elements
identify the founding fathers of sociology and their major works
appreciate the values of sociological imagination
identify the unique features, similarities and interrelationships of sociology and other
social sciences
describe the major sociological perspectives on society and human social behavior
identify the types and agents of socialization
depict social structure and social interaction that builds foundation for everyday life
describe social stratification, social mobility, and social change
understand deviance and crime
Course Content
Day Lecture Hour Topic Activities/Tasks Readings
Instructor Students
1 3 Chapter One: The Discipline of Sociology Present lecture Actively

listen to
Definition and subject matter of sociology Raise questions the lecture
that require
Sociological imagination critical thinking Take note
Micro and Macro Sociology and encourage of
class room important
Group assignment discussion points
Briefly Actively
summarize the participate
lecture towards in class
the end of the discussion
session
2 3 Sociology and Other Social Sciences Present lecture Actively

listen to
The Significance of Learning Sociology Raise questions the lecture
that require
critical thinking Take note
and encourage of
Chapter Two: The Development of
Sociology: A Historical Review discussion points
Early Origins and Development Briefly Actively

Founders of Sociology lecture towards in class
Auguste Comte the end of the discussion
session
3 3 Herbert Spencer Present lecture Actively

listen to
Emile Durkheim Raise questions the lecture
that require
Karl Marx critical thinking Take note
Max Weber and encourage of
discussion points
Quiz 1 Briefly Actively

session
4 3 Chapter Three: Theoretical Perspectives Present lecture Actively

in Sociology listen to
Raise questions the lecture
Structural Functionalism that require
Conflict Perspective and encourage of
Symbolic – Interactionism class room important
discussion points
Briefly
summarize the
lecture towards Actively
the end of the participate
session in class
discussion
5 Chapter Four: Culture Present lecture Actively

listen to
The Concept of Culture Raise questions the lecture
that require
Components of Culture critical thinking Take note
Definition of basic cultural concepts and encourage of
discussion points
Quiz 2 Briefly Actively
session
6 3 Chapter Five: Socialization Present lecture Actively

listen to
Socialization defined Raise questions the lecture
that require
Types of socialization critical thinking Take note
Agents of socialization and encourage of
discussion points
Briefly Actively
session
7 3 Chapter Six: Social Organization and Present lecture Actively

Interaction listen to
Social structure: status and role that require
Groups and Institutions and encourage of
Types of social groups class room important
discussion points
Social Values, Norms and Social Control
Briefly Actively
Quiz 3 the end of the discussion
session
8 3 Chapter Seven: Social Inequality and Present lecture Actively

social processes listen to
Social stratification that require
Forms of social stratification and encourage of
Social mobility discussion points
Social change Briefly Actively

Social movements lecture towards in class
session
Submission of assignment paper
9 3 Chapter Eight: Deviance and Crime Present lecture Actively

listen to
Definition of deviance and crime Raise questions the lecture
that require
Major differences between deviance and critical thinking Take note
crime and encourage of
Types of crime class room important
discussion points
Theories of deviance
Briefly Actively
Quiz 4 the end of the discussion
session
10 3 Paper Presentation Introduce Actively

presenters and listen to
moderate presentatio
presentations ns
Raise questions Present

regarding the papers
papers being
presented Answer
questions
Provide raised
clarifications during the
course of
their
presentatio
n
Raise
questions
regarding
other
presentatio
ns
Final Exam
Modes of Course Delivery Lecture
Class Room Discussion
Debates
Presentations
Assessment and Grading
Formative Assessment Type of Assessment Percentage
4 Quizzes 20%
Group Assignment 20%
Paper 15%
Presentation 5%
Attendance and Class 10%

Participation
Summative Assessment Final Exam 50%
Total 100%
Course Policy Attendance Except for valid circumstances, students are required to
maintain a minimum of 80% attendance to earn credit in this
course.
A student who has missed more than 20% attendance shall

be given a grade of IA (Incomplete Attendance) and be
required to provide acceptable reasons for failure to attend
classes.
If a student’s incomplete attendance is proven to have been

for valid reasons, course registration will be cancelled and
the student shall be permitted to retake the course.
If a student’s incomplete attendance was due to reasons that

were not valid, the IA grade shall be changed to an “F” at
the end of the sixth week of the next enrolment in the
program.
Examination No student will be admitted into an exam hall 15 minutes

after the beginning of the examination.
No student will be allowed to leave an exam hall within 30

minutes of the beginning of an examination and before
signing the examination attendance sheet.
In the event that a student is caught with a clear case of

cheating, he/she shall obtain an “F” grade for the course.
References Broom L.andSelznick,p. 1986. Sociology. 5th ed. A text

with adapted readings, New York.
Giddiness, Anthony. 1993. Sociology.2nd Edition. Polity

Press.
Macionis, John J. 1995. Sociology 5th Edition Prentice Hall.
Schaefer, Richard T. (2005). Sociology, 9th Edition.

McGraw Hill Com.
ZerihunDoda (2004). Introduction Sociology, Lecture Note:

DU, Ethiopia.
Approval section

Rehabilitation services
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is intended to prepare physiotherapy students with knowledge of management, consultancy
and education role in the promotion, prevention and rehabilitation of physical disabilities in the
community.
COMPETENCY
Graduating physiotherapists will provide comprehensive, high quality and culturally acceptable
community based rehabilitation services.
OBJECTIVE (S)
After completion of this course, the students will be able to:-
Provide promotion services for people with disabilities in the community
Provide prevention measures for diseases, injuries, impairments and disabilities
Offer physiotherapeutic management for acute conditions that can cause physical impairments in the
community.
Identify people with disabilities who are vulnerable to provide community rehabilitation activities.

allocate
due
What is rehabilitation? WHO/ILO/UNESCO

CBR Guidelines
Historical development of rehabilitation (general) WHO/ILO/UNESCO

CBR Guidelines
Components of rehabilitation WHO/ILO/UNESCO

CBR Guidelines
medical rehabilitation
socio-psychological rehabilitation
Rehabilitation as a human right
The role of psychologists and psychiatrists
The role of the social worker (direct / indirect)
Vocation rehabilitation
Definition of vocational rehabilitation
Social and economic consideration of vocational

rehabilitation
Vocational assessment and work conditioning
History of rehabilitation services in Ethiopia WHO/ILO/UNESCO

CBR Guidelines
Teacher’s Role


Community based rehabilitation

Course Title Community based rehabilitation
Course information Academic year IV semester -
Course Coordinator
Office location:
Mobile:
Email:
(per day) work
12
Total 32 16 48
Pre-requisite None
Status of the course Major/ professional
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This community based rehabilitation course is intended prepare graduate physiotherapists who are
competent providers of management, consultancy and education role in the promotion, prevention and
rehabilitation of physical disabilities in the community.
COMPETENCY
Graduating physiotherapists will provide comprehensive, high quality and culturally acceptable
community based rehabilitation services.OBJECTIVE (S)
After completion of this course, the students will be able to:-
Provide promotion services for people with disabilities in the community
Provide prevention measures for diseases, injuries, impairments and disabilities
Offer physiotherapeutic management for acute conditions that can cause physical impairments in the
community.
Identify people with disabilities who are vulnerable to provide community rehabilitation activities.
Days Time Topic Assignm Required reading

allocate ent
due
Introduction to CBR WHO/ILO/UNESCO CBR

Guidelines
principles
social education
disability
removal of stigma around disability
2.The three levels of disability prevention WHO/ILO/UNESCO CBR

Guidelines
primary prevention- prevention of disabling
diseases
secondary prevention- early detection of

disability
tertiary prevention – preventing the impairment

becoming a disability
3. Consultancy role of physiotherapists in the WHO/ILO/UNESCO CBR

community Guidelines
advise other professionals / members of family
work with patients and their family in the field
work on the role of a person with a disability in

the community
4. Select and design appropriate aids for WHO/ILO/UNESCO CBR

disability Guidelines
4.1 use of local resources
5. Researching the needs of specific target WHO/ILO/UNESCO CBR

groups in the community Guidelines
6. Presentation skills WHO/ILO/UNESCO CBR

Guidelines
1. production of information leaflets
2. planning training/ lectures for other health

care professionals
3. planning information presentations to target

groups in the community
Teacher’s Role


Approval section

Public health II
Mekelle university College of health sciences
Module Name Public health II
Module code Comh4161
Module ECTS 14
Module objective
1 Comh4161 Epidemiology 3 Supplementary
2 Comh4162 Biostatistics 3 Supplementary
3 Comh4163 Health informatics 3 Supplementary
4 Comh4164 Research methodology 2 Supplementary
5 TECS4165 Teaching skills 3 Supplementary
Epidemiology

Course Title/ Epidemiology
Course Code: Comh4161
Course ECTS: 3
Module name Public health II
Target groups BSc in physiotherapy
Course information Academic Year IV
Module coordinator:
Instructor : From institute of public health
Lecture Practice Home study Tutorial Total
Total Hrs/ 32 - 34 15 81
Pre-requisite None
Course description
This basic epidemiology course for nursing students introduces the basic concepts, applications, natural
history of diseases, and concept of infectious disease transmission and control. The course also introduces
the basic concept of descriptive and analytical epidemiology and the study designs used in each category
of epidemiology. In addition, the course addresses public health important topics like outbreak
investigation, surveillance and screening used during public health and/clinical practice in the work place.
Course objectives:
After completion of this course, the student will be able to describe principles of epidemiology, major
modes of transmission and preventive methods of disease, distinguish descriptive and analytic
epidemiology and be able to take part in surveillance, diseases control and epidemiological research for
prevention of major public health important diseases.
Supporting/Instructional objectives
At the end of this course, the students will be able to:
define epidemiology
describe the basic concepts in epidemiology
discuss purposes of epidemiology,

describe natural history of diseases and modes of diseases transmission
explain different methods of infectious disease prevention and control
calculate the measures of morbidity and mortality
compare and contrast the different types epidemiologic study designs
choose appropriate epidemiologic study designs for a specific study
calculate measures of association for different epidemiologic studies
identify factors that affect validity of studies
explain the feature and importance of public health surveillance
follow the steps in an outbreak investigation
Analyse the important features of a screening test.
Prerequisite: None
Description of teaching methods:
Brain storming,
Illustrated lecture,
Discussion,
Case study,
Individual/group work ,
Seminar/presentation
Pair work
Learning materials:
Printed materials (text books, manual exercises, learning guides, handout)
Visual aids (flip charts, black board, chalk, LCD projector)
Computer based materials (laptop, Scientific Calculator)
Text book
M.Fletcher. Principles and practice of epidemiology August, 1992
References:
Kiflie et’ al. Epidemiology for health science students, lecture Note series. 2002
Rothman, Greenland. Modern Epidemiology (chapter 5 & chapter 26).
Hennekens CH. Epidemiology in medicine, 1st Edition.
MOH. Guideline on Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response in Ethiopia.
Berhane Y, et’al. Epidemiology and Ecology of health and disease in Ethiopia, first edition, 2007.
Campos-Outcalt D, England R, Porter B. Reporting of communicable diseases by university physicians.

Public Health Rep 1991; 106:579-583.
Centers for Disease Control. Case definitions for public health surveillance. MMWR 1990;39(RR-13):1-
43.
Centers for Disease Control. Guidelines for evaluating surveillance systems. MMWR 1988;37(S-5):1-18.
Centers for Disease Control. Manual of procedures for national morbidity reporting and public health
surveillance activities. 1985.
Duffy J. A history of public health in NYC. NY, Russell Sage, 1974. Especially chapter 3, launching the
NYC Health Department, 48-69.
Ann Aschengrau, George R. Seage III. Essentials of Epidemiology in Public Health (2ndedn). Jones and
Bartlet Publishers,2008
Student assessment:
Exercises #6
Quizzes #2
Individual Assignment #1
Presentation #1
Quiz I …………………………………………….10%
Objective written examination
Essay
Quiz II……………………………………………10%
Objective written examination

Case studies
Workout
GroupAssignment ……………………….…………10%
Exam I……………………………………………....20%
Case studies/Articles
Workout
Final Examination…………………………………50%
Short Answer
Essay examination
Workout
Course Policy
Attendance: It is compulsory to come to class on time and every time. If you are going to miss more than
three classes during the term, you should not take this course.
Cheating/plagiarism: you must do your own work and not copy and get answers from someone else. The
only way to learn Epidemiology is to do the work yourself.
Teacher’s Role


Grading System: According to university legislation
Course Schedule
Week Topics Assignment due Required reading
1 Introduction to epidemiology Individual Text book, Reference 10

Assignment
Objectives
Origin and definition of epidemiology
History of epidemiology
Scope of epidemiology
Use/application and concepts of

epidemiology
Basic assumptions of epidemiology
Theory of epidemiology
Level of disease occurrences
Brach of epidemiology
2 Natural history of disease and Text book
level of prevention
Objectives
Natural history of disease
Stages in natural history of disease
Levels in disease prevention
3 Infectious disease Epidemiology Quiz 1 Text book

(formative)
Objectives
The infectious disease cycle
Chain of disease transmission
Major components of infectious disease:
Agent
Reservoir
Portal entry
Portal of exit
Mode of transmission
Host
Infection versus disease
Time course of an infectious disease
Carriers and their role in disease

transmission
Individual and herd immunity
Principle of controlling communicable

disease
4 Basic measurements in epidemiology Exercise 1, Text book, reference 3

Objectives Exam 1
Number, ratio, proportion, and rate
Measures of morbidity
Incidence and prevalence
Measures of mortality
Crude vs. specific rate
Standardization of rates
5 Source of epidemiological data Exercise 2 Text book
Objectives
Census
Vital statistics
Health service records
Morbidity and mortality surveys
Other sources
6 Public health surveillances Seminar MOH, IDSR Guideline,

Presentation References 7-9
Objectives
Definition
Purpose of surveillance
Type of surveillance
Activities in surveillance
The integrated disease surveillance

system (IDSR)
Disease Surveillance in Ethiopia
7 Descriptive study design Exercise 3, References 1-3, 11
Objectives Quiz 2
(Formative )
Purpose of descriptive studies
Types of descriptive study design
Case serious and case report
Ecologic/Corelational
Cross sectional
8 Analytical epidemiology Quiz 3 References 1-3, 11

(summative)
Objectives
Purpose of analytical epidemiology
Observational vs. experimental analytical

study designs
Case control studies
Cohort study
Cross-sectional studies
Intervention studies
Types of intervention study
Analysis and interpretation
9 Measurement of strength of association Exercise 4 References 1-3, 11
Relative risk
Odds Ratio,
Attributable Risk,
Attributable Risk %,
Population Attributable Risk,
Population Attributable Risk
10 Analysis of cause-effect relationship Exercise 5 References 1-3, 11
Objectives Quiz 4
(Summative)
Validity of study
Role of chance
Role of bias
Role of cofounding factors
Evaluation of overall evidence for cause-

effect relationship
11 Screening in disease control Group Text book

Assignment
Objectives (Summative),
Definition Exercise 6
Diseases appropriate for screening
program
Criteria for establishing screening

program
Validity and reliability of tests
Sensitivity and specificity
Predictive values of a test
12 Investigation of an epidemic Text book
Objectives
Definition of terms (endemic. Hypo-

endemic, hyper-endemic Holo-endemic,
cluster of cases, outbreak, epidemic,
pandemic…)
Types of epidemic
Steps in epidemic investigation
Prevention and control strategies of

epidemics
13-14 Summary References 1-10
15-16 Final written examination
Approval section
Biostatistics
Course name Biostatistics
Course code Comh4161
Course ECTS 3
Target groups BSc physiotherapy Students
Instructor From Institute of Public Health (Epidemiology and Biostatistics)
Student Workload
Lecture Exercise/practical Assignments Home study Total
32 49 81
Pre-requisite none
Course Description
The course covers common statistical methods and procedures used in health care research. With the
emphasis in health care today on evidence-based practice, it is more important than ever for health care
professionals to understand essential information about measurement, sampling, and statistical analysis
techniques. Hence, professional students in Public Health, Health Sciences and Medicine need the tools
and techniques of statistics as things in medicine and public health are becoming more and more
quantitative. Therefore, this course mainly comprises techniques for organizing, presenting, summarizing,
and deals with the processes of estimation and hypothesis testing useful for data that are generated from
biological and health related researches.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, students will acquire knowledge and skills to collect, organize, analyze and
interpret data, and pass decisions using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques.
Instructional objectives:
Upon completion of this course, students will gain a better understanding and skills of how to;
Summarize data and present results in graphical and tabular forms
Calculate probabilities
Compute probabilities of random variables from probability distributions
Calculate adequate samples size for a given study
Select sample from a predefined population
Compare means between two or more groups using t-test
Calculate and interpret confidence intervals
Estimate and compare proportions
Choose the appropriate statistical test
Calculate and interpret p-values
Evaluate and interpret statistical significance
Compute and interpret mortality, fertility and hospital indices.
Teaching methods:
Teaching methods will consist of interactive/gaped lecture, case study, brainstorming, presentations,
questioning,individual/group work, pair work.
Visual aids: Chalk, flip chart, white/green/black board and LCD
Required Materials:
References
An Introduction to Medical Statistics, by Bland, M.
Biostatistics Lecture Notes for Students of Health Professional in Ethiopia. 2002., by Getu, D and Fasil,
T.
Optional/References (in order of importance):
Biostatistics: Principles of Biostatistics, by Pagano, M. and Gauvreau, K.
Fundamentals of Biostatistics (6th ed.), Duxbury/Thomson, by Bernard Rosner.

Scientific Calculator
Assessment:
Continuous assessment (50%):
Course exercises, assignments, quizzes and exams. Shown below are assessment methods and the
corresponding point values.
Item (Points) %
Exercises 10 10%
Assignments 10 10 %
Exams/Quizzes 30 30%
Total 10 50%
Exercises will consist of:
In/out of/ class activities at the end of some of the sessions
Assignments will consist of:
readings from the texts, and notes,
two graded data analysis assignments one from the descriptive part and one from the inferential part that
involve conducting statistical analyses using scientific calculators and answering questions related to the
results.
Quizzes/exams will comprise:
Quizzes/exams that will be administered based on the schedule for some of the sessions. The overall
values of quizzes are shown the table above.
Summative Assessment (50%):
Written final exam will be conducted which will account for 50% of the total mark for grading. The
written exam will comprises exam items from the first to the end sessions. The types of items will be
True/False, Matching, MCQs short essays and Workout problems.
Course exercises, assignments, quizzes, and exams will be summed to 100%.
Grading Information:
Course grades will be according to university legislation
Teacher’s Role


Course Schedule
Week Topics Assessment Required readings
method
1 Introduction to biostatistics
Objective
Definition and History of Statistics and References 1,2, 3 and 4

Biostatistics
Exercise 1
Rationale of Biostatistics
Types of Data (measurement and

measurement scales)
Limitations of Statistics
Data collection methods
2 Descriptive statistics
Objective
Definition of some basic concepts References 1, 2, 3 and 4
Describing categorical variables Group assignment

1
Tables
(Formative)
Frequency distributions
Graphs
Bar charts
Pie charts
Proportions
Objective
Describing Numerical Variables Exercise 3 References 1,2, 3 and 4
Graphs (summative)
Histograms,
Frequency polygons,
Cumulative frequency polygons
Numerical Summary Measures Quiz 1 (formative)

Measures of central tendency (mean, median, References 1, 2,3 & 4
mode)
Group assignment
Measures of Dispersion (range, quartiles, 2 (Summative)
variance, standard deviation, coefficient of
variation)
5 Probability and Probability distributions References 1, 2, 3 and 4
Objectives Exercise 4
Definition of terms in probability
Rules in probability
Random Variables
6 Probability and Probability distributions Quiz 2

(summative)
Objectives
For categorical variables References 1, 2, 3 and 4
- Characteristics
For Numerical variables
- Characteristics
7 Sampling and Sampling Distribution References 1, 2, 3 and 4
Objectives Exam I
Sampling Error
Sampling (What, Why and How) Group

Presentation
Determining Sample Size
8 Inferential Statistics References 1, 2, 3 and 4
Objectives Quiz 3 (formative)
Estimation of population parameters
Sampling distribution of a random variable
Point estimation
Properties of estimators
Objectives Quiz 4 (formative)
Estimation of population parameters
Interval estimation (confidence interval) for

population parameters
10 Inferential Statistics Exercise 5 References 1, 2, 3 and 4
Hypothesis Testing
Objective
Definition -Hypothesis Group assignment

3
Hypothesis formulation (Null and Alternative
hypotheses) (summative)
Types of error (Type I and Type II errors)
The P-Value
Types of Test(two and one tail test)
Objective
Hypothesis Testing for: Quiz 5

(summative)
Single population mean
Single population proportion
Two population mean
Two population proportion
12 Test of association Exercise 6 References 1, 2, 3 and 4
Chi-square test (Summative)
Fisher exact test
13 Demographic Studies and Health Services References 1, 2, 3 and 4

Statistics
Quiz 6 (formative)
Objectives
Introduction
Definition
Sources of Demographic Data
Vital Statistics
Health service records
14 Summary
Approval section

Health Informatics
Course Name Health informatics
Course Code Comh4163
Course ECTS 3
Module Name Public health II
Target groups BSc physiotherapy students
Instructor name: From department of health informatics
Course Information: Academic Year :IV , Semester :---
Student Workload: Lecture GW/ P/lab Assignment Home study Total
Hrs /day - - - -
Total 16 48 - 17 81
Pre-requisite none
Course description
The course provides students a conceptual framework for understanding health informatics and
information technology as applied in the healthcare environment. The course will include in-depth
discussion of ‘meaningful use” of technology in health care systems with emphasis on leveraging
technology to improve quality and efficiency in care delivery. The course will also highlight successes
and failures in implementing health information technology and the critical role that informaticists play in
each step of the developmental process from idea inception through systematic implementation.
Course objective & Competences to be acquired
At the completion of the course the students will able to
Understand basics of computer
Understand the basics of computer network and Internet
Define information management, information system (technology) and informatics
Explain the basic theoretical concept that underlies informatics practice
Identify how health informaticians process data into information and knowledge for health care tasks with
the support of information technology to improve patient care
Understand and practice the concept of a Health information system and its characteristics and describe
the different types of Health information systems (routine and clinical information systems) specific to
their disciplines.
Explain how the use of an Electronic health record system can affect patient care safety, efficiency of care
practices, and patient outcomes
Identify how ongoing developments in biomedical informatics can affect future uses and challenges
related to health information systems
Describe the history and evolution of clinical decision support and state the fundamental requirements of
effective clinical decision support systems
Analyze how the integration of data from many sources assists in making clinical decisions and discuss
how telehealth communication technologies support clinical care.
Understand and practice the concept of information retrieval techniques.

Pre requisites: none
References
Shortliffe EH. Medical Informatics. Second edition, Springer-Verlag, 2001
Bemmel JHV, Musen MA. Handbook of Medical Informatics. Sringer-Verlag, 1977
Curriculum development center program, Component 6: Health Management Information Systems

Instructor ManualVersion 3.0/Spring 2012
Lecture
Demonstration
Presentation and group discussion
Laboratory practice
Audiovisual
Tutorial
private study
Assessment/ evaluation & grading system
method of assessment Value (%)
Test 1 10
Test 2 10
Assignments 20
Practical exam 30
Final exam 30
Total 100
Polices:GradingSystem:according to universitylegislation
Teacher’s Role


Week Lecture Plan Hr Practice Hrs Assignment As
sig
n
hr
Chapt Introduction to computer 2 Identify the types of 9 0

er 1 computer
History of computer
Observe and identify the
Characteristics of computer components of computer
Components of computer Distinguish inputs with
output devices
Types of computer
Hardware Observe the processing

devices
Input
Identify the different
output memories available from
computer system
processing devices
Operating system installation
memory
Demonstrate GUI
Software
Demonstrate cmd
System software
Demonstrate Utility
Operating system softwares
GUI Demonstrate basic types of
application software
Cmd based OS
Practice on Microsoft word
Utility softwares
Application software
Chapt Networking & the internet 0 Computer network overview 6 Create email 2
er 2 and send
Types of computer network assignments on
Network components the internet
through it
Overview on the internet
Web
Tools and service on the

internet
Purposes of the internet
Browsers
Browsers components
Email
Chapt health informatics terminologies 2 0 0

er 3
Information management
Information system
Information technology
Domains of Health informatics
Information hierarchy
Data
Information
Knowledge
Wisdom
Chapt Health Information Systems 2 0 0

er 4 Overview
Why health information system
Classification of health
information system
Health information system reform
Chapt Routine health information 6 Practice on Microsoft excel 9 Identify 3

er 5 system relevant data
Formula collection tools
Introduction in specific
table
Information cycle discipline
graph
Data collection Analyze
Practice on Microsoft power secondary data
Data processing point
Present data in
Data presentation the form of
tables and
Information utilization graph
Data quality Asses data
quality
Health management information
system
HMIS in Ethiopia
Chapt Clinical Information System 3 Demonstration and practice 1 0

er 6 on EMR software
EMR
Demonstration and practice
Patient Monitoring Systems on CDSS
CDSS
Chapt Information retrieval & EBM 0 Search tools 12 Practical 3

er 7 assignment on
Search engine information
Google retrieval
Google scholar
Database
pubmed
Gate way
HINARI
PubMed
Evidence based practice
Chapt Information and computer ethics 1 0 0

er 8
16 40 8
Approval section

Research methodology
Course Name : Research methodology
Course Code: Comh4164
Course ECTS 2
Target group: BSc Degree physiotherapy
Module coordinator:
Course Information: Academic Year: IV, Semester ----
Student Workload: Lecture Group/ Tutorial/ Seminar Home Total

Practical study
S work
Total 16 8 32
Pre-requisite none
Course Description:
This course is considered as a pre-requisite course for research project. The course describes principles, concepts and theory of research as well as
methodology to solve community problems. Emphasis will be given on the criteria used in the selection of a research topic, writing problem
statement, searching for literature, developing objectives and methodology that enable health science students to prepare a research proposal and
describe findings for their partial fulfillment of graduation.
Course Objectives: After completion of this course, the students will be able to equip with the necessary knowledge and skills required for
conducting biomedical research projects from the initiation to completion.
Learning/Supportive Objectives:
By the end of the course, students are will be able to:
define research and health systems research
List the major elements that need to be examined when making a critical assessment of a research paper.
practice the research process and the research methodology
practice writing good statement of the problem and literature review
formulate research objectives
practice the management of research projects and skills needed for field research
select appropriate study design for the proposed research topic
Determine the minimum sample size required for the proposed study
identify the research ethics and skills needed in maintaining research ethics in conducting research
identify different referencing styles

prepare a research protocol/proposal
present research proposals
describe common statistical packages useful for data processing and analysis
practice writing sound research reports
Prerequisite: Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Description of teaching methods:
Brain storming,
Illustrated lecture,
Discussion,
Case study,
Individual/group work ,
Seminar/presentation
Pair work
Questioning and answering
Project writing
Learning materials:
Printed materials (Reference materials, learning guides, handout)
References
GetuDegu and TegbarYigzaw. Research methodology for health science students, 2002
Corlien M. Pathmanathan, V, I. Brownlee, Ann. Designing and conducting health systems research projects: vol (1). 2003.
Bowling A. Research Methods in Health. Investigating Health and Health Services. Open University Press, 2000
John W. Creswell. Research Design. Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Method Approaches (third edn). SAGE Publications, Inc., 2009
Dahlgren L, Emmelin M, Winkvist A. Qualitative Methodology for International Public Health. Umea University, 2007
James A. Reinking, Andrew W. Hart, Robert Von Der Osten, Sue Ann Cairns, Robert Fleming. Strategies for successful writing. A Rhetoric,
Research Guide, Reader, and Handbook (Second Canadian Edition). Pearson Education Canada, 2004
Visual aids (flip charts, black board, chalk, LCD projector)
Computer based materials (laptop, Scientific Calculator)
Plan for student assessment:
Exercises #3
Quizzes #1
Individual Assignment #1
Group work #1
Questioning and answering
Research proposal development and presentation…………………… 20%
Group Assignment (research proposal critical appraisal)………………20%
Quiz …………………………………………………..………………... 10%

Workout
Final Examination………………………………………………..……50%
Short Answer
Essay examination
Workout
Course Policy
Attendance: It is compulsory to come to class on time and every time. If you are going to miss more than three classes during the term, you should
not take this course.
Cheating/plagiarism: you must do your own work and not copy and get answers from someone else. The only way to learn Epidemiology is to do
the work yourself.
Teacher’s Role

 Maintain a highly interactive instructional pattern and involve all students in the instructional activities
 Provide several alternative routes to task completion and involve all students in the instructional activities.

 Be active to collect additional information about the course/ or module and record it systematically for your task.
Course Schedule
Day Topics Assignment due Required readings
1 Introduction to research and health Individual Assignment Reference 1 ,2 &3

systems research 1
What is research?
The difference between basic and

applied research
Characteristics of research
The two major purposes of health

research
A Research Proposal
2 Identifying and prioritizing topics for Exercise 1 References 2,3

research
3 Analysis and statement of the Group Work References 2, 3

problem
Formulating the problem statement &

justification of the problem
What is a research problem?
Why is it important to state and define

the problem well?
What information should be included

in the problem statement?
How to write a problem statement
4 Review of available literature and Group Assignment Reference 1

information
Summary of resources to consult for

the literature review
Why is a review of literature

important?
What resources can be consulted for

the review of literature?
Methods of citation in preparation of

a literature review
5 Formulation of research objectives Exercise 2 References 1
Research objectives
Why should research objectives be

developed?
When should the objectives be

developed?
What are the characteristics of good

objectives?
How should objectives be stated?
Types of research objective
The general objective
Specific objectives
6 HSR methodology Quiz 1- formative References 1&4

Study designs
7 HSR methodology Exercise 3 References 1&4
Sampling and sample size

determination
Sampling
What is sampling?
What is a sample?
What are the characteristics a sample

should possess?
The sampling process
What are the common methods of

sample selection?
Sample size determination
8 HSR methodology Formulation of References 1&4

Variables
Variables
Data collection techniques
9 HSR methodology Questioning and Reference 1

answering
Plan for data processing and analysis
Ethical considerations
Pre-testing
10 Work Plan and budget Quiz 2 - summative Reference 1
What is a work plan?
A work plan may include
Various work scheduling and

planning techniques
The use of a work plan
Ways of presenting a work plan
The importance of budget preparation
The preparation of a budget
The budget format and justification
11 Finalizing and reviewing the research Reference 1

proposal
12 Data Analysis and Writing Research Questioning and Refrence1&6

Report answering
13 Introduction common statistical Proposal presentation in

packages useful for data processing group
and analysis
Epi info (data entry)
SPSS (data analysis)

14 Summary
Approval section

Teaching skills
Course Title/ Teaching skills
Course Code: TECS4165
Course ECTS: 3
Module name Public health II
Target groups BSc in physiotherapy
Module coordinator:
Instructor :
Lecture Practice Home study Tutorial Total
Total Hrs/ 32 - 33 16 81
Pre-requisite none
Course description
This course is designed to enable the student to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes in teaching and learning process
Course objectives
Course contents:
1 Introduction to teaching methods
1.1 definition
1.2 education
1.3 teaching
1.4 learning
1.5 evaluating
2 Communication in teaching and learning process
2.1 purpose of communication
2.2 components of the process of human communication
2.3 two way communication
2.4 barriers of communication
3 Methods of teaching
3.1 aim
3.2 general principles of teaching
3.3 participation
3.4 consideration
3.5 principles as guideline for selecting / use of teaching method
3.6 types of teaching methods
3.7 purpose
3.8 preparation
3.9 techniques
3.10 values
3.11 limitation
3.12 demonstration
3.13 field trip

3.14 role play
3.15 discussion
4 Control of the environment
5 Principles of learning
5.1 requirements for efficient learning
5.2 learning methods
6 Lesson plan
6.1 definition
6.2 objectives
6.3 how to set a lesson plan
7 Evaluating in teaching
7.1 definition
7.2 purpose
7.3 types (knowledge & practical skills)
7.4 difference evaluation - assessment – examination
7.5 principles of evaluation
7.6 steps in students evaluation
7.7 evaluation devices
Evaluation methods
•Student teaching sessions-----------------60%
•Written examination----------------------40%
Approval section

Physiotherapy clinical practice module

Mekelle University college of health sciences
Module name Physiotherapy clinical practice
Program Physiotherapy Bsc degree
Level of students Year IV
Total ECTS of the module 36
Objectives General objective:
This module is intended to build up students’ knowledge and
understanding of the characteristics clinical reasoning and problem
solving ability necessary for physiotherapeutic skills to apply in the
assessment and management of all conditions including follow-up and
discharge of patients and clinical record keeping
To demonstrate an understanding of clinical reasoning and problem
solving ability necessary to apply on physiotherapeutic assessment,
differential diagnosis, determination of prognosis and treatment of
different musculoskeletal conditions which are commonly
encountered in Ethiopia.
To demonstrate an understanding of clinical reasoning and problem
solving ability necessary to apply on physiotherapeutic assessment,
differential diagnosis, determination of prognosis and treatment of
different conditions which need prosthetic, orthotic and mobility aids
Clustered Course in the module

Sr. Course code Course name ECTS Status
No
1 PhTh4171 Research project 8 Major
2 PhTh4172 Physiotherapy clinical practice IV 14 Major
3 PhTh4173 Physiotherapy clinical practice V 14 Major
4 PhTh4174 Physiotherapy clinical practice VI 14 Major
Research project
Course Title Research project
course ECTS 8
Module Name Physiotherapy clinical practice
Course
Coordinator
Course Academic Year IV Semester -

information
Contact Hours Tutor Clinical Presentation Self Home Assess Total
supervision work practice work ment (CP)
and
mentoring
Total 32 144 88 264
Pre-requisite Research methodology

Status of the Supportive
course
Course description
Course objective
Assessment
Approval section

Physiotherapy clinical practice IV, V, VI
Course Title Physiotherapy clinical practice IV
Course Code PhTh4172, PhTh4173, PhTh4174
Course ECTS 14+14+14
Module Name Physiotherapy clinical practice
Course
Coordinator
Course Academic Year IV Semester

information Place of delivery

Contact Hours Tutor Clinical Presentation Self Home Assess Total
supervision work practice work ment (CP)
and
mentoring
Total - 888 - - 588 1476
Pre-requisite None
Status of the Major
course
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and in-depth understanding of clinical reasoning and problem solving ability necessary
for the acquisition of the skill of assessment and management of musculoskeletal conditions commonly encountered in Ethiopia; and to prepare
graduates to acquire the knowledge and skill of assessing and handling conditions treated with prosthetic, orthotic, and mobility aid in the setup of
prosthetic and orthotic center.
COMPETENCY (course profile)
Perform physiotherapeutic assessment and management for common musculoskeletal conditions and for conditions which need prosthetic, orthotic
and mobility aid management
Demonstrate a deep understanding of clinical reasoning and problem solving approach
Apply clinical reasoning and problem solving approach to clinical practice
Perform physiotherapeutic musculoskeletal assessment on clients independently
Perform physiotherapeutic differential diagnosis, and diagnosis procedures integrating the clinical reasoning independently
Carry out evidence based management plan for different musculoskeletal conditions
Perform assessments for clients at prosthetic and orthotic centers
Execute clinical decisions and plan management regimens for clients who need prosthetic, orthotic and mobility aids
Perform all kinds of clients’ clinical record neatly and accurately with clinical supervisors issuance
Day Time Conceptual focus/topic Activities/tasks Reading

Allocated
This course comprises two weeks of Students will be
supervised physiotherapy clinical practice at engaged in observing
different sites of prosthetic and orthotic and working on
centers assessment of patients
under the supervision
of tutor (s)
The students will assess and manage patients

presenting with musculoskeletal conditions
and will be expected to use their underlying
knowledge for clinical reasoning and their
skill of musculoskeletal assessment and
treatment to support their practice.
Students will also be expected to manage
patients within a professional framework
including the setting of problem lists, goals,
treatment plans and discharge plans, and the
writing and confidential storage of clinical
records
They will be expected to demonstrate
exemplary professional behavior
MODE OF DELIVERY
Clinical education: The teacher provides lectures and summaries whenever appropriate and needed
Practical demonstration: The teacher provides practical demonstration on a model or on volunteer client whenever appropriate and need
Reflection: students are required to consistently make their own reflections on issues under discussion in class
Presentations and seminars: As part of the instruction process, students will present their assignments. The presentations then should be followed
by class discussions
Laptop computer
LCD projector
Internet access
Client
Formal patient Assessment, discharge and referral forms
Setup for outpatient physiotherapy clinic and prosthetic and orthotic center
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Supervisor/tutor evaluation #2…………………………………………15%
(At half and end of the of the practice time) using the department level prepared evaluation form
Individual Assignment and presentation #1 …………………….15%

(Topics can be selected by the present tutor(s)
Final exam ……………………………………………………………………….70%
(Practical examination on a selected client) using department level prepared practical examination form
COURSE POLICY:
Attendance: As per the legislation of University of Gondar, attendance should be 100%. If the student doesn’t attend both lecture and practical
Teacher’s Role

 Maintain a highly interactive instructional pattern and involve all students in the instructional activities
 Provide several alternative routes to task completion and involve all students in the instructional activities.

 Be active to collect additional information about the course/ or module and record it systematically for your task.
References
Arasho, B. D. Mehila, Z. Bernhard, S. Zenebel, G. (2008) ‘Neurology Training and Practice in Ethiopia’Sudanese Journal of Public Health, 3 (2),
49- 60
Biruk, L. W. (2006) ‘Permanent Civilian Musculoskeletal disability following injury- 17 Year trends.’ East and Central African Journal of
Surgery, 11, 41- 48
Bower, J. H. Zenebe, G. (2005) ‘Neurologic services in the nations of Africa.’ Neurology, 64, 412–415
Japanese International Cooperation Agency (2002) ‘Country Profile on Disability: Federal Democratic republic of Ethiopia.’ JICA
Menken, M. Munsat, T. L. Toole, J. F. (2000) ‘The global burden of disease study; implications for neurology.’ Archives Neurology, 57, 418-420
Tirussaw, T. (1998), Persons with Disabilities of High Achievement Profile in Ethiopia, RaddBarner.
United Nations Children’s Fund -UNICEF (1988), Rehabilitation International Technical Support Program to Prevent Childhood Disabilities and
to Help Disabled Children Vol. 7, UNICEF.
World Confederation for Physical Therapy (2011) ‘Policy statements.’ WCPT
Approval section

National Curriculum Review workshop on Post basic Bsc program on Physiotherapy
Minute No PTD001/14
Date July 26, 2014
Time 8:30 Am
Attendees
Mr. Dagim Ali, CHS quality assurance officer
Dr. Fassika Amdesilassie, CHS curriculum Review committee
Dr. Melisachew Mulatu, delegate of School of Medicine
Mr. Amanuel Tesfay, Head of Biomedical institute
Dr. Abraha Hailu, Head department of Internal medicine
Dr. Berhe G/silassie, Head department of Orthopedic Surgery
Mr. Robel Abay, Biomedical Institute
Dr. Rahul Krishnan, Physiotherapy department
Dr. Kshtrashal Signh, Physiotherapy department
Dr. Shiby Varghese, Physiotherapy department
Dr. Amanuel Haile, Ayder referral Hospital, Medical Director
Mr. Mulugeta Bayissa, Gondar University, CMHS, Physiotherapy Dept
Mr. Solomon Fassika, Gondar University, CMHS, Physiotherapy Dept
Mr. Messay Mohammed, Addis Ababa, Army Teaching Hospital, Physiotherapy Dept
Other Mekelle University, college faculties
Agendas
- Introduction
- Opening remark
- Relevance of the program
- Need assessment
- Detailed description of the program and discussion
- Set up assessment for the training
- Closing remark
Introduction
Mr. G/rufael welcomed the attendees and forwarded deep appreciations to everyone for attending such historic event which will be discussing the
beginning of the second Physiotherapy program in the country. He introduced reviewers and college heads to the attendees. A warm welcome was
given to external reviewers
 Mr. Mulugeta Bayissa – from UOG, Physiotherapy department
 Solomon Fasika - from UOG, Physiotherapy department and
 Mr. Messay Mohammed from Addis Ababa Army Hospital , Physiotherapy Department
for their sparing valuable time to critically go through the prepared curriculum, and for being amongst the one to give their valuable feed back to
the college. Then he invited Mr. Dagim Ali to officially open the national curriculum review by minutes’ opening remark
Opening remark
Mr. Dagim Ali gave an opening speech welcoming the attendees and appreciating the three above mentioned external reviewers. He described how
the setup of our college of Health Sciences is developing, and how the number of faculties and programs are growing from time to time. He
mentioned that it was with great pleasure that the college accepted the beginning of the Physiotherapy program considering the severe shortage of
manpower in the whole nation, and he assured the attendees that he will give every support that is required for the success of the program. He
appreciated the department of Physiotherapy for developing the draft of curriculum. Saying this he announced the opening of the review meeting
wishing all a successful deliberation.
Relevance of the Program
Mr. G/rufael thanked Mr. Dagim for the opening remark and emphasized the importance of the support from the dean’s office in starting this
program in the college. Then a discussion on the relevance of the program was opened by mentioning the following facts. This type of paramedics
forms a base in the patient rehabilitation and treatment of chronic non communicable diseases on which Hospitals and Rehabilitation centers rely
upon for proper assessment of the diseases and ultimate rehabilitation and treatment for patient.
This program is leads to play a vital role in producing trained Physiotherapists to run the rehabilitation and treatment of patients on the
Rehabilitation centers, Hospitals, private health care centers, academic, and in research wings of medical field.
Dr. Rahul added that the need for Physiotherapy service is ever increasing in the nation as the prevalence of chronic non communicable diseases
is increasing. So, to rehabilitate and treat such cases the presence of trained physiotherapist is critical.
Dr. Kshtrashal also mentioned that the absence of trained man power in Physiotherapy makes Rehabilitation and treatment of patients very
challenging and currently Physiotherapy in the country is almost a new discipline. So, the need for trained physiotherapists at this time should be
supported.
Need Assessment
About the issue of need assessment Dr. Rahul stated that the proposed program will be started based on the result of the need assessment survey
conducted in the whole Tigray region Hospitals and Rehabilitation centers. This is following the governments attention to the increasing the
prevalence and incidence of chronic non-communicable diseases and more specifically to the nationwide plan to have rehabilitation and
physiotherapy treatment centers.
Detailed description of the program and discussion
Next Mr. Teklehaimanot presented a detailed account of the program and the core points were as follows;
1. The title of the program

Post Basic BSc. In physiotherapy were proposed for discussion and consensus was reached to name the program as BSc in Physiotherapy or
in Amharic “የየየየየ የየየ የየየየየየየ
2. Duration of the program

It is proposed that the program should have at least a period of three years or ideally four years and this was debated in the house. Finally,
agreement was reached to make it three years for the upgrading in-service program and four years for the regular students considering how
desperately the trained professionals are required in the country.
3. Types of students to be enrolled/admission requirement
The majority of the attendees agreed on taking diploma holders in Physiotherapy considering the fact the duration of the training have been
shortened. Mr. Solomon fassika argued that training of other science graduates should be considered. The consensus was the major enrollment
should be Physiotherapy technicians and diploma nurses for the post basic and for the regular program based on the criteria of Ministry of
education.
4. The pattern of program

Mr. Robel Abay described that the UOG physiotherapy department pattern of education should be preferable because it can work with
whatever available resources and upgrading all pit falls and deficiencies since it was the new program in the region. Mr . Messay Mohammed
suggested that the program should be in such a way that it will fit in to the nations strategies.
5. Resource for the program
Mr. Dagim said that everything possible will be provided and steps to get it approved will be dealt.
Mr. Dagim, Dr. rahul, Dr. shibby, Dr. singh, Mr. Messay, Mr. Solomon, Mr. Mulugeta, Mr. Hailay, Mr. Teklehaimanot and Mr. Gebrerufael,
would discuss in detail about the program, syllabus and technical contents of the program and every one will be meeting at the Hill Top
Restaurant for lunch at 12:00 noon.
6. Discussions led by Mr. Gebrerufael, Mr. Messay, Mr. Solomon, Mr. Mulugeta, continued;
Mr. Mulugeta: The syllabus is almost the same as UOG. But, had some modifications so in the long run consider making a nationally
harmonized physiotherapy curriculum. The comments will be taken and modifications will be done to fit the programs perspective and
considering a nationally harmonized physiotherapy curriculum.
7. Issues were discussed with regard to subjects and courses

All the courses will be given by conducting of the lectures and practical sessions. The available spaces will be efficiently utilized. The college
management should be supportive in availing equipments.
Before enrollment an entrance exam would be conducted for the recruitment of candidates from all over Ethiopia.
Emphasis on practical training should be given and it is pivotal part of the training. Every possible preparation should be done to that fact.
This was followed by short tea break.
8. Space for conducting the program

Visiting of the physiotherapy department set up pertaining to the program was led by Mr. Gebrerafuel. And additionally the visitors
appreciated the well equipped physiotherapy set up and the activities done in the department.
Under the approval of the curriculum with the given comments the launching of the program was endorsed.
Mr. Messay, Mr. Solomon, and Mr. Mulugeta, thanked the college for the invitation and wished the program success. They promised that they
will be available if needed for any kind of support.
Dr. Amanuel Haile, in his closing remark; mentioned that he is happy with the launching of the degree program in Physiotherapy in Mekelle
University CHS. He requested the Physiotherapy academic staffs to strengthen the newly introduced integration of clinical and academic
activities in Hospitals and to be an exemplary to other CHS departments.
Meeting closed at 6:00 p.m.

Minute will be sent to the college council.
And all of the attendees gathered at Ayder referral Hospital for a photo program.
Meeting secretary Meeting Chair
Hailay G/Michael Rahul Krishnan

National curriculum review Workshop strength, weakness, and modifications done
Strength of the curriculum workshop
1. It is prepared considering the future national harmonized Physiotherapy curriculum of the country Ethiopia.
2. As per the need assessment survey result which was indicated lack of trained physiotherapy professional in Tigray region keeping
in consideration of this fact the curriculum was designed to fulfill the gap in manpower.
3. This curriculum is designed on the future demand of generic BSc physiotherapy program and mixing of the post basic regular
program in one curriculum. Hence this practice was appreciated and considered as an exemplary experience for other departments.
Weaknesses of the curriculum work shop
1. This current curriculum has less number of practical sessions when compared to the University of Gondar physiotherapy
curriculum.
2. The age consideration for students’ enrollment to include the maximum number of participants was not based on the legislation of
Mekelle University.
Modification done
1. The curriculum was modified according to the Gondar university by including more practical sessions
2. The age limitation for students’ enrollment was modified according to the Mekelle university legislation.
3. Admission criteria for Post basic regular Physiotherapy program was modified to be limited for those who have diploma in
Physiotherapy and Nursing.

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Exercise physiology

Mekelle university collage of health science

Program Bachelor science degree in Physiotherapy

Course Code ExPh1053

Course Title Exercise physiology

Course information Year I semester II

Instructor/tutor Academic staffs of department of physiotherapy and/or physiology

Contact Hours Lecture assessment Laboratory/practical Home Total (CP)

Total 16 - 48 hrs 17 81hrs

Target group Physiotherapy regular BSC degree program student

Pre-requisite General anatomy course &neuromuscloskeletal course

Status of the course Supportive course

What you will learn and what this course is about

Description of course content

Muscle biomechanics: length-tension and force-velocity relationships. Skeletal muscle innervations;

Learning Outcomes for course:

This course is taught by a

Types of muscle To demonstrate an

Arterioveneus oxygen To demonstrate an

Muscular skeletal adaptations to

Muscle anatomy To demonstrate an

Clinical exercise physiology

Hormonal adaptations to exercise:

Exercise and body Fluids: - 4hrs

Measurement and regulation of body

Body fluid responses and adaptations to 1hrs lectures

Effects of altitude on body function

Physiological responses to exercise and

Indication precaution and

Day 15 Final Exam After noon 3hrs

All lecture examinations will be objective (multiple choices, matching, true-false

You are also required to,

Complete all assigned reading.

Student assessment is based on the scores from,

PowerPoint presentation of a research proposal

Class participation be involved in every discussion session.

ASSIGNMENTS & ASSESSMENTS

Formative or % Form of Assessment: Summative assessment assessed by this Feedback

Practical exam-20% 60 minute exam

Responsibilities of module leader and tutors of this course are:

 Entertain students input to reach the realistic goals

 Be active to work individually and in group.

Name of instructor: ________________________________signiture: ___________________

program Bachelor science of degree in Physiotherapy

Course Code PhTh1054

Course Title Introduction Biomechanics

Course information Year I semester II

Instructor/tutor Academic staffs of department of physiotherapy

Contact Hours Lecture assessment Laboratory/practical Home Total (CP)

Describe the anatomical and physiological aspects of human motion.

Recognize basic principles of mechanics

Analyze the normal biomechanics of joints and muscles

Responsibilities of module leader and tutors of this course are:

 Entertain students input to reach the realistic goals

 Be active to work individually and in group.

The scope of biomechanics: 12

1.2: Center of gravity/line of gravity

1.3: Force, force vectors, components of force

1.4: velocity, acceleration and momentum arm

1.5: Biomechanical influence in balance/equilibrium and coordination.

1.6: Biomechanics of stability and instability.

Terminology of posture and movement:

2.1: Planes and axes of movement, types of

Name of instructor: ______________signiture: _

Name of instructor: ______________signiture: _