Health Sciences SchoolDiploma in Physiotherapy

Diploma in Physiotherapy

Overview:

VTiU’s Diploma in Physiotherapy is a 2-year programme for students who have completed their SPM or its equivalent, and are committed to a future as a physiotherapist, intent on alleviating physical disabilities and improving the physical human condition.

Students learn to manage and avert the problems that affect the physical functioning of the human body, and to maximize the physical body's movement and agility, with the primary objective of enabling patients to achieve optimal and maximum independence in movement and function. Students learn proven techniques that help manage disorders of the human body for people of all ages.

In addition, Students learn how to provide treatment and care, while rehabilitating patients with physical and psychological deficiencies. Those enrolled in the course will study subjects such as anatomy, physiology, behavioural science, exercise therapy, electrotherapy, kinesiology and also the communication skills that will enable them to effectively interact with and counsel their patients.

Career Perspective

- Physiotherapy clinics and multidisciplinary clinics (for example, chiropractic clinics)
- Child development centres
- Community health centres
- Fitness centres
- Sport and recreation facilities
- Home care and continuing care facilities
- Hospitals and rehabilitation centres

Duration:

1 Years
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Year 1

Compulsory
Anatomy & Physiology I
Applied Anatomy
Behavioral Science I
Integrated Language Skills
Kinesiology I
Introduction to Health Care System I
Anatomy and Physiology II
Behavioural Science II
English for Academic Writing
Creative and Critical Thinking
Kinesiology II
Movement Therapy
Electrotherapy I
Electrotherapy II
Physiotherapy Skills
Musculoskeletal I
Cardiorespiratory I
Neurology I
Time Management
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Year 2

Compulsory
Musculoskeletal II
Cardiorespiratory II
Neurology II
Essentials of Clinical Placement
Elective Placement
Clinical Practice I
Neurology III
Paediatrics
Women’s Health
Clinical Practice II
Introduction to Health Care System II
Sports, Wellness and Fitness
Geriatrics
Clinical Practice III
Co-curricular Project
Clinical Practice III

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Andrew Barrow
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