DIPLOMA IN PHYSIOTHERAPY
DIPLOMA IN PHYSIOTHERAPY Year One Semester One
DPT-1101: ANATOMY
1.
PRACTICAL EXERCISES
1.1
Anatomy Practicum
- Identify structures of the body
- Observation of the body structures
- Palpation of the body structures
- Identification of myotomes and dermatomes of the upper limb
- Palpation of myotomes and dermatomes of the upper limb
- Palpation of bony prominences, pressure points (pulses) and muscle attachments
- Interpretation of the findings
- Relate structure to movements of the joint of the upper limb
- Relate position of muscles and their actions
- Reach out and grips (power, pincer and prehension)
2.
THEORY CONTENT / RELATED KNOWLEDGE
2.1
Anatomical Foundations
2.2
Organs and Body Systems
2.3
Upper Limb Anatomy
- The Structure of Bones of the Upper Limb (Shoulder girdle, Humerus, Forearm, Hand)
- The Structure of Joints of the Upper Limb (Shoulder girdle, Shoulder joint, Elbow complex, Wrist and hand)
- Position, Attachment, Contractions and Actions of Muscles of the Upper Limb
- Formation and Structure of the Plexuses of the Upper Limb (Cervical, Brachial)
- Peripheral Nerves of the Upper Limb (Spinal accessory, phrenic, Radial, ulna, median, Musculo cutaneous, axillary)
- Arterial, Venous and Lymphatic Systems of the Upper Limb
- Parameters of Individual Myotome and Dermatome Distributions
- Surface Landmarks of Bony Prominences, Blood Vessels and Muscles
- Functions of Upper Limb and the Relevant Activities of Daily Living
DPT-1102: FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
1.
THEORY CONTENT / RELATED KNOWLEDGE
1.1
Cellular & Tissue Physiology
DPT-1103: FIRST AID AND NURSING
1.
PRACTICAL EXERCISES
1.1
First Aid & Nursing Practicum
2.
THEORY CONTENT / RELATED KNOWLEDGE
2.1
First Aid Principles & Emergencies
- Introduction to First Aid
- First Aid box, and PPE
- Vital signs & Cardio-vascular system assessment: Pressure points
- Wounds and Bleeding: Causes, types, management, bandaging techniques
- Burns and Scalds & Hypo/Hyperthermia
- Heart Attack- Artificial Respiration: External Cardiac massage
- Poisoning: Snake bites, Stings, drugs, chemicals, food
- Unconsciousness: Levels and Management
DPT-1104: PRIMARY HEALTH CARE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS
1.
PRACTICAL EXERCISES
1.1
Community Assessment Practicum
1.2
Communication Skills Practicum
2.
THEORY CONTENT / RELATED KNOWLEDGE
2.1
Primary Health Care
DPT-1105: SOCIOLOGY AND PSYCHOLOGY
1.
THEORY CONTENT / RELATED KNOWLEDGE
1.1
Sociology
1.2
Psychology & Development
1.3
Health, Stress & Illness
1.4
Medical Ethics & Professionalism
DPT-1106: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
1.
PRACTICAL EXERCISES
1.1
Hardware & Software Applications
2.
THEORY CONTENT / RELATED KNOWLEDGE
2.1
Computer Basics
2.2
Computer Networks