History:
The Department
of Orthosis & Prosthesis is one of five departments in the Faculty of Medical
Rehabilitation Sciences. It was established in 1434 H / 2013 G to prepare
graduates trained in Orthosis & Prosthesis in order to satisfy the needs of
the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and to fulfill the great demand in the Health Care
Community.
The B.Sc. program in Orthosis &
Prosthesis offers courses in Orthosis & Prosthesis background, equipment,
modalities, and therapeutic interventions for different pathological
conditions. This is done to provide sound academic background needed for study
and practice of modern Orthosis & Prosthesis procedures in hospitals and
health care facilities.
This curriculum is newly implemented.
It is the outcome of the work of staff members, and members of the curriculum
committee. This curriculum is especially dedicated to the staff members of the
Orthosis & Prosthesis Department, the members of
curriculum committee in the Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences and to
those whom have spent a considerable time in preparation of the original course
description version of the Orthosis & Prosthesis program.
Vision:
This program is designed to educate
Saudi citizens in the Orthosis & Prosthesis Sciences so
that they may function as highly skilled medical professionals. Success in
achieving these goals will depend on their ability to provide the best
therapeutic quality to the patient and to function as an integral member of the
health care team.
Mission:
The program aims to share in
improving the quality of the graduate to be able to cope with requirements of
the local, regional and global needs in Orthosis & Prosthesis field. The
department personnel afford their practical experiences in order to help their
students to acquire the optimum level of achievement.
Department requirements:
Department
requires of 66 credit hours of compulsory courses and 12 credit hours of
selective courses.
Compulsory
courses for Orthosis and Prosthesis:
prerequiste
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Distribution of
communication hours
(lecture, Lab,
Exercises)
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Communication
hours
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credit hours
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Course title
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Course code and
number
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BIO
110
|
(2,2,--)
|
4
|
3
|
Anatomy
|
ANTM 210
|
BIO
110
|
(2,2,--)
|
4
|
3
|
Physiology
|
PHYM 210
|
BIO
110
|
(3,2,--)
|
5
|
4
|
Fundamental
Tests and Measurements in orthosis and prosthesis
|
OPDS 231
|
|
(2,--,--)
|
2
|
2
|
Orthotic
principles
|
OPDS 221
|
|
(2,--,--)
|
2
|
2
|
Prosthetic
principles
|
OPDS 222
|
BIO
110
|
(3,2,--)
|
5
|
4
|
Orthosis
of upper limbs
|
OPDS 251
|
BIO
110
|
(3,2,--)
|
5
|
4
|
Orthosis
of lower limbs
|
OPDS 252
|
|
(2,--,--)
|
2
|
2
|
Behavior
and development of children
|
OPDS 291
|
PHYM
210
|
(2,--,--)
|
2
|
2
|
Pathology
|
PATM 310
|
ANTM
210
|
(3,2,--)
|
5
|
4
|
Radiology for
Orthosis and Prosthesis
|
RADP312
|
ANTM
210
|
(3,2,--)
|
5
|
4
|
Biomechanics
|
OPDS 341
|
OPDS
221
|
(3,2,--)
|
5
|
4
|
Spinal Orthosis
|
OPDS 353
|
OPDS
222
|
(3,2,--)
|
5
|
4
|
Prosthesis
of upper limbs
|
OPDS 361
|
OPDS
222
|
(3,2,--)
|
5
|
4
|
Prosthesis of
lower limbs
|
OPDS 362
|
|
(3,2,--)
|
5
|
4
|
Basic
electronics
|
OPDS 423
|
OPDS 231
|
(3,2,--)
|
5
|
4
|
Medical
Screening for orthosis & prosthesis
|
OPDS 421
|
OPDS
341
|
(2,2,--)
|
4
|
3
|
Gait analysis
|
OPDS 442
|
OPDS 231
|
(3,2,--)
|
5
|
4
|
Pediatric
assistive devices
|
OPDS 471
|
ANTM 210
PHYM
210
|
(2,--,--)
|
2
|
2
|
Theories in
motor control & learning
|
OPDS 491
|
STAT
110
|
(2,2,--)
|
4
|
3
|
Research
Project for Orthosis and Prosthesis
|
OPDS 492
|
|
(51,31,--)
|
82
|
66
|
Total
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Elective
courses for Orthosis and Prosthesis:
prerequiste
|
Distribution
of communication hours
(lecture,
Lab, Exercises)
|
Communication
hours
|
credit
hours
|
Course
title
|
Course
code and number
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ANTM 210
|
(2,--,--)
|
2
|
2
|
Neuroscience
|
OPDS 494
|
ANTM 210
|
(1,2,--)
|
3
|
2
|
Clinical
biomechanics
|
OPDS 343
|
OPDS 231
|
(1,2,--)
|
3
|
2
|
Physical
assessment for orthosis and prosthesis
|
OPDS 431
|
ANTM 210
|
(1,2,--)
|
3
|
2
|
Applied
radiology for orthosis and prosthesis
|
OPDS 395
|
RADP 312
|
(1,2,--)
|
3
|
2
|
Neuro-imaging
|
OPDS 496
|
ANTM 210
|
(2,--,--)
|
2
|
2
|
Growth and
Development
|
OPDS 493
|
ANTM 210
|
(2,--,--)
|
2
|
2
|
Orthopedics
and amputation surgery
|
OPDS 495
|
CHEM 110
|
(2,--,--)
|
2
|
2
|
Pharmacology
|
PHAM 310
|
|
(14,9,--)
|
23
|
18
|
Total
|
Courses
Description
Anatomy for Medical
Rehabilitation Sciences (ANTM 204)
The course content consists of introduction to regional
anatomy, anatomy of the upper limbs, anatomy of the lower limb, vertebral
column, head and neck. Instructional methods include classroom lectures, tutorial
lessons, assignments and practical sessions.
Anatomy (ANTM 210)
The course contents include anatomy of the thorax,
thoracic wall and diaphragm, thoracic cavity superior mediastinum, anterior
mediastinum, middle mediastinum and
heart, posterior mediastinum, pleura, lungs, osteology of the thoracic
wall, abdominal wall, abdominal muscles,
back muscles, nervous system, cranial cavity and meninges, central nervous system, cerebral
hemispheres (forebrain, brain stem, cerebellum, spinal cord, cranial nerves,
peripheral nerves, brachial plexus and lumbo-sacral plexuses.
Biochemistry for Medical
Rehabilitation Sciences (BCHM 202)
Course contents include carbohydrates, lipids, proteins,
nucleic acids, vitamins and enzymes, carbohydrate and protein metabolism,
nucleic acids metabolism minerals and trace elements, biochemistry of muscles
fatigue.
Prosthetic principles (OPDS222)
Prosthetics courses cover the skills needed to design and
understand the use of prosthetic body parts. This course introduces relevant
chemical, physical and structural properties of materials used to design,
engineer and apply prosthesis devices as interventions that facilitate human
function. Materials covered include metal alloys, thermoplastics, thermosets,
synthetic reinforcement materials, fabrics and soft foam materials.
Manufacturing methods and guidelines are discussed from the perspectives of
clinical practice, research and development. Occupational safety and human
tissue interface concepts are introduced and later integrated into the onsite
practicum and laboratory experiences.
Fundamental Tests and
Measurements in orthosis and prosthesis (OPDS 231)
This course provides an outline of the foundations of
evaluation and measurements in Orthosis and Prosthesis. Applications and uses
underlying anthropometric measurements testing validity The principal postural
ergonomic considerations and safe patients handling techniques in testing.
Apply the evaluation guidelines for standard manual muscle testing of the upper
and lower limbs, neck and face.
Orthosis of upper limbs
(OPDS 251)
This course
is designed to introduce the student to different types of upper limb orthosis.
The most common pathologies, which require Orthotic solutions including,
etiology, clinical presentation, prognosis and appropriate device management.
Orthosis of lower limbs
(OPDS 252)
This course is designed to
introduce the student to different types of lower limb orthosis. The most
common pathologies that require Orthotic solutions including, etiology,
clinical presentation, prognosis and appropriate device management.
Behavior and development of children (OPDS 291)
This course will provide the
student with an introduction and basic knowledge of general principles of
lifelong human growth and development and the relationship of teaching and
learning theories to physical, social, intellectual and emotional development.
The three major developmental stages which include child, adolescent and adult
development. The relationship of teaching and learning theories to physical,
social, intellectual and emotional development. In addition to the language, cognitive, physical, social and
emotional development. During infancy and through adulthood.
Orthotic principles (OPDS
221)
This course covers the basic
knowledge required to understand normal human locomotion & biomechanics,
Indications, durations, success and maintenance of orthosis as well as
biomechanical and functional orthotic considerations for upper and lower limbs.
Physiology for Medical Rehabilitation Sciences (PHYM 204)
The course content includes summary of
cell structure, skeletal muscle, and mechanism of contraction, respiratory
physiology, introduction to the digestive system and regulation of metabolism.
Instructional methods include lectures, tutorial lessons, assignments and
practical sessions.
Physiology (PHYM 210)
The course content includes
physiology of the respiratory system, oxygen transport system, physiology of
renal system and endocrine system
Movement Science (OCTH 344)
This course is designed to
introduce the student to nature of global and discrete movement control.
Practical application and training on the use of concept of movement control
will be taught.
Biomechanics (OPDS 341)
This course is designed to introduce the student to human
motion, body mechanics, posture and stability, kinematics and kinetic of
motion. Practical application and training on the use of biomechanical devices
in biomechanical analysis will be taught.
Clinical biomechanics (OPDS 343)
This course is designed to introduce
the student to clinical practice of musculoskeletal assessment and its impact
on level of activities and participations.
Spinal orthosis (OPDS 353)
This course
is designed to introduce the student to different types of spinal orthosis. The
most common pathologies which require Orthotic solutions including, etiology,
clinical presentation, prognosis and appropriate device management.
Prosthesis of upper limbs (OPDS361)
This course
is designed to introduce the student to different types of upper limb
prosthesis. The most common pathologies which require prosthetic solutions
including, etiology, clinical presentation, prognosis and appropriate device
management.
Prosthesis of lower limbs (OPDS362)
This course
is designed to introduce the student to different types of lower limb
prosthesis. The most common pathologies which require prosthetic solutions
including, etiology, clinical presentation, prognosis and appropriate device
management.
Applied Radiology for orthosis and prosthesis
(OPDS 395)
The course
contents include interpretation of x-ray films, compare between the film show
normal or abnormal findings, radiography of bones and joints & radiography
of the vertebral column. In addition to the basic fundamental physical
principles of radiography, MRI, CT, bone scintigraphy, and ultrasonography.
Neuro-imaging (OPDS 396)
The course
contents include interpretation of x-ray films, compare between the film show
normal or abnormal findings, radiography of bones and joints & radiography
of the nervous system. In addition to the basic fundamental physical principles
of radiography, MRI, Cranial ultrasound, Positron emission tomography, and
ultrasonography.
Pathology
(PATM 310)
Course contents include
basic general pathology and pathological aspects of certain diseases as
neoplasia, diseases of immune system, infection, heart diseases and
hypertension.
Pharmacology
(PHAM 310)
Course
contents include autonomic nervous system pharmacology, non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs, antihypertensive drugs and skeletal relaxants.
Psychology for Medical Rehabilitation
Sciences (PSY 399)
Topics
include definition of psychology and its fundamental and applied branches,
personality and its different aspects, social environment and its elements,
interaction between personality and environment, different psychological
functions such as perception, memory and learning, society and its effects on
individuals, application of psychology to the different domains of practice.
This course will discuss patient compliance and their satisfaction with the
medical care they receive, factors which influence the behavior and expectation
of health professionals and the efficiency of the care they provide.
Radiology for Orthosis and Prosthesis (RADP312)
The course content includes imaging procedures, Methods
of radiological study, Interpretation of x-ray films, Radiography of bones and
joints, Radiography of the chest, Radiography of the heart and Radiography of
the vertebral column.
Research Project for Orthosis and Prosthesis
(OPDS 491)
The course
content includes basic elements of research,
review of various research methods and procedures, interpreting the
research literature and to educate student how to write a medical paper for
publication.
Medical Screening for Orthosis & Prosthesis (OPDS 421)
This course is designed to introduce the student to
laboratory and diagnostic procedures commonly used in the medical diagnosis of
non-musculoskeletal disease.
Basic Electronics (OPDS 423)
Basic principles
of electricity and electronics with particular reference to applications in
prosthetics, orthotics and workshop practice.
Physical Assessment for orthosis and prosthesis (OPDS 431)
This course is designed to
introduce the student to different assessment procedures for cardiovascular,
respiratory, musculoskeletal and nervous systems and evaluate the level of
function to enable with documentation and interpretation of the assessment results
that are related to orthosis and prosthesis.
Gait Analysis (OPDS 442)
This course
is designed to introduce the student with a systematic understanding of the
theoretical basis and practical application of clinical gait analysis with an
awareness of current challenges and new insights which is at the state of the
art.
Pediatric assistive devices (OPDS
471)
This course
is designed to introduce the student to different types of pediatric assistive
devices. The course describes the most common health conditions affecting
child’s participation and appropriate device management.
Theories in Motor Control & Learning (OPDS 491)
This course included an
advanced study for the theories for motor control and as a result enable the
students to apply the theories of motor learning for all stages of growth for
normal human being and the impact of inherited factors upon the physical,
environmental and nutritional factors in addition to studying the overall
aspect of the changes in the musculoskeletal and nervous aspects.
Growth and Development (OPDS 493)
This course will provide the student with an introduction
and basic knowledge of general principles of lifelong human growth and
development and the relationship of teaching and learning theories to physical,
social, intellectual and emotional development. The three major developmental
stages which include child, adolescent and adult development. The relationship
of teaching and learning theories to physical, social, intellectual and
emotional development.
Neuroscience (OPDS 494)
Neuroscience encompasses a broad range of questions about
how nervous systems are organized, and how they function to generate behavior.
These questions can be explored using the analytical tools of genetics,
molecular and cell biology, systems anatomy and physiology, behavioral biology,
and psychology.
Orthopedics and Amputation Surgery (OPDS 495)
This course will provide the
student with an introduction and basic knowledge of indications for orthopedic
surgery, diagnosis and management of common orthopedic conditions.
Neuro-imaging (OPDS 496)
The course content includes imaging procedures, Methods
of radiological study, Interpretation of
imaging films, Radiography of the vertebral column and brain.
Management for Medical Rehabilitation Sciences (PHTH 402)
This course provides students with the basic knowledge in
health services, planning and management. Attention will be directed to
records, policies and procedure manuals, departmental planning and design,
personnel management, leadership, and staff supervision and evaluation.
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