DIPLOMA IN physiotherapy
- 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.
6 SEMESTER
KPT/JPS(R2/726/4/0060)(A6146)06/25
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
YEARS 1 MODULES
SEM 1
- Anatomy & Physiology I
- Applied Anatomy
- Behavioral Science I
- Integrated Language Skills
- U1-Pengajian Malaysia 2 (For Local Students)
- U1-Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International)
SEM 2
- Kinesiology I
- Introduction to Health Care System I
- Anatomy and Physiology II
- Behavioural Science II
- English for Academic Writing
- U2 – Creative and Critical Thinking
SEM 3
- Kinesiology II
- Movement Therapy
- Electrotherapy I
YEARS 2 MODULES
SEM 1
- Electrotherapy II
- Physiotherapy Skills
- Musculoskeletal I
- Cardiorespiratory I
- Neurology I
- U3 -Time Management
SEM 2
- Musculoskeletal II
- Cardiorespiratory II
- Neurology II
- Essentials of Clinical Placement
- Elective Placement
SEM 3
- Clinical Practice I
YEARS 3 MODULES
SEM 1
- Neurology III
- Paediatrics
- Women’s Health
- Clinical Practice II
SEM 2
- Introduction to Health Care System II
- Sports, Wellness and Fitness
- Geriatrics
- Clinical Practice III
SEM 3
- Co-curricular Project
- Clinical Practice III
