Jordan University of Science and Technology

Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences/ Department of Rehabilitation Sciences

Second Semester of 2023-2024
Course Syllabus
Course Information
Clinical practicum in physical therapy
P.T 752
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Zakariya H. Nawasreh BPT, MSc, PhD

M 5, level -4, #25
7201000 ext. 26937
Sun: 9:00-10:00 am
Mon and Wed: 2:00-4:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00-11:00 am
[email protected], [email protected]
ant(s) N/A
mes Wed: 2:30-5:30 pm
PT Lab
This course is three credit hours giving as three theoretical hours per week
Course Description
ovide physical therapy students in master level an opportunity to practice designing, delivering an educational process in an inter-
se directs students to use effective professional communication skills as a clinician in an educator/supervisor role. The course tra
g and teaching in different environments and with different individuals (students, patients, community, and staff). Additionally, th
with skills to use Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and Open Educational Resources (OER) effectively in the
tion, assessment, and professional development.
e, students will be involved in the teaching process for undergrad physical therapy programs. This emphasis of this course will be
se syllabus, writing course objectives/aims and teaching outcomes. Further, develop and present a lecture in on of the physical th
hat meet with the course and lecture objectives.

Textbook
-Handbook of Clinical Teaching 1st edition, by Mookherjee, 2016
Client education – a partnership approach for health practitioners, 1st edition by McKenna K & Tooth L, 2006.

Assessment
Expected Due Date Percenta
ting syllabus) November 15th, 2022 30%
iting a lecture) December 15th, 2022 20%
e to the classmates 15%
esenting a lecture for a student) TBA 20%
ng questions) Jan 10th, 2023 15%

Course Objectives Pe
kills to write a syllabus for physical therapy course 10%
nd clinical skills that are required to be integrated in the course syllabus 10%
description and objectives in the course syllabus 10%
rite course outcomes 10%
ecture for one of the physical therapy courses 15%
cture for one of the physical therapy courses 15%
er questions related to the lecture topics 10%
one of the physical therapy courses 10%
e clinical based education strategies 10%

Teaching & Learning Methods

ject design/management

:
/practical of 60 minute/each

Useful Resources
• E-learning website: students should check their E-learning accounts. Each student should
be responsible for studying the materials, articles, and other resources posted on E-
learning.
• JUST university Library.
• Pubmed
• Students are encouraged to discuss any unclear material or information with the instructor,
supervisor, and the physical therapists at the facility you practice in.

Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion Reference(s)

of this course, students will be able to Handouts
Able to explain contemporary interactive educational Handouts
concepts and terms
Able to analyze and synthesize rehabilitation education
Book, and notes
strategies
Able to design an educational process in an inter-
Book, and notes
professional context.
Able to deliver an educational material in an inter-
Book, and notes
professional context
Able to customize learning and teaching in different
environments and with different individuals including Book, and notes
clients and students
 Able to demonstrate ability to use current online
educational resources and create new ones upon need.

COURSE OUTLINE-WEEKLY

ction to course
um design and preparing to teach
g and learning in academic setting
on in the digital age: The use of learning technologies to promote learning
ques for teaching students in clinical settings
Education
g and learning psychomotor skills
on activity 1
on activity 2
on activity 3
on activity 4
on activity 5
on activity 6
on activity 16
am week
*In accordance with the structure of the course, activities such as presentations, projects, seminars, and portfolios can
be used in the evaluation system as a midterm exam.

The course grade will be calculated as a weighted average as described above and the final grade
will be assigned using the following scale:
Weighted Average Letter Grade GPA Value
98-100 A+ 4.00
90-98 A 4.00
89-90 A- 3.75
88-89 B+ 3.25
80-88 B 3.00
79-80 B- 2.75
78-79 C+ 2.25
70-78 C 2.00
69-70 C- 1.75
68-69 D+ 1.25
60-68 D 1.00
59-60 D- 0.75
<59 F 0.00

ASSESSMENT METHODS
Student will design a short educational program using 2 modes of delivery and
demonstrate how the program would achieve one of its learning outcomes. One of these
educational programs should target peers and one should target students and clients.
Students will prepare their assignments in groups of 3 to 4 students and will present one
of the 2 assignments as a group as well. The students will participate in a weekly online
discussion.

Course activities Number Pe

 eck-off final exam

al training
1

ment* 1

resentation 1
Total
semester activities contributing grade success 2
final exam contributing grade success
Total

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Number Duration Total

(hour) Lo
ration (x14) 14 1 1

n 14 1 1
actical training

rs outside the classroom context (Preliminary work, reinforcement, self-directed 2 14 2

c.)
n / Seminar Preparation (final)

ironment 14 1 1
k assignment

(written assignment ie proposal of project) 1 15 2

m (presentation) 1 30 3
Total Workload 12

MATRIX OF THE COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES VERSUS PROGRAM

OUTCOMES
Program Outcomes Contribution level*

1 2 3 4 5
- Design and implement autonomously a professional approach based on x
nalysis of complex rehabilitation science knowledge
- Design, deliver and evaluate educational process adapted or customize x
o different inter-professional contexts
academic/professional/community) using an effective pedagogical
pproach
- Provide and disseminate new evidence in accordance with research x
thics using updated and integrated knowledge of research methods
 - Develop, manage and organize strategic planning and decision making x
within the scope of the quality assurance, ethical rules, team development
nd cooperation
- Integrate health advocacy at an individual, community and policy levels x
o promote citizenship and inclusive development of communities
- Communicates effectively within multidisciplinary clinical or scientific x
ontexts, based on collaborative approach.
- Plan, implement and advocate interdisciplinary healthcare services x
within deep understanding of health care systems to promote better
etworking, and comprehensive patient care.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

Course Content
Week Topics Chapter in Textbook
(handouts)
1 Introduction to course Zakariya Nawasreh
2 Curriculum design and preparing to teach Zakariya Nawasreh
3 Teaching and learning in academic setting Zakariya Nawasreh
4 Education in the digital age: The use of learning technologies to Zakariya Nawasreh
promote learning
5 Techniques for teaching students in clinical settings Saddam Kannaan
7 Patients Education Saddam Kannaan
8 Teaching and learning psychomotor skills Mohammad Yabroudi
9 Education activity 1 Mohammad Yabroudi
10 Education activity 2 Zakariya Nawasreh
11 Education activity 3 Zakariya Nawasreh
12 Education activity 4 Zakariya Nawasreh
13 Education activity 5 Zakariya Nawasreh
14 Education activity 6 Zakariya Nawasreh
15 Education activity 16 Zakariya Nawasreh

Additional Notes
Course Policies
Attendance policy:
- Students are expected to attend more than 90% of lectures If absence is more than 10% student will
be banned from the course after electronic notification from the university through student e-mail.
- All absences will be entered electronically into the University site.
- As a JUST’s student, it is expected that you assume responsibility for learning/understanding the
material, and that you become an active participant in the learning process.
- As a Physical Therapy student, you are expected to adopt behaviors, which will ensure courtesy,
professional behavior, and safety at all times. You should interact with each other and with the faculty
as you would with patients and fellow health professionals.
- The criteria to which you must adhere are listed below:

▪ Lab clothing must be worn for all lab sessions unless otherwise instructed.
▪ Avoid wearing any jewelry that might cause injury to your partner or self or damage the equipment.
▪ Professional behavior is always expected. Sample behaviors include:
- Dignity, comfort, and safety must be provided.
- BEING ON TIME FOR CLASS and prepared
- Giving your full attention to the speaker (not talking while speaker is presenting, not doing
other work during class)
- Actively participating during class and lab (asks relevant and appropriate questions, answers
questions, shares own experiences/thoughts.)
- Food and beverages are allowed if you clean up after yourself.
▪ You are responsible for the housekeeping and maintenance of the classroom/lab and proper care
of the equipment. Please report any accidents, malfunctioning, or defective equipment to the course
instructor immediately. Strict observation of all safety precautions is essential and mandatory.
▪ If you are unable to be present for an announced exam (due to illness or emergency), you must
notify the course instructor prior to the examination. Failure to give prior notification will result in
a zero grade for the missed exam. A make-up date will be arranged only for excused absences
(illness-will need MD note, or bereavement).
▪ All assigned readings must be read PRIOR to the class for which they are designated.
▪ Students are responsible for all material presented in lecture and labs. If the student is absent from
class, he or she is responsible for obtaining all materials. The professor, speakers and lab
instructors reserve the right to refuse entrance to students who are late to class.
▪ Cheating in exams or homework assignments are completely unacceptable. The instructor
will strictly follow JUST’s discipline system for cheating.
- Professional behavior is always expected of students. Attitude and professional behavior are a
minimum criterion for passing this class. Repeated lack of professional behavior will result in
failure of the course. Examples of unprofessional behavior include but are not limited to
missing classes (see attendance policy), tardiness, lack of attention for a speaker, talking to
others during lecture, passing food during lecture, leaving a lecture prior to its completion
without prior authorization of the instructor, working on other class material during class,
using phone (for calling, texting, or internet purposes), inappropriate dress for labs, and
sleeping during class.
▪ Plagiarism:
- ALL THE WRITTEN CLINICAL CASE REPORTS SHOULD BE THE STUDENT OWN
WORK. THE STUDENT SHOULD HAVE AN ACTIVE ROLE DURING
EXAMINATION AND TREATMENT OF THE CASES SUBMITTED. All the case
studies submitted must be seen during this course practical training, and other cases seen
during other practicum course will not be accepted. Plagiarism is not allowed including
copying from books or websites. The course instructor reserves the right to fail a student in an
assignment if the plagiarism rules are breached.
▪ Communication with instructor:
- Electronic mail is the best way to reach me as I consistently check it. However, students
still can use the above listed phone numbers.
▪ Cell phones:
- Please do not use cell phones in class or labs. If you are depended upon for anticipated
emergencies, please put cell phones on vibration and answer the phone outside the classroom.
Unfortunately, I have to remove the student from class in case the phone rings.