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Physiotherapy

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Course ID
PHY
Cycles
3 years
Credits
180
Semesters
6

The program of the first cycle studies, Bachelor in “Physiotherapy” aims to equip students with professional knowledge in practicing the profession of physiotherapist, in a 3-year study cycle. The knowledge gained in the Bachelor study enables the student to continue the Master Program Studies. At the end of the 3-year cycle, students will be able to apply professional methodologies for the treatment, prevention and rehabilitation of bodily injuries, pathologies for various causes congenital or acquired in patients in specialized centers or clinics.

The program's main scope is to prepare highly qualified physiotherapists. In the context of growth and preparation for the role of physiotherapists in Hospital Centers, an increase is required in the professional aspect of the staff that will work in this honored and respected profession. Based on these needs, students who complete this program will not only be able to get employed, but will help the market in filling this vacuum. 

Graduates in physiotherapy, referring to the doctor's diagnosis, with their competencies, elaborate in the team the definition in the rehabilitation program for the patient, practice autonomously therapeutic activities for functional re-education of motor, psychomotor and cognitive disability, using physical therapies, manuals, mesotherapy, propose the practice of prostheses and aids, train the patient in their use and verify the effectiveness, conduct study activities and professional consultations, conduct professional activity in public or private hospitals, fitness centers, independently.

The achievement of professional competencies is realized through a theoretical and practical training that includes the acquisition of behavioral competencies which is attached to the specific work of the physiotherapist. All courses in the curriculum will be used in teaching with modern learning techniques, as well as the use of laboratory equipment located near the WBU.

At the end of the first cycle study program in "Physiotherapy", graduate students will be able to develop:
  • Consistent skills in the basic disciplines of this program, in recognizing pediatric and adult pathologies, theoretically and practically
  • Professional ability to be able to work in regional outpatient and hospital services
  • Real experience through professional practices, near a wide range of disciplines
  • Knowledge of the basic concepts and theories of the respective field
  • Outstanding training for individual and group work, division of tasks, management and leadership of group work
  • Ability to respond to market demands at all levels of health assistance where required

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Integrated Programs

Study Program Curriculum

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3

Semester 1

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 PHY 101 General Psychology Mandatory English/Albanian A 30 0 0 0 45 2 3
2 PHY 103 Human Anatomy I Mandatory English/Albanian A 45 15 15 0 75 4 6
3 PHY 105 Human Physiology I Mandatory English/Albanian A 30 15 15 0 65 3 5
4 PHY 107 Medical Biochemistry Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 0 15 0 55 2.5 4
5 PHY 109 Informatics Mandatory English/Albanian D 15 0 15 0 45 1.5 3
6 PHY 111 Academic writing Mandatory English/Albanian A 15 15 0 0 45 1.5 3
7 PHY 113 Work Health and Safety Mandatory English/Albanian C 15 15 0 0 45 1.5 3
8 PHY 115 Foreign Language I (English, German, Italian) Mandatory English, German, Italian D 15 15 0 0 45 1.5 3

Semester 2

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 PHY 100 Human Anatomy II Mandatory English/Albanian A 30 0 15 0 55 2.5 4
2 PHY 102 Human Physiology II Mandatory English/Albanian A 30 0 15 0 55 2.5 4
3 PHY 104 Physics and Biomechanics Mandatory English/Albanian C 15 15 0 0 45 1.5 3
4 PHY 106 Kinesiology Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 15 0 15 65 3 5
5 PHY 108 Medical psychology Mandatory English/Albanian C 30 0 0 0 45 2 3
6 PHY 110 Basic Assessment Methods in Physiotherapy Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 15 0 15 65 3 5
7 PHY 112 Foreign Language II (English, German, Italian) Mandatory English, German, Italian D 15 15 0 0 45 1.5 3
8 PHY 114 Professional Practice I Mandatory English/Albanian D 0 30 0 30 15 2 3

Semester 1

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 PHY 201 Pathological Anatomy Mandatory English/Albanian A 15 15 15 0 55 2 4
2 PHY 203 Imaging Anatomy Mandatory English/Albanian C 15 0 0 15 45 1.5 3
3 PHY 205 Pharmacology Mandatory English/Albanian C 30 15 15 0 65 3 5
4 PHY 207 Internal Medicine Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 0 0 15 55 2.5 4
5 PHY 209 Basic Treatment Techniques in Physiotherapy I Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 15 0 15 90 3 6
6 PHY 211 Orthopedics and Traumatology Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 15 0 0 55 2.5 4
7 PHY 213 Neurology Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 15 0 0 55 2.5 4

Semester 2

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 PHY 200 Cardiorespiratory Pathology and Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 0 0 15 55 2.5 4
2 PHY 202 Physiotherapy in Neurology Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 15 0 15 65 3 5
3 PHY 204 Physiotherapy in Orthopedics and Traumatology Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 15 0 15 65 3 5
4 PHY 206 Basic Treatment Techniques in Physiotherapy II Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 15 0 15 90 3 6
5 PHY 210 Rheumatology and Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 0 0 15 55 2.5 4
6 PHY 212 / PHY 214 Community Based Rehabilitation and Occupational Therapy Elective English/Albanian C 30 0 0 0 45 2 3
7 PHY 214 Nutrition and Dietetology Elective English/Albanian D 0 30 0 30 15 2 3
8 PHY 216 Professional Practice II Mandatory English/Albanian D 0 30 0 30 15 2 3

Semester 1

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 PHY 301 Geriatrics and Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 15 0 15 65 3 5
2 PHY 303 Health Ethics Law Mandatory English/Albanian A 15 15 0 0 45 1.5 3
3 PHY 305 Pediatrics Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 15 0 15 65 3 5
4 PHY 307 Oncology and Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Mandatory English/Albanian B 15 0 0 15 45 1.5 3
5 PHY 309 Urogynecology and Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 0 0 15 55 2.5 4
6 PHY 311 Biostatistics Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 15 0 0 55 2.5 4
7 PHY 313 Orthoprosthetic Rehabilitation Mandatory English/Albanian B 15 0 0 15 45 1.5 3
8 PHY 315 Public health Mandatory English/Albanian A 30 0 0 0 45 2 3

Semester 2

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 PHY 300 Physiotherapy in Pediatrics Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 15 0 15 65 3 5
2 PHY 302 Rehabilitation in ICU Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 0 0 15 55 2.5 4
3 PHY 304 Rehabilitation in Plastic Burns Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 0 0 15 55 2.5 4
4 PHY 306 Technology and Rehabilitation Mandatory English/Albanian B 30 0 0 15 55 2.5 4
5 PHY 308/ PHY 310/ PHY 312 Sports Physiotherapy / Lymph Drainage / Introduction to Osteopathy Elective English/Albanian C 15 0 0 15 45 1.5 3
6 PHY 314 Professional Practice III Mandatory English/Albanian D 0 30 0 30 40 2 4
7 PHY 350 Diploma Thesis/Final Exam Mandatory English/Albanian E 15 0 0 0 135 1 6