Curriculum
Curriculum for Five year Medical Rehabilitation programme: This includes both Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy.
Admission Requirements:
The minimum requirements for admission to the Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation programme are those for entry to the University.
Candidates may be admitted:
(i)Through the Joint Matriculation Examination (UME) entrance examination into Part I; or
(ii)Through the General Certificate Advanced Level or its equivalent qualification by direct entry into Part II.
PART I
Candidates must satisfy the University minimum requirements of five credits at the Ordinary Level, which must include Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry and English Language.
PART II
In addition to the University minimum requirements for admission, candidates must possess:
(i)Advanced Level in the General Certificate of Education or its equivalent. The qualifying subjects must include Pass in Biology, Physics, and one other Science subjects.
(ii) For BMR (Occupational therapy), National Diploma in Occupational Therapy
COURSE OUTLINE
PART I
HARMATTAN SEMESTER L P T UNITS
CHM 101 Introductory Chemistry 3 1 3 4
CHM 103 Experimental Chemistry 0 0 3 1
ZOO 101 Introductory Zoology 3 0 0 3
ZOO 103 Experimental Zoology 0 0 1 1
PHY 105 Physics for Biological Sciences 3 1 0 4
PHY 107 Experimental Physics 1A 0 0 3 1
BOT 101 Introductory Botany 3 0 0 3
BOT 103 Experimental Botany 1 0 0 3 1
SSC 101 Man in his Social Environment 2 1 0 3
Special Elective – – – 2
TOTAL 23
RAIN SEMESTER
CHM 102 Introductory Chemistry II 3 1 3 4
CHM 104 Experimental Chemistry II 0 0 3 1
BOT 102 Introductory Botany II 3 0 0 3
BOT 104 Experimental Botany II 0 0 3 1
PHY 106 Physics for Biological Sciences II 3 1 0 4
PHY 108 Experimental Physics 1B 0 0 3 1
SSC 102 Elements of Economic Principles and Theory 3 0 0 3
Special Electives – – – 2
TOTAL 19
A student shill be allowed to proceed to Part II (Professional year) of the BMR (PT/OT) programme only when he/she has passed all the courses in Part One.
PART II
HARMATTAN SEMESTER
ANA 210 Human Anatomy 3 1 6 6
MBC 201 Medical Biochemistry I 2 0 2 3
PHG 230 Physiology 3 1 4 6
MRH 201 Introduction to Medical Rehabilitation 2 0 1 2
CLI 240 Biostatistics 2 0 2 3
PT OPTION
MRH 203 Electrophysics I 2 0 4 3
OT OPTION
MRH 205 Developmental Psychology 2 1 0 3
TOTAL FOR PT/OT 20
RAIN SEMESTER
ANA 210 Human Anatomy 3 1 6 6
MBC 202 Medical Biochemistry II 2 0 2 3
PHG 230 Physiology 3 0 4 6
TOTAL FOR PT/OT 15
PART III
HARMATTAN SEMESTER (PHYSIOTHERAPY) (PT)
MRH 301 Kinesiology in Medical Rehabilitation 2 0 4 3
ANA 310 Human Anatomy – Head and Neck (Neuroanatomy) 2 0 6 5
PHG 330 Pharmacology 2 0 4 3
CSC 201 Introduction to Computing 2 0 3 3
SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology 2 1 0 3
PSY 201 Introduction to Psychology in the Context of
African Environment 2 1 0 3
TOTAL 20
HARMATTAN SEMESTER (OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY) (OT)
MRH 301 Kinesiology in Medical Rehabilitation 2 0 4 3
ANA 310 Human Anatomy – Head and Neck (Neuroanatomy) 2 06 5
CSC 201 Introduction to Computing 2 0 3 3
SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology 2 1 0 3
PSY 201 Introduction to Psychology in the Context of
African Environment 2 1 0 3
TOTAL 17
RAIN SEMESTER (PT)
MRH 302 Pathokinesiology in Medical Rehabilitation 2 0 4 3
ANA 310 Human Anatomy 4 0 8 6
PHG 330 Pharmacology 2 0 4 3
MRH 308 Principles & Practice of Massage and Myofacial Release 1 0 4 2
MRH 312 Occupational Health and Safety 2 0 2 2
MRH 305 Basic Procedures in PT 2 0 4 3
TOTAL 19
RAIN SEMESTER (OT)
ANA 310 Human Anatomy (Head and Neck) 2 0 8 6
MRH 310 Child Psychiatry 2 0 4 3
MRH 312 Occupational Health and Safety 2 0 4 3
PHG 330 Pharmacology 2 0 4 3
MRH 307 Basic Procedures in OT 2 0 4 3
TOTAL 18
PART IV
HARMATTAN SEMESTER (PT)
MRH 401 Medical Conditions Amenable to PT 4 0 8 3
MRH 402 Exercise Therapy and Remedial Gymnastics I 2 0 4 3
MRH 403 Introductory Pathology 2 0 4 3
MRH 407 Electrotherapy I 4 0 8 6
MRH 409 Clinical Work 0 0 8 2
TOTAL 17
HARMATTAN SEMESTER (OT)
MRH 401 Medical Conditions Amenable to OT 4 0 8 3
MRH 411 Clinical Experience 0 0 8 2
MRH 413 Methods and Assessment in OT 2 0 4 3
MRH 415 Neuromuscular Integration I 2 0 4 3
MRH 417 Assistive Devices I 4 0 8 6
TOTAL 17
PART V
RAIN SEMESTER (PT)
MRH 404 Surgical Conditions Amenable to PT 4 0 8 3
MRH 418 Manipulative Therapy 2 0 4 3
MRH 405 Prosthetics and Orthotics 2 0 4 3
MRH 406 Hydrotherapy 2 0 4 3
MRH 408 Electrotherapy II 4 0 8 4
MRH 410 Clinical Work 0 0 8 2
MRH 414 Exercise Therapy and Remedial Gymnastics I 0 0 8 2
TOTAL 20
RAIN SEMESTER (OT)
MRH 404 Surgical Conditions Amenable to PT 4 0 8 3
MRH 405 Prosthetics and Orthotics 2 0 4 3
MRH 412 Clinical Work 0 0 8 2
MRH 405 Neuromuscular Integration II 2 0 4 3
MRH 420 Assistive Devices II 4 0 8 4
CLI 508 Mental Health 2 0 4 3
TOTAL 18
PART V
HARMATTAN SEMESTER (PT)
MRH 501 Clinical Work in PT 0 0 0 5
MRH 505 Special Topics Seminar in Rehabilitation 0 3 4 5
MRH 507 Community Physiotherapy 3 1 4 5
MRH 511 Communication Skills and Ethics 3 0 0 3
MRH 513 Research Methods (in PT and OT) 3 0 0 3
TOTAL 21
HARMATTAN SEMESTER (OT)
MRH 503 Clinical Work in OT 0 0 0 5
MRH 505 Special Topics Seminar in Rehabilitation 0 2 4 5
MRH 509 Community Occupational Therapy 3 1 4 5
MRH 511 Communication Skills and Ethics 3 0 0 3
MRH 513 Research Methods in PT and OT 3 0 0 3
TOTAL 21
PART V
RAIN SEMESTER (PT)
MRH 502 Rehabilitation and Functional Training 4 0 8 5
MRH 504 Dissertation 0 0 0 5
MRH 506 Clinical Work in PT 0 0 0 5
TOTAL 15
RAIN SEMESTER (OT)
MRH 502 Rehabilitation and Functional Training 4 0 8 5
MRH 504 Dissertation 0 0 0 5
MRH 506 Clinical Work in OT 0 0 0 5
TOTAL 15
COURSE CONTENTS
Part I courses are University courses and their descriptions are contained in the brochures of the departments where they are taught.
In Parts II and III students shall undertake Faculty courses of Anatomy (CLI 210, CLI 310), Biochemistry (CLI 220) and Physiology (CLI 220, CLI 330) and be graded as other students undertaking the courses.
ANA 210: Human Anatomy – 2 4 0 (3 units)
This course includes basic and gross anatomy of the normal human body. The gross anatomy consists of structural organization of the human body from the cell to the systems and will emphasize the parameters of normal structure in correlation with functions. Normal structural relationships in human body, variations and congenital malformations shall be emphasized. The evolution, differentiation and development of the organ systems shall be discussed.
MBC 201: Medical Biochemistry 2 0 2 (3 units)
Atomic and molecular structure (isotopes in Biochemistry) states of matter, water and solutions. All Base relationships; Electrolytes, pH and buffers; Biochemical energetic to include redox potential cell and respiration.
Biochemical composition of bone, equillibria, enzymes, kinetics, photometry, cell structure (biochemical point of view). Carbohydrate classification, chemistry and metabolism. Alternative pathway for glucose metabolism. Lipids: classification and metabolism. Amino acids: classification and chemistry. Protein: classification and properties. Metabolic biosynthesis, cellular and molecular biology of muscle nucleic acid and component. chemistry and biosynthesis. Genes regulation, vitamins and coenzymes. Electron transport and oxidation phosphorylation, metabolic regulation, hormones, cellular and molecular neurotransmitters and synaptic responses.
PHG 230: Physiology 2 0 3 (3 units)
The functions and integration of the various systems of the human body the cardiovascular, digestive, nervous, respiratory, renal and reproductive systems; modern concepts of homeostasis and feedback control system; exercise physiology. Presentations are intended to provide a proper foundation for the understanding of disease, with its concomitant abnormal physiology.
CLI 240: Biostatistics 2 0 2 (3 units)
This course is intended to provide an understanding of numerical methods in biomedicine, definition of statistical terms and notations, data collection and presentation, measures of central tendency of dispersion, probability and distributions, test of hypothesis; correlation analysis, regression analysis, analysis of variance.
MRH 203: Electrophysics 1/11 2 0 4 (3 units) each
Structure of matter, property of matter, energy and its transformation. Energy and its definitions, mechanical energy, conductor-insulator. Static electricity, condensers, current electricity, conduction of electricity through electrolytes. Conduction in semi-conductors. Magnetic energy. Production of electricity.
Principles and application of E.M.F. to Choke coil, transformer Regulation of induced currents: Rectification of A/C; Thermal energy; Transmission of heat; Conduction, Convection and Radiation Electromagnetic waves, Radiant energy; Grothus law; Cosine law; Inverse square law; Sonic energy; nature and properties of sound wave. Nature, effects and principles of production of direct current, muscle stimulating currents; modification of currents; Reverse, interrupt, surge mechanical, manual electronic multivibration circuit. High frequency current basic circuit.
SOC 201: I introduction to Sociology 2 1 0 (3 units)
Sociology as social sciences, the birth of sociology, founding fathers and its history. The sociological perspective of society, social interaction and social relations on elementary forms of social life. Groups normative system and culture, social institutional and complex organization.
MRH 201: Introduction to Medical Rehabilitation 2 0 1 (3 units)
History of Occupational and Physical Therapy. The concept of medical rehabilitation, its role within the health team and in dealing with illness. Aims and method of treatment; theoretical perspectives and models for practice; identification of the other member of the rehabilitation team and the mode of interaction between them and the physical/occupational therapist. Discussion of the various clinical settings and selected clinical experiences provided in community health agencies. Discussion on objectives of the Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation degree programme. This is a Faculty course open to Medical, Dental and Nursing students.
MRH 205: Developmental Psychology 1/11 2 1 0 (3 units) Dev. Psychology is 6 units)
This course will cover major theoretical issues and developmental tasks in infancy, child-hood, adolescence, adulthood and old age. The contents shall include:
- Introduction: Methods of children and ethical is0sues involved in research and historical perspective.
- Infancy: Genetic and prenatal factors in development. Development in the first year of life, Transition to Childhood (year 2-3)
- Childhood Years: Language and Communication Cognitive Development.
- Intelligence: achievement, socio-emotional and personal development
- Adolescence: Definition, Development and tasks Problems.
- The areas of adult development: Marriage and Family; Parent-hood; Singleness; Work and Leisure
- Early adult hood (20s to 30s): Definition, Development tasks and Aspects/
- Middle Adult hood: Definition: Development Tasks and Aspects.
- Late Adulthood and Old age: General Perspective; Definitions, Stereotypes and Myths, Modes and theories of aging, life tasks and Aspect of Development Changing roles and life styles; Stress, Death, Disease, Bereavement and Assets.
MRH 301: Kinesiology in Medical Rehabilitation 2 0 4 (3 units)
Review of muscle attachments and muscle action. Nerve supply and neurological control of movements. Location of the centers of gravity of the body. Biomechanics of human motion. Fundamental starting positions/postures. Resolution of forces. Roles o muscle action. Types of body movements and uses. Introduction to electromyography studies. Analyses of normal and abnormal human locomotion; analyses of motor skills.
MRH 302: Pathokinesiology 2 0 4 (3 units)
Introduction of Pathokinesiology; Types of Disordered movements.
Application of Kinesiological principles in the treatment and restoration of disordered movements. Application of Kinesiological Principles to learning, therapeutic and prophylactic aspects of physical activity. Hydrotherapy and Pathokinesiology. Techniques of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF).
MRH 305: Basic Procedures in Physical Therapy 2 0 4 (3 units)
This course includes Aids to Daily Living (ADL), goniometry, Vital signs measurement, Manual Muscle testing, tensiometry and dynamometry. The general principles underlying treatment in orthopaedic, neurologic, gyneacologic/obstetric conditions and rehabilitation in general will also be covered.
MRH 307: Basic Procedures in Occupational Therapy 2 0 4 (3 units)
This course includes Aids to Daily Living (ADL), goniometry, Vital signs measurement
The general principles underlying treatment in orthopaedic condition, neurologic, gynaecologic /obstetric condition and rehabilitation in general.
ANA 310: Human Anatomy (head and neck) 2 0 4 (3units)
This course is a continuation of gross anatomy of the human body, which started from Part II. However, more emphasis is now placed on the Head and Neck in relation to the rest of the human body
PHG 330: Pharmacology 2 0 2 (3 units)
This is a Pharmacology course which introduces the student to the basic principles of drug action, the current major therapeutic drug and their action on cells, tissues and the various organ systems; fate of drugs, site of action; mechanism of drug action and toxicity.
CSC 201: Introduction to Computing 3 0 3 (3 units)
Details of course contents to be supplied later by the Computer Sciences Department
MRH 306: Organization and Administrative of OT Department 2 0 4 (3 units)
Principles of organization; organizational structures; Principles of administration Structure of an Occupational Therapy Department, Size. Personnel, physical supplies and equipment; Administrative Records and Reports
MRH 308: Principles and Practice of Massage 1 0 4 (2 units (PT OPTION )
History; Physiological effects of massage; indications and contra-indication; Techniques of Massage-Petrissage; Friction; vibration, Effleurage, Tapotement, Stroking the Place o Massage today in Physical Therapy .
MRH 310: Child Psychiatry 2 0 4 (3 units)
This course will cover an introduction to the philosophy of Psychiatric Occupational Therapy, Frames of Reference of Psychosocial Dysfunction, Occupational Therapy. Evaluation Process for Psychosocial Dysfunction in such topics as:
- Emotionally disturbed
- Abused children
- Juvenile delinquent
- Conduct disorder,
- Psychotic; drug abuse;
Mental retardation will also be covered under the following headings- Service Delivery, Techniques, Parental Concern and Therapeutic issues.
MRH 312: Occupational Health and Safety 2 0 2 (3units)
Basic definitions, philosophy, aims and objectives of occupational health and safety; History of occupational, organization and management of occupational health in newly industrializing countries; occupational health and safely legislation; occupational health services.
MRH 401: Medical Condition Amenable to PT and OT 4 0 8 (6 units)
This course includes lectures on the diseases of the cardio-respiratory systems, neuromuscular diseases, rheumatic disease and collagen disease; physical evaluation of patient with cardiopulmonary disorder. Basic ECG, graded exercise testing, exercise and other physiotherapeutic prescriptions and supervision will be covered.
MRH 402: Exercise Therapy and Remedial Gymnastics 1 2 0 4 (3 units; PT)
General introduction to exercise, general values of exercises (Physiological and therapeutic) aims of exercise therapy; ways and means of stimulating interest in therapeutic exercises; mechanics of motion; general mechanical principles of human motion e.g. axi and planes, lever and leverages; type of muscle work angle of pull of a muscle, range of joint motion, laws of motion, friction, etc, Mechanics of position equilibrium, base of support, fixation, line of gravity, center of gravity.
Terminology in Exercise Therapy; e.g., flexion, abduction etc, and surface marking of these joints, starting positions. Exercise and group work for specific conditions
MRH 403: Introduction to Pathology 2 0 4 (3 units)
Introduction to general pathology, Changes in inflammation; Suppuration. Abscess formation. Effects on tissue. Repair of tissues. Factors on which rate of repair depends.
Physiotherapy in relation to repair, degeneration. Changes in circulation; Anaemia and hpermia. Oedema; formation and drainage of tissue fluid. Mechanism of development of oedema.
MRH 404: Surgical Conditions Amenable to PT and OT 4 0 8 (6 units)
Parts played by physical therapy in the prevention of complications and treatment of complications concomitant with surgical procedures will be covered. Specially complications on orthopaedic surgery, abdominal surgery, gynecological surgery, surgery of the breast, surgery of the ear, nose and throat, thoracic surgery and surgical neurology, soft tissue injuries and fracture management will also be covered in this course.
MRH 405: Prosthetics and Orthotics 2 0 4 (3 units)
Definition of terms, introduction to the theory of the use of prosthetics and orthotics; Types of prosthetic and orthotic devices. Fitting biomechanics. Amputation –types, principles of upper and lower extremes, Bracing, brace in paralytic dysfunctions, structural insufficiency. Materials used in bracing; Myoelectric systems, Analysis of techniques and method to adapt devices and the environment to increase independent living abilities of disabled persons.
MRH 406:Hydrotherapy (PT Option) – 2 0 4 (3 units).
Principles of hydrotherapy, Physical properties of water. Theory of exercise in water, Methods of application of Hydrotherapy – Underwater, Hot packs whirlpool cold baths. Cryotherapy, indications, contra-indications. Contrast bath; indications and contra- indication.
MRH 407: Electrotherapy I 4 0 8 (6 units)
Lectures covering all electrical agents used in Physiotherapy; review of basic physical and physiological principles. Techniques of application, indications and contra-indication, lecture and clinical practice in various techniques.
MRH 409/ 411: Clinical Work in PT/OT) 0 0 8 (2 units)
Students are introduced to patients’ evaluation/assessment, mechanical and functional diagnosis. Under supervision, they are given opportunity to plan treatment programmes and carry out treatment on patients.
MRH 413: Assessment in O.T. (O.T. Option (2 0 4 (3 uints)
Medical examination and Nutritional status; Criteria for the development and Selection of tests, Validity, Reliability , Economy, Standards, Tests, Scales and inventory Motor-test, Development Test. Movement skill tests Under supervision, they are given opportunity to plan treatment programme and carry out treatment on patients.
MRH 408: Electrotherapy II 4 0 8 (6 units)
This course will keep students abreast of fast-paced changes and new development in the world of Electrotherapy; Current developments in Pain Management (e.g. Electroacupuncture etc.) Electrostimulation for muscular strength, and hypertrophy, etc. Wound healing (iontophoresis etc.) in orthopaedic (e.g. bone healing) and functional electrical stimulation. TENS Electrodiagnosis in Physiotherapy
MRH 410, 412: Clinical Work in P.T. /O.T- 0 0 8 (2 units)
Patient/student contact. The use of principles learnt in the classrooms and during practical sessions under supervision of a licensed therapist. The student will be expected to keep a logbook and to insert in it, his in-patient activities. He will also be expected to write out records of evaluation and treatment moderated by the supervising therapist.
MRH 414: Exercise Therapy and Remedial Gymnastic II 2 0 4 (3 units)
Movements and derivatives. Breathing exercises, Re-education in walking, types of gait etc. Routine exercises for immobilized limbs. Postures and posture corrections. Lifting techniques, Traction and their uses. Exercises for certain conditions (Vertigo, peripheral circular defects etc). Re-education of co-ordination Exercises with apparatus, General exercise for recent chronic injuries. Re-education for movement peripheral nerve injuries. Re-education of posture. Relaxation, class teaching functional re-education on mats Groups therapy and patient management. Methods of strengthening muscles. Pre- and post-natal exercises. Physical fitness.
MRH 416: Neuromuscular Integration II (O.T. Option) 2 0 4 (3 units)
Control of sensory stimulation. Role of purposeful movement in neuromuscular training. Patients’ evaluation and treatment planning.
MRH 417: Assistive Devices I (O.T. Option) 4 0 8 (6units)
This course prepares students for the theory of model; design and construction of splints for prevention of potential deformities; introduction to types of splints, Rigid functional or dynamic. Measurements of patients for splints
MRH 418: Manipulative Therapy 2 0 4 (3 units)
Review of Biomechanics of the spine and limbs; Spinal and limbs examination. Techniques and application of peripheral and axial manual treatment; objective assessment, indications and contra-indications for Manual Therapy.
MRH 420: Assistive Devices II 4 0 8 (6 units)
Modeling and Fabrication of splints: Care of the splints; prevocational training for the physically handicapped and mental patient. Assessment for job relocation. Fabrication of assistive devices.
CLI 508: Mental Health 2 0 4 (3 units)
This course provides learning experiences for student in the clinical care of patients with psychiatric and psychological problems. Knowledge of clinical skills and professional attitudes will be the minimum level of expertise expected from the students on qualifying as therapist. Thus the student is expected to learn enough to equip him to function satisfactorily. Caring for mentally ill patient in the type of setting he will most likely be regarded to serve in Nigeria (i.e. primary and secondary level types of health care delivery institution) in the early stages of his career, and which he can build in order to improve himself professionally and academically.
MRH 506/ 508: Clinical Work in PT and OT 0 0 1 6 (4 units)
Students are given the opportunity to evaluate patients, plan treatment programmes and carry out the treatment of patients in approved hospitals.
MRH 505: Special Topics Seminar in Medical Rehabilitation 0 2 4 (3 units)
Consideration of current trends and issues in the area of allied health profession; Group discussions relating to philosophy of methods of treatment in rehabilitation. Examination of problem and issues in rehabilitation; ethnics, communication skills; administrative topics in rehabilitation. Each student will be responsible for selection of this topic and appropriate reading for presentation.
MRH 507/ 509: Community Physical/Occupational Therapy 3 1 2 (5 units)
Community practice. All aspect of primary health care as related to Physical/occupational therapy. Home visits and first contacts at the primary level. Medical rehabilitation practice at the primary or community level.
MRH 502: Rehabilitation and Functional Training 4 0 8 (6 units)
Functional assessment and activities of daily Living; uses of various prosthetics and orthotics, application of plaster of Paris
Occupational Therapy. Speech therapy. Medical social worker and vocational rehabilitation.
MRH 504: Dissertation (5 units)
Each student will be guided by a supervisor. The choice of a project will be in an area in which the student is interested. This will lead to a dissertation, which will be presented for assessment during the final examination.
MRH 506: Clinical Work in PT (5 units)
Students are given the opportunity to evaluate patients, plan treatment programmes and carry out the treatment of patients under supervision
MRH 508: Clinical Work in OT (5 units)
Students are given the opportunity to evaluate patients, plan treatment programme and assist the patient to adapt to the need of vocation where necessary.
MRH 513: Research Methodology in Physical and Occupational Therapy 2 0 4 – (3 units)
Introduction to design of research appropriate to medical rehabilitation; Effects of research on present practice and future development of physical and occupational therapy; Reliability and validity; planning and experimental design; Scientific weighing skills; Evaluation of experimental research study. Data collection, organization and presentation; measures of central tendency of dispersion, probability and conventional distribution, test of hypothesis (t-test), chi-square; correlation co-efficient computation, Regression analysis and analysis of variance and basic information processing, editing and data analysis with computer.
MRH 517: Communication Skill and Ethics 2 0 0 (2 units)
Definition of different supervisory styles; organizational communication pattern of work goal, directed, passive; complaint, aggressive; hostile, communication procedure- role clarity performance review, feedback mechanism; small group communication, one-to-one communication; Resolution of interpersonal conflict through systematic procedure. Team work within the health delivery system. Basic ethical issues such as euthanasia, abortion and right to life etc.