Welcome to College of Medical Rehabilitation

Admission Requirements

• Branch: Biology.
• Government admission grade: 95%.
• Private admission grade: 75%.
• Study duration: 4 years.
• Employment: Central government appointment due to the limited number of colleges. It is considered a new specialty in Iraq.

Introduction to Physical Therapy

• A medical specialty that focuses on rehabilitation and treatment.
• Aims to improve:
• Muscle strength.
• Flexibility.
• Balance.
• Movement.
• Improves patients' quality of life.
• Workplaces:
• Hospitals.
• Health care centers.
• Private clinics.
• Provides treatment based on a full patient assessment and an individualized treatment plan.

Responsibilities of a Physical Therapist

• Treat neurological diseases and rehabilitation after brain and nerve surgeries.
• Treat orthopedic diseases and rehabilitation after bone surgeries.
• Rehabilitate injuries, fractures, and patients after cast removal.
• Treat heart and vascular diseases.
• Treat respiratory diseases.

Fields of Work

• Pediatric physical therapy.
• Treatment of developmental delays and disabilities.
• Geriatric rehabilitation.
• Burn, wound, and skin rehabilitation.
• Rehabilitation after cosmetic surgery.
• Women's health and obstetric rehabilitation.

Physical Therapy Techniques

• Therapeutic exercises.
• Heat and cold therapy.
• Electrotherapy.
• Ultrasound therapy.
• Manual therapy.
• Aerobic exercises.
• Laser therapy.
• Functional training.
• Neuromuscular electrical stimulation.
• Patient education.

Advantages

• Promising career opportunities.
• Ability to open a private clinic.
• Employment opportunities in sports.
• Employment opportunities in tourism and wellness facilities.

Disadvantages

• Requires considerable physical effort.

Career Development

• Open a private clinic after 7 years of government service.
• Specialize after gaining professional experience.
• Community Health specialization.
• Public Health specialization.

Study Subjects

• Biochemistry.
• Pharmacology.
• General Physiology.
• Anatomy.
• Psychology.
• Principles of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation.
• Muscle and Nerve Physiology.
• Genetics.
• Pathology.
• Biomechanics and Kinesiology.
• Psychiatry.
• First Aid.