Department of Physiotherapy
- Date May 4, 2018
Department of Physiotherapy
Since 2017
Daytime Studies
Description
The Department of Physiotherapy established in year 2017-2018, as a part of Faculty of Health Technology at Cihan University- Erbil, and it is the first and only Department in Private Universities in Kurdistan Region of Iraq. It provides a major focus for a health care profession dedicated for the improvement of overall quality of life, prevention of disability, and promotion of positive health.
Mission
The mission of the Physiotherapy Department is to promote and maintain the highest level of education through improvement in education, research quality, and community services in the field of physical therapy. The Department offers a comprehensive educational program, which will extend for four years through varieties of teaching methodology, laboratory, clinical experiences and field training, which are culturally and ethically sensitive. To enhance the practical skills along with classroom teaching, students will train at various centers throughout the duration of study.
Career Opportunity
Upon successfully completing the program and fulfilling the requirements, the graduates will be able to work as:
- Physiotherapist in multi and super specialty hospitals, outpatient and home care clinics and rehabilitation centers.
- Ergonomist in industrial sectors and other occupational environments.
- Fitness Instructors and training in sport training facilities.
- Self -employed / home care physical therapist.
- Pursue a career as a teacher and researcher.
- Advancing in the career could be accomplished by pursuing Master in Physiotherapy (MPT) and PhD in specialties like musculoskeletal, neurological, cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation and others.
Vision
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) program envisions to be recognized internationally for quality education, evidence-based physiotherapy practice, clinically integrated education through collaboration from specialized professionals and excellence in research.
Objective
The overall objective of the course is to train professional physiotherapists. Therefor the aim of the program is to educate high quality university-level physiotherapists on the basis of the latest fundamental and applied interdisciplinary science and modern technological achievements. The graduates will be ethically responsible, creative and enterprising, professionally providing modern research-based physiotherapy services, which include testing and evaluation of the patient’s clinical condition, the need for physiotherapy and diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of the effectiveness of the physiotherapy procedures.
Career Opportunity
Upon successful completion of the program and fulfilling the local license/regulatory requirements, the student can:
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Work as
- Physical therapist in multi and super specialty hospitals, outpatient and home care clinics, rehabilitation centers.
- Ergonomist in industrial sectors and other occupational environments.
- Instructor in fitness and sports training facilities.
- Self -employed/home care physical therapist.
- Pursue career as a research assistant.
- Advance in career by pursuing Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) and PhD in specialties like musculoskeletal, neurology, cardio-pulmonary, women’s health and pediatrics
Meet Our Team
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Tanya Salam Salih
News & Activities
An International Workshop on ‘The Relationship between Physiotherapy and Nutrition’ Held at Cihan University-Erbil
An international workshop was held at Cihan University-Erbil to...
At a Special Ceremony: Cihan University-Erbil Distributes Certificates to the Participants of the Physiotherapy Course
In addition to educating students in various fields, Cihan...
A student from Cihan University- Erbil in Baghdad took part in a workshop designed for individuals with disabilities.
A workshop aimed at promoting the social integration of...
The Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences Won the Final Match of the Cihan University-Erbil Football Cup Championship
Under the supervision of the Department of Physical Education...
A Student from Cihan University-Erbil Participates in the Preparatory Committee for a Conference on ‘Climate Change’
The Scientific Department of the Ministry of Sports and...
Students from the Physiotherapy Department Visited the Erbil Branch of the International Red Cross
To benefit from the extensive field experience provided by...
The Physiotherapy Department Team Won the Semi-Final of the Cihan University- Erbil Football Championship
Under the meticulous supervision of the Department of Physical...
The Second Place for Cihan University-Erbil in Kurdistan Region Universities Debate Championship
On February 25, 2024, the Cihan University – Erbil...
The Departments of Translation and Physiotherapy won on the fourth day of the Cihan University-Erbil Football Championship
On the university’s outdoor fields during the Cihan-Erbil Football...
The Second International Academic Conference on Medical Physics Held under the Direction of Prof. Dr. Amjad Saber Al-Delawi, President of Cihan University-Erbil
The Second International Academic Conference on Medical Physics, took...
A Scientific Trip to Erbil Teaching Hospital by the Physiotherapy Department Students
Mr. Tanya Salam Salih, Head of the Physiotherapy Department...
Physiotherapy Students Visited the Physiotherapy Department at Erbil Teaching Hospital
On October 7th, 2023, Tuesday, second-year Physiotherapy Department students...
A Student from the Physiotherapy Department Invents an Electronic Arm
Hajar Muhammad Ali, a Physiotherapy Department student at Cihan...
Conducting a Physiotherapy Training Course at Cihan University-Erbil
The President of Cihan University-Erbil emphasized the significance of...
A Field Visit to the Rashin Radiology and Resonance Center for the Department of Physiotherapy Students
As part of the series of activities and events...
A Field Visit for Department of Physiotherapy Students to the Red Cross Center for Prosthetics
Within the series of activities and events of the...
A Field Visit for the Physiotherapy Department to the Kurdistan Center for Physiotherapy
Within the series of activities and events of the...
In the presence of the president of Cihan University- Erbil, the course of Physiotherapy came to an end
As physiotherapy is one of the most significant medical...
Participation of the Department of Physiotherapy Students in an Awareness Event on the Occasion of World Physiotherapy Day
Within a series of activities and events of the...
Students of the Physiotherapy Department Visited a Psychiatric Clinic
Within a series of activities and events of the...
A Talk on the TV Programme with a Physiotherapy Department Student
Eman Ahmad Karasul, a fourth-stage Physiotherapy Department student, participated...
Department of Physiotherapy Therapy Visited the Beautiful Mind Center for Psychological Consultation
Within a series of activities and events of the...
The president of Cihan University Erbil inaugurated a food festival and medical exhibition on World Food Day
The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics staged a fantastic...
Cihan University-Erbil help the Kurdistan Region be marked on FAO World Map
Cihan University-Erbil, a leading university in Kurdistan Region and...
The Strategic Plan of Cihan University-Erbil for Cihan Teaching Hospital
Cihan University-Erbil was founded in 2007 as the first...
Participation of the Department of Physiotherapy Students in an Event on the Occasion of the World Physiotherapy Day
Within a series of activities and events of the...
Cihan Teaching Hospital to be opened as the largest and ideal private hospital by Cihan University-Erbil
Cihan University-Erbil as a pioneering university in Kurdistan Region...
Distribution of Physiotherapy Devices to the Elderly Home in Erbil
As part of a series of activities and events...
THE PHYSIOTHERAPY DEPARTMENT ORGANIZED A FIELD VISIT TO SIBERDAN PRIMARY MIXED SCHOOL
On 28 April 2022, students from the Physiotherapy Department...
THE PHYSIOTHERAPY DEPARTMENT ORGANIZED A FIELD VISIT TO HOME CARE FOR THE ELDERLY INFIRM
On 28 April 2022, the Physiotherapy Department organized a...
Department of Physiotherapy: A Field Visit to the Rashin Specialized Radiology Center
Within the series of activities and events of the...
A Field Visit to the Red Cross Center for Prosthetics Involving the Physiotherapy Department Students
Within a series of activities and events of the...
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY HELD A FIELD VISIT TO NEIGHBORHOODS IN VARIOUS AREAS AT ERBIL CITY
On 10 April 2022, the Department of Physiotherapy held...
THE PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC HAS STARTED OPERATING AT CIHAN UNIVERSITY-ERBIL
Within the series of activities and events of the...
Football Cup Championship 2022 at Cihan University-Erbil
On 27 February 2022 at 12.30 p.m., a Football...
The certificate of participation in the physiotherapy course was distributed to the participants.
On Monday,10, January 2022, during a special ceremony that...
Training Workshop for (Coriszon) Techniques for Students of the Department of Physiotherapy
On 5th of December 2021, and within the activities...
Specialized Training Course for the Department of Physiotherapy
The Department of Physiotherapy held a specialized training course...
Celebrating Physiotherapist Day by Providing Practical Training
The Department of Physiotherapy, Cihan University-Erbil celebrated the Physiotherapist...
A Joint Physiotherapy Symposium on Workplace Health
The Department of Physiotherapy, Cihan University-Erbil organized a scientific...
Health Awareness Campaign
The health awareness committee in the department of Physiotherapy...
Physiotherapeutic assessment for the cleaners and farmers of the University
For the purpose of serving the community health, On...
Physiotherapy unit – Short time and more Service
As continuous to the physiotherapy unit of Cihan University...
Physiotherapy Unit Activation at Cihan University Clinic
As a continuation of the activities of the Physiotherapy...
The Department of Physiotherapy held a regular meeting online using (HangoutAPP)
The Department of Physiotherapy at Cihan University-Erbil held a...
Physiotherapy department in collaboration with Aylan Center held a workshop
Physiotherapy department at Cihan university-Erbil in collaboration with Aylan...
The Department of Physiotherapy held an internship to the Physiotherapy and Physical therapy unit at Hawler Teaching Hospital
The Department of Physiotherapy at Cihan university-Erbil, organized a...
The College of Health Technology hold its first online meeting under the preventive measures taken by the KRG
On April 7th 2020 Professor Dr. Amjad Saber Al-Dalawi...
Organizing a scientific visit for the students of Physiotherapy department
On February 19th 2020 Physiotherapy department of Cihan University-...
The main activities of the Department of Physiotherapy – Cihan University- Erbil for the academic year 2018-2019
The Department of physiotherapy conducted a variety of activities...
Job Opportunities
Cihan University - Erbil announces about available job opportunities...
A Visit To The Park Sami Abdulrahman
On 24 April 2019, the Department of Physiotherapy –...
A Scientific Visit To European Center
On 23 April 2019, the Physiotherapy Department organized a...
A Visit On How To Use Yoga In Physical Therapy
On 23 April 2019, the Department of Physiotherapy has...
A Visit To European Center For Physiotherapy
On 21 April 2019, the Physiotherapy Department organized a...
A Visit To European Center For Physiotherapy
On 21 April 2019, the Physiotherapy Department organized a...
A Second Visit To The Physiotherapy Department Of Teaching Hospital/Erbil For The Second Level
On 18th April 2019, the Physiotherapy Department has visited...
A Visit To The Zhean Physiotherapy Center
On April 18, 2019, the Physiotherapy Department (First Year...
A Visit To The Parez Physio Center In Par Hospital
On 18th April the Department of Physiotherapy has organized...
A Visit To The Physiotherapy Department At Teaching Hospital In Erbil
On 14th April, the Physiotherapy Department has conducted a...
A Visit To The Physiotherapy Department Of Teaching Hospital/Erbil For The Second Level
On 14th April, 2019, the Physiotherapy Department has visited...
A Visit To The General Surgery Center For The First Level
On 14th April, the Department of Community Health has...
A Visit To The Erbil Sport Center
On April 11th 2019, the Department of Physiotherapy has...
A Visit To The Erbil Sport Center For The First Level
On April 11th 2019, the Department of Physiotherapy has...
A Visit To The Hero Physiotherapy Centre For The Second Level
On 10th April, the Department of Physiotherapy has conducted...
A Visit To The Parez Physio Physiotherapy Center For The First Stage
On 11th April, the Department of Physiotherapy has conducted...
The Second Meeting On Scientific Research And Curriculum Development
On the 10th of April 2019, The Second Scientific...
A Visit To The Parez Physio Physiotherapy Center In Erbil
On 10th April, the Department of Physiotherapy has conducted...
A Visit To The Zhean Center Branch 2 In Erbil
On April 8th 2019, The Department of Physiotherapy (First-Year...
A Meeting On Scientific Research And Curriculum Development
On the 7th of April 2019, The Scientific Committee of...
A Visit To The Europe Physiotherapy Center In Erbil
On April 7th 2019, The Department of Physiotherapy (Second-year...
A Visit to the Zhean Center in Erbil
On April 4th 2019, The Department of Physiotherapy (first-year...
A Visit to the Cihan University Sport Center
On April 3rd 2019, the Department of Physiotherapy has...
A Trip to the Aylan Physiotherapy Center
On March 10th 2019, the Department of Physiotherapy has...
A Visit to the Aylan Physiotherapy Center
On March 7th 2019, the Department of Physiotherapy has...
Cihan University Participate in a Conference on endocrinology, lipid & vascular
On January 17th and 18th 2019, Dr. Maysoon Alheyderi...
Cihan University’s Representative Attended an Award Ceremony
On January 24th 2019, Dr. Ameena the head of...
Cihan University’s Representative Attended An Award Ceremony
On January 24th 2019, Dr. Ameena the head of...
Cihan University Participate In A Conference On Endocrinology, Lipid &Vascular
On January 17th and 18th 2019, Dr. Maysoon Alheyderi...
A Field Trip To The Center For The Affected With Neck Injuries
On November 4th 2018, the Department of Physiotherapy has...
A Scientific Trip To The Hero Center
On October 30th 2018, the Department of Physiotherapy has...
A Visit To The Parez Physio Center For Physiotherapy
On October 28th 2018, the Department of Physiotherapy has...
Poster Exhibtion
As a part of improving the critical thinking skills...
Seminar entitled “Mechanical cause of Low back pain/ Disc prolapse types and management
on 09th of May, 2018, a seminar conducted by...
Seminar entitled “Nobel Prize”
on 08th of May, 2018, Prof.Dr. Kawis Aziz Faraj,...
Seminar entitled “Neck Pain-Preventive and Non-Pharmacological measures”
on 07th of May, 2018, a seminar presented by...