2.a. Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of the program, the graduate will be able to:

2.a.1. Explain the normal structure and biomechanics of body joints as related to their function and gait pattern,

2.a.2. Explain the common causes of arthritis and musculoskeletal disorders (acute and chronic) as well as the pathogenesis and management of rheumatic diseases, 

2.a.3. Describe the physical morbidity of musculoskeletal diseases and discuss functional plans for management,

2.a.4. Recognize the basic principles of specific investigational plans within the community for the diagnosis of prevalent rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases,

2.a.5.  Illustrate the basic issues of patients' health and safety within legal and ethical principals while providing physical therapy, rehabilitation approaches or management of rheumatic diseases,

2.a.6. Identify rising issues in the field Rheumatology, and Rehabilitation and Physical medicine through clinical trials and scientific researches,

2.a.7. Discuss developments of health care services for the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal diseases to improve medical practice,

 2.a.8. Recognize different types of neuroreceptors,       

2.a.9. Identify most recent modalities used in pain control,

 2.a10. Explain the mechanisms of action of the immune system (innate and specific), 

2.a.11.Understand  the physiological and immunological basis for the inflammatory reactions.

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2.b. Intellectual Skills:-

On successful completion of the program, the graduate will be able to:

2.b.1. Plan questioning, clinical and investigational database to clinical problem solving,   

2.b.2. Formulate a list of initial differential diagnosis for each problem affecting musculoskeletal system and rheumatic diseases,

2.b.3. Analyze posture of your case and detect mal-alignment,

2.b.4. Design  plans interrelated with recent scientific statements in the field of Rheumatology, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine,   

2.b.5. Design rehabilitation programs for patients with chronic medical or musculoskeletal illnesses,  

2.b.6. Interpret risk factors of disease or injury, to determine strategies for appropriate prophylaxis,

2.b.7. Interpret situations through proper analysis, consultation and referral, 

2.b.8. Choose most effective physical modality and evaluateresponse,   

2.b.9. Interpret results of electromyography to diagnose musculoskeletal diseases,

2.b.10. Evaluate the abnormality in the immunological profile.

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2.c.  Practical and professional Skills:-

On successful completion of the program, the graduate will be able to :

2.c.1. Take a complete and focused medical history and formulates specific clinical sheets suitable to record common medical problems in the field of Rheumatology, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, 

2.c.2. Write  tests showing disorders affecting the musculoskeletal system of different age groups,

2.c.3. Perform technical procedures; diagnostic and therapeutic in the field of Rheumatology, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine,

2.c.4. Select  evaluation methods for patients with different disabilities, 

2.c.5. Perform intra-articular and soft tissue injections,

2.c.6. Perform electromyography and nerve conduction studies,

2.c.7. Write  safe prescriptions of different types of drugs including non-biological and biological agents,

2.c.8. Select different types of orthoses and prostheses suitable for different age and sex group,

2.c.9. Develop factors influencing the inflammatory and immunological reactions, 

2.c.10. Manage chronic injuries and trauma with appropriate technical procedures.

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2.d.  General and transferable skills:-

By the end of the program the candidate should be able to:

2.d.1. Establish life-long self-learning required for continuous professional development in the field of Rheumatology, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine,

2.d.2. Use sources of medical information and communication technology to remain up- to-date with advances in knowledge and practice,

2.d.3. Retrieve scientific information clearly in written, electronic and oral forms,

2.d.4. Establish effective interpersonal relationship to communicate ideas and arguments,

2.d.5.  Work in interdisciplinary team according to rules and principles for assessment and within time-planned programs,

2.d.6. Determine personal learning needs.