The Department of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences under the college of applied medical sciences at the King Khalid University was established to meet the growing demand of rehabilitation services in the region and is well known for its excellence in education, research and committed communities’ services. The Department of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences was established in 2003. The department has three approved programs; these are Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Audiology and Speech Therapy. Physical Therapy program (Bachelor’s degree) was the first program to start with and later speech language pathology and audiology programs have been incorporated and Master’s program in physical therapy has been proposed at this point. The department has highly qualified faculty members in teaching and research, and equipped with advanced academic and research facilities.
Providing excellence in learning, innovation to meet the international standards and to create a center of research in the field of medical rehabilitation for the region.
To advance excellence in education, research, and clinical practice, while promoting the health and well-being of individuals within the community through interdisciplinary collaboration in allied health sciences.
Loyalty, Excellence, Teamwork, Transparency, Diversity, Creativity and Social Responsibility.
- Prepare graduates across allied health programs to excel in their respective fields, providing comprehensive care to diverse patient populations and contributing to community health initiatives through interdisciplinary teamwork.
- Foster a culture of collaboration and engagement among faculty, students, clinicians, and stakeholders, promoting integrating evidence-based practices and innovative approaches to education and clinical care within the department.
- Conduct and disseminate research that enhances rehabilitation practices and advances the allied health sciences, focusing on improving patient outcomes and addressing the evolving needs of the community.
- Knowledge of a comprehensive, coherent and systematic body of knowledge in a field of enquiry and of the underlying theories and principles associated with it.
- The ability to investigate complex problems and develop creative solutions with limited guidance, using insights from their own and other related fields of study.
- The ability to identify and use appropriate mathematical and statistical techniques in the analysis and resolution of complex issues, and select and use the most appropriate mechanisms for communicating the results to a variety of audiences.
- Capacity to provide leadership and willingness to cooperate fully with others in joint projects and initiatives.
- Take initiative in identifying and resolving problems and issues both individually and in group situations exercising leadership in pursuit of innovative and practical solutions.
- Apply the theoretical insights and methods of inquiry from their field of study in considering issues and problems in other contexts.
- Consistently demonstrate a high level of ethical and responsible behavior and provide leadership in academic professional and community environments.