04-11-2026
Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences Organizes an Introductory Event for Physical Therapy Students

The College of Applied Medical Sciences at the university organized an introductory event for students of the Physical Therapy Department, in cooperation with the Jordanian Physical Therapy Association, under the patronage of the Dean of the College, Professor Dr. Khalaf Al-Masaeed, and in the presence of the head of the association, Nidal Abu Salim, the head of the Social Committee, Muhammad Al-Natoor, and a number of faculty members in the college, at Prince Hassan Auditorium in the College of Engineering at the university.

Professor Dr. Khalaf Al-Masaeed emphasized the keenness of the College of Applied Medical Sciences to develop its educational environment and academic programs in line with the requirements of the labor market and the needs of the health sector, pointing to the importance of the specializations offered by the college and its role in providing educational opportunities for the people of Mafraq Governorate and the surrounding areas, and enhancing its ability to compete with its counterparts in Jordanian universities. He also stressed the need for students to pay attention to practical training and adhere to it, and to benefit from the experiences and competencies available in the college, which contributes to refining their skills and qualifying them for excellence and competitiveness in the labor market.

The head of the association, Nidal Abu Salim, stressed the importance of the physical therapy specialization and the role of the practitioner within the medical team, emphasizing the need to adhere to professional standards, exchange experiences, and improve the quality of practice. He also reviewed the association's vision, mission, and projects, emphasizing the importance of cooperation with universities in training and qualifying students and linking the academic aspect with clinical and practical experience, which enhances their efficiency and readiness for the labor market.

The head of the Social Committee, Muhammad Al-Natoor, also reviewed the methods of providing therapeutic services to patients, based on his personal experience in the field of physical therapy, emphasizing the importance of employing scientific knowledge in serving patients and dealing with injuries, and the need for continuous motivation to learn and develop skills. He also addressed the most prominent challenges facing physical therapists and the sector in general, emphasizing the importance of excellence and investing educational opportunities to keep pace with the requirements of the labor market, offering a set of advice and guidance to students based on his professional experience.

At the end of the event, which witnessed an extensive dialogue with students, and was managed and presented by students Hanan Assaf and Abdul Hafeez Al-Ajarma, Professor Dr. Khalaf Al-Masaeed opened an introductory booth that included the college's various specializations, and was supervised by the student teams in the college, where Al-Masaeed honored the representatives of the Jordanian Physical Therapy Association with certificates of appreciation, in appreciation of their efforts and active participation in the success of the event, praising the association's role in enhancing cooperation with Al al-Bayt University, and supporting students of the specialization and introducing them to the reality and future of the profession.