The department offers comprehensive academic programs designed to equip students with expertise, leadership skills, and a strong foundation in cardio-pulmonary physiotherapy:
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.P.T): A Part of the foundational program of physiotherapy (4 years + 6 months internship duration), training and providing core knowledge and skills in physiotherapy.
- Masters of Physiotherapy in Cardio-Pulmonary Physiotherapy (8 seats): A specialized postgraduate program of 2 years duration, focusing on advanced clinical management, research training, and critical thinking in the field of cardio-pulmonary care
- Ph.D. Program: A research-driven program aimed at developing innovative solutions and advancing the scientific knowledge in cardio-pulmonary physiotherapy.
Value-Added Program
- Diabetes Educator Course for Physiotherapists: An additional certification to enhance physiotherapists’ expertise in managing and educating patients with diabetes, integrating cardio-metabolic care into practice.
Curriculum Highlights:
The department employs innovative and interactive teaching methods to enhance learning and clinical competence:
- Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) and Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE): Structured, scenario-based evaluations for practical and clinical skills.
- Flipped Classroom: Encouraging students to engage in self-directed learning.
- Role-play and Simulation: Using real-life scenarios to develop problem-solving, communication, and clinical decision-making skills.
- Bedside Teaching: Hands-on training in clinical settings, allowing students to directly interact with patients under supervision.
- Interactive Case Discussions: Engaging students in discussions on real-world cases to enhance analytical thinking and collaborative learning.
- Blended Learning: Integrating online resources, videos, and virtual simulations with traditional classroom teaching.
- Small Group Teaching: Focusing on personalized learning and active participation in smaller groups to address individual student needs.
- Problem-Based Learning (PBL): Challenging students to solve complex clinical scenarios using evidence-based approaches.
- Industry-relevant skills: Students will be trained for problem-solving skills, efficient communication, and collaboration. Leadership qualities and teamwork will be trained for the proper execution of work.
