Post Graduate Diploma In Paediatric Physiotherapy
The course aims to prepare the candidate towards professional excellence in specialized skills in the respective field of Physiotherapy. The course is conducted with the prime intention to acquaint the candidate with research methods, concept of quality care, to promote the standards of Paediatric Physiotherapy education and to induce appropriate professional relationships in multidisciplinary hospitals &
rehabilitation practice. It also aims to inculcate competent standards in clinical practice and research.
Objectives:
The candidate undergoing this course shall:
1. acquire a sound knowledge of the specialized skills of the physiotherapeutic interventions with special emphasis on the respective areas of specialization.
2. have an updated evidence-based practice, which includes evaluation, clinical reasoning, diagnosis and treatment methods.
3. practice within the professional code of ethics and conduct, and the standards of practice within legal boundaries.
4. gain experience in clinical teaching methods and undergraduate tutorials.
5. conduct research activities and utilize findings for professional development.
Objectives:
The candidate undergoing this course shall:
1. acquire a sound knowledge of the specialized skills of the physiotherapeutic interventions with special emphasis on the respective areas of specialization.
2. have an updated evidence-based practice, which includes evaluation, clinical reasoning, diagnosis and treatment methods.
3. practice within the professional code of ethics and conduct, and the standards of practice within legal boundaries.
4. gain experience in clinical teaching methods and undergraduate tutorials.
5. conduct research activities and utilize findings for professional development.
Program Length
It is a One-Year program comprising of 2 semesters and each semesters’ duration is 16 weeks.
Methods of Assessment/Examination, Procedures and Rules:
Students will be evaluated during each course on the basis of
1. Formative assessment: which is a mix of the tests, end of course examination, class and home assignments, class participation, interactive discussions, practical exercises, field works and/or group works, end of course examination, depending on the course outline (ongoing assessment);
2. Summative assessment: based on the end of semester examination papers. Summative assessments are held at the end of semesters and comprises of semester examinations paper each.
1. Formative assessment: which is a mix of the tests, end of course examination, class and home assignments, class participation, interactive discussions, practical exercises, field works and/or group works, end of course examination, depending on the course outline (ongoing assessment);
2. Summative assessment: based on the end of semester examination papers. Summative assessments are held at the end of semesters and comprises of semester examinations paper each.
Every candidate for admission to the course for the diploma of Pediatric Physiotherapy [ must have been qualified with the degree of DPT or Bachelor of Physiotherapy [BS.P.T.]
Age Limit
There is no Age-limit restrictions for admission in this Program.
Course Fee is Rs. 60,000 per semester.
Total fee for One Year Diploma is Rs.120,000 which is payable in two instalments.
International Students: USD 1000
Total fee for One Year Diploma is Rs.120,000 which is payable in two instalments.
International Students: USD 1000