DIPLOMA IN PHYSIOTHERAPY( 1 year)
SUBJECT 1: Introduction to Physiotherapy
Unit 1
- History and development of Physiotherapy
- Scope and objectives
- Role of Physiotherapist
- Ethics and professional conduct
Unit 2
- Medical terminology
- Hospital departments
- Patient communication
- Documentation and record keeping
SUBJECT 2: Human Anatomy & Human Physiology
Unit 1
- Cell and tissues
- Skeletal system
- Bones and joints
Unit 2
- Muscular system
- Nervous system
- Cardiovascular system
Unit 3
- Respiratory system
- Digestive system
- Urinary system
- Reproductive system
Practical
- Identification of bones
- Surface anatomy
- Joint movements
- Muscle identification
Unit 1
- Cell physiology
- Blood
- Cardiovascular physiology
Unit 2
- Respiratory physiology
- Digestive physiology
- Renal physiology
Unit 3
- Nervous system
- Endocrine system
- Muscle physiology
- Exercise physiology
SUBJECT3 : Pathology and Microbiology
Unit 1
- Introduction to pathology
- Inflammation
- Infection
- Healing process
Unit 2
- Bacteria
- Viruses
- Fungi
- Sterilization
- Disinfection
Practical
- Sterilization methods
- Infection control
- Biomedical waste segregation
SUBJECT 4: Biomechanics and Kinesiology
Unit 1
- Planes and axes
- Body mechanics
- Posture
Unit 2
- Range of motion
- Muscle action
- Gait analysis
Practical
- ROM assessment
- Posture analysis
- Manual muscle testing
SUBJECT 5: Exercise Therapy
Unit 1
- Principles of exercise therapy
- Active exercises
- Passive exercises
- Assisted exercises
Unit 2
- Stretching exercises
- Strengthening exercises
- Coordination exercises
- Balance exercises
Unit 3
- Breathing exercises
- Relaxation techniques
- Functional training
Practical
- Exercise demonstration
- Exercise prescription
- Patient positioning
SUBJECT 6: Electrotherapy & Community Physiotherapy
Unit 1
- Basic electricity
- Safety precautions
- Indications and contraindications
Topics
- Community health
- Health education
- Geriatric care
- Women's health
- Pediatric physiotherapy
- Occupational health
- Disability prevention
Unit 2
- TENS
- IFT
- Muscle stimulator
- Ultrasound therapy
Unit 3
- Short Wave Diathermy (SWD)
- Infrared Therapy (IRR)
- Moist Heat Therapy
- Cryotherapy
Practical
- Machine handling
- Electrode placement
- Treatment protocol
SUBJECT 7: Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
Unit 1
- Fractures
- Arthritis
- Low back pain
- Neck pain
Unit 2
- Sports injuries
- Joint replacement
- Rehabilitation exercises
Practical
- Splint application
- Walking aids
- Rehabilitation exercises
SUBJECT 8: Neurology and Physiotherapy
Unit 1
- Stroke
- Paralysis
- Parkinson's disease
- Cerebral palsy
Unit 2
- Spinal cord injuries
- Facial palsy
- Peripheral nerve injuries
Practical
- Neurological assessment
- Balance training
- Gait training
SUBJECT 9: First Aid and Emergency Care
Unit 1
- First aid principles
- CPR (Basic Life Support)
- Shock management
Unit 2
- Burns
- Fractures
- Bleeding control
- Bandaging
Practical
- CPR practice
- Bandaging techniques
- Emergency transportation