Advance Diploma in Physiotherapy Assistance (ADPA)

INTRODUCTION _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In this ever evolving world of healthcare Physiotherapy as a discipline had  come of ages. It has found its application in the fields of Orthopaedics,  Sports, Neuro-Sciences, Cardio-Pulmonary, General & Plastic Surgery,  Paediatrics, Geriartrics, Women’s Health & General Rehabilitation. In this  era of Holistic healthcare approach the role of a Physiotherapist as a  member of a multi-disciplinary team cannot be undermined. WHAT IS PHYSIOTHERAPY ? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Physiotherapy can be defined as a treatment method that focuses on the  science of movement and helps people to restore, maintain and maximize  their physical strength, function, motion and overall well-being by  addressing the underlying physical issues.  A Physiotherapist is essentially a Clinician  who administers Physiotherapeutic  treatment methods following a formal  examination & diagnosis of the  underlying disease condition.  WHAT IS PHYSIOTHERAPY TECHNOLOGY ? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Given the increased demand of healthcare services it is not always possible  foe a Physiotherapist to deliver or administer the desired quality of  therapeutic management to the patients.  This is exactly where the role of a  Physiotherapy Technologist comes into  play. The main duty of a Physiotherapy  Technologist is to work alongside with the  therapist and extend the therapeutic  methods or administer physiotherapeutic treatment to the patients under the active supervision of the  Physiotherapist in both clinical & residential set-ups. COURSE OBJECTIVE _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This Certificate course on Physiotherapy TECHNOLOGY is designed exactly  with the objective to impart the required knowledge, skills & competence  in a candidate so that he or she can  effectively administer superior quality  physiotherapeutic treatments to the  patients, monitor their progress and take  regular follow-ups thereafter under the  active supervision of a Clinical  Physiotherapist. Thus upon successful completion of the course & passing out the final exam  a candidate will be competent & confident enough to deliver superior  patient care & achieve better patient satisfaction. Active guidance & hand  holding will still be provided thereafter. COURSE OVERVIEW _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The course comprises of 25 classes, spread over 6 months covering 12  modules with 50 hours of theory & practical classes. The course covers all  the basic medical subjects along with physiotherapy lessons in specific  disease conditions. Details are given in the Course Outline. COURSE OUTLINE _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Module :1 Anatomy - Introduction - Bones & Joints - Nervs & Muscles - Surface Anatomy Module :2 Physiology - Introduction - Cells and tissues - Muscle Physiology - Nervous System - Pain Physiology - Cardio Pulmonary System Module :3 Pathology - Introduction - Inflammation - Tissue & Bone healing Module :4 Pharmacology - Introduction - Analgesics - Muscle relaxants - Nutritional Supplement Module :5 Biomechanics  - Introduction - Basic Concepts - Joint Measurements - Muscle Power Measurements Module :6 Exercise Therapy  - Basic Concepts - Mobilization, Manipulation & Massage - Stretching - Aerobics - Resistive exercises - Specialized Exercises - Chest Therapy Module :7 Electrotherapy - Introduction & Basic Concepts - Heat and Cold - Radiotherapy - Electro therapeutic Modalities - UST - Traction Module :8 Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal conditions - Arthritis - Fractures - Degenerative conditions - Sports Conditions - Soft tissue injuries Module :9. Physiotherapy in Neurological conditions - Stroke - Parkinson's - TBI & SCI - CP Module :10 Physiotherapy in Chest, Surgical &  Specialized Conditions - COPD - RLD - General Surgery - Burns Module :11 General Rehab - Introduction & Basic Concepts - Orthotic devices Module :12 Clinical Reasoning - Clinical approaches - History taking - Clinical examination - Identifying Red flags SCHDULE OF CLASSES _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Class 1 (2 hours Theory) - General Introduction & Orientation - Definition of Physiotherapy & its application - Definition & Classification of Exercise & Electro Therapy Class 2 (2 hours Theory) - Basic Anatomical concepts - Bones and Joints UL - Nerves and Muscles UL Class 3 (2 hours Theory) - Bones and Joints LL - Nerves and Muscles LL - Vertebral Column - Head Neck Class 4 (2 hours Practical) - Demonstration of Imp Concepts - Surface Anatomy with important landmarks Class 5 (2 hours Theory) - Cells and tissues - Bone & Muscle tissues - Muscle and Exercise Physiology Class 6 (2 hours Theory) - Nervous System - Pain Physiology - Cardio Pulmonary System Class 7 (2 hours Theory) - Introduction to Pathology - Inflammation - Tissue and Bone healing - Basic Concepts in Pharmacology - Analgesics - Muscle Relaxants - Nutritional Supplements Class 8 (2 hours Theory) - Introduction to Biomechanics & Basic Concepts - Joint structure and function - Muscle function Class 9 (2 hours Practical) - Joint Range measurements - Muscle power Testing Class 10 (2 hours Theory) - Introduction, Basic Concepts and Classification - Massage & Stretching Class 11 (2 hours Theory) - Mobilization & Manipulation Class 12 (2 hours Practical) - Demonstration of all the Exercise  Therapy Techniques on live subject Class 13 (2 hours Theory) - Resistive exercises - Specialized Exercises - Chest Therapy Class 14 (2 hours Practical) - Demonstration of all the Exercise Therapy Techniques on live subject Class 15 (2 hours Theory) - Introduction, Basic Concepts and Classification - Heat and Cold - Radiation therapy Class 16 (2 hours Theory) - UST - High, Low & Mid frequency currents - Traction Class 17 (2 hours Practical) - Demonstration of all the Electro therapeutic Modalities Class 18 (2 hours Practical) - Demonstration of all the Electro therapeutic Modalities Class 19 (2 hours Theory) - Physiotherapy in Orthopedic conditions Class 20 ( 2 hours Theory) - Physiotherapy in Neurological conditions Class 21 (2 hours Theory) - Physiotherapy in Chest, Surgical and Specialized  Conditions Class 22 (2 hours Theory) - Introduction to General Rehabilitation and Basic Concepts - Orthotic devices and their classification Class 23 (2 hours Theory) - Clinical approaches - History taking - Clinical examination - Identifying Red flags Class 24 (2 hours Practical) - Demonstration of Clinical approach Class 25 (2 hours Practical) - Conclusion - Q&A Session - Practical Doubt Clearing session THEORY PRACTICALS TOTAL CLASSES 19 6 25 DURATION 38 hrs 12 hrs 50 hrs SCHEME OF EXAMINATION _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Theory: 70 marks Viva Voce: 20 marks Project Work: 10 marks Total: 100 marks