Master of Physiotherapy in Cardiovascular and Respiratory

Course Outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

Apply biomedical and behavioural scientific knowledge to the physiotherapy evaluation and management of pulmonary and cardiovascular dysfunction.
Describe the aetiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis and clinical presentation of pulmonary and cardiovascular disorders.
Conduct an appropriate examination of patients with complex cardiopulmonary dysfunction.
Appropriately select the testing procedures commonly used in assessing patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction.
Appropriately select, modify as necessary, and correctly demonstrate advanced physiotherapeutic treatment procedures commonly used in the management of cardiopulmonary dysfunction.
Apply advanced clinical reasoning skills and a sophisticated evidence based approach to decision making in cardiopulmonary physiotherapy practice.
Demonstrate a well developed understanding of the physiotherapist's role in promoting wellness as relevant to the pulmonary and cardiovascular systems.
Effectively assess and treat complex paediatric cardiopulmonary disorders.
Understand the functions of the multidisciplinary team in the management of cardiopulmonary patients, including intensive care and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, and describe the physiotherapists role in the multidisciplinary team.

Pedagogy

The pedagogy comprises clinical learning in postings, experiential learning, interactive classroom seminars, individual and class case presentations journal article critical appraisals, supervised classroom teaching, supervised practical demonstrations, supervision of practicals, guest lectures, camps, field visits, managerial assignments and research dissertation. The teaching-learning process lays emphasis on leadership and integrative thinking as peer group learning.

Curriculum

First year In the first year theoretical basis of physiotherapy is refreshed along with research methodology, biostatistics & teaching technology. The students are rotated in all areas of clinical expertise including their specialty during this period

During the second year the students will be posted in their area of specialty. They are required to complete and submit their dissertation. The learning program includes seminars, journal reviews, case presentations, case discussions and classroom teaching.

University examinations are held at the end of second year.

First Year
Professional Practice Research Methodology and Biostatistics	Biomechanics and Clinical Kinesiology
Exercise Physiology & Nutrition	Electrophysiology & Electro-diagnosis
Physiotherapy Diagnosis & Clinical Decision Making	Advanced Physiotherapeutic

Second Year
Specialties Community Physiotherapy

For detailed Curriculum refer MUHS Website.

*Examination Pattern is subject to change as per University notifications.