Advanced Certificate

Advanced Certificate Programmes in Physiotherapy

With the health sector fast expanding, graduates in Physiotherapy with quality training are in great need. The SCTIMST holds unmatched resources in neurological and cardiovascular sciences. This includes our highly trained and competent human resources, equipment and technology, and commitment to high quality professional work. The Institute now offers two academic programmes leading to Advanced Certificates through its Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR). These one year programmes are highly skill-based and give the opportunity to candidates to get competence in managing different neurologic and cardiovascular diseases, ward activities, in research and training in the use of newer equipment and technologies of physiotherapy.

The following one year programmes are offered - 1. Advanced Certificate Programme in Physiotherapy in Neurological Sciences 2. Advanced Certificate Programme in Physiotherapy in Cardiovascular Sciences

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION
1. Advanced Certificate Programme in Physiotherapy in Neurological Sciences
2. Advanced Certificate Programme in Physiotherapy in Cardiovascular Sciences

BPT (A regular in-campus four-year bachelor's degree and internship in Physiotherapy from a recognized university).

UPPER AGE LIMIT

25 years (as on 1st January of admission year) relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST and sponsored candidates. In addition, candidates will be admitted if sponsored by the Government, governmental agencies or Universities. Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe need secure only 50% in the qualifying examination.

Method of selection

Selection will be strictly on merit on the basis of percentage of marks obtained in the Entrance Examination (written and viva-voce held at the Institute). Sponsored candidates will also go through the procedure for selection but a separate list of finally selected candidates from those who qualify in the Entrance Examination will be put up.

Minimum pass marks in the objective-type written examination of 90 minutes duration (100 questions) will be 50% for all. Candidates who have qualified in the written examination will be short-listed for interview.

In addition, candidates will be admitted if sponsored by the Government, governmental agencies or Universities.

Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe need secure only 50% in the qualifying examinations.

HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION

Candidates selected will be provided accommodation as per rules and availability.

COURSE CONTENT

The training is strictly full-time and continuous. The candidates at the time of admission will be provided with a handbook covering the syllabus, training programme and the examination scheme. They should acquaint themselves with the syllabus prescribed for the course to which they are admitted. They should strictly adhere to the rules and regulations of the Institute.

CONTRACT SERVICE

All students and Senior Residents selected for various programmes are required to execute a bond of service for a duration depending upon the length of the course. Admission will be denied to candidates who fail to join or submit the contract bond by the date stipulated in the letter of selection. Private practice in any form during the pendency of the course is strictly prohibited.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and responsibilities of students and Senior Residents shall be fixed by the Institute from time to time and will include such clinical work as may be essential for patient care and professional training.

MEDICAL FITNESS

The selection will be provisional until the candidate is declared medically fit by a Medical Board appointed by the Institute. The candidate should declare all problems connected with aspects of his/her health and should certify that he/she is fit to undergo the rigorous programme that he/she is joining. The opinion of the Medical Board shall be final.

COMMENCEMENT OF ACADEMIC SESSION

The session commences on first week of January, every year. Selected candidates will report on this date with all necessary original documents, the verification of which is mandatory for confirmation of admission.

Senior Residents and students will be assessed at the end of six months after admission for their academic ability, desire for training, acquisition of competence, commitment to patient care, interpersonal relationship and so on. Those with low scores will be given a chance to improve in the next three months and, if found unsatisfactory, the candidate's registration in SCTIMST will be terminated.

Attendance on the last working day of the course, normally 31st December, will be compulsory, except in extraordinary situations and for MPH course.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

For online applications please visit our Website:www.sctimst.ac.in during 1st September to 15th October

Contact Us

THE REGISTRAR, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum-695011 Kerala, India.

Telephone: 91-471-2524150, 2524269 Fax: 91-471-2550728

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