Master of Physiotherapy- Cardiothoracic & Pulmonary Disease

Educational Qualification:  A candidate seeking admission to degree in M.P.T. must have completed the degree of Bachelor of Physiotherapy with 6 months compulsory internship from any recognized Institute or University in India or a foreign University recognized as equivalent with at least 50% marks in aggregate.

Admission to Masters of Physiotherapy course shall be made on the merit list entrance test to be conducted for the purpose. No candidate will be admitted on any ground unless he/she has appeared in the test/merit.

Course Duration:    2 Years(4 Semester)

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FIRST SEMESTER :

• Basic Medical Sciences: The course covers topics related to basic medical sciences with a review of anatomy and physiology.

• General Bio-mechanics: The course should enable the student to acquire in-depth knowledge in understanding biomechanics and kinesiology

• Exercise physiology: This course should deliver the concepts of exercise physiology and prepare students to test and prescribe suitable exercises to different groups of populations and conditions.

• Research methodology, Biostatistics: The course covers the concept of research methodology, evidence-based practice, and biostatistics related to physical therapy. 

• Practical II: general biomechanics

• Practical III: exercise physiology

• Clinics and seminars presentation: These will serve as a platform for students to integrate various components of patient management.

SECOND SEMESTER :

• Electrophysiology: This course should deliver the concepts in electrophysiology and prepare students to test and prescribe suitable electrodiagnostic tests and agents to different groups of populations and conditions.

• Advances in Physiotherapy assessment: The course should equip the student to acquire in-depth knowledge in different physiotherapy assessment and measurement procedures in different disorders.

• Advances in Physiotherapy Techniques: The students should be able to compare and contrast the outcome of various physiotherapy approaches.

• Elective -1 (Cardiopulmonary Pulmonary Disorders): The course covers topics related to etiology, clinical manifestation, and surgical management of cardiovascular diseases, and disorders.

• Practical –I:  Electrophysiology

• Practical –II: Advances in Physiotherapy Assessment

• Practical –III: Advances in physiotherapy techniques 

THIRD SEMESTER :

• General principles of pedagogy: The course covers topics related to education theory.

• Clinic management and administration: The course covers topics related to a physiotherapy clinic and department management.

• Elective -2 (Cardiopulmonary biomechanics): The course covers the understanding of biomechanics and kinesiology of body movement related to cardiopulmonary conditions.

• Elective -3 (Advances in cardiopulmonary physiotherapy assessment & management – I) : The course covers topics related to cardiopulmonary physiotherapy assessment, and diagnostic procedure interpretation used in managing different disorders affecting cardiopulmonary systems.

• Practical – I: Elective -3

• Practical II: Dissertation 

• Clinics and seminars presentations: These will serve as a platform for students to integrate various components of patient management. 

FOURTH SEMESTER :

• Teaching methodology in physiotherapy: The course covers topics related to teaching methodology and practical of teaching in physiotherapy

• Ethical legal and professional issues: The course covers topics related to physiotherapy ethics , medicolegal laws and abroad.

• Elective 4 (Advances in cardiopulmonary physiotherapy assessment & management –II): The course covers topics related to cardiopulmonary physiotherapy assessment, diagnostic procedure interpretation, measurement, and equipments.

• Practical –I: elective 4

• Practical II: Dissertation 

• Clinics and seminars presentations: These will serve as a platform for students to integrate various components of patient management.  

In addition to these core subjects, students may have the opportunity to take elective courses in related areas such as cardiopulmonary physiotherapy for pediatric and geriatric populations, community-based pulmonary rehabilitation programs, and advanced cardiac life support.

Clinical placements are also an integral component of the program, where students can gain hands-on experience working with patients in hospital settings, rehabilitation centers, and private clinics under the guidance of experienced physiotherapists.

The program typically lasts for two years and culminates in a research project or thesis, where students are expected to apply their learning and demonstrate their mastery of the subject matter.

Physiotherapists with degree in master of Cardio-pulmonary Physiotherapy are in demand and graduates with this qualification are recognized throughout India and Internationally. After completion of MPT cardiopulmonary physiotherapist can work in ICU , CCU , HDU , NICU and pulmonary wards ..

They have great opportunities Pulmonary Tuberculosis camp and leprosy camps organized by government organization.

Voluntary works are also provided by the non- governmental organizations in rural area. 

Researcher or Academic: Graduates can pursue a career in research or academia, where they can contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of cardiothoracic and pulmonary physiotherapy.

Consultant: Graduates can work as consultants, advising healthcare organizations, and physiotherapy clinics on best practices in the management of cardiothoracic and pulmonary disorders.

Entrepreneur: Graduates can start their own physiotherapy clinic, specializing in cardiothoracic and pulmonary disorders, and provide services to patients in their community.

Government Positions: Graduates can work in government agencies, such as the Ministry of Health or the Department of Health, where they can contribute to the development and implementation of healthcare policies related to cardiothoracic and pulmonary disorders.

The demand for physiotherapists with specialized knowledge and skills in cardiothoracic and pulmonary disorders is on the rise, and graduates of this program can expect to find fulfilling and rewarding careers in this field.