Undergraduate Programs

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)

Physiotherapy (under Orthopedics) has been in existence in Himalayan Hospital since 1994 as a physical Rehabilitation Department which was later renamed as Physiotherapy, in 1998.

The faculty in the department has vast clinical and academic experience and is further supported by eminent and experienced faculty from Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology and Biostatistics which provide students the right platform for practical and theoretical learning.

In order to keep up with the latest trends and skills, the department organizes workshops, CMEs & hands-on training programs by experts from both, within the department and from other premier institutes. We have a well-stocked library where students can gain required knowledge by using facilities both from central as well as the departmental library.

It is noteworthy that students in the department get a unique exposure to variety of patient care under ultra-modern facilities across multi-specialty OPDs/ IPDs/ ICU.

With this BPT program, you will be able to:

  1. 1. Become a movement expert who improves quality of life of individuals through prescribed exercise, hands-on care, and patient education.
  2. 2. Diagnose and treat individuals of all ages from newborns to people at the end of life.
  3. 3. Examine each person and develop a treatment plan to improve their ability to move, reduce or manage pain.
  4. 4. Restore function and prevent disability by applying exercises, manual therapy, mobilization, manipulation, assistive devices and electrotherapy modalities like diathermy, ultrasonic therapy, laser etc.
  5. 5. Help people achieve fitness goals, regain or maintain their independence, and lead active lives.
  6. 6. Conduct yourself ethically and professionally without any bias.
  7. 7. Demonstrate high levels of credibility, integrity, and social responsibility when performing professional and ethical responsibilities.

 

Employment Opportunities

Opportunities are available in Super / Multi specialty hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home Healthcare, Public / Community Health Centers, Academia, Government, etc.

B.Sc. Medical Technology – Laboratory (BMLT)

The program aims to provide technical training in laboratory medicine. The students receive an exposure along with hands-on training in the various areas of laboratory medicine such as phlebotomy, clinical biochemistry, hematology, cytopathology, microbiology, immunology, parasitology, serology and blood banking.

The trained technologists are involved in collecting information, sampling, testing, reporting and documenting medical investigations.

With this BMLT program, you will be able to:

  1. 1. Provide quality clinical investigations support by applying medical laboratory technology knowledge and skills.
  2. 2. Ensure that routine clinical laboratory procedures are performed within acceptable quality control parameters.
  3. 3. Perform the functions of a laboratory technician effectively by demonstrating technical skills, social behavior, and professional awareness.
  4. 4. Identify and correct variables before, after, and during analysis by using problem solving techniques.
  5. 5. Utilize appropriate quality control and safety procedures when operating and maintaining laboratory equipment.
  6. 6. Engage in effective oral, written, and graphical communication.
  7. 7. Assist in the development of professional or industrial research projects as a leader or team member.
  8. 8. Conduct yourself ethically and professionally without any bias.
  9. 9. Demonstrate high levels of credibility, integrity, and social responsibility when performing professional and ethical responsibilities.

 

Employment Opportunities

Opportunities are available in Super / Multi specialty hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home Healthcare, Public / Community Health Centers, Academia, Government, etc.

B.Sc. Medical Technology – Radiography & Imaging (BRIT)

This program trains the students to become efficient & knowledgeable radiographers and perform diagnostic tests in medical treatment with the use of radiation. Students will learn the use of ultrasound, X-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc. and receive training in our hospital which is equipped with MRI -1.5 Tesla, Spiral CT - 64 slice, digital subtraction angiography, mammography, ultrasound, color doppler, dexa scan, OPG, mobile X-ray unit, digital and computerized radiography.

Radiographers work as a part of the healthcare team in the diagnostic imaging department, accident & emergency, intensive care unit and operating theatre.

With this BRIT program, you will be able to:

  1. 1. Use radiography and imaging equipment correctly.
  2. 2. Obtain diagnostic quality radiographs by determining the proper exposure factors.
  3. 3. Display proper positioning skills and thorough understanding of radiation protection principles.
  4. 4. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  5. 5. Deliver high-quality patient care.
  6. 6. Diagnose radiological problems using critical thinking skills.
  7. 7. Assess the diagnostic quality of radiographic images.
  8. 8. Exhibit professionalism and values.
  9. 9. Conduct yourself ethically and professionally without any bias.
  10. 10. Demonstrate high levels of credibility, integrity, and social responsibility when performing professional and ethical responsibilities.

 

Employment Opportunities

Opportunities are available in Super / Multi specialty hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home Healthcare, Public / Community Health Centers, Academia, Government, etc.

B.Sc. Medical Technology – Radiotherapy (BRT)

The Radiotherapy program prepares graduates to meet the scope of practice standards for radiation therapy.

Program includes basics of anatomy & physiology, radiobiology, clinical radiation therapy including cancer prevention screening & palliative cure in cancer, medical radiation physics and radiation safety. Students are provided with patient-care environment with meaningful communications and problem-solving skills.

Students are trained on different image planning and radiotherapy equipment – CT simulation, mould room, and radiotherapy delivery procedures/techniques by megavoltage machines like linear accelerators dual energy for conventional/3DCRT/IMRT and brachytherapy for cancer treatment, besides quality assurance procedures and networking of radiotherapy images.

With this BRT program, you will be able to:

  1. 1. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of radiation therapy procedures.
  2. 2. Use radiation protection principles to protect the patient, oneself, and others.
  3. 3. Simulate radiation therapy procedures.
  4. 4. Analyze radiation therapy dose plans and perform basic radiation therapy calculations.
  5. 5. Provide radiation therapy treatments according to the instructions of a radiation oncologist.
  6. 6. Assess effects, reactions, and therapeutic responses in the patient.
  7. 7. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  8. 8. Formulate methods for pursuing lifelong learning and applying basic research methods.
  9. 9. Conduct yourself ethically and professionally without any bias.
  10. 10. Demonstrate high levels of credibility, integrity, and social responsibility when performing professional and ethical responsibilities.

 

Employment Opportunities

Opportunities are available in Super / Multi specialty hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home Healthcare, Public / Community Health Centers, Academia, Government, etc.

B.Sc. Medical Technology – Operation Theatre (BOT)

This program equips students to assist in the administration & monitoring of anesthesia and surgery. We provide students with required technical & interpersonal skills and prepare them for managing patients, as well as to monitor the nuances of an operation theatre. The students are trained in areas of surgical procedures, surgical instruments, anesthesia equipment & drugs, patient monitoring and OT ethics.

Students get an opportunity to assist the surgeon in operations and closely look after the drugs, anesthetic gases, drapes & sterilization requirements during surgery. In addition, minor tasks of arranging the operation theatre/ instrument/ anesthesia table and managing the staff prepares the operation theatre technician as a true professional.

With this BOT program, you will be able to:

  1. 1. Understand the work and Management of Operation Theatre.
  2. 2. Prepare and manage the patients, in addition to observing the intricate details of an operation theatre.
  3. 3. Build specialized skills required for surgical instruments disinfection & sterilization.
  4. 4. To take care of medications, anesthetic gases sterilization and other necessities during surgery.
  5. 5. Ensure smooth working of ICUs, CCUs and Operation theatres.
  6. 6. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  7. 7. Maintain the decorum and ethics of the operation theatre in the hospital.
  8. 8. Demonstrate high levels of credibility, integrity, and social responsibility when performing professional and ethical responsibilities.

 

Employment Opportunities

Opportunities are available in Super / Multi specialty hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home Healthcare, Public / Community Health Centers, Academia, Government, etc.

Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom.)

In this program, students gain an understanding of structure & functioning of the eye. Students learn about prescribing spectacles, contact lenses, low vision devices, etc. Besides, they also help ophthalmologists by learning orthoptics (eye muscle and squint related problems), and handle different instruments like OCT, fundus camera, automated visual field analyser, pachymeter, keratometer, A scan, B scan, NCT, etc independently.

Students are taught by trained retina, cornea and pediatric ophthalmologists. On completion, students can either open their own optical centers or can work as optometrists in an eye hospital. They can opt for higher studies like MSc, PhD in optometry and can take up a career in teaching in optometry schools, or go for fellowships in different branches of eye and become specialists.

With this B.Optom. program, you will be able to:

  1. 1. Gain an understanding of structure & functioning of the eye.
  2. 2. Learn and understand about prescribing spectacles, contact lenses & low vision devices.
  3. 3. Assess patient’s eyes to identify vision, defects and injuries.
  4. 4. Evaluate eye defects and to maintain medical files of the patients.
  5. 5. Perform eye inspections and to compile & record treatment plans.
  6. 6. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  7. 7. Conduct yourself ethically and professionally without any bias.
  8. 8. Demonstrate high levels of credibility, integrity, and social responsibility when performing professional and ethical responsibilities.

 

Employment Opportunities

Opportunities are available in Super / Multi specialty hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home Healthcare, Public / Community Health Centers, Academia, Government, etc.

Bachelor of Audiology Speech Language & Pathology (BASLP)

Audiology deals with study of sound, hearing & balance disorders. Speech Language Pathology deals with the study of communication disorders i.e. speech and languages. Recognized by Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), this program trains students to become audiologists and speech language pathologists. Students are professionally trained to identify, prevent, and treat hearing & balance and speech disorders in people. Students are also trained for rehabilitation of people suffering from these disorders.

With this BASLP program, you will be able to:

  1. 1. Develop conceptual and practical aspects of the various disorders that people suffer from in terms of speech and hearing.
  2. 2. Efficient in using various techniques to check whether an individual is hearing impaired or not.
  3. 3. Trained to identify and differentiate different diagnoses of auditory disorders.
  4. 4. Trained to identify disorders of the middle ear, inner ear, auditory nerve, and central auditory nervous system.
  5. 5. Trained for rehabilitation of people suffering from these disorders.
  6. 6. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  7. 7. Conduct yourself ethically and professionally without any bias.
  8. 8. Demonstrate high levels of credibility, integrity, and social responsibility when performing professional and ethical responsibilities.

 

Employment Opportunities

Opportunities are available in Super / Multi specialty hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home Healthcare, Public / Community Health Centers, Academia, Government, etc.

Postgraduate Programs

Master of Physiotherapy (MPT)

The Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) program helps students build their specialization across functional areas viz. neurology, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary & intensive care and community based rehabilitation (CBR). The curriculum incorporates group projects, lectures, classroom discussions, training etc. Students receive guidance and mentoring from the competent and experienced faculty. Research is integral to the program.

With this MPT program, you will be able to:

  1. 1. Identify musculoskeletal and neuromuscular impairments and perform functional assessments.
  2. 2. Measure the range of motion of joints and record the results.
  3. 3. Manipulate patients with joint disorders or derangements by applying joint mobilization and manipulation techniques.
  4. 4. Grade muscle strength by evaluating and grading it and train muscle coordination & balance.
  5. 5. Identify posture problems, re-educate posture, and evaluate posture g.
  6. 6. Use ergonomics to solve work-related problems .
  7. 7. Apply retraining techniques to respiratory issues.
  8. 8. Enhance muscle strength following musculoskeletal problems.
  9. 9. Assess the psychosocial well-being of patients at different developmental stages.
  10. 10. Identify the relationship between stress and health, sickness, and one's profession.
  11. 11. Identify muscle imbalances or weaknesses that may cause injury.
  12. 12. Develop counselling techniques to assist those in need.
  13. 13. Increase the patient's mobility, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent injury.
  14. 14. Improve physical functions of patients using physical therapy .
  15. 15. Identify posture problems, re-educate posture, and evaluate posture g.
  16. 16. Establish an active and healthy lifestyle through wellness and fitness programs.
  17. 17. Effectively contribute as an individual or team member in R&D .
  18. 18. Efficiently comprehend & design scientific documentation, write case studies, research projects, make presentation, and communicate.
  19. 19. Understand and commit to professional & research ethics, and responsibilities.

 

Specialization

  1. 1. Musculoskeletal
  2. 2. Neurology
  3. 3. Cardiopulmonary & Intensive Care
  4. 4. Community Based Rehabilitation

 

Musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal (MPT) specialization in physiotherapy focuses on treatment of musculoskeletal system that has been subjected to injury or trauma. This includes sprains, strains, post-fracture, post-surgery & repetitive injuries of neck, back & extremities.

With specialization in musculoskeletal therapy you will be able to go a step beyond remedial massage, and use advanced soft tissue techniques such as myofascial release, trigger point release, joint mobilization, cupping, dry needling and strapping.

Neurology

Neurological Physiotherapy is the treatment of patients who have a neurological disorder. The disorders are those affecting brain, spinal cord & nerves; such as stroke, multiple sclerosis & Parkinson’s disease etc. This program provides unique opportunities for physiotherapists who wish to develop & extend their knowledge base & professional expertise in the field of Neurological rehabilitation.

With specialization in in Physiotherapy (Neurology) you will be able to:

  1. 1. Improve physical functions of patients using physical therapy.
  2. 2. You will learn various diagnosing, preventive and therapeutic procedures and techniques related to neurology.
  3. 3. With specialization in Neurology you will be able to go a step beyond remedial massage, and use advanced soft tissue techniques such as myofascial release, trigger point release, joint mobilization, cupping, dry needling and strapping.
  4. 4. You will be able to deal with neurological disorders affecting the brain, spinal cord and nerves; such as stroke, MS and Parkinson’s disease.

 

Cardiopulmonary & Intensive Care

Cardiopulmonary & Intensive Care Physiotherapists are involved in helping clinicians to treat Cardiac and Respiratory problems. The course also contains a detailed study of various kinds of action that can be performed on the heart to make it more efficient and healthy in its working.

With specialization in Cardiopulmonary & Intensive Care you will be able to:

  1. 1. Gain in-depth knowledge on diagnosis and study of coronary diseases, artery diseases, congenital heart defects and valvular heart diseases.
  2. 2. With specialization in Cardiopulmonary & Intensive Care you will be able to attend to life threatening conditions that require constant monitoring along with critical care medicine.
  3. 3. Gain skills and knowledge to apply for clinical, educational or research posts.
  4. 4. Form a solid base for a career in academia.
  5. 5. Pursue senior careers in healthcare policy, university lecturing, private practice, and management of highly specialized clinical practice.
  6. 6. Be qualified to gain funding for PhD studies.

 

Community Based Rehabilitation

Community based Rehabilitation program has a strong multidisciplinary influence with an emphasis on current & emerging community rehabilitation and disability theory & practice, social policy, contemporary rehabilitation & human service environment and leadership. Students develop enhanced problem solving skills, high level assessment and intervention skills across individuals, families, groups & communities, practice based research skills and competence in evidence-based practice, as well as capacity for critical reflective practice and leadership development.

With specialization in Community Based Rehabilitation you will be able to work on bottom-up approach to development involving communities, especially for whom initiatives are targeted, in various stages of the development process including planning, implementation and monitoring.

 

Employment Opportunities

Opportunities are available in Super / Multi specialty hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home Healthcare, Public / Community Health Centers, Academia, Government, etc.

Diploma Program

Diploma in Dialysis Technology (DDT)

In a healthy human body, kidneys are responsible for purifying the blood. Due to reasons such as kidney failure body becomes unable to carry out this purification process. This is when dialysis process becomes necessary.

In this program students will learn to set up dialysis machines, prepare sterilization mix, record vital body stats of the patient, monitor & guide and communicate with the patient, besides, administer anesthesia, operate, clean and inspect dialysis machines, supervise dialysis process, calculating blood flow etc.

 

Employment Opportunities

Opportunities are available in Super / Multi specialty hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home Healthcare, Public / Community Health Centers, Academia, Government, etc.