This course is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge; skills and competencies to
organize, manage and deliver an Orthopedic Rehabilitation programme within a Hospital and Community setting. This unique programme prepares you to work specifically in the area of orthopedic injuries and as well as primary prevention of Metabolic and joint diseases specifically in late stage rehabilitation.

Students will be equipped with knowledge of aspects of orthopedic diseases and surgical techniques, be exposed to the multi-disciplinary nature of effective orthopedic rehabilitation services and have the opportunity for experiential learning from a model team who are involved directly in both hospital and community-based orthopedic rehabilitation settings.

TRAINING TARGETS
On completion of the course, students will be able to
•   Demonstrate critical appreciation of the interrelationships between professionals involved in the orthopedic rehabilitation      process.
•   Negotiate and communicate with medical professionals regarding orthopedic patients to ensure a quality orthopedic     rehabilitation plan for patients.
•   Appraise the safety procedures required to run safe and effective orthopedic rehabilitation courses/training in the     community.

COURSE DETAILS

Eligibility Criteria

• Physiotherapy Graduates / BOT.
• MBBS Graduates & General Practitioners (Including BHMS,BAMS, BUMS)

Duration & Contact Program
•  Six months correspondence / online study.
•  One week contact program conducted at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad*. by experinced faculty in the field.

Course Content
This course is divided into seventeen modules:
1. Introduction to Rehabilitation Medicine
2. Delivery of Rehabilitation Care:Rehabilitation Team
3. Kinesiology and Sports Injuries
4. Exercise and Fitness
5. Principles in Gait Training and Prescription of Walking Aids
6. Principles of Occupational Therapy
7. Principles of Orthotics and Prosthetics
8. Rehabilitation of Fractures
9. Rehabilitation of Joint Diseases
10. Rehabilitation of Metabolic Diseases
11. Rehabilitation of Bone Neoplasms
12. Rehabilitation of Patient with Back Pain
13. Rehabilitation of Patient With Amputation
14. Total Hip Replacement and Rehabilitation
15. Total Knee Replacement and Rehabilitation
16. Geriatric Rehabilitation
17. Aspects of Counseling

Course Fee

Rs. 20, 000 payable one time or two equal installments of Rs. 11,000 each in favour of “Medvarsity Online Limited” Payable at Hyderabad

About Medvarsity

Medvarsity, India's first virtual medical educational portal was established in April 2000 as a joint venture by Apollo Hospitals & NIIT. Medvarsity in association with Apollo Hospitals conducts online courses for medical & paramedical community. Medvarsity offers its courses in collaboration with reputed bodies like Royal College of General Practitioners and Apollo Hospitals Educational and Research Foundation, IRDA Etc.

About AHERF

Apollo Hospital Educational and Research Foundation conducts other educational and training programs including Nursing, Physiotherapy, Emergency Medicine, Surgery, Anesthesiology and Masters Degree in Hospital Administration.