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SEMESTER - VII

Credit Distribution
(L,T,P,CL hours / Marks Distribution
Course
Course week)
code
L T P CL C IAC ESE TOTAL

BPT 401 General Surgery II 2 - - - 2 30 70 100

BPT 403 Community Medicine 2 - - - 2 30 70 100

BPT 405 Sociology 2 - - - 2 30 70 100

Cardio-Pulmonary
Physiotherapy I Theory 4 1 - - 5 30 70 100
BPT 407
Cardio-Pulmonary
Physiotherapy I Practical - - 2 - 1 30 70 100

BPT 409 Community Physiotherapy I 2 - - - 2 30 70 100

BPT 411 Obstetrics and Gynecology 1 - - - 1 100 - 100

BPT 413 Clinical Practice VII - - - 18 6 100 - 100

Total 13 1 2 18 21 380 420 800

Note:
BPT 401, 403, 405, 409 ESE will be conducted for 50 marks for 2 hours and normalized to 70.
BPT 407 ESE will be conducted for 100 marks (Theory - for 3 hours) and normalized to 70.
BPT 411 IAC will be conducted for 50 marks for 2 hours and normalized to 100.
BPT 413 IAC will be conducted for 50 marks and normalized to 100.

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COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE

BPT 401 General Surgery - II

BPT 403 Community Medicine

BPT 405 Sociology

BPT 407 Cardio-Pulmonary Physiotherapy I Theory

Cardio-Pulmonary Physiotherapy I Practical

BPT 409 Community Physiotherapy - I

BPT 411 Obstetrics and Gynecology

BPT 413 Clinical Practice - VII

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BPT 401 General Surgery - II

Number of Credits: 2 L: 2 T: 0 P: 0

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The module is intended to provide the student an opportunity to

gain knowledge about various procedures related to cardio thoracic surgeries, plastic surgery
and surgeries in oncology including pre and post-operative care.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: At the end of the course, the student should be able to know:
• The different surgical procedures of the lungs and heart
• The knowledge about different types and degrees of burns, grafts and flaps used as
the clinical management in the Physiotherapy treatment plan
• The anatomical and pathological background of various types of cancers and their
surgical management

TEXT BOOK / REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Bailey and Love‟s short practice of Surgery – 27th edition
2. Sabiston Textbook of surgery - 20th edition

COURSE OUTLINE:

S. No. of Mode of
Topics Hours
No. teaching
A. CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY

1. Surgical anatomy of Heart and the Lungs

2. Overview of investigations and diagnostic procedures in

CTVS- Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology, Bronchoscopy,
Arterial Doppler
3. Pulmonary surgeries- Indications, procedure and
complications
• Thoracic incisions
• Lung resections
• Pleural resections Lecture &
• Surgical repair of diaphragm 16
Discussion
4. Chest Trauma, Inter Costal Drainage- Indications and care

5. Cardiac surgeries- Indications, procedure and complications

• Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
• Valve replacement and repair surgeries
• Surgeries for congenital heart anomalies

6. Indications, Complications and Surgical management of

Peripheral Vascular Diseases

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S. No. of Mode of
Topics Hours
No. teaching
B. PLASTIC SURGERY
7. Burns:
• Classifications
• Causes and Clinical Features
• Early and Late Complications (Cardiac, Pulmonary,
Metabolic, Renal, Skin and Musculoskeletal) 07 Lecture &
Management and Complications Discussion
8. Skin Grafts and Flaps:
• Classifications
• Criteria for selection
• Post-Operative Management
• Indications for Cosmetic Surgery Management
C. SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
9. Palliative and Reconstructive Surgeries in Head and Neck
Cancer:
Emphasizing on Tongue, Buccal Mucosa, Floor of
Mouth, Mandible, Maxilla, Pharynx, Larynx 07 Lecture &
Surgical Indication, Procedures like Functional Neck Discussion
Dissection and Excision and Flap Reconstruction -
Post Operative Management and Complications
10. Carcinoma Breast - Surgical Indications, Procedure,
PostOperative Management and Complications
Total Hours 30

BPT 403 Community Medicine

Number of Credits: 2 L: 2 T: 0 P: 0

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COURSE DESCRIPTION: The module is intended to provide the student an opportunity to

learn about different medical conditions in the field of Community Medicine in order to
rationalize and apply the knowledge gained about various medical conditions in the clinical
setup.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: At the end of the course, the student should be able:
• To know the role of therapist and other health care team members to work in
coordination for prevention and promotion of health of the community.
• To know about the concepts of health and diseases, epidemiology and prevention of
diseases and various national health programs.
• To know about various health care delivery systems and integrating them to achieve
the sustainable development goals.

TEXT BOOK / REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Preventive and Social Medicine- K. Park (latest edition)

COURSE OUTLINE:
S. No. of Mode of
Topics Hours
No. teaching
1. Concepts of health and diseases - Determinants of health,
01
indicators of health and concept of causation.
2. Natural history of disease and levels of prevention 01
3. Epidemiology: Definition, tools of measurement, methods,
01
uses. Overview of Research Methodology.
4. Dynamics of disease transmission, modes of transmission,
01
immunizing agents.
5. Disease prevention and control; disinfection 01
6. Epidemiology and Prevention of Tuberculosis; National
01 Lecture &
program in brief
Discussion
7. Epidemiology and Prevention of Filariasis and Poliomyelitis;
01
National programs in brief
8. Epidemiology and Prevention of Leprosy, National program
01
in brief
9. Epidemiology and Prevention of HIV/AIDS, National
01
program in brief, Universal precautions
10. Epidemiology and Prevention of Hypertension and Cerebral
01
stroke
11. Epidemiology and Prevention of Obesity and Diabetes 01
12. Epidemiology and Prevention of Accidents (including Road 01

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S. No. of Mode of
Topics Hours
No. teaching
Traffic Accidents)
13. Blindness; National program in brief 01
14. Cancer including early warning symptoms, National Cancer
01
Control program
15. Epidemiology and prevention of hospital Acquired Infection 01
16. Antenatal, intra natal and postnatal care 01
17. Neonatal and Under Five care, Family planning and Family
01
welfare services.
18. Overview of RCH (Reproductive and Child Health) and NHM
01
(National Rural Health Mission) Programmes
19. Health education -(Definition, principles, contents and
delivery systems in brief) Egs.-on HIV/AIDS, Hypertension, 01
Diabetes
20. Health care delivery systems –I (including Rural Health
01
System in India)
21. Health care delivery systems -II 01
22. Nutrition - principles, food components, and balanced diet 01
23. Nutritional deficiency disorders: PEM, IDD including relevant
01
national health programs
24. Nutritional deficiency disorders: IDA, Vitamin A including
01
relevant national health programs
25. Occupational health - Hazards, diseases, occupational
01
cancer, pneumoconiosis.
26. Prevention of occupational diseases 01
27. Disaster management & hospital waste management, 01
28. National Health Policy 01
29. Millennium Development Goals and Sustainable
01
development Goals (in brief)
30. International Health Agencies 01
Total Hours 30

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BPT 405 Sociology

Number of Credits: 2 L: 2 T: 0 P: 0

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The module is intended to provide the student an opportunity

• To understand the meaning and features of certain basic concepts and systems of
Sociology and their impact on behavior.
• To understand the impact of socio – cultural and environment aspects on health and
diseases
• To know the patient better so as to provide effective forms of health care services.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: At the end of the course, the student should be able to:
• Understand the role of family and community in the development of behaviors
• Develop a holistic outlook towards the structure of society and community resources
• Understand the social and economic aspects of community that influence the health
of the people
• Understand the significance of social interactions in the process of rehabilitation
• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of sociocultural factors as determinants of
health and behaviors in health and sickness

TEXT BOOK / REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Sachdev and Vidyabhushan : An Introduction to Sociology – Century printers,
Allahabad
2. Shankar Rao C.N: Sociology 2005 – S. Chand & Company Ltd. New Delhi
3. G. Stanley Jayakumar & P Sivakumar: Medical Sociology – Grooming social
scientist in medical field 2007. – Social Publications, New Delhi
4. Dibyendunarayan Bid: Sociology for Physiotherapists – Jaypee Brothers, New Delhi
5. Madan G.R: Indian Social Problems – Allied Publishers Pvt Ltd, Mumbai
6. Indrani T.K: Text book of Sociology for Graduates, Nurses & Physiotherapy
students – J.P brothers , New Delhi
7. Rawat H.R: Sociology – Basic concepts 2007
8. K P Neeraja T – Book of Socio for Physiotherapy students – Jaypee Publications

COURSE OUTLINE:

S. No. of Mode of
No. Topics
Hours teaching
1. Introduction:
• Definitions and meaning of sociology.
• Methods of sociological investigation: Observation,
Questionnaire, social survey, interview, case study
• Uses of the study of Sociology Lecture &
• Application of Sociology in PT Discussion

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2. Social factors in health and disease situations: Meaning

of Health
Role of social factors in health and illness
S. No. of Mode of
No. Topics
Hours teaching
3. Socialization :
• Definitions and Meaning of socialization.
• Agencies of socialization.
Types of socialization –
• Primary, Secondary, Anticipatory.
• Influence of social factors on personality
• Socialization in Hospital and rehabilitation settings.

4. Social groups :
• Definitions and meaning of social groups.
• Influence of informal & formal groups on health and
sickness
• The role of primary and secondary groups in the
hospital and rehabilitation settings.
5. Family:
• Definitions & meaning.
• Changes in the structure and functions of modern
family.
• Influence of family on human personality.
• Role of family in health and disease.
• Family and nutrition.
• The effects of sickness on family.

6. Community:
• Definitions and meaning of the concept of community.
• Rural, Tribal and Urban communities – meaning,
features, health hazards of rural, tribal and urban
communities.
• The role of rural and urban communities in public health

7. Culture:
• Definitions and meaning Characteristics.
• Concept of sub-culture and cultural lag.
• Impact of culture on human behavior.
• Impact of culture on health and health disorders.
Cultural meaning of sickness
• Response to sickness and choice of treatment
• Medical person and patient relationship
• Decision making in treatment

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8. Social stratification:
• Caste and class – Definitions and meaning
• Features of caste system ( in brief)
• Changes in its features in modern society and its trend.
• Features of social class system
• Impact of caste and class on health and health

S. No. of Mode of
No. Topics
Hours teaching
practices.

9. Social change:
• Definitions and meaning of social change
• Factors of social change
• Consequence of social change in relation to health and
diseases.
• Social change and stress
• Social change, deviance and diseases
• Social change and health programme
• Role of social planning in the improvement of health and
rehabilitation.

10. Social control:

• Definitions and meaning.
• Role of norms, folk ways, customs, morals, religion and
law in the regulation of human behavior.
11. Social Problems:
Consequence of the following social problems in relation to
sickness and disability.
Remedies to prevent these problems.
• Population explosion.
• Poverty and unemployment
• Beggary
• Juvenile delinquency Prostitution.
• Alcoholism
• Problems of women in employment

12. Social security and welfare programs for differently abled

and aged.
13. Social worker:
Role of a medical social worker.
Total Hours 30

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BPT 407 Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy - I

Number of Credits: 6 L: 4 T: 1 P: 1

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The module is intended to provide the student an opportunity to

gain knowledge about the Physiotherapy treatment of multiple acute and chronic cardiac and
respiratory diseases, before and after their medical and surgical management.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: At the end of the course, the student should be able to:
• Apply and practice various Physiotherapy techniques and adjuncts in
cardiorespiratory care.
• Monitor and apply Physiotherapy treatment techniques on patients in the critical care
set up.

TEXT BOOK / REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Physiotherapy in Respiratory and Cardiac conditions – Jennifer Pryor and Ammani
Prasad
2. Chest Physiotherapy in the Intensive Care Unit: Mackenzie Colin F
3. Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care: Wilkins Robert
4. Egan's Fundamentals of Respiratory Care: Wilkins Robert
5. Physiotherapy for Respiratory and Cardiac Problems: Webber Barbara A ;Pryor
Jennifer A

COURSE OUTLINE:

S. No. of Mode of
Topics Hours
No. teaching
1. Applied aspects of Anatomy and Physiology of Lecture &
10
Cardiovascular and Pulmonary system Discussion
2. Implications of drugs in cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy Lecture &
04
Discussion
3. Pathomechanics of thorax Lecture &
04
Discussion

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4. Clinical Evaluation of: Lecture,

• Cardiovascular system 06 Demonstration
• Respiratory system & Discussion

5. Investigations:
• Chest Radiographs Lecture,
• Electrocardiogram Demonstration
11
• Pulmonary Function Test & Discussion
• Arterial Blood Gas analysis

6. Physiotherapy techniques in respiratory care:

Lecture,
Bronchial Hygiene therapy: Postural Drainage, Active
Demonstration,
Cycle of Breathing Technique, Autogenic
32 Discussion and
Drainage, Forced Expiratory Technique, Flutter, High
Supervised
Frequency Chest wall Compression technique,
Aerosol therapy and Humidification practice

S. No. of Mode of
Topics Hours
No. teaching
• Lung Expansion therapy: Relaxation, Breathing
exercises, Incentive Spirometry, Intermittent Positive
Passive Breathing and Neurophysiologic facilitation of
breathing
• Positioning and Early mobilization: Physiological
effects of different body positions, emphasis on
rationale of early mobilization
7. Physiotherapy in ICU:
• Introduction to ICU setup
• Artificial airways: Types, precautions/care
• ICU monitoring, Assessment and Management
Oxygen Therapy
• Mechanical Ventilation – Physiology, modes and 32 Lecture,
complications Demonstration,
• Physiotherapy management in critical care Discussion and
conditions: Supervised
a) ARDS practice
b) Pneumonia (Ventilator associated Pneumonia)
c) Poisoning
d) Neuromuscular disorders
e) Traumatic Brain Injury
f) Burns
8. Pediatric Respiratory Care: Lecture,
• Anatomical and Physiological Differences in Adult Demonstration
and Pediatric Respiratory System 06 & Discussion
• Physiotherapy in Pediatric Respiratory Care

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Total Hours 105

BPT 409 Community Physiotherapy - I

Number of Credits: 2 L: 2 T: 0 P: 0

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The module is intended to provide the student an opportunity to

gain knowledge about rehabilitation of persons with disabilities in the community using the
principles of community based rehabilitation.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: At the end of the course, the student should be able:
To understand the concepts of Community Physiotherapy in rehabilitation of persons
with disabilities in the community and to gain knowledge regarding ICF, barriers,
impairment evaluation and basic legislation related to persons with disabilities.

TEXT BOOK / REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Community Based Rehabilitation- Malcolm Peat.
2. Multidisciplinary Approach to Rehabilitation- Shrawan kumar
3. International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health- WHO
4. Manual For Doctors To Evaluate Permanent Physical Impairment- DGHS,
WHO,AIIMS
5. Physical Medical and Rehabilitation- DeLisa
6. Physical Medical and Rehabilitation – Susan B. O‟Sullivan

COURSE OUTLINE:
S. No. No. of Mode of
Topics
Hours teaching
Community Based Rehabilitation
1. Community Based Rehabilitation: Definition, Aims,
Principles, Guidelines for formation of CBR program, 03 Lecture &
limitations, present Structure using World Health Discussion
Organization, Community Based Rehabilitation matrix,
Outreach vs. Community Based Rehabilitation
2. Approaches in rehabilitation: Multidisciplinary, Lecture &
Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary approach and its 01 Discussion
comparisons
3. Evaluation of patients and programs in Community Based Lecture &
02
Rehabilitation Discussion
4. Legislation for disabled: Persons with Disabilities act Lecture &
01
onwards Discussion

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5. Barriers: Types, guidelines for modification Lecture &

05
Discussion
6. Lecture &
Evaluation of permanent physical impairment: Guidelines 04
Discussion
7. Models of disability: Medical, social - International Lecture &
Classification for Functioning disability & health 01
Discussion
S. No. No. of Mode of
Topics
Hours teaching

8. Rehabilitation in the community using the principles of

assistive technology, home modification, caregiver
management, self-care etc. for conditions like degenerative 13 Lecture &
arthritis, osteoporosis, amputation, stroke, spinal cord injury, Discussion
Parkinson‟s disease, peripheral vascular disease and
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Total Hours 30

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BPT 411 Obstetrics and Gynecology

Number of Credits: 1 L: 1 T: 0 P: 0

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The module is intended to provide the student an opportunity

To learn about different medical conditions in the field of Obstetrics & Gynecology in order
to rationalize and apply the knowledge gained about various medical conditions in the
clinical setup

COURSE OBJECTIVES: At the end of the course, the student should be able to:
Understand the structure, function and pathology of female reproductive
system

TEXT BOOK / REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Women‟s Health – R.Sapsford.J Bullock, WB Saunders company Ltd.
2. Physiotherapy in Obstetrics and Gynecology –Jill Mantle, 2nd Edition, Elsever
Publications

COURSE OUTLINE:
S. No. No. of Mode of
Topics Hours teaching
1. Introduction:
Terminologies in Obstetrics and Gynecology 15 Lecture &
2. Applied Anatomy: Discussion
Abdominal wall  Pelvic floor  Pelvic organs
3. Displacements of Uterus including Prolapse
4. Genital tract infection including pelvic inflammatory disease
5. Gynecological Cancers
6. Common Gynecological and Obstetrics Surgeries including
post-operative care
7. Polycystic ovarian Disease and other Endocrinopathies
8. Menopause
9. Physiology of Menstruation and Menstrual disorders and
Dysmenorrhea
10. Physiological changes in Pregnancy
11. Antenatal Care
12. Intrapartum and Postpartum care
13. Contraception

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14. Demonstrations
Total Hours 15

BPT 413 Clinical Practice - VII

Number of Credits: 6 L: 0 T: 0 CL: 6

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The module is intended to assist the student in integrating the
knowledge and skills gained in exercise therapy and electrotherapy into the evaluation and
management of patients with various cardiopulmonary conditions. Students will also be
provided the knowledge of community health care delivery system.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: At the end of the clinical posting, the student should be able:
• To evaluate and manage patients in the intensive care units with appropriate/ structured
treatment principles.
• To perform preliminary evaluation, monitoring and testing on the area of cardiac disease
and pulmonary diseases.
• To design and assist in Physiotherapy / rehabilitation programs in the areas of burns
To plan, organize and manage medical, surgical and palliative care patients.
• To understand various organizations, barriers and health promotion aspects in
community
• To assist in designing community programs
• To develop an understanding of the processes involved in conducting and assisting
camps in the community
• To evaluate and manage persons with disabilities, older adults, using the principles of
assistive technologies, compensatory strategies, environmental modification
• To apply principles of occupational health, to perform job, workstation & work evaluation
and management of Work Related Musculo Skeletal Disorders.

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COURSE OUTLINE:
No. of Mode of
S. No. Topics Hours teaching
1. A. Students will be posted in the various clinical
postings as follows
• Cardiothoracic
• Intensive Care Unit
• Oncology 270 Case
• Medicine observation,
case
• Surgery
discussion
• Fitness and case
• Neuromedicine presentation
• Neurosurgery
• OPD
• Orthopedics
• Pediatrics
• Community Outreach Programs
Total Hours 270

IAC Mark Distribution

Theory
Component Marks
Sessional Examinations 30 marks
(Marks obtained in the sessional exam. Normalized to 30 marks)
Assignments (average of best two assignments conducted for each 10 marks
course)
Seminar (seminar conducted for each course) 10 marks
Total IAC 50 marks

Practical
Component Marks
Sessional Examinations 40 marks
(Marks obtained in the sessional exam. Normalized to 40 marks)

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Ongoing Skill Assessment 10 marks

(Ongoing skill conducted for each course with practical component)
Total IAC 50 marks

Clinical practice
Component Marks
End posting Assessment/examination 30
Case record book 10
Clinical performance/competency (regularity and punctuality, 10
interaction with peers and teachers, appropriate dress code,
inquisitiveness and initiation, conduct, care and treatment)
Total IAC 50 marks

Head of the Department Dean

Deputy Registrar - Academics Registrar

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