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Master of Physiotherapy (Orthopaedics)
The MPT Orthopaedics course was started in 2016.
Christian
Medical College, Vellore offers our
postgraduate physiotherapy students, excellent
clinical learning from direct patient care, Orthopaedic
teams, and specialized labs. The forte of the Christian
Medical College, Vellore has always been the utmost
priority given to patient care and hands-on clinical
learning. This programme enriches clinical reasoning
and acumen. The ability of the candidates to plan
physiotherapy treatment using current evidence will
be advocated. MPT Orthopaedics students will have
the opportunity to work closely with Orthopaedic
and Spine surgeons. They also will have exposure to
Paediatric Orthopaedic,
Orthopaedic Oncology,
Hand Surgery, Rheumatology specialties, outpatient
unit and inpatient wards. They will participate in
grand rounds, clinical discussions, pre and post-
o p e r a t i ve m e e t i n g s , j o u r n a l c l u b a n d c a s e
presentations. Students enrolled in the Master of
Physiotherapy – Orthopaedics course has to conduct
a
supervised research project, as part of their
curriculum. Research activities are funded by the
Institutional Fluid Research Grant, with statistical
support from the Department of Biostatistics.
Postgraduate students will also be given the
opportunity to showcase their research activities in
national and state Physiotherapy forums.
Master of Hospital Administration (MHA)
Healthcare is one of the most challenging as well as
the fastest growing sectors not only in India but also
throughout the world. In India it has developed
remarkably in the last decade.
A growing public
awareness of health coupled with an increase in
disposable income for many people has stimulated a
d e m a n d n o t o n l y f o r e x c e l l e n t h e a l t h c a r e
professionals and hospitals but also for well-trained
managers. This in turn has generated a need for good
quality courses and teaching institutes specializing in
administration of hospitals and health systems.
MHA is a two-year full-time degree course offered by
CMC through the Department of Hospital
Management Studies & Staff Training and level
Programme with an aim to develop hospital
administrators with required knowledge, skills and
values to manage hospitals effectively with a spirit of
compassionate service and ethical leadership.
At the end of this course students will
• Be qualified hospital administrators with a strong
theoretical foundation, an exposure to research and
practical experience of hospital operations in a
renowned hospital.
• Exhibit enhanced skills
especially in decision-
m a k i n g , fi n a n c i a l a n a l y s i s , i n t e r p e r s o n a l
relationships, etc.
• Understand the legal and ethical environment of
hospitals and how this relates to employment
practices, systems, and behaviour.
• Be able to apply the principles of effective self-
management, teamwork, and leadership in team,
intra-hospital, and inter- hospital environments.
• Be enabled to contribute
in developing hospital
related policies and practices in relevant context.
Course content: As prescribed by the Tamil Nadu Dr.
M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai.
MSc Clinical Nutrition
Awarded by: The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical
University, Chennai
Clinical nutrition is an applied health science which
involves translating the science of nutrition and food
to promote good health. In short, it is Nutrition, Food
and Health. Clinical Nutritionists are highly valued
healthcare professionals. They Development with
affiliation from Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical
University, Chennai. It is a Masters- assist individuals
and family in choosing nutritious food in health or
disease, develop modified
diets and participate in
nutrition research.
The Department of Dietetics at Christian Medical
College is a clinical support department which offers
food services to patients, diet counselling for both
hospitalized patients as well as out-patients requiring
medical nutrition therapy. Teaching nursing students
as well as other healthcare team members in nutrition
and dietetics is a core function. The department is
actively engaged in collaborative research, public
awareness and nutrition programs. It is recognized by
the Indian Dietetic Association for registered dietitian
internship training program for candidates who
aspire to become registered dietitians.
M.Sc. Clinical Nutrition
is a two year in-service
training program followed by six months
ofcompulsory residential internship. The focus is on
practical aspects, hands on experience and exposure
to real life situations. Emphasis is placed on clinical
dietetics and management of food services in
hospitals. The course inculcates in students the art
and science of medical nutrition therapy,
fundamentals of organization and management of
food services in hospitals. The course is designed for
students with a bachelor's degree in nutrition who
want to embark on a career as a registered dietitian.
Christian Medical College, Vellore
