There are numerous under graduate programs and few master programs in Neurological Science and Practice being offered in Pakistan, but this MSPT-NPT program is a specialized program in Neurological Sciences, encompassing both basic concepts, clinical knowledge, assessment and conservative management approaches according to international standards.
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Goal of the Program:
This course will be the specialized program encompassing latest evidence based management techniques and knowledge regarding different Neurological Diseases, Neurological diagnostic tools and approaches, quantitative and qualitative neurological assessment, physical modalities and electrotherapy, latest evidence based techniques, to enable the graduates become specialized practitioners to deal with a multitude of problems involving the neurological system which is a dire need in the country.
Objectives of the Program:
- To provide specialized physical therapy care.
- To serve as responsible members in the professional community and are willing and able to assume leadership roles in the communities they serve
- Function as a productive member of a team engaged in health care, research & education.
- To identify researchable problems, advocate and participate in research, and incorporate research findings into clinical practice.
- To understand and place in context the social, economic and cultural issues of practice and effectively advocate for changes in policy
- To adopt only evidence based assessment and management techniques.
Assessment Criteria
Midterm/Sessional Exam after 8 weeks
Final Term/Terminal Exam after 16 weeks
Assessment of subjects with viva:
– Assignments 10%
– Sessional Exam 30%
– Final Exam 40 %
– Viva/Practical/OSPE/OSCE 20 %
Assessment of subject without viva:
– Assignments 20%
– Sessional Exam 30%
– Final Exam 50%
Clinical Residency Program:
– Case Evaluation & Treatment 70%
– Viva 20%
– Log book 10%
Research Project:
– Supervisor 60 %
Synopsis 20 %
Thesis 40 %
– External Examiner 40 %
Cumulative 60% = pass