Technical Diploma in Physiotherapy

Programs Offered

Technical Diploma in Physiotherapy (TDPT)

  • 2 year Program.
  • SBTE approved Curriculum followed.

Learning And Teaching Strategies

  • Presentation/Assignment/Seminar
  • Tutorials
  • Skill labs
  • Projects
  • Clinical Practice (Supervised/Independent)

Clinical Training

Students of TIPHS have an exclusive advantage to be a part of an organisation with the large setup of tertiary care hospitals. The clinical training provides a better chance of learning and practicing the skills in the field hence, prepares future technician to play an important role in the improvement of healthcare quality in society.

Course Study

TECHNICHAL DIPLOMA IN PHYSIOTHERAPY

  • Program:                      Technical Diploma in Physiotherapy (TDPT)
  • Duration:                    2 year
  • Level:                          Diploma
  • Study:                         Full time
  • Eligibility:                     Matric with Science group(2nd division)/ Candidates having second

                                         division in FSc premedical will get 20 extra marks in merit and  

                                         Hafiz-Quran will get 10 extra marks.

  • Age Limit:                      35 years for males and females including Govt employees (no

                                        lower age limit)

  • Syllabus:                       SBTE Approved Curriculum
  • Total training hours:  2570
  • Course:                         Semester Based
  • Total semesters          4-Semesters
  • Semester duration:    6 months per semester


Minimum Degree Requirements: This program comprises a minimum of 2570 total gross hours.

Semester-I(1st Year)

Duration: 6 Months

CourseSubjectDescriptionExaminationTotal Hours & Breakup
PTA-IStructural AnatomyTheory & Demo         Paper & Viva       120     (20*6=120)
PTA-IIFunctional AnatomyTheory & Demo         Paper & Viva       120     (20*6=120)
PTA-IIIPhysiologyTheory & Demo         Paper & Viva       120     (20*6=120)
PTA-VIIIMedical PhysicsTheory & Practical   Paper & Practical96        (16*6=96)
PTA-VIIMusculo-skeletal SystemTheory & Practical   Paper & Viva       96        (16*6=96)
Total Hours   552

Semester-II(1st Year)

Duration: 6 Months

CourseSubject Description                 Examination    Total Hours & Breakup
PTA-V       Neuro-muscular MechanismTheory & Demo         Paper & Viva       120     (20*6=120)
PTA-IV      PathologyTheory & Demo         Paper & Viva       120     (20*6=120)
PTA-VI     BiomechanicsTheory & Practical   Paper & Viva       120     (20*6=120)
PTA-IX     Radiation physicsTheory & Practical   Paper & Practical96        (16*6=96)
PTA-XVIIThermal and Mechanical AgentsTheory & Practical   Paper & Practical96        (16*6=96)
Total Hours   552

Semester-III(2nd Year)

Duration: 6 Months

CourseSubjectDescriptionExaminationTotal Hours & Breakup
PTA-XII  RheumatologyTheory & Demo         Paper & Viva       96        (16*6=96)
PTA-XIII  OrthopedicsTheory & Demo         Paper & Viva       96        (16*6=96)
PTA-XIV  Physical Therapy AssessmentsTheory & Practical   Paper & Viva       120    (20*6=120)
PTA- XVI    Principle of electrical TherapyTheory & Practical   Paper &Practical72        (12*6=72)
PTA- XVIII     Test and MeasuresTheory & Practical   Paper &Practical72        (12*6=72)
PTA- XXII     Clinical Education and CorrelationTheory & Practical   Paper & Viva       96        (16*6=96)
Total Hours   552

Semester-IV(2nd Year)

Duration: 6 Months

CourseSubjectDescriptionExaminationTotal Hours & Breakup
PTA-XV     Physical Therapy ProcedureTheory & Practical   Paper & Viva       120    (20*6=120)
PTA-X       Neuro MedicineTheory & Demo         Paper & Viva       96        (16*6=96)
PTA-XI     Neuro surgeryTheory & Demo         Paper & Viva       96        (16*6=96)
PTA-XX     Modalities ManagementTheory & Practical   Paper & Viva       96        (16*6=96)
PTA-XIX      Assistive Technology in RehabilitationTheory & Practical   Paper &Practical72        (12*6=72)
PTA-XXI    Patient care procedureTheory & Practical   Paper &Practical72        (12*6=72)
Total Hours   552

 PTA-XXXIII Clinical Practice                              Practical Only           Only Practical    (120*6=720-50%=360*)

  • *2 Clinical hours will be considered as 1 clock hour

Total Gross Hours:  2570(Approx.)