Bachelor’s Educational Program in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Bachelor’s Educational Program in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation State Medical University

Tbilisi State Medical University (TSMU) offers a program in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), which is designed to train healthcare professionals who specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of physical impairments or disabilities resulting from injury, illness, or aging. The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program at TSMU covers various aspects of musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiovascular rehabilitation, with a focus on improving the quality of life for patients with disabilities or chronic conditions. Students will gain knowledge in: Physiatry, Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Neurological Rehabilitation, Pain Management, Exercise Therapy & Assistive Technologies. This program combines both theoretical and practical aspects, allowing students to work in clinics, rehabilitation centers, and hospitals as part of their training. After completing the course, graduates can pursue careers in rehabilitation hospitals, private clinics, or sports medicine.

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Title of the Educational Program

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Level of the Higher Academic Education

The First Cycle of Academic Higher Education

Qualification to be awarded

Bachelor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Program Volume/Credits

240 ECTS Credits (1 ECTS credit – 30 hours)

Duration of the Program

4 Academic Years (8 Semesters)

Language of the Study

English

The Structure and Content of Medical Doctor Program

The program is designed using the methodology of planning and developing educational programs at TSMU. The program’s content fully covers the requirements for admission and learning outcomes.

The educational program includes teaching plan and appropriate Syllabuses. The learning outcomes of the educational program are in line with the National Qualifications Framework. The program sets learning objectives, learning outcomes and the qualification. The program is developed in accordance with the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). Educational program is focused on student and learning outcomes.

Each course in the curriculum is corresponding to the appropriate stage of learning, and it is based on the knowledge and skills acquired by the student, and is itself a prerequisite for mastering the inherited component. Program is multi-component and structured as sequential order of blocks within preclinical, clinical and consolidation stages of the curriculum.

The educational program includes:

• Preclinical Stage - Biomedical Sciences; Humanities, Behavioral and Social Sciences; Pathology; The Fundamentals of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Basics of Diagnostics.
• Clinical Stage - Clinical Sciences; Functional Diagnosis in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Therapies in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• Consolidation Stage - Pulmonary Rehabilitation; Cardiovascular Rehabilitation; Physical Rehabilitation in Neurology; Physical Rehabilitation in Pediatrics; Physical Rehabilitation in Geriatrics; Physical Rehabilitation in Traumatology & Orthopedics.

Aims of the Educational Program

Aim of the program is to prepare competitive and competent bachelor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation through outcomebased teaching approach and development of clinical/practical skills relevant to the learning outcomes, able to:

• apply basic biomedical research methods and evidence-based practice to the process of physical therapy examination, evaluation, intervention, and rehabilitation management, based on biopsychosocial approach, to prevent or remediate impairments, functional limitations and disabilities as related to movement and health across all ages, to improve functional movement potential and quality of life;
• provide rehabilitation services in both in-patient and outpatient settings, based on the multi/interdisciplinary team approach, utilizing appropriate interpersonal skills;
• conduct in professional and ethical manner, with responsible approach to societal needs;
• develop independent learning skills/activities and foster continuing professional growth and life-long learning.

Requirements/Prerequisites to the Program

The right to study on the program without the unified national exams is defined by the Georgian Law on “Higher Education” (Article 52). In this case applicant may be:

• a foreign citizen or stateless person with full general or its equal education received in another country;
• Citizen of Georgia, who received full general or its equal education abroad and the last 2 years of full general education have been taught in a foreign country
• Applicant who was/is studying and receiving credits in a foreign higher education institution recognized in accordance with the law of that country. Admission to the educational program through mobility is allowed after the end of one academic year of study. Mobility is available twice a year, within the deadline set by the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia
• Above mentioned individuals with corresponding documentation should apply (send the documents) to the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia. After approval from the Ministry and proof of proficiency in English at least at B1 level they have right to start the undergraduate program.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding:

• LO-1. Demonstrate knowledge of the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation involving a critical understanding of theories and principles.

Skills:

• LO-2. Conduct a patient examination, evaluation and critically interpret the relevant information, implement planned physical therapy intervention;
• LO-3. Apply management skills in practice setting;
• LO-4. Integrate data and make conclusions;
• LO-5. Demonstrate proficiency in verbal, nonverbal, and written communications;
• LO-6. Cooperate in multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary professional environment.

Responsibility and Autonomy:

• LO-7. Engage in education and lifelong learning activities;
• LO-8. Act professionally in the ethical and legal context.

Areas of Employment

The graduates – Bachelors of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation will be employed in the rehabilitation departments of multi-profile hospitals and specialized clinics, in multi-profile and specialized rehabilitation clinics/centers, in ambulatory settings, resorts and wellness centers, private clinics, sports clubs and sports rehabilitation clinics/centers, in different level of educational organization, schools, also in community-based rehabilitation programs/services.

Postgraduate Education

The graduates – Bachelors of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation can proceed to studies at Master’s level – second cycle of higher education.