BS in Medical Rehabilitation
Tbilisi, Georgia
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
8 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 4,500
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Medical Rehabilitation program focuses on preparing students for careers in health-related fields. The curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills, encompassing subjects like anatomy, physiology, and therapeutic techniques. Students gain hands-on experience through internships and clinical placements to effectively support individuals recovering from injuries or disabilities.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various career paths, including roles as rehabilitation technicians, occupational therapy assistants, physical therapy aides, and fitness instructors. This degree also provides a foundation for further study in specialized rehabilitation programs or health sciences.
BS in Medical Rehabilitation
The program targets to support students in development of understanding of the essence of Health Care Sciences (Rehabilitation and Nursing), equip them with skills necessary for working in diverse health care settings, be competent and competitive in multicultural environment.
In general the intention is to raise professionals with higher employment chances to make a career in diverse health care settings.
General Competence (GC)
- Critical Thinking and Logic
- Writing and Reporting for Success
- Research Methods
- Communication and Negotiation
- Presenting for Success
- Introduction to Philosophy
- History of World Civilization
- Applied Economics
- Introduction to Law
- Introduction to Sociology and Social Psychology
- Calculus
- Introduction to Statistics
Nursing & Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (NU & PMR)
- Body Systems (Anatomy, Physiology, Radiology)
- Life Sciences (Molecular, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology)
- Pathophysiology
- Communication Skills in Medicine
- Nutrition
- Health Assessment
- Health Law
- Health Promotion and Wellness
- Pain Management
- Medical Psychology
- Telemedicine and Home Health Care
- Research Project/Thesis in Nursing
- Research Project/Thesis in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Eligible for Nursing (NU)
- Introduction to Nursing Practice
- Community Health Nursing
- Adults Nursing
- Pharmacology for Nurses
- Mental Health Nursing and Nursing for People with Special needs
- Oncology and Palliative Care Nursing
- Maternal, New-born Nursing and Paediatric Nursing
- Acute Diseases and Surgery Nursing
- Nursing for Geriatrics
Eligible for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR)
- Introduction to Rehabilitation Practice
- Kinesitherapy
- Physiotherapy, Massage and Manual Therapy
- Neurorehabilitation
- Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Oncology and Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation of Cardiopulmonary Disorders
- Rehabilitation of Gastrointestinal and Endocrinal Disorders, Obesity
- Rehabilitation of Gynaecological and Urological Disorders.
Credits: 240
Knowledge and Understanding
- Knowledge of health care, social and behavioural science and ethical standards of the profession;
- Knowledge of principles of evidence based health care practice;
- Knowledge of principles of patient centred health care organization;
- Understanding of basics and principles of profession;
- Understanding of main profession related techniques and procedures.
Communication Skills
- Ability to communicate effectively in a health care context verbally and in written form;
- Ability to listen, observe, asking proper questions;
- Effectively use information and information technology in a health care context;
- Non-verbal communications skills;
- To carry out a communication with a patient.