The School of Allied Health Sciences (KSAHS) comprises of 8 major headings i.e. Operation Theatre and Anesthesia Technology (OTAT) which offers program such as Bachelor of Science in Operation Theatre and Anesthesia Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) which offers program such as Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology, Optometry (OPT) which offers program such as Bachelor of Science in Optometry and Radiology and Imaging Technology (RIT) which offers program such as Bachelor of Science in Radiology and Imaging Technology,. Bsc Physician Assistant, Bsc Clinical Nutrition, Bsc Geriatric Care Technology, Bsc Medical Record Science. These domains offer great academic curriculum and also the great career opportunities.
These major headings proved to be the centre of excellence through their high-quality education curriculum and they open the pathway for the bright career of the students.
To offer standardized Physiotherapy education and professional practice incorporating
various skills guided by professional ethics that upgrades the capabilities of the
students to facilitate the health and wellness of individuals and communities.
To provide evidence-based physiotherapy care that excel locally and globally in the
field of professional education, quality health care delivery and research.
To inculcate technological advancements in the field of Physiotherapy.
To promote active learning and student-centered pedagogy.
To obtain high levels of skill-based competencies and professional attitude among
students.
To impart dynamic technocracy in curriculum development, evaluation and system
management.
To promote initiatives and efforts which work towards community service and benefit
of our society.
BPT program shall be 4 academic years comprising of 8 semesters, and 6 months of
compulsory rotatory internship .
A pass in the 10+2 (Higher Secondary) examination or any other equivalent
examination from a recognized board or Pre university in India or Abroad, with a minimum
50% aggregate of marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and (Botany / Zoology) to be
specified by the Admissions Committee, English as one of the Subject
Physiotherapy practice spans the continuum from health promotion to prevention
to rehabilitation for individuals and populations throughout the lifespan.
Physiotherapy diagnoses movement dysfunctions based on skillful examination and
evaluation regardless of the cause or etiology and provide skilled therapeutic
intervention to foster improvement in physical functioning and maximizing overall
quality of life. Physiotherapists provide the initial access into the health care system
for persons with impairments and functional limitations amenable to physiotherapy
and engage in collegial referral relationships with other health care professionals.
Physiotherapist's role also includes that of case manager, teacher, researcher, and
consultant. The faculty believes the first priority of education is to prepare people
for a well-rounded, balanced life with broad social and cultural interests and as
involved, active citizens of our country.
Physiotherapist must have commitments to lifelong learning and to search for the
evidence that supports and advances practice. Critical thinking, problem solving,
intellectual perseverance and courage are all essential characteristics of the
successful physiotherapist.
Physiotherapists are health care professionals with a significant role in health
promotion and treatment of injury and diseases. They combine their in-depth
knowledge of the body and how it works with specialized hands-on clinical skills to
assess, diagnose and treat symptoms of illness, injury or disability.
All physiotherapists registered to practice are qualified to provide safe and effective
physiotherapy. They have met national entry-level education and practice standards,
and have successfully passed a standardized physiotherapy competence examination.
Physiotherapists plan and administer physiotherapy/ rehabilitation treatments
independently and also being a part of the multidisciplinary team. The minimum
education requirement is often a baccalaureate degree or postgraduate degrees in
Physiotherapy.
Physiotherapy is an essential part of the health and community/welfare services
delivery system. Physiotherapists practice independently of other health care/service
providers and also within multidisciplinary rehabilitation programmes to prevent,
gain, maintain or restore optimal function and quality of life in individuals with loss
and disorders of movement.
Physiotherapists are guided by their own code of ethical principles. Thus, they may be
concerned with any of the following purposes:
Physiotherapists may also contribute to the development of local, national and
international health policies and public health strategies.
Physiotherapy is delivered in a variety of settings which allow it to achieve its
purpose. Prevention, health promotion, treatment/intervention, habilitation and
rehabilitation take place in multiple settings that may include, but are not confined to,
the following:
To produce holistic and productive Medical Laboratory Technologists who are
responsive and competent to the demands for manpower in the paramedical
service
To innovate practitioners committed to excellence and a collaborative and healthy
work environment
To prepare highly skilled graduates who are committed to excellence, innovation
and evidence – based proactive in a rapidly changing health care environment.
Throughout the program there is an emphasis on collaboration, accountability,
leadership research as the foundation of evidence.
To provide a venue for high quality education of all Medical Technology
students, through the utilization of advanced technology, intensive instruction,
research & extension
B.Sc., Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) is an undergraduate programme of four
years (7 semester + 1 semester) of internship which is concerned with the diagnosis, treatment
and prevention of diseases using clinical Laboratory tests. Throughout the programme, students
learn the basic of testing, detect, diagnose and treat diseases. Besides, students also learn to
collect information, sampling, testing, reporting and documentation of these investigations
Medical Laboratory science is the branch of science which deals with all the clinical
laboratory investigations on clinical samples for laboratory diagnosis of various discases. Blood,
tissue and body fluids are analyzed and examined for various types of foreign organisms and
abnormalities. This information is then used by the medical team to make decisions regarding a
patient’s medical care. 85% of all medical decisions are based on the results of clinical
laboratory investigation reports.
Medical Laboratory Science is an important subject in the field of Medicine. In each
system of Medicine, diagnosis of disease is a primary step because no treatment is possible
without a proper diagnosis. It is the Medical Laboratory Technologist, who performs this
important task by various scientific tools and techniques.
In today’s modern world of technology, the diagnosis, treatment prognosis of various
diseases depends upon the results of investigations carried out in a clinical laboratory. Thus,
these professionals play a key role in the field of health care. Medical Laboratory Science has
played a significant role in the advancement in the field of Medicine, especially in past few
decades. As modern medicine becomes more of a team effort, the Medical Laboratory
Scientist/Technologist is an important member and integral part of the medical team.
At the time of admission, a candidate should have successfully passed the examination
conducted by a Board/ University at the +2 level of schooling with Pass marks (50% in
Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Diploma in their relevant field (either through formal
schooling for 12 years, or through open school system) or its equivalent.
Through excellence and innovations in teaching, research, service and learning,
Kalasalingam School of Allied Health Sciences will be recognized by the academic and
optometric communities as a premier College of Optometry of quality and distinction that
engages all students and produces alumini to serve with integrity in their lives,
professional organizations and Optometric careers.
To scholarship and research, which provide the underpinning of optometric and vision
science education and service
To strengthen the provision of optometric care to a diverse public
To cherish the value that diversity in faculty and students brings to optometry and vision
science
To fair and equitable treatment of faculty, students, and staff-the source of The School of
Optometry's strength.
The 4-year B.Sc., Optometry Technology Program focuses on the study of examination,
diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases and disorders of the visual system. It is a vision
care science. This is a dynamic and challenging career option in the medical field. It allows one
to help people, achieve, Personal growth, Community, respect, job flexibility and financial
success and offers virtually unlimited opportunities.
Optometry means a health care profession that is autonomous and concerned especially
with examining the eye for defects and faults of refraction, with prescribing correctional
lenses, eye exercises and/or visual rehabilitation care for visually impaired, with diagnosing
diseases of the eye, and with treating such diseases or referring them for treatment.
Optometry as a profession has the primary public health responsibility for eliminating
uncorrected refractive error (the leading cause of vision impairment globally). As primary eye
care practitioners, optometrists have a vital role in detecting potentially serious eye diseases such
as cataract, glaucoma and Diabetic retinopathy, age-related maculopathy, as well as general
health conditions such as hypertension and diabetes, which means optometrists can also help
alleviate the burden of other causes of blindness through diagnosis, referral and in some cases co-
management. Optometry can and should play a leading role in eye care provision at the primary
level, and can also assist at secondary and tertiary levels where possible, working with
ophthalmologists and other eye care providers towards the unified goal of combating blindness.
At the time of admission, a candidate should have successfully passed the examination
conducted by a Board/ University at the +2 level of schooling with Pass marks (50% in
Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Diploma in their relevant field (either through formal
schooling for 12 years, or through open school system) or its equivalent.
Prepare the technicians in the Operating Room and Anesthesia technology with advanced
knowledge, skills, and attitude in providing comprehensive care to patients undergoing
surgery. Advances in surgical technology necessitate additional training to prepare them
for effective participation as health team members in the operation room.
To impart basic, theoretical, practical and professional knowledge of high quality for
overall holistic growth of every student.
To develop innovative educational activities and participate in public health reforms
through training, research and intervention in the field of operation theatre and anesthesia
technology.
To strive to uphold a future generation with high academic standards along with genuine
spiritual, moral and social values.
The 4-year B.Sc Anaesthesiology & Operation Theatre Technology is an allied health
professional course. It aims to train students with clinical exposure in operation theatre
management, disinfection, sterilization, responsibilities in anesthesia, and maintaining all the
instruments used in the operation theatre before and after procedures. At the end of the course,
the students can choose the right anesthetic medications, anesthetic gases, relevant surgical
instruments, and sterilization necessities during surgery.
An operation theatre (OT) technologist forms an intrinsic part of any hospital. To
become a trained professional, one must undertake operation theatre technology course. An
OT professional is the one, who facilitates the surgical procedures, planned and emergency
both, by preparing in advance the equipment that are necessary for any surgical procedures.
He/she also looks after all the work and management of the operation theatre which includes
managing the patients in & out of operation theatre, looking after all the surgical equipment,
arrangement of operation theatre table, dressing table, anesthesia table as well as management
of the staff. As the surgical branch has various specialty including General Surgery, OBG,
Cardiac, Ortho and genito-urinary, the OT technologist needs to know about these various
specialties.
At the time of admission, a candidate should have successfully passed the examination
conducted by a Board/ University at the +2 level of schooling with Pass marks (50% in
Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Diploma in their relevant field (either through formal
schooling for 12 years, or through open school system) or its equivalent.
To be a premier institution globally to provide qualified, skilled, talented, radiology
imaging personnel as per the standards of AERB, thereby the health care needs of the
society is accomplished.
To create radiographers having a passion for serving the society.
To create radiographers who are talented to safeguard the public from radiation hazards
while handling the ionizing radiation for medical imaging services.
To have radiographic work force who continuously strive for innovation in their field of
service for the benefit of humanity.
To create awareness among the young generation about the scope of using ionizing
radiation in medical imaging services, thereby increasing the quantity of qualified
radiographers for our society.
The 4-year B.Sc. Radiology and Imaging Technology program is to provide highest and Atomic
Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) accredited educational process through formal didactic and
state-of-the-art clinical experiences that will render qualified, patient focused, compassionate,
critical thinkers Medical Radiology and Imaging Technologist for the community who are
engaged in lifelong learning. The graduates of the program are prepared to apply for the Level I
Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) as per AERB norms.
Radiology is a branch of medicine that uses radiation and imaging technology to diagnose
and treat disease. It allows the radiologic technologist to produce images of various internal parts of
the body, to aid in the detection of injury or disease by using radiations. Radiology is central to the
clinical practice of medicine across a wide range of disciplines. It is the best practical way to
diagnose, monitor treatment and detect progression or relapse of many important and common
diseases in a minimally invasive and anatomically precise manner. As a consequence of the
increasing sophistication and accuracy of clinical imaging, the utilization and importance of
radiology has increased dramatically and consistently over the last 20 years. In recent years, the
increasing complexity of radiologic procedures has made Medical Radiology and Imaging
technology a highly specialized and sophisticated science requiring competently trained
personnel to maintain a high degree of accuracy in radiographic positioning and exposure
technique. A qualified Medical Imaging Technologist is skilled in both interventional and
Diagnostic Radiology.
At the time of admission, a candidate should have successfully passed the examination
conducted by a Board/ University at the +2 level of schooling with Pass marks (50% in
Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Diploma in their relevant field (either through formal
schooling for 12 years, or through open school system) or its equivalent.
To prepare compassionate and competent graduates for Physician Assistant practice and
to prepare leaders in the field to transform human experience and quality of life, with a
focus on meeting the health care needs of the community.
To provide a curriculum whose required academic content and clinical experience will
equip graduates to provide competent medical care that will enhance the services of the
medical professional.
To graduate PAs who collaborate with other members of an interdisciplinary health care
team to provide quality patient care.
To graduate PAs who will provide care with the highest ethical standards.
It is a skilled healthcare professional who is qualified with academic and clinical training
to provide medical care under the supervision of a licensed physician. Responsibilities
include diagnosis of disease, giving treatment and medications to patients, collecting
medical records of patients, physical examinations and assisting doctors.
Employment opportunities are excellent for PAs, particularly in undeserved areas or
settings that have difficulty attracting Physicians, such as rural and inter-city clinics. PAs
can work in any medical specialty and can work in a variety of settings, such as hospitals,
academic medical centers, and public clinics.
Physicians and institutions are expected to employ more PAs to provide primary care and
work in many medical and surgical specialties such as Cardiac thoracic, Oncology, etc., as
PAs are productive and effective members of the healthcare team.
Competencies for the PA profession include the effective and appropriate application of
medical knowledge, interpersonal and communication skills patient care professionalism
practice.
At the time of admission, a candidate should have successfully passed the examination
conducted by a Board/University at the +2 level of schooling with Pass mark(50% in
Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Diploma in their relevant field (either through formal
schooling for 12 years, or through open school system) or its equivalent.
The Department of Clinical Nutrition contributes to health and the prevention of disease
and through effective application of nutrition knowledge to improve human health and well-
being.
The Mission of the Department of Clinical Nutrition is to better human health by:
Contributing to the fundamental knowledge of how nutrients and food components
function at cellular, systematic, and whole body levels and impact human health and
disease.
Contributing to the knowledge-base of nutrition undergraduate and graduate students
through high quality teaching, training, and research mentorship.
Providing service to professional, governmental, and local community organizations.
Clinical nutrition is the prevention, diagnosis & treatment of chronic diseases &
condition leveraging the power of nutrition. Assuring access to healthier food options
promoting the desire & ability to become physically active.
Clinical nutritionists help patients address their health concerns by formulating nutrition and
lifestyle strategies tailored to their needs and goal. Clinical nutritionists will often collaborate
with doctors, specialists, and caregivers to craft a nutrition and lifestyle plan that complements
other treatments.
They help prevent and treat chronic diseases — such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes — in
a variety of settings, from health care clinics and schools to at-home consultation.
The demand for clinical nutritionists has grown considerably over the last few years. Many of
them can be seen working in private practices, hospitals, acute care centers and even government
agencies.
At the time of admission, a candidate should have successfully passed the examination
conducted by a Board/University at the +2 level of schooling with Pass mark(50% in
Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Diploma in their relevant field (either through formal
schooling for 12 years, or through open school system) or its equivalent.
The Division of Geriatrics Care serves older adults and patients with advanced or life-
threatening illness by providing leadership and core faculty for innovative models of clinical
care; teaching and instructing students and conducting research that generates new knowledge
contributing to the advancement of science and the quality of life.
Perform a comprehensive assessment of an older person, in-patient, outpatient or
community setting, including day hospitals
To Diagnose manage acute illness in old age. To Describe and manage those with chronic disease and disability Provide rehabilitation with the multidisciplinary team.
Be able to apply the knowledge and skills of a competent geriatrician in an intermediate care and/or community setting
Provide specified geriatric care – Palliative care, Orthogeriatrics, Old Age Psychiatry,Specialist Stroke care and other special conditions.
It aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to work with elderly
patients with various healthcare settings.
Geriatric care is important because it allows senior patients to receive specialized care
that understands and takes into consideration their unique needs.
Geriatricians are known for collaborating with interdisciplinary teams including nurses,
pharmacists, physician assistants, social workers, and many others who work together to
coordinate complex care for older adults and caregivers.
Geriatricians can work in private or group practices, long-term care facilities, post-acute
care facilities, hospitals/health systems, academic medical centers or other research settings.
At the time of admission, a candidate should have successfully passed the examination
conducted by a Board/University at the +2 level of schooling with Pass mark(50% in
Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Diploma in their relevant field (either through formal
schooling for 12 years, or through open school system) or its equivalent.
The aim of this course is to train the students in all aspects about the functioning of
Medical Records Department, updating their knowledge and skills especially in the Medical
Coding (Diagnosis & Procedure – based on the World Health Organization Standards), Statistics,
Computer Application in Health Information Management and its recent advances.
The Department aims at ensuring a complete, accurate and adequate data recording in
medical record through a standing Medical Record Committee.
In order to assure the quality of medical records a system of audit is also contemplated.
Turn out best talents to tackle the medical recording techniques by concentrating in the training fields through existing educational programmes and other in- house continuing
training programmes.
During this course, students learn how to maintain & manage information & records in a
healthcare environment .In addition, medical record technician possess the computer skills,
medical billing techniques & knowledge pertaining to medical terminology.
Medical Record Science will maintain patient records, organize them, and keep them up
to date. Students will have access to a wide range of job opportunities in healthcare, including
those in health care administration, medical research, and patient safety. This degree program
also enables you to be part of a growing profession. Students will gain hands-on experience in
medical office software, billing, insurance coding, and other computer-related topics. They will
also learn how to use old-fashioned filing and record retrieval techniques. Upon graduation,
students will be qualified to work in medical offices. In addition, the B.Sc. in MRT will allow
them to obtain the necessary credentials to work in hospitals and medical facilities.
At the time of admission, a candidate should have successfully passed the examination
conducted by a Board/University at the +2 level of schooling with Pass mark(50% in
Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Diploma in their relevant field (either through formal
schooling for 12 years, or through open school system) or its equivalent.