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Introduction to artificial intelligence: understanding natural languages, knowledge representation, expert systems (CT Scan, MRI, Ultrasonography and many others, Pattern recognition, Medical Image Analysis, image Segmentation, registration, visualisation, computing. Deterministic versus statistical models, global versus local representations of appearances, Neural networks and texture analysis. Principles of mathematical modelling of biological systems, computer algorithms and extraction of qualitative information/automations of systems and processes Deep learning and Machine learning in imaging. Applications of AI in Radiography as it affects patient documentation and data management, Image acquisition, processing, interpretation and storage/retrieval.

Appraisal of the different assistive devices: techniques, methods of fabrication and application of these devices. Different types of orthotic and prosthetic devices for correcting or assisting specific problems. Wheelchair seating and assessment. Specific measurement considerations for wheelchair seating. Wheelchair prescriptions including adaptations. Electro-mechanical mobility aids and motorised wheelchairs. Adaptive devices and assistive technology including reachers, mouse and keyboard adaptations, and mobility impairment aid. Care, uses and prescription of wheelchairs and other assistive devices for activities of daily living such as crutches, walking frames and sticks. Bio-mechanical principles in giving prosthesis and orthosis and the criteria for selection. Patient’s education on care, maintenance and uses of orthosis and prosthesis. Dangers, complications and contraindications in the use of the different assistive/corrective devices. Hand Splinting: Occupational therapy in the rehabilitation of the amputee. Spinal Orthoses: Principles, goals, classification, specification in application, indications and contraindications; Demonstration of methods of training in the use of spinal orthoses. Practical Work: Mobile arm supports and slings. Basic principles in application of Biofeedback and FES and as adjunct to therapy. Environmental control units: writing, feeding, and toileting aids. Prescribing and designing footwear modifications. Occupation-based activities for a range of clients’ needs.

Definitions and types of augmentative and alternative modes or devices. Speech-Language (communication disorders) and augmentative and alternative devices. Voice production and augmentative and alternative devices. Cognitive, psycho-social, educational, physical, and communicative-linguistic factors of individuals across the life span with little or no functional speech and language. Assessment of the presented cases. Considerations for appropriate devices and management issues.

History of aural rehabilitation. Early aural rehabilitation centers. Hearing loss and its attendant communication disorder. Development of listening assistive technology (hearing aids). Types of amplification devices. Use of amplification devices. Maintenance of amplification devices. Audiological assessment of hearing loss. Prescription and fixing of amplification devices. Advent of the cochlear implant. Auditory training across the span, Speech training across the span.

Technical terminology-W.H.O definitions (Disorder, Impairment, Disability and Handicap), Self- Assessment inventories of hearing loss/impairment such as quantified Denver scale (QDS), self- assessment of communication (SAC), hearing handicap index (HHI), significant others assessment of communication (SOAC), hearing aid performance inventory, client oriented scale of improvement (COSI) and social hearing handicap scale (SHHS). Audiological habilitation and rehabilitation of children with hearing loss (family/client centred management, special challenges in habilitation of children, consequences of habilitation in children, educational and social impact of unilateral (one-sided) hearing loss and rehabilitation, adults hearing aid rehabilitation. Special challenges in rehabilitation of elderly adults. Group and individual rehabilitation. Relationship between auditory, neurological, speech and occupational rehabilitation.

Definitions, types of autism spectrum disorders- Asperger Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder and Pervasive Developmental Disorder. Characteristics of specific autism spectrum disorders. Causes of autism spectrum disorders. Social and communication challenges associated with autism spectrum disorders. Physiological challenges of autism spectrum disorders. Assessment techniques for autistic children or patients. Therapeutics procedures for rehabilitating autistic children.

Introduction - Theory of Chemical Neurotransmission Evidence for Acetylcholine as a Cholinergic neurotransmitter. Detection and Bioassay of acetylcholine. Cholinergic receptors, sites of action of acetylcholine at the Neuromuscular junction. Agonists and antagonists of cholinergic transmission. Parasympathomimetic and parasympatholytic drugs. Structure – Activity Relationships among the cholinergic and anticholinergic agents. Cholinesterases and anti- cholinesterases. Properties and uses of anti-cholinesterases (reversible and irreversible). Brief mention of cholinesterase reactivators (pralidoxime, obidoxime) and their uses. Neuromuscular transmission and drugs which enhance neuromuscular transmission. Neuromuscular Blockade. Smooth muscle relaxants. Ganglion stimulation and blockade and their properties.

Introduction: Chemical neurotransmitters – Evidence for Noradrenaline as an adrenergic neurotransmitter, Synthesis, storage, release, metabolism, and uptake of catecholamines. Detection and bioassay of Adrenaline and Nor-adrenaline. Adrenergic receptors – Types of adrenoceptors. Concept of agonists and antagonists. Sympathomimetic amines – Catecholamines, properties and uses. Sympatholytic drugs (Adrenergic Blockers) properties and uses. Structure – Activity Relationships among the sympathomimetic amines and beta-Adrenergic Blockers.

Traditional and S.I units in Clinical Chemistry; Reference values: Gastric function tests; Agents for Gastric stimulation. Ward procedures and Laboratory Investigation of Gastric Secretions. Intestinal function tests; Digestion and absorption; Causes of Malabsorption. Laboratory investigation of malabsorption. Renal function tests; functions of the kidney; Measurement of Renal plasma flow, Glomerular filtration rate – Creatinine clearance, Insulin clearance, Concentration and Dilution Tests; Urinary Acidification Tests, urine specific gravity/Osmolarity Dye Excretion test. Water and Electrolyte metabolism. Acid base balance; Definition and causes of acidosis and alkalosis; Blood buffers. Transport of blood gases; assessment of acid/base status. Lipids; definition and types of lipids; Formation of free fatty acids, ketone bodies and Lactate; Measurement of plasma lipids and lipoproteins. Plasma proteins and physiologic functions; factors affecting synthesis and catabolism. Methods for the determining of total protein in serum. Carbohydrate metabolism: Blood glucose homeostasis; hyperglycaemia diabetes mellitus – its causes and investigation; Hypoglycaemia – types causes and investigation.

Origin, development and functions of blood cells. Synthesis and breakdown of haemoglobin. Methods of Haemoglobin estimation. Methods of cell counting. Absolute values. Introduction to Homeostasis. Principle and mode of action of common anticoagulants. Principle and components of Haematological stains. Simple tests used in blood coagulation. Blood films-normal and abnormal. Practical Classes.