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History of Speech-Language Therapy. Scope of practice of Speech-Language Therapy. Education programmes for Speech-Language therapists. Ethics of Speech-Language Therapy practice. Roles of the regulatory bodies in the operations of the Speech-Language (Licensure and Practice Supervision), Therapy practice. Challenges of Speech-Language Therapy in a developing country. Speech-Language Therapy in allied health professions. Advocacy in Speech-Language Therapy.

Basics of CAD. Introduction. Definition. History. Current status. Product Cycle. Automation. Designing. Application and Benefits. Computer Graphics. Introduction of software. Function of graphic package, Application Software. AutoCad 2010 and updated version. Introduction. Foundation of AutoCad Commands. Execution of Simple 2D Drawings. Understanding 3D commands. Executing 3D Commands, Creating 3D objects. Rendering and Image attach to an object Starting New Projects. Creating. Editing. Saving Drawing, Annotation. Dimension. Plotting, Customisation, Auto Lisp. Introduction to CNC, History of CNC, Advantages and disadvantages of N/C, CNC, DNC, Major part of CNC. Basics of CAM. Introduction of CNC machine, basics of Computer Aided Designing and Manufacturing (CADCAM) and its use in P&O. Other kinds of Computer use in Prosthetics and Orthotics. CADCAM Technology in socket making and also making of different kinds of orthosis and prosthesis. CAD/CAM in Prosthetics & Orthotics: types of digitizers used, concept of different types of modifying software. CNC carver and its specification, step wise fabrication procedure of sockets, shells and spinal orthoses, its advantages and disadvantages. BCH 3O4: Biochemistry III for Medical Students (2 Units C: LH 30) Learning outcome At the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. describe amino acids; 2. explain protein metabolism; 3. identify relationships between urea cycle and other pathways; 4. explain antibody and antigens; 5. discuss neurochemistry; and 6. explain heme biosynthesis and degradation. Course Contents Biochemistry of hormones. Peptide, amino acid derived and steroid hormones. Structure/function relationship. Mode of action. Primary and secondary messengers and steroid hormones. cAMP and G-protien. Hormonal control of glycogen metabolism and adipose tissue metabolism. The role of hormone in digestion. Abnormalities associated with derangement of hormonal control mechanism such as diabetes. Metabolism and metabolic effects of the thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas, adrenals, oral contraceptives. Chemistry of the Immune System; Antibody and antigens. Classes of immunoglobulins. The immune system of the body. The role of leucocytes in immune responses – Humoral, cellular. Complement proteins. Immunological tolerance and autoimmune diseases. Immunosuppressive drugs. Monoclonal antibodies. Neurochemistry; Morphology of neurons. Nervous tissue, lipids and proteins. Biochemistry of nerve transmission and action potential. Functions and biosynthesis of neurotransmitters. A brief outline of the mechanism of action of some neurotoxic compounds. Schizophrenia, and Parkinson’s disease. Multiple sclerosis. Heme Biosynthesis and Degradation; Porphyrias. Bile pigments, liver conjugation. Hemolytic, neonatal, and obstructive jaundice. Hepatitis. Blood chemistry. Erythrocyte metabolism. Biochemistry of Muscles; Excitable membranes. Morphology of skeletal, cardiac and smoot muscle. Muscle and mechanism of muscle contraction. The role of sarcoplastic reticulum and calcium in muscle contraction. Metabolic fuels of muscle. Biochemistry of muscular dystrophy and myopathies. Special aspects of cardiac muscle. Biochemistry of environmental hazards; Biochemistry of transformation of foreign substances. Absorption, transportation, and excretion] and factors affecting metabolic transformation. Cancer and bacterial Biochemistry. Forensic Biochemistry; Southern Blot technique, Western Blot technique.

Each student will be guided by a supervisor. The choice of a project will be in an area in which the students is interested within the rehabilitation profession into which the student was admitted. This will lead to a dissertation, which will be presented for assessment during the final examination.

Functional assessment and activities of daily living. Uses of various hearing devices such as hearing aids. Assistive devices. Bone-anchored hearing aids. Cochlea and Brain-stem implants. Physiotherapy. Occupational therapy. Audiology. Medical Social Work. Vocational and Community-Based Rehabilitation.

Structure of matter, property of matter, energy and its transformation. Energy and its definitions, mechanical energy, conductor-insulator. Static electricity, condensers, current electricity, conduction of electricity through electrolytes. Conduction in semi-conductors. Magnetic energy. Production of electricity. Principles and application of E.M.F. to Choke coil, transformer Regulation of induced currents. Physics of sound, perceptual and productive processes of speech, basic instrumentation, and the interrelationships of these areas to communication. Fundamentals, concepts and theories of acoustics, speech signal and perception. Rectification of A/C; Thermal energy; Transmission of heat; Conduction, Convection and Radiation Electromagnetic waves, Radiant energy; Grothus law; Cosine law; Inverse square law; Sonic energy; nature and properties of sound wave. Nature, effects and principles of production of direct current, muscle stimulating currents; modification of currents; Reverse, interrupt, surge mechanical, manual electronic multi vibration circuit. High frequency current basic circuit. The physics of quantum medicine.

Introduction to Biostatistics. Definition – Statistics and Biostatistics. Applications of Biostatistics. Data collection from experiments & surveys. Variable – Qualitative & Quantitative, Discrete and Continuous. Presentation of Data: - a). Tabular Presentation of Data – Statistical Table, Format of a Table. b) Frequency Distribution – construction of Frequency Distribution, cumulative and relative frequency distribution, Exclusive and inclusive method of classification of data. c) Diagrammatic Presentation of Data: - Bar diagrams, Pie Diagram, Line Diagram, Pictogram, Cartogram or Statistical map.d) Graphical representation of a Frequency distribution – Histogram, Frequency. Polygon. Frequency curve, ogives or cumulative frequency curves. Research methodology: Introduction to Research methodology: Meaning of research, objectives of research, types of research & research approaches. Research problem: Statement of research problem Statement of purpose and objectives of research problem, Necessity of defining the problem 3. Research design: Meaning of research design, Need for research design. Sampling Design: Criteria for selecting sampling procedure. Measurement & scaling techniques: Measurement in research- Measurement scales, sources of error in measurement. Methods of data collection: collection of primary data. Sampling fundamentals, need for sampling 8. Analysis of data: Types of analysis. Testing of hypothesis, basic concept.

Independent study and group discussions. Inculcating in students the ability to identify current trends and issues in the allied health profession relating to: i. philosophies and methods of treatment in general rehabilitation and in each medical rehabilitation profession, ii. examining problem and issues in rehabilitation ethics; iii. administrative topics in rehabilitation and many other. Each student will be responsible for selection of topic that must highlight issues relevant to the programme. Students are admitted and scheduled for presentation. Each topic for presentation shall be approved by the faculty through the course coordinator.

Speech development in new born babies. Observable signs of normal speech development in young children. Observable signs of abnormal speech development in children. Impacts of early life infections, malnutrition and birth defects on childhood speech development. Transition from speech age to language age. Signs of normal language development in growing children, youth and young adult. Assessment of normal and abnormal language development in youth and adults.

Definitions of specific speech-language disorders. Characteristics of speech-language disorders across the span. Causes of speech-language disorders. Assessment of specific speech-language disorders across the span. Prevalence of specific speech-language disorders. Therapies for specific speech-language disorders.

Supervised practicum as a speech-language pathologist/therapist in a public school setting. Certification of Speech-Language Pathologist/Therapists. Placements of students in relevant Units, Centers, Clinics, Departments in conjunction with the Education Field Placement office. Demonstration of students’ clinically acquired knowledge and skills in school setting (a mock working experience). Demonstration of skills in identification, assessment and rehabilitation of pupils/students with speech-language disorders. Application of students’ ability to transfer classroom/laboratory experiences to community service delivery.