IAPC’s Foundation Course in the Physiotherapy – Palliative Care interface

The IAPC recognises the important role of physiotherapists in provisioning quality palliative care. As a commitment and an acknowledgement to the role of a physiotherapist in a multidisciplinary team, the IAPC launched an online course, the ‘IAPC’s Foundation Course in the Physiotherapy – Palliative Care interface’ to sensitize and empower professionals on how physiotherapy can complement the provisioning of quality palliative care.

The course aims to not only enhance a physiotherapists’ understanding of how they can contribute towards the rendering of holistic palliative care, but strives to also educate the palliative care community on how physiotherapy can augment their patient care and symptom management.

The online course was launched in September, 2020, with the first batch being delivered in October, 2020.

The online course will be offered twice a year and will be delivered by expert faculty from AIIMS, New Delhi, and the Cancer Institute, Chennai.

Course Objective

  • To sensitise physiotherapists to the palliative care approach and to equip them to enhance the quality of life for patients with life-limiting illnesses.
  • To raise awareness among palliative care providers on the benefits of integrating physiotherapy into their routine practice in order to improve functionality and facilitate rehabilitation.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Physiotherapists (BPT and MPT)
  • Doctors practicing Palliative Medicine (MBBS / BDS)
  • Nurses practicing Palliative Care (BSc Nursing, Diploma in Nursing, or GNM)

Course Date and Time

  • Full-day course on Saturday, 14th June, 2025
  • Full-day sessions between 8:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Course Fee

  • Rs. 1,000/- (Rupees one thousand)
  • The course fee will include the training fee and an e-certificate upon successful completion of the course

Course Registration

  • Please click here to submit the e-application form
  • Please ensure that you hit the ‘Submit’ button at the end of the e-application page to record your submission
  • The last date to apply for the course is Monday, 9th June, 2025

Important Guidelines

  • All candidates must participate in a pre test and a post test evaluation
  • Attendance is mandatory (with video) for the entire course duration. Those who fail to switch on their camera’s will be marked absent
  • Candidates with only 100% attendance will be eligible to receive e-certificates of course completion
  • Please note that recordings from the sessions will not be shared due to copyright issues. Please ensure that you attend the live sessions.
  • Please ensure that arrangements are made for uninterrupted and good internet connectivity. Candidates unable to attend sessions due to connectivity issues will be considered as absent.
  • Sessions will be interactive. Candidates must therefore dedicate time exclusively to attend the sessions. Please note that candidates ARE NOT allowed to participate in the sessions while they are on duty.
  • Candidates are requested to attend the sessions using their laptops. Please avoid attending the sessions using phones or tablets, as it will cause distraction.
  • Candidates are requested to login 10 minutes before the start of the session.

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