Shanmuga College of Physiotherapy, Karaikal, U.T of Puducherry was established in the year 2021, situated in the picturesque views of Bay of Bengal in Karaikal. The college is approved by the Government of Puducherry. Keeping the betterment of the students when it comes to academic, physical and mental progress, SCPT is always a paramount. The program is taught by qualified and specialized faculty members and well equipped clinical sector along with a conductive learning atmosphere which helps students to excel well in emerging areas with Infinite / Limitless opportunities.
SCPT prepares the student community in their professional discipline with an emphasis on moral values and service in order to develop competent graduates, who demonstrate concern for human health, provides comprehensive personal instructions, engages in basic and clinical research and participates in community and professional services.
The college has good infrastructure facilities including various laboratories, like Exercise therapy lab, Electrotherapy lab, Massage and Manipulation lab, Biomechanics lab, Community Physiotherapy lab and Post graduate Research lab with upgraded equipment to provide hands-on training and research activities to the students.
The college of physiotherapy has an experienced faculty team that is specialized in all electives. Emphasis on interactive learning ensures that every student gains interest in all aspects of Physiotherapy and participates wholeheartedly in the theoretical and clinical sessions.
The teaching sessions will involve a balance of clinical training, bedside clinics, clinical meetings, journal clubs, clinical case studies and project work, as well as active Community Based Rehabilitation. Students will also find welcome exposure through Guest Lectures, Panel Discussions, Symposiums, Seminars and Workshops for hands-on training throughout the year.
The students are intended to learn experiments with new approaches, challenges, existing knowledge boundaries and design novel solutions to various critical problems through logical, analytical and critical thinking. The students are trained to demonstrate professional and ethical behaviour appropriate to the standard expected for a Physiotherapy Graduate. They are encouraged to engage in activities that contribute to the betterment of society and behave ethically and responsibly in a social environment.
Faculty Members and students are encouraged to involve in research activities and have presented papers in National and International Conferences and won best paper awards.
Extension activities serve a fundamental purpose in learning physiotherapy. Bringing students close to real people will sensitize them through health awareness and community development programs and social work camps in nearby villages. Faculty members and students are encouraged to actively participate in blood donation camps, welfare programs of the blind and differently abled children.