Para Clinical Sciences
B.Sc Physician Assistants
The Physician Assistants are skilled health care providers qualified by advanced academic and clinical training to work cooperatively with Medical and Paramedical staff in developing and implementing the care plan, perform physical exams, order and interpret lab tests, assist surgery, delivering patient care, rehabilitation, treatment, diagnostics and health improvement interventions to restore and maintain optimal physical, psychological and social well being.
The MMM College of Health Sciences , Department of Clinical Sciences Studies – The pioneer has experience in preparing students for the Physician Assistant profession and provides sophisticated didactic and clinical training in all areas of medicine.
The Education methodology includes classroom instruction and Compulsory Clinical Training Practicum in Basic Medical Sciences, clinical medicine, Surgery, all specialization of Medicine, home health care, disease prevention, Medical ethics and ensures one to gain knowledge in all areas of medicine.
Faculty Details
SUBJECTS |
NAME OF FACULTY |
FIRST YEAR |
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Anatomy |
Ms.Preethi .G |
Physiology |
Ms.Akila .S |
Biochemistry |
Ms.Gokila.S |
English |
Ms.Divya.B |
Basics of Computer |
Ms.Vanitha.M |
SECOND YEAR |
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Clinical Microbiology |
Ms.Saritha.V |
Surgery /Medicine |
Ms.Aruna.V |
Pharmacology |
Dr.Premkumar |
Paediatrics |
Dr.Lally Hanna Luke ,Ms.Ananthi.LR |
Geriatrics |
Dr.Lally Hanna Luke |
Obstetrics & Gynaecology |
Ms.Deepa.S |
THIRD YEAR |
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Gastroenterology |
Ms.Aruna.V |
Cardiology &Cardiac Surgery Nephrology & Pulmonology |
Ms.Ananthi.LR |
Neurology & Orthopaedics |
Ms.Preethi .G |
Course Director - Dr. Jacob James Raj
Clinical Nutrition
Clinical Nutrition is the science and art of feeding individuals based on the principles of Nutrition. It can also be said to be the Science and art of human nutritional care”. Clinical Nutrition and its application in patient related setting is major focus of dietetics. The field of dietetics can be related to
- 1) Nutrition care and intervention focused on the individual
- 2) Nutrition care and intervention focused on the group
Clinical Nutrition is the practice of analyzing the consumption of adequate amount of nutrients for good health.
Clinical Nutritionist should be :
- 1. Planning food and nutrition programmes
- 2. Supervising meal preparations in hospitals
- 3. Recommending dietary modification
- 4. Educating patients on diets that may help their condition
- 5. Working with other health care professionals to provide a multidisciplinary health care approach
- 6. Informing on the severity of illness and complications of treatments inclusive of the benefits
- 7. Active is the patients care as the dietitian reporting on the nutritional status of the patient.
Scope of clinical nutrition / career opportunities:
- 1. Government sector – They can work with government hospitals, government, health department, school, college, factory and office cafeteria for planning nutritional regiment.
- 2. Sports and health clubs – They can also work for sports college and athletes camp. Health and recreation club, canteen and nursing care facilities also require of nutritionists.
- 3. Teaching – the science of of dietetics in colleges and universities is also a good option.
- 4. Research and development – Conducting Research on various food items to ensure their quality as well as studying the effect of various types of diet
- 5. Mass media – Nutritionist has wide openings in the mass media (eg T.V. Radio) where top priority is given to disseminding vital information on health living.
- 6. Gyms, Slimming centers – Nutrition consultant has a unique opportunity to help or develop better eating habits to achieve their weight loss and fitness goals and ultimately maintain healthy and fulfilling lifestyle changes.
Faculty Details
SUBJECTS |
NAME OF FACULTY |
FIRST YEAR |
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Research Methodology & Biostatistics |
Ms.Poongodi |
Principles of Epidemiology &Medical Ethics |
Ms.Adline Miriam |
Applied Physiology |
Ms.Akila .S |
Nutritional Biochemistry |
Ms.Gokila .S |
Medical & Food Microbiology |
Dr.Bharathi .B |
Advance Nutrition |
Dr.Lally Hanna Luke |
Principles of Food Sciences |
Ms.Eunice Jespi .V |
SECOND YEAR |
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Applied Nutrition |
Ms.Eunice Jespi .V |
Clinical Nutrition &Dietetics |
Dr.Lally Hanna Luke |
Entrepreneurship & Food Service Management |
Dr.Lally Hanna Luke |
Public Nutrition |
Ms.Eunice Jespi .V |
Residency Training (6Months ) |
Ms.Merina Elizabeth Alex |
Course Director - Dr. Lally Hanna Luke