Faculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences(FRAHS)

(Established on June 18, 2018)

The journey started in December 2007 from a college of rehabilitation Sciences in Islamabad under the faculty of Health and medical science. In June-2018 due to the exponential growth and extraordinary achievements of the institute, the Board of Governors (BOGs) of Riphah approved and established the independent Faculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences (FRAHS). Institutes under the Faculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences (FRAHS) at the university campuses known as Riphah College of Rehabilitation & Allied health Sciences (RCRAHS). The faculty has a great contribution to the uplifting of rehabilitation and allied health sciences by enhancing the knowledge, clinical skills, and research competencies. RCRAHS has a significant contribution to the development of the national curriculum for the DPT program under the patronage of the Higher Education Commission (HEC).

Another unique achievement is the establishment of the Rehab Certification Board offering certification in many specialties to fulfill the need of society. The clinical training facilities distinguish the institute from others in the country. The first institute to introduce the concept of Rehab house officers in the country and offer paid house job opportunity to the DPT graduates and also has a paid Postgraduate trainee program in the rehabilitation disciplines. The faculty members also have significant contributions by publishing more than 300 research articles in impact factor journals. The faculty also publish a journal biannually with the title “Journal of Riphah College of Rehabilitation Sciences (JRCRS)” recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) in 2018.

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

RIPHAH REHAB CERTIFICATION BOARD (RRCB)

Master of Science in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy (MS-CPPT)

Master of Science in Women Health Physical Therapy (MS - WHPT)

BS Medical Lab Technology (BS-MLT)

Post professional Doctor in Physical Therapy (PP‐DPT)

Master of Science in Sports Physical Therapy (MS-SPT)

Master of Science in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (MS-OMPT)

BS Speech Language Pathology (BS-SLP)

Master of Speech Language Pathology / Therapy (MS-SLP/T)

Master of Science in Neuro Muscular Physical Therapy (MS-NMPT)

PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences

Vision

“To be a Rehabilitation Sciences institute of international repute known for quality and Value based education”

The college has four campuses, Islamabad, Lahore, Faisalabad, and Mansehra. FRAHS is the only institute that has female’ only campuses in Islamabad and Lahore with well-equipped labs and hospital attachments for clinical training. Faculty of the college also has a great contribution for the uplifting of Rehabilitation Sciences Professions by enhancing the knowledge and skills of the practicing clinicians as well as plays a leading role by developing uniform DPT curriculum in the country.

The Director of the College was nominated as Secretary of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) National Curriculum Revision Committee (NCRC) 2011 and Convener of National Curriculum Revision Committee (NCRC) 2016.The college faculty has significant contribution producing quality research and has published 100+ research studies in the national and international recognized journals. The college has quality research Journal by the name “Journal Riphah College of Rehabilitation Sciences (JRCRS)”. The research culture was introduced in the country by successfully organizing international and national rehabilitation conferences. The college has a good repute in the country for quality and value based education in Rehabilitation Sciences.

Aims & Objectives:

Good, practicing and enlightened Muslim medical professionals.
Committed to Professional excellence with strong community orientation.
Able to manage emergencies in clinical practice.
Research oriented knowledge seekers.
Conversant with application of latest information technology in medical profession.

Labs in campus

1. Anatomy Lab 2. Virtual Dissection Lab 3. Physiology & Biochemistry Lab 4. Kinesiology & Biomechanics Lab 5. Medical Physics & Electrotherapy Lab 6. Physical Therapy practice Lab 7. Computer lab

Accreditation:

IIDC is recognized by PM&DC for 75 students annually.
Sixteen batches of IIDC have already graduated and are registered with PM & DC.
IIDC-H is recognized for house job for its own graduates.
It is recognized for training by the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Pakistan for FCPS Part II in Orthodontics, Operative Dentistry, OMFS (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery) and Prosthodontics.
IIDC is listed in WHO directory of accredited medical schools & universities.

Clinical facility

Pak. Railways General Hospital Rawalpindi
Riphah International Hospital Rawalpindi
Max Health Hospital Islamabad
Riphah Child Development Center Rawalpindi
Riphah Rehabilitation center Westridge Campus

Rehabilitation House Officer Program

Faculty of Rehabilitation & Allied Health Sciences (FRAHS) Islamabad/Lahore provides ample opportunities of paid internships and house officer programs to its students. At Islamabad/Lahore, the college has affiliations with number of hospitals and rehabilitation centers where final year students of DPT and other programs are sent for on job training and learning sessions.

RIPHAH REHAB CERTIFICATION BOARD (RRCB)

Description:

The Riphah Rehab Certification Board established in August 28, 2017, with the aim to promote specialized and evidence-based practice and all the disciplines of rehabilitation sciences to provide quality health care for the people. Only those techniques and procedures are adopted which are supported by empirical evidence. The certification process will provide the opportunity for those clinicians who want to enhance their clinical skills but have no time to pursue higher qualifications. The certifications will distinction the certified clinician from a general clinician. The board has developed unique curricula for rehab disciplines which are the intellectual property of the Riphah International University and cannot be reproduced in any form without the permission of the board.

Approved Certification Titles:

S. No	Code	Course Name
1.	BCMT600	BCMT (Board Certified Manual Therapist)
2.	BCDNT600	BCDNT (Board Certified Dry Needling Therapist)
3.	BCNDT600	BCNDT (Board Certified Neuro-diagnostic Therapist)
4.	BCWHT600	BCWHT( Board Certified Women health Therapist)
5.	BCAST600	BCAST (Board Certified Aphasia Speech Therapist)
6.	BCSENCo600	BCSENCo (Board Certified special education needs coordinator)
7.	BCSMT	BCSMT (Board Certified Stroke Management Therapist)
8.	BCPLAT600	BCPLAT (Board Certified Pediatric Language Assessment Therapist
9.	BCST600	BCST (Board Certified Sono therapist)
10.	BCICPT600	BCICPT (Board Certified Intensive Care Physical Therapist)
11.	BCOMT600	BCOMT (Board Certified Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapist)
12.	BCSTMT600	BCSTMT (Board Certified Soft Tissue Manipulative Therapist)

Dress Code for undergraduate Students

Summer Uniform.

Male

Sky blue shirt with full sleeves and collar with front pocket
Steel gray neck tie (optional)
Steel gray Dress pant
Black Shoes with black socks
White Coat

Female

Swan white shalwar qamees with full sleeves, no slite and ban collar (qamees length should extend 2 inches below the knees)
Black shoes
White socks
Sky blue scarf of specified size to fully cover the head, neck and body
White coat

* In addition to this, girls can wear Abaya that may be white / black (Plain).

Winter Uniform:

Male

Sky blue shirt with full sleeves and collar with front pocket
Steel gray neck tie (optional)
Steel gray Dress pant
Black Shoes with black socks
White Coat
Steel gray sweater/single breast blazer

Female

Swan white shalwar qamees with full sleeves, no slite and ban collar (qamees length should extend 2 inches below the knees)
Black shoes
White socks
Sky blue scarf of specified size to fully cover the head, neck and body
White coat
Steel gray sweater/single breast blazer

* In addition to this, girls can wear Abaya that may be white/black (Plain).

Dress Code for All Postgraduate Students

Proper dress for both male and female students. Baggy pants, jeans, jackets, and joggers are not allowed. For female students scarf of specified size to fully cover the head, neck, and body
In addition to this, girls can wear abaya that may be Black/White (Plain).

Message from Dean

It is a great honor for me to be the first dean of this prestigious faculty. In the last decade, RCRAHS had great achievements and significant contributions to the standardization and quality both in academics and clinical practice. RCRAHS the pioneer institute for few innovative degree programs in the rehabilitation disciplines including doctor of physical therapy (DPT), MS in Speech-language pathology (SLP), post-professional DPT, and certifications/Residencies in many rehab specialties. The institute has a leading role in the rehabilitation and allied health sciences and offers many degree programs from under grade level to Doctoral level programs. If you plan to have a degree in rehab and allied health sciences I believe RCRAHS is the best place to have quality and value-based education. We warmly welcome you to learn in a conducive environment from our highly qualified faculty at Riphah.

Prof. Dr. Asghar Khan, BSc PT, DPT,PGD (PE & TM),DSc PT* (USA)

Dean Faculty of Rehabilitation & Allied Health Sciences (FR&AHS)

Faculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences

Ms. Sidra Raheel, Student DPT

I take pride to have enrolled myself in this institute where international standards undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Physical Therapy are offered under a highly qualified faculty.