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Objectives
- To provide advanced knowledge and practical skills in the assessment and management of acute and chronic pain.
- To train healthcare professionals in multidisciplinary pain management strategies, including pharmacological, interventional, psychological, and rehabilitative approaches.
- To prepare professionals capable of working in pain clinics, rehabilitation centers, and clinical settings under expert supervision.
- To develop a holistic understanding of patient-centered care in pain management.
Role and Scope
Graduates of the PGD in Pain Management can:
- Work as pain management specialists in hospitals, clinics, and rehabilitation centers
- Support anaesthesiologists, physiotherapists, and pain consultants in pain treatment plans
- Manage chronic pain cases such as arthritis, cancer pain, neuropathic pain, and post-surgical pain
- Be involved in patient counseling, education, and non-pharmacological pain relief techniques
- Pursue advanced qualifications and specialization in pain sciences
Semesters and Courses
Semester I
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PM-7301 | Pain Physiology and its clinical manifestation | 3(3+0) |
| PM-7302 | Principles of Pain Assessment and Management | 3(3+0) |
| PM-7303 | Pharmacological and non-Pharmacological Pain Management | 3(3+0) |
| PM-7304 | Ethical and Legal Issues in Pain Management | 3(3+0) |
| PM-7305 | Pediatric and Geriatric Pain Management | 3(3+0) |
| Total Credit Hours | 15(15+0) |
Semester II
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PM-7306 | Research Methodology and Biostatistics | 3(3+0) |
| PM-7307 | Multidisciplinary approaches to Pain Management | 3(3+0) |
| PM-7308 | Advanced Interventional Techniques in Pain Management | 3(3+0) |
| PM-7309 | Pain in Specialist Population | 3(3+0) |
| PM-7310 | Interdisciplinary Service Provision | 3(3+0) |
| Total Credit Hours | 15(15+0) |