About RCP
RCPT – A pioneer in the field of Physiotherapy Education.
Ramaiah College of Physiotherapy spearheads education and patient care around the restorative science of physiotherapy. The Department of Physiotherapy was established in 1983 and it started offering academic programs under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, starting with Bachelor of Physiotherapy Program in 1996, Master of Physiotherapy Program in 2002 and PhD from 2011. It is now an affiliate College under Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences that offers undergraduate (BPT), postgraduate (MPT) and Ph.D programmes which are recognised globally.
The College attracts the best talent from within the physiotherapy community and this has resulted in a competent faculty team with strong leadership attributes. At a National level, the department has led the way within the physiotherapy community and has several accomplishments to its credit.
Some of the notable pioneering activities of the department and its faculty include designing and implementing a unique international collaborative postgraduate program in physiotherapy education; its faculty playing the role of ‘thought leaders’ who set the agenda for the profession within the Asia-Pacific Regional chapter of the World Physiotherapy; conceptualizing and setting up one of the largest Center for Rehabilitation Facility (with an area over 17,000 Sq Ft) with state-of-the-art infrastructure; 60% of the faculty members with a track record of receiving research grants either individually or as a team; ability of the team to diversify based on the emerging need and with expertise in interdisciplinary collaboration in innovation that has resulted in successful patents.
state-of-the-art infrastructure
The College of Physiotherapy collaborates with the students of medicine and other allied sciences. This fosters an academic environment where they learn and grow together. Through an integrated committee of cultural, literary and sports teams, and collaborative community programmes, the students learn to respect and work with other streams of health sciences.
Accreditions and Regulatory Approvals
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The Programme is approved by the statutory bodies of the University and the Karnataka State Higher Education Council for Undergraduate, Post-Graduate and Doctoral Programmes.
Institutional Distinctiveness
- Integrated Campus with Multidisciplinary Institutions
- Exposure to Rural and Urban Setups
- Access to corporate and non-corporate Hospitals
- Center for Rehabilitation with advanced equipment
- Facilities like AI enabled Cardiac Rehab, Neuro-Rehabilitation, Virtual Rehabilitation, Hydrotherapy, Pediatric Rehabilitation, Community Outreach Programs.
Highlights
- State of the Art Rehabilitation Centre with dedicated areas for Orthopaedic, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Cardio-vascular and Respiratory, Paediatric Rehabilitation.
- Equipment like Class IV LASER, Hydrotherapy, CPET, Virtual Rehabilitation and others.
- Classrooms with ICT enabled facilities
- Spacious Laboratories
- Outreach Programs for the Elderly and Children with Special Needs
Our Vision
To be recognized in Asia as an institute of eminence in physiotherapy education, practice, and research.
Our Mission
- To value integrity, quality, and teamwork in all our endeavours. And we serve the technical, scientific, and economic needs of our society.
- We aspire to provide excellence in teaching, service, and innovative research for the benefit of mankind.
Message From The Dean
Welcome to the Ramaiah College of Physiotherapy.
As Dean of the College, I am extremely proud of the rich tradition of providing practical, experiential-based business education that our college has upheld since its founding.
Dr. Savita RavindraPrincipal & Dean,
Ramaiah College of Physiotherapy
Awards & Achievements
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Mrs. Soni Srikantaiah completed her FAIMER Fellowship from PSG Coimbatore in December 2022.
Mrs. Soni Srikantaiah
December 2022. -
Mrs. Soni Srikantaiah received the Gokula Education Foundation Teacher’s Day Award 2022.
Mrs. Soni Srikantaiah
December 2022. -
Mrs. Ruth Boyle was the Mentor for Hackathon organized by IISc and Jury Panel for 45 Days Challenge, in Geriatrics, Workplace Health and Safety and Sustainability Sectors.
Mrs. Ruth Boyle
Faculty
Collaborations
University of Ghent
Groningen University
Rotary
University of Derby
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