Careers in Rehabilitation Sciences

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An interactive session on Careers in Rehabilitation sciences was conducted on 6th October 2021 at Ziauddin University. The session was hosted by Ms. Fatima Hamza (Sr. lecturer, DPT coordinator Link Road) and the speakers were Ms. Neelam Zehra (VP/HOD Occupational Therapy Consultant Occupational Therapist Ziauddin College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Ziauddin University Vice-President Finance Pakistan Occupational Therapy Association Editor Pakistan Journal of Rehabilitation, Member of Who Rehab Development Program Member of World Federation of Occupational Therapy) Dr Amna Aamir Khan (Associate Professor, Postgraduate Program Coordinator Ziauddin College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Ziauddin University Editor, Pakistan Journal of Rehabilitation) and Ms. Qurat ul Ain Adnan (Head of Department, Assistant Professor, QEC Coordinator Physical Education, Health and Sports Sciences Ziauddin College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Ziauddin University) The main aim of the session was to discuss the importance of  rehabilitation sciences in modern medical practices and to guide the students who want to opt for rehabilitation sciences as career. The speakers very proficiently highlighted the career opportunities which can be grabbed and the post-graduation choices which are available in the field of rehabilitation. Ms. Neelam gave an insight of the filed with respect to occupational therapy, Dr. Amna Amir khan explained the rehabilitation sciences in regard to physical therapy furthermore she updated regarding undergraduate and postgraduate programs in physical therapy. Ms. Qurat ul Ain Adnan enlightened the audience with the role of Physical Education Health and sports sciences. The panel also summarized the process of admission in Ziauddin college of Rehabilitation sciences and the valuable contribution of ZCRS to the field.

World Occupational Therapy Day was celebrated by the Ziauddin College of Rehabilitation Sciences,

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World Occupational Therapy Day was celebrated by the Ziauddin College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Occupational therapy dated 27th October 2021. The theme for this year was Belong Be You that promotes the concept of diversity and inclusion. Poster presentation by students on topics such as ageing, Universal design, assistive technology, ergonomics, drug rehabilitation and adolescent health was conducted to promote niche of profession in rehabilitation. Occupational performance activities were held on account of the day to depict the effectiveness of occupational therapy for functional performance in context with physical, mental and social health. The students from ZCRS participated actively and faculty encouraged the innovative and impressive ideas, celebration was followed by cake cutting ceremony.

A successful webinar aimed at raising awareness about Occupational Therapy

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A successful webinar aimed at raising awareness about Occupational Therapy; An emerging profession by experts in the field. 

The speakers Ms Neelum Zehra, Ms Faitima Khan and Ms. Sobia Haroon and the moderator Ms. Wania Noor guided students on what steps to take to pursue a career in Occupational Therapy. It also highlighted growth opportunities at every step for the students enrolling in Doctor of Occupational Therapy (DOT) and other programs at ZCRS. It explored the paradigm from paediatric health, to adult rehab, to geriatric, to psychiatry– focusing on the diverse work prospects of Occupational Therapy.

Emergency Obstetric Care Workshops At ZU

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MAY 20, 2015

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  • Start: 23 May 2015 9:00 am
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DETAILS:

Date:      Saturday May 23rd, 2015

Time:      9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Venue:   Seminar Room 1, Ground Floor, Main hospital building, at Dr. Ziauddin Hospital, North Nazimabad Campus.

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Dr. Munira Borhany

Consultant Hematologist,

Dr.Ziauddin Hospital, NIBD

Leukemia
Dr. Saquib Ansari

Consultant Hematologist, NIBD

CBC Interpretation
Dr. Imtiaz Khalid

Consultant, Physician,

Dr. Ziauddin Hospital

Anticoagulants (Conventional & Novel)

 

FOR REGISTRATION:

Contact Department of Quality Assurance

Internal Candidates:      250/-

External Candidate:      500/-

Note: limited seats; kindly get your Registration done latest by May 21, 2015.

*Please Bring Along your PMDC Registration Number its Mandatory 

Thirty Nine Emergency Obstetrics Care Workshop

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MAY 15, 2015

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  • Start: 16 May 2015 2:00 pm
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PROGRAM

Nursing Day Celebrations, 2015  for or Hospital Staff( Nurses and technicians)

DETAILS:

Date:      Saturday May 16, 2015

Time:      2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Venue:   Seminar Room, 1st Floor Ziauddin Hospital North Nazimabad

CME Symposium

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MAY 12, 2015

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  • Start: 16 May 2015 9:00 am
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CME Symposium On “Radiation And Medical Imaging: Hazards To Healthcare Workers”

Ionizing radiation has been in diagnostic and therapeutic arena for more than 100 years with an exponential rise in its application in the last 3 decades. We are also cognizant of hazards associated with ionizing radiation to patients and radiation workers. Exposure to patients could be minimized by strategy of justification and optimization while workers can minimize the exposure by practicing fundamental principles of radiation protection. The purpose of this symposium is to bring together representatives from the various clinical domains and Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority ( PNRA ) to disseminate the knowledge about hazards and ways of safe handling of radiation by healthcare providers.

Brief Proceeding Of The Symposium

This symposium was organized by the Department of Nuclear Medicine under the auspices of Radiation Safety Committee (RSC) of Dr. Ziauddin Hospitals. Purpose of this symposium was to enhance the understanding of radiation workers medical personnel about the justified utilization of radiation in the diagnosis and treatment, the impact of radiation on human body and various methods and local regulatory rules for radiation protection.

In her inaugural talk the Chairperson RSC and Nuclear Medicine department Ziauddin University Dr. Nosheen Fatima explained the audience about the vision of new RSC to ensure safe radiation practice at Dr. Ziauddin Hospital. She explained to the audience the various types of radiation exposure and types of radiation use in medical fields and concepts of classification of radiation areas in working field for better understanding of personal protection by the workers. She told that 80% of total radiation exposure to mankind is from natural sources while medical and professional exposure contributes 20%.

Dr. Maseeh-uz-Zaman Section Head Nuclear Medicine and Associate Professor of Aga Khan University Hospital talked about the interaction of radiation with living tissues and their possible deleterious effect. He explained that in medical imaging probabilistic effects of ionizing radiation like hereditary and chromosomal abnormalities are important and this can be minimized by reducing unjustified radiation exposure.

Mr. Amir Ali Radiation Protection Officer Dr. Ziauddin Hospital talked about the safety measures which are supposed to be taken by radiation workers to ensure the safe radiation practice. He explained to the audience the importance of radiation protection principals, methods and monitoring of radiation exposures.

Mr. Syed Mishkat Ali Jafri Principal Scientific Officer Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA) enlightened the audience about the regulatory role of PNRA in Pakistan. He explained to the audience about the scope and mission of PNRA in monitoring the radiation exposure and ensuring the safe handling of radiation in Pakistan.

The Chief Guest of this symposium Mr. Khalid Hussain, Regional Nuclear Safety Directorate PNRA, thanked the RSC at Dr. Ziauddin Hospital for the invitation and congratulated the RSC for holding such a successful event for a unique cause. He also talked about the positive role of PNRA and its licensees in ensuring radiation safe Pakistan.

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Pulmonology Workshop

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APRIL 9, 2015

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  • Start: 15 May 2015 9:00 am
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The workshop will focus on non invasive ventilation, asthma and spirometry techniques.

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