

COMMUNITY -BASED REHABILITATION
TRAINING PROGRAMS OFFERED AT RCPD
THREE MONTH BASIC COURSE IN CBR (8 HRS DAILY)

(Physiotherapy and Orthopedic Technology)
1. Technical tasks (Multiple purpose Rehab Worker/ Therapy Assistant):
Disabilities assessment, therapeutic interventions, family counseling, transfer of skills, making needed aids, referrals and team discussions as needed.
Curriculum
A: PHYSICAL THERAPY
Anatomy
Physiology
Child Development
Pathology
Post Polio Paralysis
CP
Congenital Defects
Burn Defects
Amputations
Arthritis
Erb's Palsy
Slow Development
Myopathies/ Neuropathies
Transverse Mylitis/Disseminated Sclerosis
Pott's Paraplegia/ Caries Spine
G.B.S
Fractures,Complicatons
Head Injury/ CVAs
Hydrocephalous/Spina Bifida
Multiple Handicapped
Teaching methods used:
Formal Lectures
Group Discussion
Skits, Role Plays
Interactive Theatres
Assignment /lectures by trainees (topics given)
Practical work with children
Field visits
Involvement in out reach program
Complementary training:
Filling up patients' registration/ follow up/ applications measurements forms/ OPD cards
Patients ' distribution chart management (for physios)
General maintenance and cleanliness of center
Patients'/ Staff attendance record keeping
Follow ups/ home visits, as needed
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CBR CENTER MANAGEMENT/ SUPERVISION PROGRAM |
All the above trainings

Example of CBR models in Pakistan, vast involvement in RCPD's out reach program
Day to day management of small day-care rehab center
Attending Executive meetings, assisting the NGO/CBO in rehab work, best implementation along with expansions.
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MONTESSORI / INCLUSIVE EDUCATION TRAINING |
Training is also given to teachers for our Montessori and inclusive education system.
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TRAINING AT ORTHOPEDIC WORKSHOP |
Training
is also given at the orthopedic workshop, in making calipers, corsets, leather
jackets, walking frames, elbow crutches, simple crutches, corner chairs, etc.
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VOCATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING |
Welding

Plumber
Machinist
Embroidery, dress making, hand and machine knitting
Glass, mirror, fabric, mud pot painting
Beautician
Bicycle repair
Carpet weaving
Technical workshop for making simple physio aids

Blacksmith
House hold wiring and basic repairs
( Training available upon request for persons with disabilities and their parents)
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TRAINING SEMINAR FOR RURAL WOMEN IN PREVENTION OF CHILDHOOD DISABILITIES & PRIMARY HEALTH CARE |

We regularly conduct training seminars for rural women in prevention of childhood disabilities and primary health care.
Summary of training programs in 2006
Two 3-month CBR Training Courses for 53 personnel of 18 network partners were arranged on management of persons with disabilities at CBR level, including management of both small day-care centers and home programs.
2-week refresher courses for the 7 networking partners (with a total of 34 trainees) training workshops, introductory courses, seminars, and short courses were arranged for staff and other networking partners to update their knowledge and skill.
Parents counseling as home management training program widely done as a routing activity.
Staff and Executives of distant NGOs were provided with training in various specific fields and were helped in proposal writing for “Pakistan Taraqee Bazar”, Mazoori Majboori Nahin, a World Bank project (2005-2006) on disabilities.
Rural women health education / empowerment related programs / seminars were widely arranged.
Umeedabad No. 2, Swati Gate, P. O Box. 201 GPO, Peshawar - Pakistan. Tel: 0092-91-5252618; 5277663 Fax: 0092-91-5252619
