Mode of Study Fully Online
Duration 12 Months
Credits 30 Credits
Award Proposed Postgraduate Diploma

Proposed Programme Notice:  This Postgraduate Diploma in Rehabilitation & Pain Management (PGDRPM) is a proposed programme presented as a framework subject to institutional approval and applicable accreditation requirements.

Program Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Rehabilitation & Pain Management (PGDRPM) at the International University of Barbados – School of Medicine is intended for licensed medical doctors. The course covers principles of physical recovery, acute and chronic pain control methodologies, sports injury therapy, and oncological pain intervention workflows.

Presented entirely online, this proposed program addresses complex pain scenarios requiring comprehensive interventional and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. The syllabus is structured to follow modern medical standards in physical recovery and multidisciplinary therapy coordinates.

Rehabilitation & Pain Management Demonstration

Key Programme Facts

International University of Barbados
School of Medicine
Fully Online Delivery
12-Month Duration
30 Academic Credits
For Licensed Doctors
Postgraduate Diploma Award
Accreditation Framework
Programme Note

This proposed postgraduate diploma in Rehabilitation & Pain Management is intended for licensed medical doctors and is presented as a framework subject to university approval.

Eligibility Criteria

This professional course is open only to candidates possessing a valid clinical degree in medicine. Applicants are expected to be registered clinical practitioners who wish to specialise further in managing rehabilitation and pain.

Minimum Entry Requirement

MBBS / MD or equivalent medical qualification

A verified primary medical degree from a recognised medical council or registration authority is required.

Hold a recognized MBBS / MD or equivalent
Active state or country medical licensing
Computer with reliable web capability

Academic Curriculum (12 Months — 30 Credits)

The curriculum focuses on structured learning divided into eight fundamental modules covering physiotherapy coordinates, pain therapeutics, and recovery pathways.

Core Modules

01 Principles of Rehabilitation
02 Acute & Chronic Pain
03 Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
04 Neurological Rehabilitation
05 Sports Injuries
06 Cancer Pain
07 Interventional Pain
08 Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation

Assessment Methods

Assessment tasks are structured to ensure comprehensive theoretical evaluation alongside practical case analysis. All steps are completed via our online portal.

Online Examinations Module evaluations to examine the mastery of pain therapies and recovery guidelines.
Assignments Practical rehabilitation case portfolio writing and program templates.
Case Discussions Peer-reviewed clinical threads focusing on complex chronic pain cases.
Capstone Project A cumulative case study or research-based portfolio outlining patient recovery outcomes.

Career Pathways & Requirements

Admission Requirements

  • MBBS / MD or equivalent recognized medical degree
  • Valid medical practitioner license
  • Stable internet access for program portal tasks

Certification

Graduates who complete all coursework, assessments, and the final capstone project will be awarded: Postgraduate Diploma in Rehabilitation & Pain Management
(International University of Barbados – School of Medicine)

Disclaimer: Proposed program subject to institutional approval and applicable accreditation requirements.

Admissions & Enrollment Office

For admissions, enrollment guides, and class timeline queries regarding the PGDRPM program, contact our team:

Director / Registrar

Dr Sami Khan, MBBS, PMP

Admissions Email

admissioniniub@gmail.com

Office Department

Admissions Office — Postgraduate Diploma in Rehabilitation & Pain Management (PGDRPM)

Programme PGDRPM

30 Credits  |  12 Months
Fully Online

Contact Admissions for Fee Details