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28August2020
FREE WEBINAR BY FACULTY OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSION – UNDERSTANDING SCOLIOSIS

Introduction

Posture, ergonomic, and daily routine of a person at home and workplace play an important role in causation of scoliosis besides other multiple causes. Patient’s understanding and committed participation in the basics of scoliosis are vital for the effective management of chronic spinal deformity. In this 3rd PCM webinar organized by AIMST University’s Faculty of Allied Health Profession (FAHP) to be conducted on Friday, 28th August 2020 (4pm-5pm), participants will be empowered with the science of scoliosis and the rationale behind its various management options. Everyone, especially those with scoliosis are welcomed to join. The webinar will be delivered in layman’s terms for better understanding among the public as to serve the webinar’s purpose. Highlights
  • Understanding your spine and your own scoliosis.
  • Understanding the logic and rationale behind the management of scoliosis.
  • Understanding which specific management is best for your scoliosis.
  • Essential practical changes and home exercises you should practice to prevent complications and improve treatment outcomes.
For registration, click here

24August2020
INTERNATIONAL E-CONFERENCE ON BIOTECHNOLOGY, BIOINFORMATICS & BIOMEDICINE (IECBBB-2020)

Introduction

Welcome to the International E-Conference on Biotechnology, Bioinformatics & Biomedicine 2020 (IECBBB-2020). The conference is organized by the Faculty of Applied Sciences, AIMST University, Malaysia in collaboration with Universiti Sains Malaysia (Malaysia), Madurai Kamaraj University (India), Dayananda Sagar University (India), Prince Songkla University (Thailand), University of Medical Technology, Yangon, (Myanmar), Malaysian Biotechnology Information Centre (Malaysia), Ahmednagar College (India), Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce (India) and Malaysia Biotechnology Students' Association (MYBIOSA). The conference will be held online (Zoom) from 24th- 26th August 2020. IECBBB-2020 intends to provide a platform for scientists, researchers, and students to exchange knowledge, challenges, recent advances and future perspectives in the multidisciplinary areas of Biotechnology, Bioinformatics and Biomedicine.
IECBBB-2020 welcomes academicians, researchers, entrepreneurs, students, and industry players to present their papers in the conference and to share their experiences as well as to stimulate discussions on practical challenges encountered and the solutions adopted. Both international and local speakers in the forefront of Biotechnology, Bioinformatics and Biomedicine will actively engage in this 3-day event. The theme of the conference is “Challenges and Opportunities in Biotechnology , Bioinformatics and Biomedicine in the Post-COVID Era”.

15August2020
EDUCATION FAIR. REBATE AWAITING YOU.

MIC Building, Sungai Siput on 15 August 2020 (12pm-5pm)

MIC Building, Tapah on 15 August 2020 (12pm-5pm)

8August2020
EDUCATION FAIR 4U. LET’S MEET AT!!

Weil Hotel, Ipoh on 8 August 2020 (12pm-5pm)

Temple Hall, Buntong on 8 August 2020 (10am-3pm)

Autocity, Juru on 8 August 2020 (4pm-9pm)

3August2020
LET’S MEET OUR EDUCATION FACILITATOR

Mydin, BM on 3 - 5 August 2020 (10am-10pm) Mydin, Meru on 7 August 2020 (10am-7pm)      

1August2020
LET’S MEET OUR EDUCATION FACILITATOR

Queensbay Mall, Penang on 1 & 2 August 2020 (10am-10pm)      

30July2020
STPM & SPM LEAVERS LET’S MEET UP AT!!

Kulim Central on 30 July 2020 (10am-10pm)

Queensbay Mall, Penang on 30 & 31 July (10am-10pm)      

29July2020
LET’S MEET OUR EDUCATION FACILITATOR

Kulim Central on 28 July 2020 (10am-10pm)

Kulim Central on 29 July 2020 (10am-10pm)  

16July2020
MoU – AIMST University(COMBio) between Boston Children’s Hospital (BCH), a Harvard Medical School Teaching Hospital

Congratulations to Centre of Excellence of Omics-Driven Computational Biodiscovery (COMBio), AIMST University for establishing collaboration with Boston Children’s Hospital (BCH), a Harvard Medical School Teaching Hospital to work in the field of computational biodiscovery, namely in venomics.
The collaboration is mainly with Dr. Zoltan Szallasi, a Harvard Medical School Faculty member and faculty member of BCH's Computational Health Informatics Program (CHIP). We thank the Director of COMBio, Prof. Thomas Sicheritz-Ponten, and his team for initiating this collaboration. We wish you all the best and continuous success.
Cheers to many more prominent collaboration! Thanking you,   A.B.SIVEN 
Research & Development Officer
RESEARCH MANAGEMENT CENTRE
AIMST UNIVERSITY
TEL : +604 429 8075

12July2020
Scholarships Info Day 4U- SPM Leavers

Let's Meet-up on 12 July 2020 (Sunday)

Novotel Hotel, Taiping (12pm - 4pm)

St. John Ambulance Hall, Ipoh (9am - 3pm)

Mornington Hotel, Sitiawan (10am - 4pm)

11July2020
Scholarships Info Day 4U- SPM Leavers

Let's Meet-up on 11 July 2020 (Saturday), 12pm - 5pm

De'Garden Hotel, Butterworth

Jen Hotel, Georgetown

Summit Hotel, Bukit Mertajam

Hotel Seri Malaysia, Kulim

6July2020
How to Become a Physiotherapist in Malaysia?

For students who have completed their SPM and for students who have concluded their foundation in science — we say congratulations! It's time to move forward with your education and pursue a degree in a university. You may have undergone a foundation in science programme; hence you would be seeking to get a science-related degree, such as a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in Malaysia. However, before you get a degree and start practicing, you must study at a university either as full-time, part-time, or while working as an apprentice.  

Where Can You Study Physiotherapy in Malaysia? 

One of the best universities in Malaysia that offers a degree in Physiotherapy is AIMST University. AIMST offers two programmes in physiotherapy: The Diploma in Physiotherapy Programme is for students who have completed their SPM examination, while the Degree in Physiotherapy programme is open to STPM and foundation in science students.professional acupuncture and massage treatment The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons) programme also caters to students with a Diploma in Physiotherapy with credit transfer to two and a half years Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons). These programmes are customised to produce well-equipped graduates with in-depth knowledge and the required skills. Students who study at AIMST are equipped to assess and formulate a physiotherapeutic diagnosis and also administer appropriate treatment and rehabilitation procedures to patients with physical disabilities, functional limitations, and other illnesses and injuries.  

Benefits of Studying Physiotherapy at AIMST 

  • The course employs a problem-oriented approach in physiotherapy education emphasising student-centred learning.
  • The course develops and cultivates critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, which are vital for professional practice as a physiotherapist.
  • The practical experience the student acquires through clinical practice will nurture clinical competence and enhance hands-on skills.
So, how do you become a physiotherapist in Malaysia? To become a Physiotherapist in Malaysia, you must possess specific skills, and must have completed a tertiary qualification such as a Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree or a Diploma in Physiotherapy. Graduates can then apply for registration with the Malaysian Physiotherapy Association.   Son taking care of senior mother suffering with knee pain at home

Skills Required Becoming a Physiotherapist in Malaysia

Every profession has its required skills by which professionals must operate — including physiotherapy.

1. Possess an encouraging and motivating attitude

Your ability to encourage and motivate your patients will be vital as you become a professional physiotherapist. You should be able to compliment patients as they improve and respond to treatment or therapy.

2. Patience and tolerance

There will always be patients who would not listen to your advice, and will barely make any progress. As frustrating as it is, you should never get angry or scold your patient. Always keep calm and explain their condition to them and what they must do to get better. Also, remember that not everyone improves at the same pace.

3. Good communication skills

In your practice, you will come across people of different ages, from children to seniors. Therefore, you must be able to communicate your message in a way they'll understand.  

Career Options Available with a Physiotherapy Degree in Malaysia

Physiotherapy Some career options for graduates with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in Malaysia include:
  • Physiotherapist
  • Clinical Therapist
  • Physiotherapy Specialist
  • Physical Therapy Specialist
There are also employment opportunities in various institutions and organisations such as:
  • Special needs schools
  • Community health centres
  • Nursing homes
  • Home health agencies
  • Corporate or industrial health centres
  • Non-government organisations (NGO)
  • Research centres
  • Sports and fitness centres
  With the above knowledge on how to become a Physiotherapist in Malaysia, where to get a Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy in Malaysia, and the career opportunities available to you, you can confidently pursue a degree until you become a certified professional. Wish to know more about our physiotherapy courses? Click to Contact Us.