A one-day Institutional visit has been organized by the Department of Clinical Psychology, College of Allied Health Sciences, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Tiruchirappalli Campus to one of the most prestigious Central Government institute National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (NIEPMD), Chennai. The visit was completed on 11th April 2023 (Tuesday) for Second-year B.Sc Clinical Psychology students. Dr. Karthikeyan, Associate Professor and HOD from the Department of Clinical Psychology along with other departmental staff members received us with a warm welcome. We were guided by Mr. Amrudeen, Rehabilitation Officer from the Department of Clinical Psychology for an institutional site tour for visiting various departments and faculties from NIEPMD. The following departments are:
1. Department of Medical Science
2. Department of Clinical Psychology
3. Department of Special Education
4. Department of Speech, Hearing and Communication
5. Department of Adult Independent Living
6. Department of Therapeutics
7. Department of Social Work
Our students have enhanced knowledge about psychological services which include assessments, behavior management programs, psychotherapy, and other facilities for persons with multiple disabilities. The following session was continued and a guest lecture by Dr. Karthikeyan with an inspiring speech about the importance of psychological services and opportunities.
