Co-Operative Institute of Health Sciences is a constituent of Kerala University of Health Science. CIHS has conceptualized & implemented a group of professional up-gradation programmes meant to equip the healthcare professional with the appropriate tools in order to survive this age of fierce competition and specialisation. The CIHS encourages a symbiosis of thought, word & action of all such professionals who would address the all important issue of health in its totality. Through its unique, innovative, career oriented programmes, CIHS plans to raise a cadre of professionals who would ensure delivery of optimum health care services.
Co-Operative Institute of Health Sciences – (CIHS), Thalassery, Kannur, is a renowned college established in the year 1999 under Kerala co-operative hospital federation ltd. The college is situated in Thalassery, Kannur, Kerala. The founder chairman is Sri. Narayanan was one of the towering figures of the cooperative movement in the state and it was his vision to provide quality education and health care in the northern part of the Malabar area. Our institution had started with a bachelor of physiotherapy (BPT) course affiliated with Calicut University in 1999 and later in the year 2005 the affiliation was shifted to Kannur University. In the year 2008 more courses in the paramedical stream like BSC.MLT, BSC.MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY, BSC. MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY was added to the course list. In the year 2010, a post-graduation program in physiotherapy (M.P.T.) with 3 specializations was sanctioned by Kannur University.
The Co-Operative Institute of Health Sciences is approved by the Indian Association of Physiotherapists and is affiliated with Kerala University of Health Sciences KUHAS.
Co-Operative Institute of Health Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science (Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Biochemistry, Medical Microbiology), Master of Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal Disorders, Cardio-Respiratory Disorder & Intensive Care), and Bachelor of Physiotherapy.
Co-Operative Institute of Health Sciences has a large and well-maintained campus and offers a tranquil learning environment. The buildings are modern and equipped with the latest technology from the Co-Operative Institute of Health Sciences, which facilitates teaching and teacher development. The classrooms, units, and laboratories of the Co-Operative Institute of Health Sciences are spacious, comfortable, and designed to ensure the highest quality of education. The library is excellent too, with a huge range of books, online resources, and knowledgeable librarians.
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We assure well-rounded learning experiences which prepare our students for success in college and career. We engage inspire, and challenge all out students to become productive citizens, ethical leaders and positive contributors to our community, country and global society.
We will work collaboratively with parents, staffs, and community to strengthen a learning environment focused on raising the achievements of all students. The college fosters personal and professional success through the development of critical thinking, effective communication, creativity and cultural awareness in a safe accessible and affordable learning community.