Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.P.T)
Duration: 5 Years (4 Years Academic Program + 1 Year Full-Time Rotatory Internship Program)
AIM:
An under graduate course in physiotherapy is to impart an in-depth knowledge and skill to a student to become competent in the techniques and develop the proper attitude required for the practice of Physiotherapy.
OBJECTIVES:
To prepare compassionate, competent, and ethical entry-level physiotherapists, with the skills and techniques necessary for the physical diagnosis, prevention and management of various conditions based on current evidence of physiotherapy practice.
Develops skills and physiotherapy techniques such as therapeutic massage and manual therapy, exercise, electrotherapy, specialized techniques in the field of various specialties relevant to physiotherapy practice.
To plan and implement appropriate physiotherapeutic intervention for all clinical conditions related to physiotherapy in acute and chronic phases, critical care, indoor and outdoor institutional care and independent practice.
Ability to crucially appraise published literature, interpret data and to broaden his/her knowledge by keeping abreast with modern developments in the respective physiotherapy and there by enhancing research ability.
Development of proper attitude or compassion and concern for the individual and welfare of the physically handicapped in the institution and community levels.
To develop skills as a self-directed learner, recognize continuous education, select and use appropriate learning resources.
Ability to inculcate appropriate professional relationship in multidisciplinary set up, patient management and co-partnership basis.
COURSE OUTLINE:
The Bachelor degree in Physiotherapy is a four year full time academic programme with Annual pattern of examination.
After passing the fourth year of education the student undergoes rotatory internship program for a period of 1 year in various departments and scores a minimum of 50% marks in the compulsory scoring system after which he/she is eligible to apply for the convocation.
ELIGIBILITY:
1. Candidates must have passed the Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent examination by recognised any Indian board or a duly constituted Board or National Open School with pass marks with minimum 50% in aggregate of physics, chemistry and biology (botany & zoology)
2. Admission to Bachelor of Physiotherapy course shall be made on the basis of eligibility (minimum 50% with physics, chemistry and biology) and merit list based on 10+2 passing marks.
3. Candidates who have studied abroad and have passed the equivalent qualification as determined by the Association of Indian Universities and Equivalence committee of the NCAHP, and must fulfil the criteria as per points 1-2 above.