Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

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Bachelor of Physiotherapy

The Bachelor of Physiotherapy program contains the basic courses like Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Exercise therapy and Electrotherapy. It also includes clinical courses like General medicine, General surgery, Orthopedics, Neurology and Cardio Respiratory, which will help the students to get knowledge about various conditions to practice Physiotherapy. It is reinforced by skill development courses and research oriented courses with an aim of enabling students to develop their skills and refine them towards the research studies in the field of Physiotherapy.

Internship

There shall be six months of Internship after the final year examination for candidates declared to have passed the examination in all the subjects. The internship should be done in any hospital recognized by the University. No candidate shall be awarded a degree certificate without completing six months of Internship. The Internship should be rotatory and cover clinical branches concerned with Physiotherapy such as Orthopedics, Cardiothoracic including ICU, Neurology, General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics, and Gynecology both inpatient and outpatient services .

The student has to do the dissertation during the period of internship as part of the curriculum of the BPT course and submit it for the fulfilment of the degree.

Program Outcomes

Demonstrate sufficient understanding of knowledge in Physiotherapy.
Able to integrate theoretical knowledge with clinical assessment.
Develop the ability to collect history, perform relevant clinical assessment and frame appropriate electrotherapeutic and exercise therapy management for the patients.
Demonstrate clinical decision making ability and provide appropriate patient care.
Develop effective communication with patients, family, colleagues and students.
Promote health education and improved quality of life through the practice of the profession.

To carry out research and publications towards upliftment of the field of Physiotherapy.
Actively engage in lifelong learning activities.
Work effectively in various inter professional collaborative settings like hospitals, Rehabilitation Centres, Special Schools, Educational Institutions, Health and Fitness Centers, Geriatric Centers, Ergonomic Consultant in Corporate Sectors, Private Consultation, Home Care Services, Industrial Sectors, Sports Management, Fitness Consultant