Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy is a holistic, evidence based client centred first contact and/or referral profession of modern health care system, based on science of occupation with primary focus on purposeful goal-oriented activity/occupations, enhanced with the use of latest technological systems for evaluation, diagnosis, education and treatment of the clients whose function(s) is (are) impaired by physical, psychosocial & cognitive impairments, whether congenital or acquired, affecting their quality of life with the aim to prevent disability, promote health & well-being and return to optimum occupational roles. Occupational Therapist are healthcare professionals who can practice independently or as a part of a multi-disciplinary team. The Occupational Therapist assesses/evaluates, diagnoses, plans & implements the treatment and rehabilitation program of all age groups of persons (neonates to geriatric population) having any impairment which hamper their participation in their daily functions and prevent them from achieving their life roles. Occupational Therapy professionals use scientific knowledge base & advocacy skills to protect, promote and optimize health & functional independency and prevent illness/injury, alleviate suffering of human responses while assuming responsibility via. Holistic Approach.