4.5 Yrs

Duration

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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.

Eligibility

  • Candidates who have completed 17 years of age
  • Completion of 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects; General Category-50%; SC/ST and OBC- 45%
  • English should be one of the subjects passed

Program Overview

  • A 4.5-year undergraduate program (4 academic years + 6 months of internship) designed to prepare students for a rewarding career in Occupational Therapy.
  • Focus on improving the quality of life and functional independence of individuals across all age groups.
  • Medium of Instruction: English

Program Highlights

Comprehensive Curriculum:

The BOT program offers a well-rounded curriculum covering foundational theories and principles of occupational therapy, anatomy, physiology, psychology, and specialized therapeutic techniques.

Practical Training:

Students engage in hands-on learning experiences, including laboratory exercises, simulated case studies, and practical demonstrations, to develop clinical skills and proficiency in therapeutic interventions.

Clinical Training at Cadabam’s Group of Hospitals:

As part of the program, students undertake clinical rotations at Cadabam’s Group of Hospitals, a renowned healthcare institution specializing in comprehensive counselling services, biofeedback therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy, and other mental health interventions.

Interdisciplinary Approach:

The program promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, allowing students to work alongside healthcare professionals from various disciplines to provide holistic care to individuals with physical, cognitive, emotional, or developmental challenges.

Professional Development:

Students receive training in communication skills, ethical principles, cultural competence, and professional ethics to prepare them for the demands of the healthcare industry.

Program Fee

Program Year General
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy 1st Year 2,25,000
2nd Year 1,50,000
3rd Year 1,50,000
4th Year 1,50,000
SEM IX INTERNSHIP

 

Registration Fee for All Courses - INR 25,000 (Inclusive of Non-Refundable Administrative Charge - INR 10,000 + Application Fee - INR 1,000)

Career Outcome

Government organizations/institutions/hospitals/projects

Non- government organizations

Private sectors like Acute care hospitals & nursing homes (Indoor & out door patients)

Rehabilitation centres

Community settings including primary health care centres, individual homes and field settings

Special schools /Main stream Schools/ Integrated schools/preschool centres

Child development canters

Geriatric clinics/canters

Chronic care facilities/ Nursing homes

Social agencies/Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) & Disaster Management Projects

Hospice care facilities

Mental Health Setups /Institutions and Hospitals

Industries/ offices/ clinics/ canters

Occupational health canters

Public settings (e.g., shopping malls, public transport) for ACCESS

Prisons

Education and Research Institutes/Centres

Fitness clubs, health clubs, gymnasium

Forensic medicine

Some occupational therapists develop expertise in a specific working area, or with a specific age group or disability.

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