Bachelors of Physiotherapy

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)

It is a science, linked to healthcare profession, which views human movement as central to the health and wellbeing of individuals.Physiotherapists identify and minimize movement disorders, developed potential through health promotion, prevent healthcare, treatment and rehabilitation. Physiotherapists deal with the treatment of different diseasescondition by various physical agents like manual or manipulative therapy and therapeutic use and pplication of electro physical modalities.

Exercise deals with the treatment of disease conditions relating to neurological diseases and damages, orthopedic condition like chronic muscular disorder, back pain, neck pain, cervical spondylitis , respiratory care, cardiovascular rehabilitation, syndromes of cerebral dysfunction , gynecological condition, post trauma, sports injuries and special needs of the sports persons.

ELIGIBILTY

For admission to BPT course under IHS, the applicant must be:

• Age limit - 17 to 21 years as on 1st July. ( Relaxation in age as per Government. Rules) Gender- Both boys & girls can apply.
• Qualification - Minimum +2 Science (12th standard or Higher Secondary School Certificate from any recognized board or university) with physics, chemistry & Mathematics/Biology.
• The applicant should have 50% marks in their qualifying examination.
• Those, whose results of qualifying exam are awaited, can also apply.
• The applicant shall face an Aptitude Test and shall be admitted on the basis of the test/interview.

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapist can work in hospitals, medical colleges, private clinics, and rehabilitation establishments and ?tness center. They can also teach in medical colleges and engage themselves in research in order to enhance their credibility. They deal with patients having medical conditions like orthopedic disorder, Neurological Disorder, Cardiothoracic disorder, Sports and Trauma Injuries. They also deal with pediatric cases, geriatric conditions, facilitates painless child birth and much more.

CURRICULUM

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) course is recognized by the Government of Odisha and after completion of the course the degree will be awarded by the Utkal University. The Bachelor of Physiotherapy is a four and half years course, which consists of both medical and professional subjects. The course commences in the month of July. There will be total 8 semesters each followed by a University examination.

1ST SEMESTER

• Psychology and Sociology
• Section
  1. Psychology
  2. Sociology
• Therapeutic
• Section
  1. Exercise Therapy
  2. Electrotherapy

2ND SEMESTER

• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Biochemistry
• Therapeutics-II
• Section A: Exercise Therapy-II
• Section B: Electro Therapy-II
• Environmental Sciences

3rd SEMESTER

• Pathology, Microbiology and Pharmacology
• Section A: Pathology, Microbiology
• Section B: Pharmacology
• Bio-mechanics, Kinesiology and Bio-engineering
• Community Medicine
• Medicine

4TH SEMESTER

• Surgery-I
• Medicine-II
• Section B: Cardiology and Work
• Physiology
• Section B: Paediatrics
• Physiotherapy in Cardio Pulmonary conditions
• Section A: PT in Cardiovascular conditions
• Section B: PT in Pulmonary Conditions

5TH SEMESTER

• Physical diagnosis & physical ?tness.
• Physiotherapy in Surgicalconditions

6TH SEMESTER

• Medicine-III
• Medicine-IV
• Surgery- II (Ortho and Neuro Surgery)

7TH SEMESTER

• Rehab Sciences
• Alternative Medicines
• Professional Management and Ethics
• Research Methodology, Bio-statics and Introduction to Computer sciences

8TH SEMESTER

• Physiotherapy in Neurological Conditions
• Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal conditions
• Project based on Research
• Methodology and bio-statistics

TERM AND EXAMINATION

The course commence in the month of July. There will a short mid- term puja vacation and summer vacation at the end of academic year. The students have to work half of summer vacation period in the clinic and take leave of the other half. There will be 8 semesters BPT examinations. The rules and the examination pattern may change from time to time depending on the university guidelines and decision of the government.

CAREER OVERVIEWS AFTER BPT

The recent advancement in technology has turned the rehabilitation science into a high-tech medico rehabilitative discipline. The rehabilitation and health sciences have great career prospects within the country as well as abroad after the successful completion of the course. The students after completing their Bachelor's in Physiotherapy can opt for higher studies for both in India and abroad. They can to their specialization (Post Graduation & PhD) in Orthopedics, Neurology, Sports Medicine, Rehabilitation, Cardio-Thoracic and Pediatrics etc.

Internship

Six months internship shall be at recognized hospitals, medical establishments and rehabilitation centers

FEE STRUCTURE

• 8 lakhs for 4 years & 6 months including hostel and accommodation

• 5 lakhs without hostel & accommodation

Different head of expenses covered for the academic program include following:

1. Tuition Fee
2. Practice fee
3. Clinical fee
4. Library fee
5. Examination fee
6. Development fee
7. Hostel & accommodation charges
8. Food (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
9. Internet Facility