Bachelor of Physiotheraphy

 

Duration Level Type

4 Years

  Graduation

Degree

Bachelor of Physiotherapy is an undergraduate Medical Course. Physiotherapy uses physical agents like exercise, massage and other modalities for providing treatment to those patients whose movement and function are threatened by ageing, injury, disease or environmental factors. Physical Therapy Programs provide core skills like manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and the application of electro physical modalities, to the prospective students. There are various Physical Therapy Colleges which offer Physiotherapy Courses. Physical Therapy Degree Course is especially meant for those who have compassion for the sick or injured. Physiotherapy is very challenging and demanding as one may need to work for long hours and have tremendous patience as some patients may not respond to immediate treatment. Apart from rigorous education, one needs to have lots of physical stamina because of the nature of the work. An individual seeking a physical therapy career should have excellent interpersonal skills to get the best from his patients.

How is Bachelor of Physiotherapy Course Beneficial?

  • A candidate who has attained the Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree can set up his or her own Physiotherapy clinic.
  • After clearing a Bachelor of Physiotherapy program, one can pursue master’s in physical therapy. A Physiotherapist can go for a certification in a sub-speciality of Physiotherapy. These speciality areas include cardiovascular and pulmonary, sports therapy, geriatric, neurological, orthopaedic, paediatric, and electrophysiologic physical therapy.

Bachelor of Physiotherapy Employment Areas

  • Defence Medical Establishments
  • Educational Institutions
  • Fitness Centres
  • Health Institutions
  • Hospitals
  • Orthopaedic Departments
  • Physiotherapy Equipment Manufacturers
  • Private Clinics
  • Rehabilitation Centres for the Handicapped
  • Schools for the Mentally Retarded and Physically Disabled Children
  • Sports Training Facilities

Bachelor of Physiotherapy Job Types

  • Assistant Physiotherapist
  • Customer Care Assistant
  • Lecturer
  • Osteopath
  • Research Assistant
  • Researcher
  • Self Employed Private Physiotherapist
  • Sports Physio Rehabilitator
  • Therapy Manager

Bachelor of Physiotherapy Subjects

  • Anatomy
  • Community-Based Rehabilitation
  • Exercise Therapy
  • Neuro-Physiotherapy
  • Orthopaedics and Sports Physiotherapy

Bachelor of Physiotherapy Specialisations

  • Specialisations are offered in Master of Physiotherapy Course.

Bachelor of Physiotherapy Syllabus

Syllabus of Physiotherapy as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

                            Year I BPT
   Sr. No.           Subject of Study
Main Subjects: For University Examination

1

Anatomy

2

Physiology

3

Biochemistry

4

Biomechanics

5

Psychology

6

Sociology
Subsidiary subjects: Not for University Examination

7

English

8

Basic Nursing

9

Orientation to Physiotherapy

10

Integrated Seminars / PBL sessions
                              Year II BPT
Main Subjects: For University Examination

1

Pathology

2

Microbiology

3

Pharmacology

4

Exercise Therapy

5

Electrotherapy

6

Research Methodology & Biostatistics
Subsidiary subjects: Not for University Examination

7

First Aid & CPR

8

Constitution of India

9

Introduction to Treatment

10

Clinical Observation Posting
Total
                               Year III BPT
Main Subjects: For University Examination

1

General Medicine

2

General Surgery

3

Orthopedics & Traumatology

4

Orthopaedics and Sports Physiotherapy

5

Cardio-Respiratory & General Physiotherapy

6

Supervised Rotatory Clinical Training
Subsidiary subjects: Not for University Examination

7

Allied Therapies
Year IV BPT
Main Subjects: For University Examination

1

Neurology & Neurosurgery

2

Community Medicine

3

Neuro-Physiotherapy

4

Community-Based Rehabilitation

5

Supervised Rotatory Clinical Training
Subsidiary subjects: Not for University Examination

7

Ethics, Administration and Supervision

8

Evidence-Based Physiotherapy Practice

9

Project

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