Physiotherapy Course

A career in physiotherapy can lead to a variety of interesting and challenging jobs in health care system. physiotherapists assess, diagnose, plan ad implement therapeutic, rehabilitative programs that improve or restore human motor functions, maximize movement ability, relieve pain syndromes, and treat or prevent physical challenges associated with injuries, diseases, and other impairments.

Physiotherapists can get specializations in the area such as intensive aare, paediatrics,  geriatrics, neurology, neurosurgery, cardiorespiratory, obstetrics and gynaecology, manipulative therapy, orthopaedics & sports medicine. Physiotherapists can also obtain a doctorate degree and become involved in research.

B.PT (BACHELORS IN PHYSIOTHERAPY) 

Eligibility:
Passed intermediate (10+2) or equivalent with Botany, Zoology, Physics and Chemistry or intermediate Vocational (physiotherapy) or inter vocational with bridge course of Biological and Physical Sciences. Eligibility for the course will be verified by the university for admissions.

Age:
Minimum 17 years on or before 31^st  December of the year of admission. 

Course Duration:
4 years and 6 months of compulsory  internship

Certification and Affiliation:
Kaloji Narayana  Rao University of Health Sciences, Warangal, Telangana

Recognised by:
Indian Association of  Physiotherapists (IAP)

Medium of Instrction: English 

SCOPE OF   PHYSIOTHERAPY 

Academic Area

MPT
Ph.D
MBA  (Hospital  Administration)

Clinical Area

Hospitals | Clinics | Pain Management Centers | In Patient Rehabilitation | Special Schools | Women Wellness Centers | Homecare Physiotherapy | Early Interventionist with Appropriate Master Degree | Disability Management Specialist with Appropriate Master Degree

Industrial Area

As an ergonomic advisor in software and hardware industries,  insurance  companies, medical coding and medical writing, etc.Quality managers, operational and administrative   services in the health industry.

Sports & Fitness

Clinical Biochemist, kinesiologist, Exercise Physiologist, Sports Therapist, Scientific Fitness Advisor in Gymnasiums.

Education Area
Lectures, Assistant Professors and Professors

OBJECTIVES:
The aim of the undergraduate course in physiotherapy is to impart in depth knowledge and skills to a student to become competent in the techniques of physiotherapy and develop the proper attitude required for the practice of physiotherapy.

“ To educate and train the student to independently evaluate, assess, diagnose, prescribe, plan and practice physiotherapy in a competent manner towards those who need such services, with autonomy in quality assurance and maintaining the humanitarian approach of service.”

By the end of the course, the student should:

• Acquire adequate knowledge of the basic medical subjects required in the practice of physiotherapy.
• Develop skills and techniques of soft tissue mobilization, electrotherapy and exercises for the management of various medical and surgical conditions.
• Develop a proper attitude of compassion and concern for the individuals and for the welfare of the physically handicapped in the community.
• Demonstrate skills in teaching management, research guidance and counseling.
• Imbibe moral and ethical values.

HIGHLIGHTS OF COLLEGE

• Exercise Therapy Lab with motorized equipment and advanced therapeutic gym including motorized treadmill, bicycle ergometers, cross trainers, core stability station, etc.
• Electro therapy Lab advanced equipment includes laser therapy, solid state diathermy, constrast bath, etc.
• Gait Lab
• Well equiped OPD to facilitate hands’ on and train for clinical skills.
• Spacious campus with co. curricular activities to promote overall development of the students.
• On Campus accommodation with all facilities for girls

YEAR – WISE SUBJECTS OF STUDY & HOURS ALLOTTED

Compulsory Internship:

After successful completion of the final year examination every student admitted to the course should undergo 6 months of compulsory rotator Internship. The candidates are not permitted to do their Internship program in General and Corporate hospitals which do not run a 4 ½ years full time BPT course.

Examination Eligibility:

1. a)  No candidate shall be permitted to appear in any one of the subjects of
   Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree course unless he/she has produced the
   necessary certificate of study, attendance, progress and satisfactory conduct
           from the Principal/Head of the institution.
2. b)  A candidate is required to put in a minimum of 80% attendance in both theory
   and practical separately in each subject before appearing for the
3. e)  A candidate shall secure at least 50% of marks in the Internal Assessment to
   become eligible to apply for the University examination.

Qualifying Marks:

A candidate shall be declared to have passed the examination if he/she obtains
the following qualifying marks.

• 50% of marks in Theory Internal Assessment  and
• 50% of marks in Practical Internal Assessment  and
• 50% of marks in theory examination and
• 50% of marks in Practical/Clinical examination and
• 50% of aggregate in theory, Practical/Clinical  and oral marks together.

Classification of results:

1.  Second class – 50% and above but less than 65% of total marks.
2.  First class -65% and above but less than 75% of total marks having passed the
   examination in first attempt
3.  Distinction -75% and above of total marks and having passed examination in
   first attempt.  

Attempt: When a candidate is eligible to appear for the examination but not applied / registered / absent for the examination, it is considered as an attempt.

Procedure for Admission:

• Application forms for admission and prospectus are to be obtained by the
  candidate.
• Candidate should submit the application form duly filled within the
  prescribed time with necessary documents.
• Attested copy of SSC certificate
• Attested copy of HSE or intermediate showing statement of marks obtained
• Attested copy of Bonafide certificate
• Attested copy of Conduct certificate
• Attested copy of Transfer certificate
• Attested copy of Community and Nativity certificate
• Attested copy of Migration certificate
• Physical fitness certificate
• 12 copies of recent passport size photographs

Selection procedure:

The selection committee will scrutinize each application. Merit will be the
basis for preliminary selection. Provisionally selected candidates are called
for interviews at their expenses. The date and place of interview will be
intimated to the candidates.

For further details contact:
Dr. R. Chandra Shekar
M.Sc., Ph.D. Gold Medalist
Dean – School of Nursing & Paramedics
Phone: 040 – 29706746, 8790122929, 9949969966
Email: dean@yashodamail.com
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