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Occupational Therapy Course in Science

category: Science , Government Exams

duration: 4 years

mode: offline

course ID: CT-208

reviews: 273

About Occupational Therapy Course

Occupational Therapy Course 2023 Occupational Therapy deals with the study of health and wellbeing of a person. A professional in occupational therapy improves wellbeing of a patient's life. Their knowledge in healthcare makes accurate diagnosis of health condition of the patients.

Students pursuing occupational therapy see their future prospects with various healthcare centres and non-governmental organisations. They learn how to treat and handle patients with care.post A programme in occupational therapy can focus on different specialisations like Radiology, Orthopaedics and a trained nursing.

Occupational Therapy Course Highlights

Course Level Graduate
Duration 4- 5 years
Examination Type Yearly System
Eligibility 10+2 from a recognized educational Board
Admission Process Direct admission to colleges. Entrance test in some cases.
Course Fee INR 15,000 - 80,000
Average Starting Salary INR 2-6 lacs
Top Recruiting Organizations Hinduja Hospital, Medanta Hospital, Kokilaben Hospital, etc.
Top Recruiting Areas Rehabilitation Centers, Multi-Specialty Hospitals, Non-governmental Organizations, Industry for rehabilitation of Injured workers, Private Practice/Private clinics, Mental Hospitals, Geriatric homes/ Old age Homes, Centers for Physically and Mentally Handicapped Children, Schools, Community health centers, Occupational health centers, GP practices/ primary care, education establishments,industrial and commercial organizations, prisons, social services and council departments, residential and nursing homes, charities and voluntary agencies, and such.
Top Job Profiles Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Nurse, among others.

Top Colleges That Offer Occupational Therapy Courses

Name of Institute City Average Fees per annum in INR
Bihar College of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Patna 25,000
Christian Medical College Vellore 85,500
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University New Delhi 80,000
Jamia Hamdard University New Delhi 50,000
Manipal University Manipal 75,000
Swami Vivekananda National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research Cuttack 15,000
Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya Institute of Physically Handicapped New Delhi 22,400
Rajiv Gandhi Paramedical Institute New Delhi 75,000

Occupational Therapy Course Scope

  • Wide scope in radiology increases the credibility of MOT programs as the number of laboratories has increased.
  • Opportunities in general nursing and midwifery have increased, which are areas that occupational therapists can explore.
Job Position Average Annual Salary in INR
Occupational Therapist 2-8 lacs
Occupational Therapy Nurse 2-5 lacs

Occupational Therapy Course Subjects

  • Basic OT and Therapeutic Activities
  • Clinical Orthopaedics
  • Community Medicine
  • General Psychology
  • Health Psychology & Clinical Psychology
  • Health Psychology Clinical Psychology & Clinical Psychiatry
  • Pathology and Microbiology

Occupational Therapy Course Syllabus

Year 1 Year 2
Anatomy (Theory/ Practical) Pharmacology
Physiology Microbiology and Pathology
Biochemistry Biostatistics and Research Methodology
Psychology-1 Psychology-2 Developmental and Organizational Psychology)
Occupational Therapy-1 (Theory / Practical) Occupational Therapy-2 (Theory / Practical)
Year 3 Year 4
Clinical Orthopedic & Rheumatology Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry
Clinical Neurology Community Medicine and Sociology
Bioengineering General Medicine
Occupational Therapy in Orthopedics (Theory/ Practical) General Surgery
Occupational Therapy in Neurology (Theory/ Practical) Occupational Therapy in Mental Health (Theory/ Practical)
Occupational Therapy in Rehabilitation (Theory / Practical) Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics and Developmental Disabilities (Theory/ Practical)

Occupational Therapy Course Eligibility Criteria

Candidates will to apply for admission to the course are required to fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria mentioned below:

  • Those who have completed their 10+2 from a recognized educational Board are eligible for admssions.
  • Those who had Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Mathematics as the main subjects of study at the 10+2 level are eligible for admssions.
  • A minimum aggregate score of 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) at the level of graduation is required.
  • Candidates appearing for their final 10+2 examination canalso to apply for the course on a provisional basis.

UG Program- Candidates should have passed HSC or equivalent exam in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

PG Program- Candidates should have passed Bachelors of Occupational Therapy.

Occupational Therapy Course Level

  • Course Fees
    Maximum Fees7 Lakhs 
    Minimum Fees0.224 Lakhs 
     
    Degree Offered in UG
    M.B.B.S.
    B.Sc.
  • Course Fees
    Maximum Fees4.18 Lakhs 
    Minimum Fees0.31 Lakhs

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