This course is the field of medicine. The course has been structured to focus on practices of prevention and cure along with rehabilitation. It teaches the students to tackle the physical, emotional as well as mental problems of students and provide a universal cure for the problem or disease. In these programmes, students learn about means to cure patients by modifying the environment of the patient, educating them, and teaching them how to lead a regular life. Occupational therapists work with adults and children of all ages with a wide range of conditions; most commonly those who have difficulties due to a mental health illness, physical or learning disabilities.
| Course | Eligibility | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Occupational Therapy | 10+2 Science (PCB) | 3 years |
| Under Graduate | 10+2 Science (PCB) + 55%+Entrance Exam | 4 years |
| Post Graduate | Bachelor of OT/B.Sc.(OT) with 55% | 2 years |
| Post Graduate Diploma | Bachelor of OT/B.Sc.(OT) with 55% | 1 year |
| Ph. D. | Post Graduate in Occupational Therapy | 2 years |
Some reputed colleges and institutes conduct entrance test for admission to the course.
Depending on the type of institute/quota, fees can range from Rs 60 thousand to Rs 1 lakh / year for Government College; & for Self Financed college’s ranges from Rs 10 to 15 lakh , excluding lodging/boarding expenses
Alertness of mind
Eye for the detail
Empathetic
Friendly and helpful
Compassionate
Understanding
Patient
Motivational
Strong communication skills
Being comfortable with physical contacts with patients
Following are the various job profiles offered to graduates and post graduates in Occupational Therapy (OT):
Occupational Therapy (DOT)
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy – (BOT)
Occupational Therapy –( B.Sc)
Occupational Therapy - (MOT)
Occupational Therapy- (M.Sc)
Ahmedabad Institute of Medical Sciences(AIMS), Ahmedabad (http://www.aimsahmedabad.org/bot.php)
Smt.Kamlaben P.Patel college of physiotherapy and occupational Therapy, Anand
All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mumbai (http://aiipmr.gov.in)
Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Mumbai (http://www.ltmgh.com/frontview/index.aspx)
Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai (http://www.kem.edu)
A.D.N. Institute of paramedical science and hospitals, Nagpur, Maharashtra (http://adnmedical.org)
Topiwala National Medical College and BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai (http://www.tnmcnair.com)
IIMT Medical College and Hospital, Agra, U.P (http://www.iimtmedicalcollege.com)
Jaipur Occupational Therapy, Jaipur (http://www.mvgu.ac.in/jotc.aspx)
Manipur University, Manipur (http://en.manipuruniv.ac.in)
Rajiv Gandhi Paramedical Institute, Delhi (http://rgpcindia.com)
Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay institute for the physically handicapped, Delhi (http://www.iphnewdelhi.in)
K.M.C.H College of Occupational Therapy, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (http://www.kmchcot.ac.in)
SMCI Institute of paramedical Science, Delhi (www.smciinstitute.com)
A qualified Nurse can get employment opportunities in following areas:
Adult Daycare Programs
Community Mental Health Centres
Detention Centres
Hospitals
Polyclinics
Prisons
Psychiatric Institutions
Rehabilitation Centres
Residential Care Facilities
Special Schools
Sports Teams
Note:
All the students, teachers and guardians should note that the above mentioned websites and information on various colleges / universities may change under the rules and regulations of the education department.
