Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) is a four-and-half-year undergraduate program designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of rehabilitative medicine. The program concentrates on imparting practical expertise on the subjects including Exercise therapy, Electrotherapy, Radiology & Imaging Technology, Orthopaedics & Traumatology, and General Medicine. The aim of the program is to train students at an advanced level on core physiotherapeutic skills such as therapeutic exercises and the application of electro-physical modalities which can cure a range of diseases and disabilities related to back spine, neck, shoulder, and legs. The program emphasizes learning about improving the movement dysfunction and promotes functions of the human body and optimal health. In addition to that, practical sessions ensure exposure to the students on accurate diagnosis and treatment of disease and disability. After completion of the program, aspirants are enrolled for a six-month internship to enhance their practical learning and prepare them for treating real-life cases & conditions.
Dr. P.Senthil
physiotherapy@care.edu.in
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Bachelor of Physiotherapy – (B.P.T) – Duration – 4 ½ Years
Semester I |
Anatomy – I |
Physiology – I |
Psychology |
Sociology |
English |
Fundamentals of Computing |
Semester II |
Anatomy II |
Physiology II |
Biochemistry |
Physiotherapy orientation and First Aid |
Food and Nutrition |
Healthcare Delivery system |
Semester III |
Exercise therapy – I |
Electrotherapy – I |
Biomechanics – I |
Clinical Medicine |
Applied Physics |
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation |
Clinical Training –I |
Semester IV |
Exercise therapy – II |
Electrotherapy – II |
Biomechanics – II |
Microbiology and Pathology |
Clinical testing |
Ergonomics |
Clinical Training –II |
Semester V |
PT in OBG &Womens health |
Geriatric rehabilitation |
Community Medicine |
Pharmacology |
Fitness |
Yoga |
Clinical Training –III |
Semester VI |
Clinical Neurology for PT |
Clinical Orthopaedics for PT |
Clinical Cardiorespiratory for PT |
Rehabilitative Medicine |
Clinical diagnosis |
Orthotic & Prosthetic appliances |
Clinical Training –IV |
Semester VII |
PT for Neurology diseases |
PT for Orthopaedic diseases |
PT for Cardiorespiratory diseases |
Functional outcome measures |
PT evaluation |
Medical records & Documentation |
Clinical Training –V |
Semester VIII |
Evidence based practice |
Clinical reasoning |
Professional ethics for PT |
Biostatistics & Research methodology |
Project |
Hospital management |
Clinical Training –VI |
Internship Training (6 months) |
All candidates admitted to Bachelor of Physiotherapy Degree Course shall undergo Six (6) months of Physiotherapy internship after successful completion of the final examination in the following clinical areas. |
1. Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology – 30 days |
2. Department of Cardiorespiratory including ICCU – 30 days |
3. Department of Neurology – 30 days |
4. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation – 30 days |
5. Paediatrics – 2 weeks |
6. Department of Sports Medicine – 2 weeks |
7. Post-operative ward and SICU – 2 weeks |
8. Obstetrics and Gynaecology – 2 weeks |
Eligible candidates for this program must fulfill the following criteria:
– Must be over 17 years of age as on Current academic year-end.
– Passed the Higher Secondary Examination (HSC) or its equivalent with English, Physics, Chemistry and one of the following subjects: Botany, Zoology or Biology.
It is the school’s mandate to provide high-quality education which develops effective and innovative physical therapists in Orthopaedic and Sports Physiotherapy. The quality of the program is enhanced by a collaborative effort between University departments, clinicians, and community representatives and by the integration of academic and hospital experiences. Through the entry-level programs, Chettinad school of Physiotherapy seeks to develop competent M.P.T Orthopaedic Physiotherapists and Sports Physiotherapists who can practice in their respective fields, be part of the rehabilitation team, and become leaders in responding to society’s health care needs.
Dr. P.Senthil
physiotherapy@care.edu.in
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Master of Physiotherapy – (M.P.T) – Duration – 2 Years with
2 specialties
- Specialty I – Orthopaedic Physiotherapy
- Specialty II – Sports Physiotherapy
Semester I |
Basic Sciences |
Allied sciences |
Physical rehabilitation |
Principles of Physiotherapy practice |
Hospital management |
Clinical Training I |
Semester II |
Basic Physiotherapy intervention |
Advanced physiotherapeutic intervention |
Physical and functional evaluation |
Clinical testing |
Basic Pharmacology |
Clinical Training II |
Semester III |
Basic fundamentals |
Physiotherapy evaluation |
Evidence based practice |
Medical record and Documentation |
Ergonomics |
Clinical Training III |
Semester IV |
Advanced physiotherapy intervention |
Professional ethics |
Biostatistics and research methodology |
Dissertation |
Fitness |
Clinical Training IV |
Eligible candidates for this program must have successfully completed the BPT program of a recognized University.