B. Voc in Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy: Eligibility, Job description, Duties and Requirements : National Skill India Mission

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Physiotherapy is a drugless treatment for different physical conditions and exercise is the medicine. As a physiotherapist, you work with patients from all age groups with a wide variety of conditions and help them to overcome their difficulties which cause limitations to their actions using different exercise programs.

Occupational therapy deals with curing and rehabilitating the physically, emotionally and mentally disabled and challenged people. It consists of treating the patient, teaching and educating them the basic skills needed in performing daily activities.

If you’re interested in helping people improve their lives through rehabilitation and physical therapy, here’s what you need to know.

Eligibility Criteria for B.Voc in Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy

Students who have completed plus two are eligible to get admission in the B.Voc course.

Lateral Entries

Those who have qualified SSLC and completed two years of BSS diploma course in Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy are eligible to get direct admission to the second year of B.Voc course (3rd semester).
Students who have completed plus two and two years of BSS diploma course in Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy are eligible to get direct admission to the second year of B. Voc course (3^rd semester).
Those who have qualified SSLC and completed one year of BSS diploma course in Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy are eligible to get admission to the B.Voc course.
Students who have completed plus two and one year of BSS diploma course in Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy are eligible to get direct admission to the second year of B. Voc course (3^rd semester).

Course Duration

Three years for those who enter into the course generally.
Candidates who completed BSS Diploma course are possible to get admission through lateral entry scheme (For further reference check Eligibility criteria section)

Job Duties of Physiotherapist

To assist the treatment and prevention of physical disabilities, movement dysfunction or other health related conditions.
To assist the treatment of pain resulting from injury, disease, disability as well as documenting the progress of customized client treatment plans.
Manual Therapy – hands on, mobilizations (moving a joint passively) and manipulations, soft tissue work.
Modalities – TENS machine, Interferential current, muscular stimulation, biofeedback, heat, ice, ultrasound therapy, taping, laser therapy, shockwave which help decrease pain and/or swelling, and improve healing
Exercise Prescription.
Patient Education.

Job Duties of Occupational Therapists

to provide rehabilitative services to the people with various physical or developmental impairments.
to focus on the development of treatment plans and procedures.
directing activity programs and documenting the progress.
deal with physically, mentally, morally, and mentally challenged people.
manage the dysfunctions caused due to social, biological, and economic reasons.

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy: What is it About?

Anatomy
Biochemistry
Physiology
Orthopedics
Surgery
Medicine Psychiatry
Pharmacology
Pathology
Microbiology
Psychology
Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy.

Required Job Skills

critical thinking, emotional stability and maturity, empathy for the disabled, physical and mental stamina.
avid learning, as the field of medicine is ever-changing, hence learning new things and applying them successfully is much required.
intellectual ability and emotional stability to function in a variety of clinical situations.
sufficient motor skills to be able to conduct activities like palpation, auscultation, percussion, and other diagnostic therapies on patients.
ability to perform motor functions so that they can provide general care and emergency treatment to the needy.
excellent observational skills so that they demonstrate and participate in healing patients.
a keen eye to observe accurately at a distance and close at hand.
good use of vision, hearing, and other sensory modalities.
good communication skills.
sensitivity to patients’ health and well-being.

Job Areas

Nursing homes and seniors’ residences
Hospitals and clinics
Schools
Community care agencies
Long-term care facilities
Cardiovascular rehabilitation
Wound Care
Women’s Health
Critical Care
Occupational Health

Advance Course

A student aspiring for more knowledge in the same or related domain can opt for higher studies in Master's degree.

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