BOT

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Bachelors of Occupational Therapy, also known as BOT, is a bachelor’s degree programme in the field of medicine which is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health sciences(RGUHS). 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 Therapy also focuses on ergo-medicine to promote alternative medicine methods. BOT course has various specialisations to choose from such as Pediatrics, Hand Therapy Adult Rehabilitation, VisionRehabilitation, Community Consultation, Assisted Living, etc.

BOT trains students to become skilled professional occupational therapists, capable of undertaking independent/supervised practice. Key skills drilled into students during the BOT course are- observation, clinical reasoning, treatment planning, and implementation of the same.

ELIGIBILITY

Candidates for this 4 & 1/2 year program leading to the BOT degree should have passed the 2-year pre university examination (10+2) with English as one of the subject along with Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Math’s as subject.
They should have passed any other examination recognized as equivalent to 2-year Pre University (with science). The same applies to foreign students.
Applicants are selected on merit in their performance entrance test interview held by the college.
Students undergo a period of certified study over 3 academic years from the date of commencement of classes for subjects according to the prescribed curriculum till completion of the examination following by 1 year compulsory internship
English shall be the medium of instruction for all subjects of study and for exam.

SYLLABUS

First Year

1ST SEMESTER

Introduction to Occupational
Therapy Process
Human Anatomy in Speech & hearing
Human Physiology and Biochemistry
Introduction to Public Health for Occupational Therapist
Practicum 1: Occupational Therapy Techniques
Practicum 2: Applied Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biomechanics and vital signs
Field Visit: Public Health: Visit to Health Centers and Seminar Presentation, Journal
presentation included.

2ND SEMESTER

Fundamentals of Psychology
Biomechanics, Ergonomics and Bioengineering.
Creating inclusive communities to promote
occupational performance and participation
Basic Nursing and First aid
Introduction to Language, Communication and ICT, Sign language, AAC
Clinical Practicum (Internal + External)

Second Year

3RD SEMESTER

Pathology and Microbiology
Pathological conditions 1: General Medicine and Surgery.
Pathological Conditions 2 : Orthopedics
and Neurology
Pharmacology for Occupational Therapist
Creative arts in Occupational therapy
Clinical Practicum9internal + external)

4TH SEMESTER

Pathological Conditions 3: Psychiatry
Pathological Conditions 3: Pediatrics
Pathological conditions 4:
Cardiology and Pulmonology.
Gerentology and Sports
Medicine and Occupational
therapy
Occupational Therapy Process 2
Yoga and Occupational therapy
Clinical practicum (Internal + External)

Third Year

5TH SEMESTER

Promoting OT performance for individuals with complex issues and life situations:
General Medicine and Surgery
Promoting OT performance for individuals with complex issues and life situations:
Orthopedics
Pathological Conditions 2 : Orthopedics
and Neurology
Promoting OT performance for individuals with complex issues and life situations:
Neurology
Promoting OT performance for individuals with complex issues and life situations:
Hand and work Injuries and Disability Management
Clinical Practicum(internal + external)

6TH SEMESTER

Promoting OT performance for individuals with complex issues and life situations:
Pediatrics
Promoting OT performance for individuals with complex issues and life situations: Cardiology and Pulmonology
Mental health conditions and Geriatric
health: occupational therapy performance
Biostatistics and Research Methodology
Clinical practicum (Internal + External)

Fourth Year

7TH SEMESTER

Advanced therapeutic techniques
Management and supervision of
OT services
People in Pain
International approaches in Rehab
Clinical Practicum(internal + external)

8TH SEMESTER

Elective 1
Elective 2
Dissertation: Self‐study with guide
Clinical practicum (Internal + External)