Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)

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Course Level
Undergraduate
Course Fee (Annual)
INR 2,05,000
US $ 4,000
Duration
4.5 Years
(including a 6 month compulsory internship)
Scholarship

Program Coordinator

Dr. Divya Aggarwal

Assistant Professor

The Department of Physiotherapy is committed to accomplishing the students with thorough knowledge on the subjects to meet the need – based demand of the 21st century. The department has set a benchmark in the academics, clinical practice and research in Physiotherapy for the past 18 years.

Eligibility

Pass in 10+2 Examination / Equivalent Examination with at least 50% marks in aggregate in 5 subjects including English, Physics, Chemistry & Biology and One subject with the highest score out of the remaining subjects.

Intake

Criteria for Preparation of Merit list

Merit preparation / short listing of candidates shall be on the basis of score in MRNAT 2024/ Marks in Qualifying Examination

Programme Highlights

Well Qualified and research-oriented faculty members

Mandatory Internship for undergraduate students in different hospitals

Clinical Posting as per curriculum in various hospitals

Advance Curricula as Haryana council and Well-structured curriculum as per industry demand.

Internship and job placements opportunities offered with esteemed organizations (Qi Spine,Genpact Asian hospital Medanta Hospital,DRDO, SAI clinic etc)

Student orientation for research publications in National and International conference and journals.

In house Physiotherapy OPD clinic to enhance there assessment and evaluation skill

Providing multi-dimensional academic growth through open elective courses of other disciplines.

Student exchange programme with Various University

Option to complete the course credit count through MOOCS platform

Career Path

After BPT and MPT the career path may be chosen as

Physiotherapist in Multi speciality Hospitals
Enterpeur with there own clinic
As Physiotherapist in NGO and social organizations

Consultant to multinational companies
Sports Physiotherapist
Research Scientist
Research assistance and associate and research officer

Programme Outcomes (PO’s)

Program Outcomes / Program Specific Outcomes describe graduate attributes i.e. what students are expected to know or will be able to do when they graduate from a program.

The POs / PSOs of Bachelor of Physiotherapy are:

PO1

Disciplinary Knowledge

Integrate concepts from the biological, physical, behavioural, and clinical sciences into physical therapy services

PO2

Professional Ethics

Exhibit professional conduct and behaviours that are consistent with the legal and ethical practice of physical therapy

PO3

Patient Care

Demonstrate compassion, caring, integrity, and respect for differences, values, and preferences in all interactions with patients/clients, family members, health care providers, students, other consumers, and payers

PO4

Communication Skills

Demonstrate culturally sensitive verbal, nonverbal, and written communications that are effective, accurate, and timely

PO5

Research related Skills

Collect and critically evaluate data and published literature to apply in the delivery of care, practice management, and to examine the theoretical and scientific basis for physical therapy

PO6

Analytical Skills

Complete a patient/client examination/ re-examination and evaluate and interpret the examination data to determine a physical therapy diagnosis and prognosis

PO7

Community Health

Provide services and information related to health promotion, fitness, wellness, health risks, and disease prevention within the scope of physical therapy practice.

PO8

Leadership skills

Employ effective leadership skills in the context of supervising, delegating, and mentoring within the profession

Program Specific Objectives:

PSO 1

Problem Solving

Screen patients/clients to determine if they are candidates for physical therapy services or if a referral to, or consultation with, another health care professional or agency is warranted

PSO 2

Critical Thinking

Employ critical thinking, self-reflection, and evidence-based practice to make clinical decisions about physical therapy services

PSO 3

Collaboration

Collaborate with patients/clients, caregivers, and other health care providers to develop and implement an evidence-based plan of care that coordinates human and financial resources

PSO 4

Legal Issues

Advocate for patient/client and profession

PEO 5

Health Delivery

Provide consultative services and education to patients/clients, caregivers, health care workers, and the public using culturally sensitive methods that are adapted to the learning needs, content, and context

USPs

The physiotherapy curriculum is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills in the field of physical rehabilitation and therapy, enabling them to become proficient professionals in this area.

The programme places significant emphasis on the utilization of evidence-based practice, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and prioritizing patient-centered care.

The salient characteristics:

Practical skills and experience:

The acquisition of practical skills and experience is facilitated through hands-on training and clinical experience opportunities.
This opportunity facilitates the acquisition of pragmatic competencies and tangible exposure to clinical practice through interactions with patients.

Evidence-based practice:

The practice of evidence-based decision-making is founded upon the most current research and scientific knowledge available.
This statement highlights the significance of informing clinical decision-making and treatment approaches.

Interdisciplinary approach:

The interdisciplinary approach places significant emphasis on fostering collaboration with various healthcare professionals.
This programme aims to equip students with the necessary skills to function efficiently as a member of a healthcare team

Specialization options:

The availability of specialization options enables students to concentrate their studies on particular areas of interest.
The aforementioned categories are representative of various types of physiotherapy, such as sports, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, and neurophysiotherapy

Professional development opportunities:

One of the ways in which professionals can enhance their skills and knowledge is through various professional development opportunities.
These opportunities may include attending networking events, conferences, and continuing education courses.

Cultural competence:

Cultural competence is an educational approach that imparts the essential skills and knowledge required to deliver culturally sensitive and appropriate healthcare.

Technology integration:

The process of technology integration involves incorporating technological tools and resources into the educational curriculum.
This programme aims to facilitate the acquisition of skills necessary for students to proficiently utilize technological resources in order to enhance the quality of patient care.

Global perspective:

The global perspective underscores the worldwide scope of the profession and facilitates the acquisition of competencies and expertise required to collaborate proficiently with patients and peers from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Research opportunities:

Research opportunities offer prospects for conducting research and engaging in scholarly activities.
Assists students in making valuable contributions to the progression of their respective fields and cultivating their own specialized knowledge.

Entrepreneurial mindset:

The cultivation of an entrepreneurial mindset involves the acquisition of skills and resources that are essential for the development of an entrepreneurial mindset.
This is beneficial for individuals who aspire to initiate their own private practices or engage in other entrepreneurial endeavors.

Advocacy skills:

The acquisition of advocacy skills is essential in developing proficiency in advocating for patients and the profession.
Assists students in assuming a crucial role in championing the health and welfare of their patients and the field in its entirety.

Upon successful completion of our physiotherapy programme, students will possess the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their professional endeavors and effectuate a constructive influence on the well-being of their patients.

Benefits

Student exchange programme with various International University like YAB,
Students Internship and placements with renowned organizations and best Hospitals
Best teaching and research oriented faculty
Students Participation in National and International Conferences and publication with renowned journals.

MOU with all leading hospitals for posting and internship
On hand National and international resource persons for workshops
In house OPD to enhance nutrition counselling skills.

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FAQs

Physiotherapy means Physiotherapeutic system of medicine which includes examination, diagnosis, treatment, advice and instruction to any person in connection with the movement dysfunction, bodily malfunction, physical disorder, disability, healing and pain from trauma and disease–physical and mental conditions–using physical agents including exercise, mobilization, manipulation, mechanical and electrotherapy devices.

A professionally trained person who administers physiotherapy treatment is known as Physiotherapist. If you consider doctors as gods in human form, then maybe you can call Physiotherapists as your guardian angels.

A Physiotherapists job involves helping to recover and / or rehabilitate from a state of having been incapacitated. He/she has the responsibility to help restore the patient’s body to its optimal functioning level.

Tasks Involved are: Prescribe remedial exercises Muscle strength evaluation and quantification. Physical treatment by electrotherapy modalities like short-wave diathermy, microwave diathermy, ultrasonic therapy, contrast bath, cryo-therapy, hydro collator, whirlpool therapy, trans-electric muscle stimulation, infra-red therapy, ultraviolet therapy and different therapeutic exercises by automated machines. Evaluate sitting, standing balance in neurologically affected patients. Apply manual therapy, mobilization, manipulation of soft tissue techniques etc. Progress through wheelchair and gait training with or without ambulatory aids. Research in relevant areas. Aid in-home evaluation to make the environment barrier free and accessible. Improving the status of patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction. Physiotherapists treat the reactions and responses of the body to injury, disease or abnormalities in development. They are also key health professionals in the prevention of injury.

A Physiotherapist is a very important member of the health care team where his responsibility is to rehabilitate the patient back to normal without medicines only by exercise, manual therapy, rehabilitation techniques and physical activity.

The normal pay Package for a Physiotherapist working in a hospital, i.e., in a physiotherapy department starts with minimum Rs. 3-4 lakhs per annum. As experience increases, remuneration increases depending on the work output and the type of organization he / she is working in.

After completing 4 years of BPT, six months of compulsory internship is done in a multi-specialty hospital (minimum 250 bedded) with rotating duties in different specialties of the hospital like medicine, surgery, orthopedics, cardiac, neurology & Pediatrics etc.

In BPT degree, the students will be required to study basic medical subjects such as Anatomy, Physiology, Bio-chemistry, Microbiology, Pathology, Orthopedics, Surgery, Neurology, Cardiothoracic Diseases and Surgery, Psychology & Sociology and then core physiotherapy subjects such as Exercise therapy, Electrotherapy, Manual therapy, Biomechanics Prosthetics Orthotics, Obstetrics Gynecology, Orthopedic Physiotherapy, Neuro-Physiotherapy, Sports Physiotherapy, Cardiothoracic & Cardiothoracic Surgery -Physiotherapy, Community Based Rehabilitation , General Physiotherapy, Research Methodology Biostatistics, Organization and Administration and Research project to develop an insight into the management and treatment of conditions.

After passing BPT, a student can pursue MPT in different specialized branches like – Orthopedics, Neurology, Sports Medicine, Cardiopulmonary, Pediatric & Gynecology to enhance interest areas and skills. After Masters, student can also pursue their Ph.D in the field of physiotherapy.

Further, they are also eligible for the programs like hospital administration, business management, public health management etc.

A Physiotherapist can do research to develop new techniques, devices and design protocols of rehabilitation for various health disorders. As physiotherapy is an upcoming field, stronger roots of profession can develop only if evidence based practice is incorporated in clinical practice.

BPT program was started in 2004 in MREI and this year shall be 13th year. The course is taught by highly qualified faculties including medical doctors, surgeons, physiotherapists, scientists with all salient features of MRIIRS campus.

The institute has tie-ups with 15 renowned hospitals of Delhi-NCR for clinical training and internship placements like Batra Hospital, VIMHANS, IBS, Asian hospital, Fortis, National Heart Institute, Metro Hospital, Sarvodaya Hospital, Sitaram Bhartiya Hospital ESI Hospitals, QRG Hospitals, and Asian Hospital etc. The institute has foreign faculty exchange programme with Physiotherapy Academy YAB Yogyakarta & Cahaya Padma Kumara Foundation Indonesia etc. The department keeps organizing regular workshops in Therapeutics and physiotherapy areas for updating knowledge of staffs and students. The department has state-of-the-art OPD facilities with a good patient load. The department focuses on evidence based practice which is carried out in well equipped labs designed for research purposes. The department focuses on complete holistic development of the students as Personality Development Programs and Inter disciplinary learning is incorporated into the curriculum. The Department is keen on providing international exposure to its students in the form of international conferences. The department also participated in Pre-Olympic International Dialogue Series, 2021 people from all over India and 12 countries of the world participated .The department has also conducted international conference on recent advancement in physical therapy and Rehabilitation October 2020 & “Recent Advances and Challenges in Sports Rehabilitation” in June 2021 where approximately 900 national and international delegates participated.