Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Why Physiotherapy?

There is an ever-growing demand for Physiotherapist not only in India, but also in USA, Europe, and Australia is no secret. Whether the daily aches and pains of the housewife, the neck pains of the IT professionals, the joint pains of the aged, or the serious accidents that come our way, Physiotherapy has an important place in every hospital and rehabilitation centres all over the world. It holds the keys to rehabilitate cases of paralysis, fractures, muscle pains deformities etc., by promoting good health and using therapeutic modalities and exercises.

Physiotherapy is a science where ailments are assessed, diagnosed and treated by physical agents like heat, cold, sound, light and exercise. A truly wholistic approach is adapted in out rehab programs that extend in specialties in Orthopedics (bone, muscle and ligament), Neurology (brain, spinal cord & nerves), Cardio thoracics (heart and lungs), Pediatrics (children), Sports (Sport Injuries) and Women's health (OBG) & Community Based Rehabilitation.

Being a dynamic profession, Physiotherapy includes the maximum use of confidence, wisdom, determination and creativity. What better instruments to cure than our two God given Hands!!!

THE B.P.T (BACHELOR OF PHYSIOTHERAPY) COURSE:

* The B.P.T Course of the Oxford college of Physiotherapy is a full time 4 years degree course recognized by the Government of Karnataka and our college is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore. The course meets the University's stipulated requirements recongised by IAP.
* The B.P.T Course goes beyond mere academics prepares you to become a full-fledged professional physiotherapist.
* Besides the curriculum, emphasis is laid on personality development that will shape you to fit most suitably in the Medical profession and be an asset to the modern society.
* The Education and Training received here will enable you to face to all challenges of this profession with confidence and lead you to success.
* The Infra structure provided is of the most modern and unique type, which is highly useful to give the best of theoretical and practical training to the students. Well-ventilated classrooms are fully equipped with modern teaching aids suited to provide excellent teaching and training.

Syllabus:

The Syllabus of the B.P.T. Course follows the pattern prescribed by the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health and Science, Bangalore. A Number of subjects are prescribed for study to complete the course. Except a few topics specifically mentioned, all the others are included for University Examination.

FIRST YEAR

1. Human Anatomy
2. Physiology and Therapeutic Physiology
3. Biochemistry
4. Medical Electronics
5. Computer Application
6. Psychology
7. Sociology
8. Biomechanics of human motion
9. English*
10. First Aid Nursing*
11. Orientation of Physiotherapy*
12. Clinical Orientation*

SECOND YEAR

1. Pharmacology
2. Pathology
3. Microbiology
4. Therapeutics (Exercise Therapy)
5. Electrotherapy
6. Bioengineering*
7. Management including research Methodology and ethics*
8. Clinical Training*

THIRD YEAR

1. Clinical Orthopedics
2. General Medicine incl. Cardio thoracic conditions
3. General Surgery incl. Cardio thoracic conditions
4. Community Medicine
5. Neurology and Neurosurgery
6. Clinical Training

FOURTH YEAR

1. Physiotherapy (P.T.) in Orthopedics
2. P.T. in Neurology and Neurosurgery
3. P.T. in General Medicine incl. Cardio thoracic conditions
4. P.T. in General Surgery incl. Cardio thoracic conditions
5. Community Based Rehabilitation
6. Allied Therapeutics
7. Clinical Training