Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) is a 4.5-year program training students to help people with physical, mental, or developmental conditions regain ability to perform daily activities (occupations). OTs work with stroke patients regaining hand function, children with autism learning self-care, and elderly maintaining independence. It is a broad profession with specializations in pediatrics, mental health, neurological rehab, hand therapy, and geriatrics. The profession has excellent international migration potential.

• 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology • Minimum 50% marks • No NEET required • Age: 17–25 years

Year 1: • Anatomy & Physiology • Kinesiology & Biomechanics • Introduction to OT • Human Development • OT Theory & Frames of Reference Year 2: • Physical Dysfunction OT • Neurological OT • Psychosocial OT • Activities of Daily Living • Assistive Technology Basics Year 3: • Pediatric OT • Hand Therapy • Community OT • Splinting & Orthotics • Vocational Rehabilitation Year 4: • Geriatric OT • Mental Health OT • Research in OT • OT Administration Internship (6 months): • Rotations in physical, pediatric, psychiatric OT

• Occupational Therapist in hospitals • Pediatric OT in schools and therapy centers • Hand Therapist • Mental Health OT in psychiatric hospitals • Neurological Rehab Specialist • Geriatric OT • Community OT • School-based OT • International – UK, Australia, Canada, USA