BOT

BPT (Affiliated by The Tamil Nadu Dr.MGR Medical University, Chennai)
Course Details	Course Eligibility
Programme Code	B.O.T
Programme Name	Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Affiliation	The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R.Medical University
Level of programme	Under Graduate (UG)
Duration	4 Academic years + 6 months Internship
Pattern of programme	Non Semester
Eligibility	Candidates belonging to all categories for admission to the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy course should have passed in all the subjects of the qualifying examinations of the Higher Secondary(H.Sc) conducted by Tamil Nadu state or equivalent examination (Academic Stream) with the following subjects of Physics, Chemistry and Biology / Botany and Zoology
Selection criteria	Through Common Entrance Test(CET) for All India Quota; and through counselling conducted by Directorate of Medical Education Tamilnadu for State Quota as Approved by the Nodal Ministry.
Reservations	Reservation for SC/ST/OBC PwD and others as per the norms of the Government
Scope	Occupational Therapy in the field of Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Geriatrics, Orthopaedics, Neurology, Hand Rehabilitation Evaluate persons with disabilities in areas of sensory motor, cognitive, psychosocial, activities of daily living & work by using standardized procedures, interviews, observations. Treat persons with disabilities using therapeutic techniques, purposeful therapeutic activities. Design and fabricate splints, assistive devices and adaptive aids. Train for independence in daily activities. Modify environment to support participation and many more. Occupational Therapist can avail employment at Hospitals, Community, National Institute, Schools, Colleges and Independent Private Practice.
Syllabus	The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R.Medical University
Evaluation pattern	As per The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R.Medical University scheme of examination
Certifying Authority	The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R.Medical University, Tamil Nadu