DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY

Global excellence in physiotherapy education, health care and research performance

• Physiotherapy Skills and Knowledge: To have competence in physiotherapy practice and advanced skills in patient care.
• Patient Care: To practice and apply effective treatment techniques for the Health disorders in general population and to promote wellness and mobility.
• Communication Skills: To have an effective communication skill with an Interprofessional healthcare team and patient caregivers.
• Ethics: Physiotherapy professionals and students should demonstrate the Highest ethical values, integrity and professional values with transference and Accountability.
• Expand Research: Ensure continuous progress in searching of innovation and Excellence in research.
• Social and Environmental Interest: Every physiotherapy professional and Students should develop their full potential to contribute services towards Community, society and environment as a whole.

The department of physiotherapy committed to serving the community who are all in need. The physiotherapy services are extended to the community level, beyond the campus through outreach activities. The geriatric population who are all residing in the old age home and NGO are treated with physiotherapy interventions with care to improve mobility, independence, and community engagement. The physiotherapy department also extended the services to the Kolar community for the special children who are physically challenged and resides in the NGO in and around Kolar.

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.P.T)

  A 4 and half year (B.P.T) Bachelor of Physiotherapy course includes four years course period (eight semesters) and a minimum of six months of rotatory Internship. It is a multidisciplinary program focussing on core subjects like Biomechanics, Exercise Therapy, Electrotherapy, PT Cardio, Exercise Physiology, PT Ortho & Sports, PT Neuro, and Community Based Rehab. The program also focuses on a number of basic and clinical medical subjects like anatomy, physiology, pathology, microbiology, research, general medicine, general surgery, pharmacology, neurology, pediatrics, women’s health & community medicine that provide a foundation for understanding the bases for physiotherapy. This is a graduate-level course supported by classroom lectures, demonstrations, seminars, workshops, journal clubs, and clinical conferences. The program consists of 4 years of both theoretical and clinical work followed by six months of internship.  The clinical internship is exclusively for clinical work at the parent institution.

  Eligibility Criteria

  •    Candidates who have completed 17 years of age are eligible to apply.
  •    The candidate must have passed 10+2, A-Level, IB, American 12th Grade or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, English, and Biology individually.
  •    The candidate should secure a minimum of 45% marks together (aggregate) in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for the general category.
  •    The minimum marks for the purpose of eligibility shall be forty percent (40% aggregate in PCB) in optional subjects in case of students belonging to SC/ST and OBC students from Karnataka or as decided by the Government of Karnataka. Provided further that, the student shall have studied and passed English as one of the subjects.

  •    The candidate should have passed both years (11th & 12th grade) in the higher secondary examination in the respective board wherever it applies.

• The candidate must have passed 10+2, A-Level, IB, American 12th Grade or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, English, and Biology individually.
• The candidate should secure a minimum of 45% marks together (aggregate) in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for the general category.
• The minimum marks for the purpose of eligibility shall be forty percent (40% aggregate in PCB) in optional subjects in the case of students belonging to SC/ST and OBC students from Karnataka or as decided by the Government of Karnataka. Provided further that, the student shall have studied and passed English as one of the subjects.
• Candidates with regular three years diploma in Physiotherapy (DPT) course with compulsory 6-months rotatory internship from state/central/foreign recognized board.

DURATION OF THE COURSE:

The total duration of the course shall be Four and half years which includes four years course period (eight semesters) and a minimum of six months of rotatory Internship.

Sl no	Program Year	Semester	Semester
1.	First-year	1st  semester – core subjects	2nd semester – core subjects
		1. Anatomy	1.       Biomechanics
		2.Physiology	2.       Biochemistry
			3.       Psychology & sociology
2.	Second-year	3rd semester – core subjects	4th  semester – core subjects
		1.       Microbiology and pathology	1.       Pharmacology
		2.       Exercise therapy	2.       Electrotherapy
		3.       Research methodology and Bio-statistics	3.       General medicine & cardio-respiratory conditions
			4.       General surgery & cardiothoracic conditions
3.	Third-year	5th semester – core subjects	6th  semester – core subjects
		1.       Clinical orthopedics, traumatology & Rheumatology	1.       Physiotherapy in musculoskeletal conditions and rheumatology
		2.       Physiotherapy in cardiorespiratory conditions & general conditions	2.       Physiotherapy in sports and advanced mobilizations
		3.       Exercise physiology, health & fitness	3.       Women’s health and geriatrics
4.	Fourth-year	7th semester	8th semester
		1.Clinical neurology & neurosurgery	1.       Community Medicine
		2.       Physiotherapy in neurological conditions	2.       Community & Geriatric Physiotherapy
		3.       Physiotherapy in Women’s Health & Pediatrics	3.       Prosthetics & Orthotics
5	5th year
		6-month compulsory rotatory internship

PEO	Description
PEO 1	Technical Knowledge and Skill: To educate students with the understanding of Physiotherapy, and to   build a foundation for theories and practices in the areas of Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics, Exercise therapy, Electrotherapy, Orthopedics, Neurology, Cardiopulmonary, Sports, Research and to develop students’ design skills through Good Laboratory Practice.
PEO 2	Higher Studies and Life-long Learning: To provide students with sufficient breadth and depth in   Physiotherapy and related areas. To keep up the high standards, value the recent research, and apply the best available evidence to their everyday practice, and to enable for higher studies and lifelong learning programs.
PEO 3	Societal Context, Ethics, and Communication Skills: To make the students think of technical solutions for   social needs improving living quality with ethical responsibilities in Industry/Government organizations, and to develop students’ communication skills to undertake professional responsibilities & a multidisciplinary team works.

PO	Graduate Attributes	PROGRAM OUTCOMES IN DETAILS
PO-1	Basic and Clinical Science Knowledge	Integrate concepts from the basic sciences, behavioural science, and   clinical sciences into Physiotherapy services.
PO-2	Physiotherapy Knowledge	Integrate the basic and clinical science knowledge in relevant   Physiotherapy therapeutics applications.
PO-3	Problem Analysis	Complete a comprehensive examination/re-examination and   interpret the examination data/ clinical findings to determine a Physiotherapy diagnosis and prognosis.
PO-4	Plan & Development i\Interventions	Collect and critically evaluate data with clinical reasoning to apply   in the delivery of care, practice management with the theoretical and scientific basis for the promotion and enhancement of the mobility, health, and well-being of the clients.
PO-5	Physiotherapy & Community	Provide services and information related to health promotion,   fitness, wellness, health risks, and disease prevention within the scope of Physiotherapy practice.
PO-6	Research	Demonstrate research-related skills in the application of the   best practice evidence in the delivery of Physiotherapy services along with interdisciplinary approach.
PO-7	Ethics & Professionalism	Exhibit professional conduct and behaviours that are consistent   with the legal and ethical practice of Physiotherapy.
PO-8	Communication	Demonstrate compassion, caring, integrity, and respect in all   interactions with patients, family members, and health care providers.
PO-9	Individual & Team Work	Collaborate with patients, caregivers, and other health care   providers to develop and implement an evidence-based holistic plan of care.

BPT course regulations:

1. Course Duration:

• 4 years and 6 months of compulsory internship

2. Course pattern:

•  Semester system (8 semesters) and 6 months internship

3. Eligibility criteria

• Candidates who have completed 17 years of age and must have passed 10+2, A Level, IB, American 12th Grade or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, English, and Biology individually.
• The candidate should secure minimum of 45% of marks together (aggregate) in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for general category.
• The minimum marks for the purpose of eligibility shall be forty percent (40% aggregate in PCB) in optional subjects in case of students belonging to SC/ST and OBC students from Karnataka or as decided by the Government of Karnataka. Provided further that, the student shall have studied and passed English as one of the subjects.
• The candidate should have passed both years (11^th & 12^th grade) in the higher secondary examination in the respective board wherever it applies.

OR

• Shall have passed two years Pre University examination conducted by the pre-University board of Karnataka state, with English as one of the subject and physics, chemistry, and biology as optional subjects.

OR

• Shall have passed any other examination conducted by Boards/councils/intermediate examination established by state Government/central Government and recognized as equivalent to two year pre University examination by Association of Indian Universities (AIU) with English as one of the subjects and physics, chemistry and biology as optional subjects and the candidate shall have passed subjects of English, physics, chemistry and biology individually.

OR

• Shall have passed an intermediate examination in science of an Indian university/ Boards/council or other recognized examining bodies with physics, chemistry, and biology which shall include a practical test in these subjects and also English as a compulsory The candidate shall have passed subjects of English, physics, chemistry, and biology individually.

OR

• Candidates with regular three years diploma in physiotherapy (DPT) course with compulsory 6-month rotatory internship from state/central/foreign recognized board.