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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OFFERED BY NIOH
To learn the skills of Physical Therapy it is essential to acquire
knowledge and application of the medical health sciences and clinical
sciences. A Physical Therapist is able to prevent, identify, assess,
correct or alleviate acute or prolonged movement dysfunction.
Physical Therapist may work in hospital, clinics, rehabilitation
centers, schools for handicapped children, geriatric centers, nursing
homes and sport settings etc.
Physical Therapist can also be self employed practitioners, clinical
or academic teachers or researchers.
COURSE STUDY
Bachelor of Science (Hons.) Physical Therapy course conducted at NIOH
is affiliated to the University of Calcutta. The duration of course is
three years and six months internship. The students during entire
period of study has to complete the prescribed hours of curriculum.
S. No.
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Subjects
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No. of hours
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FIRST YEAR
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THEORY
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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Anatomy
Physiology
Pathology & Pharmacology
Exercise Therapy
Electro Therapy
English Qualifying
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120
120
80
80
80
40
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FIRST YEAR
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PRACTICAL
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8
9
10
11 |
Anatomy
Physiology
Exercise Therapy
Electro Therapy |
60
60
320
320 |
SECOND YEAR
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THEORY
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12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
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Psychology
Medical Conditions
Surgical Conditions
Physical Therapy in
Medical Conditions (Part-I)
Physical Therapy in
Surgical Conditions (Part-I) |
80
175
175
200
200
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SECOND YEAR
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PRACTICAL
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17.
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Physical Therapy
Clinical Training |
500
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THIRD YEAR
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THEORY
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18.
19.
20.
21.
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Bio-Mechanics and
Kinesiology
Physical Therapy in
Medical Conditions (Part-II)
Physical Therapy in
Surgical Conditions (Part-II)
Disability Prevention and
Rehabilitation |
120
220
220
220
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THIRD YEAR
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PRACTICAL
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22.
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Physical Therapy
Clinical Training |
500
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INTERNSHIP
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Clinical Field Work
Total hours
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950
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4880 |
** As per clause 2 A of the ordinance 5 of the University of Calcutta.
BASIS OF ADMISSION
The selection of candidates for admission to Bachelor of Science
(Hons) Physical Therapy course is made on the basis of merit in the
All India Joint Entrance Examinations. For information on Foreign
student admission criteria contact NIOH directly.
ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS
Candidates seeking admission to Bachelor of Science (Hons) Physical
Therapy course must have passed the examination of Senior School
Certificate Examination of the Central Board of Secondary Education
(12 Years) or an examination recognized as equivalent thereto with 50%
marks or more marks in the aggregate of four subjects (Physics,
Chemistry, Biology and English) provided the student has passed in
each subject separately or its equivalent.
AGE
The Candidate should have completed seventeen years of age before the
1st day of October in the year in which he/she seeks admission.
NUMBER OF SEATS
| General Category |
22 |
| Schedule Tribe |
03 |
| Schedule
Caste |
05 |
| Foreign Nationals |
02 |
State Nomination where
similar facilities of
teaching are not available. |
03
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| Total Number of seats = |
35 |
HOSTEL FACILITY
Accommodation is available to outstation candidates. Hostellers are
governed by the rules and regulations as laid down in the hostel
manual.
Source of above information: NIOH handouts. For up-to-date
information contact NIOH directly from our contact
information
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1999. The " National Institute for the
Orthopaedically Handicapped "
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