Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Occupational Therapy - Yenepoya University

  • Years 4 Years
  • Type Course Under Graduate
  • stream Paramedical Science
  • Delivery Mode

What is Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Occupational Therapy?


A bachelor's degree in occupational therapy takes three years to complete. Occupational therapy is a bachelor's degree programme that focuses on improving the lives and conditions of persons who are handicapped or limited in some way. It is possible to compare this training to patient rehabilitation. Patients with physical, mental, emotional and neurological disabilities are addressed in this course. Exercises, functional training, helping devices and equipment, ergonomic training, and environmental adaptation and restructuring are all part of the course/goal field's to improve the life, condition, and rehabilitation of such limited and handicapped persons.

 

Occupational therapy focuses on task modification, environment adaption, client education, and skill teaching to enable individuals to participate in daily tasks. This treatment was previously known as the 'Moral treatment.'

 

The course teaches the candidates ways for enhancing the living conditions of handicapped or physically challenged people Aspirants are in charge of rehabilitating such people so that they can live their lives to the fullest. Students learn about human anatomy and neurology through the topics covered in the course. Graduates also have career prospects in sectors where they may analyse an individual's condition and problems and recommend the appropriate therapy and treatment. OT Technician, Consultant, Speech and Language Therapist, and Lab Technician are some of the job titles.

 

Eligibility Criteria for Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Occupational Therapy


  • To apply for B.Sc in Occupational Therapy, students must fulfil essential eligibility criteria necessitate that the aspirant has a minimum of 50% in class 10+2. The various institutes determine the eligibility standards for entrance examinations. As a result, applicants should examine the criteria on the official website of such institutes. People of all ages can pursue this course.
  • Several private institutes and universities hold admissions tests. Some of the most common Occupational Therapy entrance examinations are NCHMCT JEE, UPSEE, IPU CET. 

Benefits of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Occupational Therapy


  • The advantages come from a variety of disciplines of study that necessitate the work of an occupational therapist after completing the course, allowing candidates to pursue careers in any of the following fields:
  • Pediatric specialisation: BOT, in which therapists learn to assist children who are unable to complete their daily tasks due to injury or disease.
  • Geriatric: Geriatric centres, often known as old age centres, are places where homeless seniors dwell.
  • Industrial specialisation: Industrial specialisation therapists are candidates who specialise in assisting working professionals in performing their jobs following any work-related injury.
  • Children with special needs require skilled individuals to assist them in carrying out their daily tasks.
  • Adult rehabilitation: therapists are trained to deal with issues that arise in growing adults, such as drug addictions, alcoholism, mood swings, depression, and work-related concerns.
  • Those suffering from Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, other dementias, cerebrovascular diseases such as stroke, traumatic disorders, and Parkinson's disease can benefit from therapy.
  • Psychiatrists are trained to evaluate both the mental and physical components of psychological issues.
  • Therapists are trained to assist those who have sustained a sports injury, both physically and mentally. Therapists can also help athletes carry out their activities more efficiently by performing duties that physiotherapists do.

Career and Job Opportunities after Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Occupational Therapy


Aspirants for jobs must have excellent communication and comprehension skills. Occupational therapists are frequently hired as consultants by businesses and educational institutions. Occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, and laboratory technicians are all available. Candidates who are interested in pursuing higher education in addition to their jobs are also encouraged to apply. 

 

Rehabilitation Assistant, Medical Record Technician, Student Counsellor, and Professor are just a few of the jobs available. Hospitals, Consultants, Schools, and Sales are some of the most common areas of recruitment.

In India, the salary for a B.Sc. in Occupational Therapy is determined by the aspirant's skills and experience. An occupational therapist's average salary is INR 2.4 LPA.

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