Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Program Information

Program Objective

Movement is vital for human beings making Physiotherapy an essential part of the healthcare and community/welfare services delivery system. The focus of Physiotherapy is to prevent, gain, maintain or restore optimal function and quality of life in individuals with loss and disorders of movement.

The aim of the course is to provide comprehensive, individually focussed training that prepares the students in-depth knowledge of the body and how it works with specialized hands-on clinical skills to assess, diagnose and treat symptoms of illness, injury or disability.

Get ready to be a part of the hugely growing and rewarding career in the healthcare industry with the Bachelor of Physiotherapy programme at Jharkhand Rai University (JRU).

Accredited by NAAC

Approved by UGC

WHY STUDY PHYSIOTHERAPY?

Health is the most critical aspect for a human being. Urbanisation, modern sedentary lifestyle and our low fitness level has given rise to a number of aches & pains that cannot be cured only through medical treatment. Based on the principle of “Prevention is better than cure”, Physiotherapy has gained huge significance in Recovery and rehabilitation of our body for a permanent cure – increasing the need for trained physiotherapists both in India and abroad.

The healthcare industry and the world need passionate professionals like you who intend to join the health sector. The programme in Physiotherapy from JRU will equip you with a solid foundation to develop sound knowledge and an experienced hand in learning new technologies, implement new practices and devise innovative ways to serve the humanity.

EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES – Demand for physiotherapy Dept. in hospitals and healthcare units increasing in India + abroad at fastest rate.

NEW MARKETS – Corporate and health service sector rise of standalone clinics/rehab centres & growing Sports and fitness market is driving the demand.

HUGE OPPORTUNITY – The Healthcare industry size is estimated to reach US$ US$ 372 billion by 2022 and is growing at a CAGR of 16.28%.

GROWING SECTOR – The healthcare sector is the 4th largest employer in India and is expected to generate 40 Million jobs by 2030.

HOME HEALTHCARE – Home healthcare is pegged at 15 billion dollar industry in India and is growing at 18 % annually at present.

SUITED TO YOUR CAREER:

In current times it is the ideal Bachelor’s course to pursue since there is a growing demand for physiotherapists high. Clearly the healthcare industry needs professionals who are ready to rise to the various job opportunities arising out of it. Especially when our course is designed with significant input from major employers from the industry.

OUR COURSE CURRICULUM:

The undergraduate program, introduces students into several fundamental areas of knowledge and skill in the physical diagnosis technique. It is designed to inculcate a deep understanding for the subject and to groom a student into developing an attitude that is essential for the practice of physiotherapy and proper treatment. Besides theory, major emphasis is given to practical courses, clinical work, fieldwork, community visits and projects.

Coursework will skill the graduate about physical/functional diagnosis, treatment planning, management, administration of physiotherapy treatment along with prevention, evaluation and rehabilitation of the patient. The programme is designed to train students to work both as an independent physiotherapist and as part of a multidisciplinary team to diagnose and treat disorders as per the standard healthcare guidelines.

Career Prospect:

Physiotherapy is delivered in multiple settings for Prevention, health promotion, treatment/intervention, and rehabilitation that includes, but are not confined to, the following:

• Community based rehabilitation programs
• Community settings including primary health care centres, individual homes, and field settings
• Education and research centres
• Fitness clubs, health clubs, and gymnasia
• Hospices
• Hospitals
• Nursing homes
• Occupational health centres
• Out-patient clinics
• Physiotherapist private offices, practices, clinics
• Public settings (e.g., shopping malls) for health promotion
• Rehabilitation centres and residential homes
• Schools, including pre-schools and special schools
• Senior citizen centres
• Sports centres/clubs
• Workplaces/companies

Programme Objective & Syllabus:

On successful completion of the course our Graduates would:

• Have a broad, integrated knowledge of the application and methods of physiotherapy assessment techniques, diagnosis and therapeutic treatments. This includes the fundamentals of physiotherapy and related sciences with its practical application
• Have an understanding of the rationale & basic investigative approach to the medical system and surgical intervention regimens & accordingly plan & implement specific Physio-Therapy measures effectively
• Possess therapeutic skills using clinical reasoning, diagnostic methods and standardized assessment procedures
• To be able to identify, evaluate and select strategies for cure and care; adopt restorative & rehabilitative measures for maximum possible independence of a client at home, work place & in the community
• Have broad, integrated knowledge of planning and organisational skills, for evidence-based practice and goal-orientated physio-therapeutic interventions
• To maintain healthy relationship & Co-partnership with various professionals in the health delivery system in the primary interest of a client
• Have the ability to develop new and qualitative solutions and alternatives after evaluating information according to the demands of a given situation
• Be knowledgable of the theory and practice of appropriate practical application of therapeutic methods, concept and techniques based on academic research and evidence-based practice
• To develop communication skills for the purpose of transfer of suitable technique to be used creatively at various stages of treatment, compatible with psychological status of the beneficiary
• To promote health in general in Geriatrics, Women’s health, Industrial medicine as well as at competitive level, such as sports, keeping in mind National Health Policies.
• To practice professional autonomy & ethical principles with referral as well as first contact clients in conformity with ethical code for physiotherapists.