Occupational Therapists work with people of all ages and communities to enhance their ability to engage in every-day tasks. Occupational therapy differs from physical therapy or nursing in its focus on providing holistic therapy to the patient, rather than treating a particular injury, ailment, or physical disability.
Personal Competencies
You are interested in studying about human behaviour
You like to teach or train people
You like to help people solve their problems
You can comfortably talk with all kinds of people
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
2. Complete a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy
OR
Complete a Bachelor’s degree followed by a Master’s degree in the same field
OR
Pursue a Diploma in Occupational Therapy
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The course is offered by the Department of Occupational Therapy. This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes 1. Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Mumbai 2. Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities, New Delhi 3. All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Handicapped, Mumbai 4. Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna 5. Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar 6. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi 7. Government Medical College, Nagpur 8. Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai
Private Institutes (Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and approved by AIOTA and WFOT before applying) 1. Manipal College of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal University 2. Christian Medical College 3. Chitkara University Chandigarh - Chitkara University, Patiala 4. Constituent Colleges College of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry 5. Amity University, Noida 6. Bhagwant University, Ajmer 7. CMJ University, Shillong (Diploma) 8. College of Occupational Therapy, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 15,000 - 6,00,000* for the full course
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes* • Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI* • Scholarships are also made available in institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA) • Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc. • All banks give education loans
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Medical colleges, Rehabilitation Centres and NGOs among others
Entrepreneurship: You can start your own practice
Work Environment: It is not a desk job. You are not likely to handle a team. Travel is not a part of this job role. You are likely to work 5 to 6 days a week and 8 to 9 hours every day. You may have to put in more hours if the need arises.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Intern → Occupational Therapist → Senior Occupational Therapist → Head of Department → Medical Director/Superintendent
Expected Income
The approx. salary of an Occupational Therapist ranges between INR 10,300 - 34,800* per month.
Source - https://bit.ly/3CM4u6H *These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Pam Gandekar is a renowned Occupational Therapist based in Pune. She graduated from York School of Occupational Therapy, UK in 1971. She has worked with adults who have neurological impairment, elderly patients with mobility and self-care problems, intellectually challenged young adults but predominantly with children who have special needs.*
Source - Interview with Pamela Gandekar
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
Occupational Therapist
NCS Code: 2264.0200 | HW0141. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
2. Complete a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy
OR
Complete a Bachelor’s degree followed by a Master’s degree in the same field
OR
Pursue a Diploma in Occupational Therapy
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The course is offered by the Department of Occupational Therapy.
This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes
1. Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Mumbai
2. Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities, New Delhi
3. All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Handicapped, Mumbai
4. Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna
5. Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar
6. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi
7. Government Medical College, Nagpur
8. Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai
Private Institutes
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and approved by AIOTA and WFOT before applying)
1. Manipal College of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal University
2. Christian Medical College
3. Chitkara University Chandigarh - Chitkara University, Patiala
4. Constituent Colleges College of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry
5. Amity University, Noida
6. Bhagwant University, Ajmer
7. CMJ University, Shillong (Diploma)
8. College of Occupational Therapy, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur
Information on Institute rankings is available at - https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
Online Course
Udemy - https://www.udemy.com/topic/occupational-therapy/
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 15,000 - 6,00,000* for the full course
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also made available in institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Places of Work: Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Medical colleges, Rehabilitation Centres and NGOs among others
Entrepreneurship: You can start your own practice
Work Environment: It is not a desk job. You are not likely to handle a team. Travel is not a part of this job role. You are likely to work 5 to 6 days a week and 8 to 9 hours every day. You may have to put in more hours if the need arises.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Intern → Occupational Therapist → Senior Occupational Therapist → Head of Department → Medical Director/Superintendent
The approx. salary of an Occupational Therapist ranges between INR 10,300 - 34,800* per month.
Source - https://bit.ly/3CM4u6H
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Pam Gandekar is a renowned Occupational Therapist based in Pune. She graduated from York School of Occupational Therapy, UK in 1971. She has worked with adults who have neurological impairment, elderly patients with mobility and self-care problems, intellectually challenged young adults but predominantly with children who have special needs.*
Source - Interview with Pamela Gandekar
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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