Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Program Description

Functional movement is a key part of anyone's life and Physiotherapy plays a key role in helping people to improve their quality of life. Bachelor of Physiotherapy is a four-and-a-half-year full-time Programme at GDGU, where students will be trained to work with people to identify and maximize their ability to move and perform various functions. BPT Students at GDGU, through intense clinical exposure, will be provided with systematic Physiotherapy education in theory as well as practical with an emphasis on clear concepts and basics. 

If you are keen on getting a bachelor's degree in physiotherapy, G D Goenka University is the best option to seek. They have top-class teaching faculties who not only explain the theoretical parts of the subject very well but also provide hands-on training, leading the BPT students towards a successful career. For More Information: 

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Program Outcomes

The aim of the course is to provide comprehensive, individually focused training that prepares the students for providing a quality physiotherapy care to the patients so that at the end of the course he/she will be able to perform the following

PO1: Apply knowledge and skills of physiotherapy education to facilitate their overall professional development through the continuum of care from wellness and prevention to the rehabilitation of dysfunction.

PO2: Identify priorities and manage time effectively by leveraging planning ability and resources to maintain or enhance the quality of care. Undertake healthcare projects and camps to raise awareness in society about the correct physiotherapeutic movements.

PO3: By applying critical thinking skills, students will be able to organize and implement preventive, investigative, and management plans, as well as provide appropriate follow- up services.

PO4: Proficiency in conducting research related to physiotherapy, including the ability to formulate research questions, design studies, collect and analyze data, and disseminate findings effectively.

PO5: Lead a team in an interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary environment in order to ensure clinical productivity and patient satisfaction. 

PO6: Establish a strong professional identity as a physiotherapist, grounded in ethical practice, continuous learning, effective communication, and collaboration, Recognize and fulfill the social responsibilities of a physiotherapist by actively engaging in community awareness programs and healthcare projects.

PO7: Develop effective communication skills to interact with patients, caregivers, fellow healthcare professionals, and the community, fostering a collaborative and empathetic healthcare environment.

PO8: Execute ethical practice as a physiotherapist in professional and social contexts that govern decisionmaking and respect for the dignity of the patient. 

PO9: Understand the role of using modern tools and techniques for better patient compliance like Virtual Reality, Robotics, Functional Electrical Stimulation etc.

PO10: Integrate principles of environmental sustainability, ecofriendly approaches and physiotherapy practice, for the wellbeing of both patients and the planet.

PO11: Recognizing the societal need and engaging in lifelong learning are crucial for personal and professional growth.

Program Specific Outcomes

PSO1: Students will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of physiotherapy knowledge, including anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and pathology, enabling them to assess a wide range of health conditions effectively.

PSO2: Students will be proficient in conducting thorough patient assessments, formulating appropriate treatment plans, and executing effective physiotherapy interventions across a variety of clinical settings.

PSO3: Graduates will be able to independently conduct research, critically analyze and interpret data, and apply evidence-based practices in the field of physiotherapy & prepared to pursue advanced studies in physiotherapy or related fields, demonstrating a deep understanding of theoretical concepts.

Career Avenues:

The BPT program opens endless avenues in the field of practice, employment, research, and consultancy in both National and International Arenas. Some of the jobs profile in different sectors are:

Multispecialty Hospital: In general hospitals, physiotherapy in all departments focuses on the prevention of complications and improvement of the patient's condition, including respiratory function and mobility. The hospital physiotherapist also performs an initial functional assessment for the purpose of recommending an appropriate framework for further treatment and promoting the continuum of care, including rehabilitation.

Rehabilitation Hospitals: In rehabilitation hospitals, physiotherapy focuses on improving the patient's functional status, with an emphasis on restoring functional independence to the extent that is possible. Towards the completion of the period of rehabilitative hospitalization, the functional assessment is repeated in order to recommend an appropriate framework for further treatment and promote the continuum of care, in the community or in a care facility.

Geriatric Hospitals: In geriatric hospitals and in geriatric medical centers, physiotherapy work focuses on maintaining and improving the elderly patient's functional status, with an emphasis on maintaining functional independence to the extent that is possible.

Self- employed Private Physiotherapist: Graduates can start their own OPD-based Clinic or even establish an outsourced based OPD and IPD Facility in hospitals ranging from general to super-specialty Services. Physiotherapists can also collaborate with practicing Medicos to provide treatment in association with them.

Academics: BPT Graduates can become Lecturer/Demonstrator in physiotherapy colleges and can also study further to increase their qualifications for better job opportunities and to become academician, M. P.T Ph.D., LLB, and even MBA, MHA, Hospital Administration, Rehabilitation Programs can be pursued after B.P.T. Program.

Health Care Physiotherapy Instructor in Modern Gymnasiums: Physiotherapists can work in association with gymnasiums and prescribe appropriate exercise protocols. The physiotherapist provides gym-based rehabilitation and encourages you to take a gym-based program for a quicker return to your normal activities and sporting pastimes.