Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.P.T)

The Bachelor of Physiotherapy course is one of the most preferred branches of Healthcare Professional courses. The BPT full form, bachelor of Physiotherapy offers the knowledge of basic science disciplines like Anatomy and physiology along with professional disciplines like Rehabilitation and Re-education. This BPT course duration at HITS spans 4 years, followed by a 6-month internship to provide hands-on experience in patient care. The BPT eligibility criteria at Hindustan Insitute of Technology and Science require candidates to have a minimum of 60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology at the 10+2 level.

As per the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, which was published in the Gazette of India (CG-DL-E-28032021-226213) on March 28, 2021, Physiotherapists are considered as Healthcare Professionals. As directed by the Indian Association of Physiotherapists, all Physiotherapists are endorsed as Doctors. Physiotherapists can put a prefix of ‘Dr’ and a suffix of ‘PT’ followed by their name after graduation.

Duration : 4 years + 6 months internship.

Minimum Eligibility : 10+2 with 60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

Academic progress : B.P.T., M.P.T., Ph.D., Post Doctoral.

Career opportunities : Clinical, Academic, and Healthcare sectors.

Distance Education : No.

Physiotherapy is a very promising, rewarding and a satisfactory profession, which has a significant role in healthcare. Choosing Physiotherapy as a career choice will provide a pathway for higher studies, well deserving career opportunities with a rewarding salary, and most importantly, a chance to serve people and cure their ailment.

Vision

The Department strives to be a powerful instrument of change with creativity and dynamic verve to meet the ever growing health needs by adopting appropriate strategies from time to time. 

Mission

• To train and create competent, compassionate and ethical Health Professionals through student centred programs that deal with robust syllabi and training for health care professionals from demographically diverse backgrounds.
• To meet the primary and special health care needs of the region and Nation at large, foster biomedical research that leads to scientific advances and consistent improvement in public healthcare.

Program’s Educational Objectives (PEO)

• PEO 1 - Acquire the knowledge and skills with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy BPT course for providing comprehensive patient care assistance in the Allied Health/Paramedics and Healthcare sector/industry.
• PEO 2 - Inculcate the inter-disciplinary approach for diagnosing and managing of patient’s health problems.
• PEO 3 - Improve clinical, social and communication skills by providing hands-on training in medical colleges and district hospitals

Program’s Outcomes (PO)

• Independent professional: Prepare students to work as independent Physiotherapists to assess, evaluate, diagnose, plan, and treat after the completion of the BPT course.
• Practice ethically: The student will be a qualified Physiotherapy practitioner who can work while following the legal, ethical, and professional standards of practice. 
• Minimize disability: Minimize the impairments, activity constraints, participation restrictions, and disabilities in persons as a result of health or medical causes.
• Therapy for patients with impairment: Offer treatments after a Bachelor of Physiotherapy course to restore the integrity of bodily systems necessary for mobility, and enable independent functioning in the presence of impairments, dysfunction, disorders, and disabilities. 
• Importance of exercise: Encourage the value of physical activity and exercise, in order to guarantee full participation in one's regular and anticipated social responsibilities.

Program’s Specific Outcomes (PSO)

• PSO 1 - Allow you to assess a patient with impairments, and functional disabilities and conclude based on his or her medical problems.
• PSO 2 - Practically and therapeutically capable of making independent decisions as well as giving therapy while keeping quality assurance in mind.
• PSO 3 - Ability to handle and maintain physiotherapy equipment used in patient treatment, and also offer patient and caregiver, education on different physiotherapeutic treatments and exercises.
• PSO 4 - Recognize the theoretical foundations for evidence-based practice.
• PSO 5 - Qualified to engage in or conduct practice-based research.

Physiocare Laboratory

The Physiocare Laboratory is not only equipped with latest and advanced equipment, but also established as per the guidelines of National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act. The Physiocare laboratory has modalities related to Electrotherapy, Exercise Therapy, Manual Therapy, Heat Therapy, and Hydrotherapy. With the equipment available in Physiocare lab, pain management and rehabilitation can be provided through the following sections:

• Orthopaedic Physiotherapy
• Neurological Physiotherapy
• Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy
• Paediatric Physiotherapy
• Sports Physiotherapy

• Gleneagles Global Hospitals, Chennai.
• Frontier Lifeline Hospital, Chennai.
• TICEL Bio Park, Chennai.
• TNASDCH.
• TANSAM.
• Daegu Health College, South Korea.

Research and Development

1. Mechanical strength of scoliotic vertebrae.
2. Effect of modified pelvic exerciser among women.
3. Efficacy of resistance exercises in juvenile diabetes and obesity.

The BPT course scope is wide and exciting with rewarding career paths available within the healthcare, wellness and rehabilitation sectors. Graduating from one of the best Bachelor of Physiotherapy colleges in Chennai, India - Hindustan Insitute of Technology and Science, students will be well-equipped to meet the demands of this dynamic field and find diverse opportunities across clinical, corporate and academic settings. With specialized skills and extensive practical training, our graduates can expect competitive bachelor of physiotherapy salary packages and opportunities for growth in both private and public sectors.

Career Opportunities

• Consultant Physiotherapist in Multi-specialty Hospitals, Health Care Centers, NGOs.
• Corporate Physiotherapist in MNCs.
• Health Care Physiotherapy Instructor in Modern Gymnasiums.
• Ergonomic Care Advisor.
• Physiotherapist in Special Schools for Physically Challenged Children.
• Physiotherapist in Old Age Residential Homes.
• Sports Physiotherapists along with Sports Associations, Sports Team or individually hired Physiotherapists by Elite Athletes.
• Entrepreneurs in Rehabilitation Centers/ Organizations.
• Private Practitioners doing Physiotherapy Practice.
• Lecturer/ Professor.
• Clinical Researcher.

Department Outreach and Events

• Geriatric Physiotherapy camp in Sep 2021.
• Awareness Program on Diabetes in Nov 2022.
• COVID-19 Eradication & Elimination in Feb 2022.
• Kidney Screening Camp in April 2022.
• Physiotherapy Camp in Sep 2022.
• Career Campus in Jan 2023.
• Cardiac Screening Camp in April 2023.
• Paediatric Physiotherapy Camp in Aug 2023.
• Breast Cancer Awareness Seminar in Aug 2023.
• Basic Life Support Seminar and Workshop in Nov 2023.
• Lymphedema Day Celebration in March 2024

Our students (2022 batch) won prizes under various categories in an event conducted by another Educational Institution.