Overview:
An occupational therapist (OT) is responsible for providing medical help and rehabilitation to individuals suffering from functional disabilities that prevent them from leading fully functional and healthy, independent lives, in the workplace and/or at home. These patients’ disabilities generally stem from physical or mental illness, aging, developmental problems or emotional problems. OTs often work with people with mental health problems, disabilities, injuries, or impairments. They work with people of all ages starting from kids to older adults. They help these patients recover or improve, as well as maintain the skills needed for daily living and working.
Career Path:
| Stream of Study in 12th Grade/School: |
Science Stream (Biology Recommended) |
| Degree/Graduation Courses: |
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy for 4 years
- B.Sc. in Occupational Therapy for 3 years
- B.Sc. (Hons) in Occupational Therapy
- Diploma in Occupational Therapy
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| Higher education/Post Graduation Courses: |
- Masters in Occupational Therapy for 2-3 years
- Doctorate in Occupational Therapy for 2 years after the completion Masters Degree.
- Masters in Physical and Occupational Therapy
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Top Colleges:
- All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mumbai
- National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research, Cuttack
- Christian Medical College, Vellore
- Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, Mumbai
- School of Allied Health Sciences, Mumbai
- National Institute for the Orthopedically Handicapped, Kolkata
- S.R.M. Institute of Medical Science and Research, Chennai
- Kovai Medical Center Research and Educational Trust, Coimbatore
- Pt. Deen Dayal Institute for Physically Handicapped, New Delhi
- Manipal College of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal
- Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Mumbai
- Occupation Therapy Training School, Mumbai
