College Of Occupational Therapy

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According to the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, Occupational therapy is a client-centered health profession concerned which promotes health and well-being through means of occupation. The primary goal of occupational therapy is to enable people to participate in the activities of daily living. Occupational therapists assist clients to achieve independence by working with people and communities to enhance their ability to engage in the occupations they want to, need to, or are expected to do, or by modifying the occupation or the environment to better support their occupational engagement.



Occupational therapy (OT) is a branch of health care that helps people of all ages who have physical, psychological, sensory, or cognitive problems. OT can help them regain independence in all areas of their lives. Occupational therapists help with barriers that affect a person's emotional, social, and physical needs.

Highlights 

• Attached to 1750 bedded Multi Speciality Hospital
• Separate Clinical areas for different Specialities.
• Simulation Lab for enhancing learning.
• Collaboration with leading Hospitals and the Healthcare Industry for Research and Innovation.
  

Facilities

The institution maintains a computerized central library spanning 720 sq m, which is accessible to students. The library caters to the needs of both students and faculties, with a collection of over 15,000 books. Additionally, it subscribes to 80 specialized national journals and reputed newspapers for their benefit. The central library serves as a valuable resource for students to expand their knowledge and expertise.

Library

The department includes Smart Classrooms, equipped with audio-visual facilities that enable instructors to deliver engaging lectures and presentations. Smart Classrooms are part of a digital initiative that is rapidly transforming the way teachers teach and students learn.

Smart Classrooms

Occupational Therapists help people to

• Learn new ways of doing things. 
• Regain skills and develop new ones. 
• Use materials or equipment that make life easier, or 
• Adapt their environment to work better for them. 
• An individualized evaluation, during which the client/family and Occupational Therapist determine the person's goals. 
• Customized intervention to improve the person's ability to perform daily activities and reach the goals, and an outcomes evaluation to ensure that the goals are being met and/or make changes to the intervention plan. 
• Use effective ‘job modification’ techniques in the workplace based on ergonomic principles to achieve a good quality of life in the community. 
• Use early intervention programmes for neonates & school children to prevent secondary changes & learning disabilities. 
• Occupational Therapy interventions include helping children with disabilities to participate fully in school and social situations, helping people recovering from injury to regain skills, and providing support for older adults experiencing physical and cognitive changes. 

Clinical Departments

Occupational therapist works in a wide range of conditions varying from Paediatric to Geriatric. The clinical setup at the College of OT is well-equipped and offers excellent exposure to both inpatients and outpatients. We have SRMIST, Trichy provides clinical postings in the following areas.

• Psychiatry Unit
• Child Development Centre 
• Orthopaedic and Neurology Unit
• Hand Splinting Unit
• Prosthetic and Orthotic Unit

Occupational Therapy and Basic Science Lab

Courses Offered

Undergraduate

BOT ( Bachelor of Occupational Therapy)

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy, students can become qualified professionals with the ability to practice independently or under supervision. 

The eligibility criteria are passed with a minimum of 50 % in HSC (+2) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (or) Botany and Zoology and should be of age 17 years or above.

Postgraduate

M.O.T. (Master of Occupational Therapy)

Master of Occupational Therapy equips students with the abilities and information needed to treat patients who struggle to engage in activities of daily living because of neurological, musculoskeletal, or mental health Ailments.

Specialties Available:

• M.O.T. Neurosciences
• M.O.T. Orthopedics
• M.O.T. Pediatrics
• M.O.T. Mental Health 
  

Eligibility

Candidates completed Bachelors in Occupational Therapy (B.O.T) from recognized universities in India and abroad and should have completed the age of 21 years on or before 31st December of the year of admission to the course.

Candidates should have secured 55% marks in BOT Degree examinations.

PhD. (Occupational Therapy)

Ph.D. - Occupational Therapy equips students with extensive research in the domains of Occupational Therapy and Disability Rehabilitation.

Eligibility

Candidates completed a Bachelor in Occupational Therapy (B.O.T) from a recognized University in India and abroad with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade on a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions.

Future Prospects

Our graduates go on to pursue a range of lifelong fulfilling careers as practitioners, administrators, researchers, educators, and leaders across several areas, including:

• Government Organizations / Institutions /Hospitals / Research Projects. 
• Non-Government Organizations(N.G.O’s). 
• Private sectors like Acute Care Hospitals & Nursing homes/ Chronic Care Facilities. 
• Rehabilitation Centres / Clinics / De- Addiction centres etc. 
• State & Central Govt. Projects. 
• Special Schools/ Main Stream Schools. 
• Social Agencies/Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) & Disaster Management Projects. 
• Hospice Care facilities. 
• Mental Health Setups (Shelter Workshop, Half Way Homes etc.,). 
• Day Care Centres. 
• Vocational rehabilitation centres. 
• Insurance Companies. 
• Industries/Ergonomics. 
• Self-Employment. 
• Health Promotion, Disability Prevention/Management, Accessibility programs and more.