B.Pharm
The main courses in Pharmacy are the 2 years Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm), 4 years Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm), 2 years Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) and Ph.d programmes. Admission to the Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm), requires a pass in10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Maths or Biology. Candidates who posses 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths (PCM) or Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB) or Physics, Chemistry, Maths & Biology are admitted to the 4-year bachelors program level (Bachelor of Pharmacy or B.Pharm). At Bachelor level there is no specialization. At the masters level (M Pharm) specialization is available in Pharmaceutics, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Engineering etc. And after M.Pharm candidates can go for Ph.d programme in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Marketing & Management.
Some institutions conducts their own entrance test for the admission to B.pharm courses. Main entrance exams for the admissions to pharmacy courses are State wise entrance exams, AIEEE (for degree courses) GATE (post graduation) etc. Institutions like IITs and some other institutions also accept the score of these entrance exams.
After obtaining a diploma or degree in pharmacy, and registering with the state Pharmacy Council, it is possible set up your own pharmacy or chemists and druggists shop to stock and sell medicines and dispense them according to doctors prescription.
QUALIFICATION
A candidate seeking admission to B. Pharm. (Regular & SFS)
programme of study must have:
= Passed Senior Secondary (12th Standard/Intermediate) examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology from Central Board of Secondary Education or any other examination recognized by Jamia Hamdard as equivalent thereto securing atleast 50% marks in the aggregate of Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
= Not more than 23 years of age on October 1, 2005
= appeared in the Entrance Test conducted by Jamia Hamdard.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
In order to be a successful pharmacist, one must have a liking for science particularly life sciences and medicine. An ability to put hard work, strong logical thinking, patience, a sense of responsibility, patient counseling skills are some of the qualities needed for pharmacist. Strong analytical abilities and strong academic foundations are needed in the field of research. To be a successful medical representative, one needs to have good communication skills and a flair for convincing people, Retail pharmacists need to have business skills together with good product knowledge.
JOB PROSPECTS
India has a vast and growing pharmaceutical industry. Increasing number of hospitals, nursing homes and pharmaceuticals companies all over the country is a clear indication of the growing scope in this area. Pharmacy offers reasonably good career opportunities both by way of jobs as well as in terms of starting your own business.
The job avenues for a pharmacist are with pharmaceutical industry, government departments, universities, teaching hospitals, investigation and research institute etc. Within the pharmaceutical industry you might be involved in activities relating to the development, formulation, production or marketing of new drugs for clinical use. Drug control administration and armed forces also offer a wide range of opportunities to pharmacists. Appointments are also available in sale promotion work as medical representatives. As a Medical Representative he keeps the medical practitioner informed about the new drugs and treatments developed by various pharmaceutical companies and thus indirectly promote their sales.
M.pharm or Ph.D holders are normally absorbed in research work, to develop new useful drugs, in laboratories and in production work in pharmaceutical industry and analyzing them for purity and strength. Pharmacist may also take up teaching as a profession as lectures in pharmacy colleges and universities.
Pharmacists are hired within the central and state government departments- the Health Protection Branch of the Department of Health and Welfare, the Pest Control Division of Agriculture, the Department of National Defense, Provincial Research Councils, and the Provincial Departments of Agriculture or the Environment. There is also employment opportunities within the food and cosmetic industries or within any other industry that requires the assurance that new products are as safe and effective as possible. In government departments, a pharmacist maintains proper records according to various Government acts governing the profession of pharmacy. As a drug inspector or government analyst he is to make sure that the drugs manufactured and sold, are of standard quality.
A diploma or degree holder in Pharmacy, after registering with the State Pharmacy Council, can set up and run their own pharmacy or chemists and druggists shop to stock and sell medicines and dispense them according to doctors
prescriptions. In a retail Pharmacy he has varied duties, including buying and selling of related items demanded by the public.
EDUCATION LOANS
An education loan is a form of financial support from any bank or financial institution that enable a student for taking higher education. Availability of the education loan, at the appropriate time will help millions of deserving bright young Indians to achieve their dreams come true. All graduation, post-graduation and professional courses from institutes approved by the state and central government and also from foreign universities are eligible for a loan. Several institutes/ colleges have tied up with various banks, for the benefit of prospective students. For studies in India one can get loans up to Rs.7.5 lakh and up to Rs. 15 lakh for studies abroad.
Before giving the loan, banks study the viability of the borrower based on personal discussions with the student, family's assets and annual income, the nature of the course and reputation of the institute. In most banks for loans up to Rs. 4 lakh no collateral or margin is required and the interest rate will not exceed the Prime Lending Rates (PLR). For loans above Rs. 4 lakh the interest rate will be PLR plus 1 percent. PLR is a term used to refer the interest rate of the bank and it may vary with each bank.Some banks offer lower rates to women students or those from specified institutions.Security to the loan depends on the amount. Security is some form of investment (i.e bank deposits, house property etc) that are surrendered to the bank while taking the loan. Security is not needed for loan amounts up to Rs. 4 lakhs. Instead of security, some bank may ask for a third party guarantee ( guarantor) for higher loan amounts. There is no need to repay the loan while studying. The repayment starts after you have finished the course or started working. The repayment cannot be delayed for years after the completion of course. The loans are to be repaid over a period of 5 to 7 years with provision of grace period of one year after completion of studies.
OFFERED BY
1.Annamalai University
2.K.M.College of Pharmacy
3.Ultra College of Pharmacy
4.J. K. K. Munirajahh Medical Research Foundation
5.Pandyan College of Pharmacy
6.Subbarayalu College of Pharmacy
7.J.S.S. Mahavidyapeetha
J.S.S.College of Pharmacy,
8.Periyar College of Pharm. Sciences for Girls
9.C.L.Baid Metha College of Pharmacy
10.Vinayaka Mission's College of Pharmacy
11.Arulmigu Kalasalingam College of Pharmacy
12.S.A.Raja Pharmacy College
13.College of Allied Medical Sciences
14.Nandha College of Paramedical Sciences
Some institutions conducts their own entrance test for the admission to B.pharm courses. Main entrance exams for the admissions to pharmacy courses are State wise entrance exams, AIEEE (for degree courses) GATE (post graduation) etc. Institutions like IITs and some other institutions also accept the score of these entrance exams.
After obtaining a diploma or degree in pharmacy, and registering with the state Pharmacy Council, it is possible set up your own pharmacy or chemists and druggists shop to stock and sell medicines and dispense them according to doctors prescription.
QUALIFICATION
A candidate seeking admission to B. Pharm. (Regular & SFS)
programme of study must have:
= Passed Senior Secondary (12th Standard/Intermediate) examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology from Central Board of Secondary Education or any other examination recognized by Jamia Hamdard as equivalent thereto securing atleast 50% marks in the aggregate of Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
= Not more than 23 years of age on October 1, 2005
= appeared in the Entrance Test conducted by Jamia Hamdard.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
In order to be a successful pharmacist, one must have a liking for science particularly life sciences and medicine. An ability to put hard work, strong logical thinking, patience, a sense of responsibility, patient counseling skills are some of the qualities needed for pharmacist. Strong analytical abilities and strong academic foundations are needed in the field of research. To be a successful medical representative, one needs to have good communication skills and a flair for convincing people, Retail pharmacists need to have business skills together with good product knowledge.
JOB PROSPECTS
India has a vast and growing pharmaceutical industry. Increasing number of hospitals, nursing homes and pharmaceuticals companies all over the country is a clear indication of the growing scope in this area. Pharmacy offers reasonably good career opportunities both by way of jobs as well as in terms of starting your own business.
The job avenues for a pharmacist are with pharmaceutical industry, government departments, universities, teaching hospitals, investigation and research institute etc. Within the pharmaceutical industry you might be involved in activities relating to the development, formulation, production or marketing of new drugs for clinical use. Drug control administration and armed forces also offer a wide range of opportunities to pharmacists. Appointments are also available in sale promotion work as medical representatives. As a Medical Representative he keeps the medical practitioner informed about the new drugs and treatments developed by various pharmaceutical companies and thus indirectly promote their sales.
M.pharm or Ph.D holders are normally absorbed in research work, to develop new useful drugs, in laboratories and in production work in pharmaceutical industry and analyzing them for purity and strength. Pharmacist may also take up teaching as a profession as lectures in pharmacy colleges and universities.
Pharmacists are hired within the central and state government departments- the Health Protection Branch of the Department of Health and Welfare, the Pest Control Division of Agriculture, the Department of National Defense, Provincial Research Councils, and the Provincial Departments of Agriculture or the Environment. There is also employment opportunities within the food and cosmetic industries or within any other industry that requires the assurance that new products are as safe and effective as possible. In government departments, a pharmacist maintains proper records according to various Government acts governing the profession of pharmacy. As a drug inspector or government analyst he is to make sure that the drugs manufactured and sold, are of standard quality.
A diploma or degree holder in Pharmacy, after registering with the State Pharmacy Council, can set up and run their own pharmacy or chemists and druggists shop to stock and sell medicines and dispense them according to doctors
prescriptions. In a retail Pharmacy he has varied duties, including buying and selling of related items demanded by the public.
EDUCATION LOANS
An education loan is a form of financial support from any bank or financial institution that enable a student for taking higher education. Availability of the education loan, at the appropriate time will help millions of deserving bright young Indians to achieve their dreams come true. All graduation, post-graduation and professional courses from institutes approved by the state and central government and also from foreign universities are eligible for a loan. Several institutes/ colleges have tied up with various banks, for the benefit of prospective students. For studies in India one can get loans up to Rs.7.5 lakh and up to Rs. 15 lakh for studies abroad.
Before giving the loan, banks study the viability of the borrower based on personal discussions with the student, family's assets and annual income, the nature of the course and reputation of the institute. In most banks for loans up to Rs. 4 lakh no collateral or margin is required and the interest rate will not exceed the Prime Lending Rates (PLR). For loans above Rs. 4 lakh the interest rate will be PLR plus 1 percent. PLR is a term used to refer the interest rate of the bank and it may vary with each bank.Some banks offer lower rates to women students or those from specified institutions.Security to the loan depends on the amount. Security is some form of investment (i.e bank deposits, house property etc) that are surrendered to the bank while taking the loan. Security is not needed for loan amounts up to Rs. 4 lakhs. Instead of security, some bank may ask for a third party guarantee ( guarantor) for higher loan amounts. There is no need to repay the loan while studying. The repayment starts after you have finished the course or started working. The repayment cannot be delayed for years after the completion of course. The loans are to be repaid over a period of 5 to 7 years with provision of grace period of one year after completion of studies.
OFFERED BY
1.Annamalai University
2.K.M.College of Pharmacy
3.Ultra College of Pharmacy
4.J. K. K. Munirajahh Medical Research Foundation
5.Pandyan College of Pharmacy
6.Subbarayalu College of Pharmacy
7.J.S.S. Mahavidyapeetha
J.S.S.College of Pharmacy,
8.Periyar College of Pharm. Sciences for Girls
9.C.L.Baid Metha College of Pharmacy
10.Vinayaka Mission's College of Pharmacy
11.Arulmigu Kalasalingam College of Pharmacy
12.S.A.Raja Pharmacy College
13.College of Allied Medical Sciences
14.Nandha College of Paramedical Sciences
NURSING
Nursing Courses teaches an individual all about taking care of ailing humans. No medical service is complete without nursing. From the general wards to the operation theater, trained nurses are required everywhere. Nursing comprises of several responsibilities, from handling the bedside cases to specialized duties like dealing with psychiatric or pediatric patients. Nursing also involves other duties like maintaining the health records of patients, dispensing medication, setting up the equipments of an operation theater and many other routine jobs.
There are nursing schools and colleges in almost all states of India which offer courses on nursing. Nurses training include theory and practical sessions. The introductory courses familiarize students with the basics of nursing whereas the masters' degrees help them in specializing in the field of their choice. After completing a course, nurses must register with the organization for registration of nurses present in every state.
QUALIFICATION
Candidates who wish to apply for nursing courses should pass their S.S.L.C or equivalent examination, preferably with Chemistry, Physics and Biology as main subjects.
PERSONAL SKILLS
A professional qualification is essential for jobs within nursing. Employers also look at your wider personal skills and abilities: the way you engage with people and a strong sense of professionalism, for example, are crucial to your work as a nurse.
Studying a vocational course like nursing gives you a range of professional and technical skills, including the ability to function effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and to support and advise patients and their families. You also develop the ability to assess, analyse, monitor and evaluate the care you deliver. A reflective approach to professional practice is very important.
During your training you work with people of all age groups, cultures and ethnic origins in a variety of settings. This allows you to develop excellent written and oral communication skills. You also learn to act as an advocate for others.
Nursing degree courses can also provide you with additional transferable skills and personal qualities sought by employers in a range of sectors. These include:
flexibility;
adaptability;
empathy;
organisation and time management;
leadership;
determination and tenacity;
the ability to conduct research.
The training also provides you with the opportunity to develop problem-solving and decision-making skills, as well as equipping you with confidence and the ability to deal with a diverse and changing profession.
Consider the skills developed on your course as well as through your other activities, such as paid work, volunteering, family responsibilities, sport, membership of societies, leadership roles, etc. Think about how these can be used as evidence of your skills and personal attributes. Then you can start to market and sell who you really are, identify what you may be lacking and consider how to improve your profile
FORMS OF NURSING
Hospital Nursing: forms the largest group of nurses and are assigned with specialized duties like taking care of patients belonging to- intensive care, pediatrics, orthopedics, psychiatry, obstetric and other sections.
Military Nursing: Unmarried, widowed or legally separated women can opt for nursing courses imparted in military institutes. They have to sign a bond declaring their mandatory service of 5 years in the military.
JOB PROSPECTS
Nursing comprises the largest group of people working in the health sector either as nurses or as nursing assistants. There are about 500 colleges all over India imparting education to about 10,000 students every year. The minimum age for applying for a nursing course is only 17 years which will be advantageous for people who wants to earn early in life.
Scopes in India: With an increase in health consciousness the quality of health services has also improved. Well trained, specialized nurses are being recruited by health organizations all over the country. Students of nursing have job prospects in government or private hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, old age homes, orphanages, industries, military services, schools and various other places.
SCOPE ABROAD
India has the largest number of nurses going abroad. Majority of nurses all over the world belong to the Indian state of Kerala. The standard of health services in the western countries is very high. In those countries students of nursing can find jobs in specialized fields like Medical, Surgical, Telemetry (CCU), ICU, ER and several others. The pay packet for nurses is also is higher in countries abroad.
OFFERED BY
1.Adhiparasakthi College of Nursing
2.Annai J.K.K. Sampoorani Ammal College of Nursing
3.Annai Meenakashi College of Nursing
4.Bishop's College of Nursing
5.C.S.I Jeyaraj Annapachian College of Nursing
6.Cheran College of Nursing
7.Christian Bsc Nursing College
8.College of Nursing , Coimbatore
9.College of Nursing (Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Para Medical Sciences)
10.Dr. G. Sakunthala College of Nursing
11.Govt. College Sakkunthara College of Nursing
12.J.K. College of Nursing Paramedicals
13.Varadarajapuram, Singanallur, Coimbatore
14.KG College of Nursing
15.K.M.C.H. College of Nursing (Kovai Medical Centre Research and Educational Trust)
16.Matha College of Nursing
There are nursing schools and colleges in almost all states of India which offer courses on nursing. Nurses training include theory and practical sessions. The introductory courses familiarize students with the basics of nursing whereas the masters' degrees help them in specializing in the field of their choice. After completing a course, nurses must register with the organization for registration of nurses present in every state.
QUALIFICATION
Candidates who wish to apply for nursing courses should pass their S.S.L.C or equivalent examination, preferably with Chemistry, Physics and Biology as main subjects.
PERSONAL SKILLS
A professional qualification is essential for jobs within nursing. Employers also look at your wider personal skills and abilities: the way you engage with people and a strong sense of professionalism, for example, are crucial to your work as a nurse.
Studying a vocational course like nursing gives you a range of professional and technical skills, including the ability to function effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and to support and advise patients and their families. You also develop the ability to assess, analyse, monitor and evaluate the care you deliver. A reflective approach to professional practice is very important.
During your training you work with people of all age groups, cultures and ethnic origins in a variety of settings. This allows you to develop excellent written and oral communication skills. You also learn to act as an advocate for others.
Nursing degree courses can also provide you with additional transferable skills and personal qualities sought by employers in a range of sectors. These include:
flexibility;
adaptability;
empathy;
organisation and time management;
leadership;
determination and tenacity;
the ability to conduct research.
The training also provides you with the opportunity to develop problem-solving and decision-making skills, as well as equipping you with confidence and the ability to deal with a diverse and changing profession.
Consider the skills developed on your course as well as through your other activities, such as paid work, volunteering, family responsibilities, sport, membership of societies, leadership roles, etc. Think about how these can be used as evidence of your skills and personal attributes. Then you can start to market and sell who you really are, identify what you may be lacking and consider how to improve your profile
FORMS OF NURSING
Hospital Nursing: forms the largest group of nurses and are assigned with specialized duties like taking care of patients belonging to- intensive care, pediatrics, orthopedics, psychiatry, obstetric and other sections.
Military Nursing: Unmarried, widowed or legally separated women can opt for nursing courses imparted in military institutes. They have to sign a bond declaring their mandatory service of 5 years in the military.
JOB PROSPECTS
Nursing comprises the largest group of people working in the health sector either as nurses or as nursing assistants. There are about 500 colleges all over India imparting education to about 10,000 students every year. The minimum age for applying for a nursing course is only 17 years which will be advantageous for people who wants to earn early in life.
Scopes in India: With an increase in health consciousness the quality of health services has also improved. Well trained, specialized nurses are being recruited by health organizations all over the country. Students of nursing have job prospects in government or private hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, old age homes, orphanages, industries, military services, schools and various other places.
SCOPE ABROAD
India has the largest number of nurses going abroad. Majority of nurses all over the world belong to the Indian state of Kerala. The standard of health services in the western countries is very high. In those countries students of nursing can find jobs in specialized fields like Medical, Surgical, Telemetry (CCU), ICU, ER and several others. The pay packet for nurses is also is higher in countries abroad.
OFFERED BY
1.Adhiparasakthi College of Nursing
2.Annai J.K.K. Sampoorani Ammal College of Nursing
3.Annai Meenakashi College of Nursing
4.Bishop's College of Nursing
5.C.S.I Jeyaraj Annapachian College of Nursing
6.Cheran College of Nursing
7.Christian Bsc Nursing College
8.College of Nursing , Coimbatore
9.College of Nursing (Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Para Medical Sciences)
10.Dr. G. Sakunthala College of Nursing
11.Govt. College Sakkunthara College of Nursing
12.J.K. College of Nursing Paramedicals
13.Varadarajapuram, Singanallur, Coimbatore
14.KG College of Nursing
15.K.M.C.H. College of Nursing (Kovai Medical Centre Research and Educational Trust)
16.Matha College of Nursing
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Physiotherapy alias physical therapy, one of the fastest-growing allied area of medicine, is the system of treatment of disease and disability using physical exercises. It is the most important rehabilitative service needed in a community and a vital therapeutic supplement of the medical profession, integral to the treatment of most patients.
Physiotherapy may be defined as a science that seeks to improve movement dysfunction, promote optimal health and functions of the human body. Physiotherapy helps in optimal functioning of the body. It involves the assessment, maintenance, restoration of the physical function and performance of the body and is strongly recommended for people with degenerative disorders, the physically challenged, sportspeople and those suffering from arthritis and neurological disorders. This preventive and remedial procedure is very often used as a supplement with oral medicines. It could also include heat radiation, water therapy, massages, diathermy, traction and other procedures.
Physiotherapists are as essential as doctors in helping recover and rehabilitate a patient from a state of incapacity, due to genetic defect or the result of an accident or an illness. They must have a thorough knowledge of the human anatomy and the way the bones, muscles and nerves move. Physiotherapists treat a wide range of ailments, so specialisation is possible in areas such as pediatrics, geriatrics, orthopedics, sports physical therapy, neurology, clinical electrophysiologic and cardiopulmonary therapy.
The job of a physiotherapist, which is preventive, restorative and rehabilitative, is challenging but lucrative at the same time. They are qualified to perform a history and physical examination, conduct assessments to determine a diagnosis process, select appropriate physical therapy interventions to treat the dysfunction, and monitor the effectiveness of treatment. Physiotherapists use various therapeutic intervention techniques to treat a patient. Some of the them are Manual Therapy, TENS (Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation used to control pain), Ultrasound Technique, Electrical Muscle Stimulation, Manipulation, Acupuncture etc. Although the work of a physiotherapist may tend to be physically very strenuous as it involves physically lifting and supporting patients, their profession brings with it much satisfaction, since it involves relieving patients of pain and helping them recover from specific physical ailments
QUALIFICATION
Students with a science background can opt for a career in physiotherapy. To become a practicing physiotherapist or be employed as a professional in a hospital or clinic, one should have a B.Sc. degree . One could also go in for postgraduation.
The basic eligibility for courses in physiotherapy is 10+2 passed or equivalent examination with physics, chemistry, biology and English. At least 50% of marks should be secured in each of these subjects. Age limit for the candidates is 17 years
Physiotherapy courses
One can develop a bright career in Physiotherapy after completing some physiotherapy courses. Various courses are B. Sc in Physiotherapy, Master of Physiotherapy (MPT), Bachelor of Physiotherapy, M. Sc in Physical and Occupational Therapy, MPT in Sports Physiotherapy, Master of Physiotherapy in Neurology and Master of Physiotherapy in Orthopedics etc.
DURATION
There are both degree level and short-term courses available in physiotherapy but all of them may not be recognised by the government. Degree level courses in physiotherapy generally range from 3 to 4 years. For a Degree Level course, the last six months involves an internship period at a hospital.
The courses are designed to give the students a basic understanding of the human body, based on medical sciences, training in understanding the procedures for therapy and the related skill training. The course contents include anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, psychology, medical and surgical conditions, biomechanics, kineseology, disability prevention, rehabilitation and other subjects. A major part of the course work is practical in nature including an internship period where students work under the supervision of professionals at various hospitals and institutions.
PERSONAL QUALIFICATION
Excellent interpersonal skills are necessary for the job of a physiotherapist because it is very people oriented. To be a good physiotherapist, one needs an above average analytical and logical reasoning skill, scientific reasoning and problem solving skill, ability to memorize and recall scientific facts, manual dexterity and physical stamina to work long hours, patience and understanding of people, a sympathetic approach towards the patients, a keen desire to help people live their normal lives, must be level headed to deal with emergencies in work conditions, strength of mind and purpose, team spirit, good observation power, ability to instill confidence and courage in patients.These attributes together with a thorough knowledge of the human anatomy are the makings of a successful physiotherapist. The work demands an organised and systematic way of working. Working as per the directions of doctors, keeping record of the work done and technical precision are important in the profession.
JOB PROSPECTS
Physiotherapists are tremendous as it is a career where the demand exceeds supply. A physiotherapist could be employed in the rehabilitation departments, municipal corporations and private bodies. Their demand in medical institutions is increasing .Since physiotherapy plays an important role in the treatment of patients with muscular and cerebral problems. Like all other medical and paramedical professionals, physiotherapists can work in hospitals, orthopaedic departments, rehabilitation centres for the handicapped, schools for the mentally retarded and physically disabled children, health institutions and defense medical establishments. Physiotherapists can also opt for teaching, while those with adequate capital can establish private clinics of their own.
The demand for physiotherapists in the country as well as abroad is immense. They are in great demand in USA, Canada and Australia
OFFERED BY
1.Adhiparasakthi College of Physiotherapy
2.Annai Theressa Institute of Paramedical Sciences
3.C.E. & C.T. College of Paramedical Sciences
4.Cheran College of Physiotherapy
5.Christian Medical College
6.College of Physiotherapy Rajaji Tuberculosis Hospital
7.Gokulam Institute of Paramedical Sciences
8.Govt. College of Physiotherapy
9.J.K. College of Nursing & Paramedical
10.J.K.K. Munirajah Medical Research Foundations College of Physiotherapy
11.K.B.Y.S. College of Physiotherapy
12.K.M.C.H. College of Para-Medicine
13.Kavimoni College of Physiotherapy
14.Nanda College of Paramedical Sciences
15.Padmavathi College of Physiotherapy
16.Raja Muthiah Institute of Health Sciences
17.R.V.S. College of Physiotherapy
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Occupational therapy is a health profession that focuses on helping individuals with mental or physical illness/disabilities to achieve the highest level of functioning and wellness possible in their daily lives. In other words occupational therapy is skilled treatment that helps individuals with disabilities, achieve independence in all facets of their lives. This includes performance of all daily normal activities in work, play, leisure etc.
Occupational therapists (OT's) work with those who have physically, mentally, developmentally, or emotionally disabling conditions. They help patients identify imbalances they may have in their lives and design activities to deal with them. This type of therapy is patient specific, involving recreational, creative or educational activities. The patient's specific interests, his background, his previous experiences also form an integral part of treatment.
OT's area of work includes giving customized treatment programs for specific disabilities, evaluating home and work environments and giving recommendations for necessary adaptation, recommending adaptive equipment for permanent/temporary loss of function, such as wheel chairs, splints, aids for eating and dressing needed for the patient and training them in its use, assessing and recording the patients progress periodically and also giving guidance to family members and care givers how to care for the patient.
Occupational therapists use various methods in the treatment of their patients to assist them in maximizing their potential in the categories of occupational performance areas and occupational performance components. The term occupational performance area refers to all activities of daily living, such as grooming, dressing, food preparation and eating, communication, and mobility; work activities, including home management, care of others, educational activities, and vocational activities; and play or leisure activities. The term occupational performance component refers to the functional abilities required to perform the tasks of daily living. These abilities include sensory motor, cognitive, and psychological components
BENEFITS FROM OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY!
A wide variety of people can benefit from occupational therapy, including those with
work-related injuries including lower back problems or repetitive stress injuries
limitations following a stroke or heart attack arthritis , multiple sclerosis, or other serious chronic conditions birth injuries, learning problems, or developmental disabilities
mental health or behavioral problems including Alzheimer's, schizophrenia, and post-traumatic stress problems with substance use or eating disorders burns, spinal cord injuries, or amputations broken bones or other injuries from falls, sports injuries, or accidents vision or cognitive problems that threaten their ability to drive
QUALIFICATION
Entry to the occupational therapy course is after 10+2 with PCB (physics, chemistry and biology). Some institutions may opt for an entrance examination and may select candidates on the basis of performance in the entrance test.
Occupational Therapists undergo several years of schooling in Medical subjects, Psychology, and Occupational Therapy. Besides ongoing practices in clinical/ paraclinical subjects such as Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Microbiology/ Biochemistry, Medicine and Surgery (mainly diagnostics and not actual practice of Medicine and Surgery) in addition to Occupational Therapy interventions, therapists are needed to undergo at least 6 months of compulsory internship in various clinical setting, e.g. Orthopedics/ Rheumatology/ Hand Surgery, Neurology, Paediatrics, Burns/ Plastic Surgery, Geriatrics, Psychiatry, etc.
The occupational therapist enters the field with a bachelors, masters, or doctoral degree. Occupational Therapists in India and around the world, usually enter practice with a Bachelor's degree of 4 years. In order to become licensed, he or she must earn this degree from an accredited program, and must pass a national certification exam. In the U.S., while most Occupational therapists are already entering the profession with a Master's degree, from 2007 onwards all colleges/ universities will be mandated to offer only Master's level degrees as the entry-level qualification to practice Occupational Therapy. There are also programs in the US that train Occupational Therapists at the doctoral level at the entry level for the profession.
Those who complete an Associate Degree or Certificate program in Occupational Therapy can become an Occupational therapy assistant (OTA) or aide to the Occupational Therapists. They get most of their training on the job.
PERSONAL QUALIFICATION
An eye for detail
Service mentality
A scientific bent of mind, liking for machines and equipments
He /she also needs to be empathic towards the pain of the patients
He /she needs to have good communication skills and be able to build rapport with the patients to elicit better results
Ability to work hard
A logical bent of mind and honesty toward the profession
Team Spirit
Alertness of mind
Willing to work even at odd hours
JOB PROSPECTS
Therapists are in high demand in the conventional medical and fitness arenas. OT's work with the patients of various disorders who have orthopedic, neurological and psychological/psychiatric conditions. Therapists may practice privately and own their own clinics or work in conjunction with other medical specialties in polyclinics, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, special schools, psychiatric institutions, community mental health centers, adult daycare programs, sports teams, residential care facilities etc. They may also be involved in ergonomic consultations in industries/work places and architectural arenas for greater accessibility by the disabled.
OFFERED BY
1.S.R.M. College of Occupational Therapy, Chennai
2.College of Occupational Therapy, Christian Medical College, Vellore
3.College of Occupational Therapy, J.K.K. Munirajah Medical Research Foundation, Namakkal
4.K.M.C.H. College of Occupational Therapy, Coimbatore
5.Meenakshi College of Occupational Therapy, Chennai
6.Santhosh College of Occupational Therapy, Chennai
Occupational therapists (OT's) work with those who have physically, mentally, developmentally, or emotionally disabling conditions. They help patients identify imbalances they may have in their lives and design activities to deal with them. This type of therapy is patient specific, involving recreational, creative or educational activities. The patient's specific interests, his background, his previous experiences also form an integral part of treatment.
OT's area of work includes giving customized treatment programs for specific disabilities, evaluating home and work environments and giving recommendations for necessary adaptation, recommending adaptive equipment for permanent/temporary loss of function, such as wheel chairs, splints, aids for eating and dressing needed for the patient and training them in its use, assessing and recording the patients progress periodically and also giving guidance to family members and care givers how to care for the patient.
Occupational therapists use various methods in the treatment of their patients to assist them in maximizing their potential in the categories of occupational performance areas and occupational performance components. The term occupational performance area refers to all activities of daily living, such as grooming, dressing, food preparation and eating, communication, and mobility; work activities, including home management, care of others, educational activities, and vocational activities; and play or leisure activities. The term occupational performance component refers to the functional abilities required to perform the tasks of daily living. These abilities include sensory motor, cognitive, and psychological components
BENEFITS FROM OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY!
A wide variety of people can benefit from occupational therapy, including those with
work-related injuries including lower back problems or repetitive stress injuries
limitations following a stroke or heart attack arthritis , multiple sclerosis, or other serious chronic conditions birth injuries, learning problems, or developmental disabilities
mental health or behavioral problems including Alzheimer's, schizophrenia, and post-traumatic stress problems with substance use or eating disorders burns, spinal cord injuries, or amputations broken bones or other injuries from falls, sports injuries, or accidents vision or cognitive problems that threaten their ability to drive
QUALIFICATION
Entry to the occupational therapy course is after 10+2 with PCB (physics, chemistry and biology). Some institutions may opt for an entrance examination and may select candidates on the basis of performance in the entrance test.
Occupational Therapists undergo several years of schooling in Medical subjects, Psychology, and Occupational Therapy. Besides ongoing practices in clinical/ paraclinical subjects such as Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Microbiology/ Biochemistry, Medicine and Surgery (mainly diagnostics and not actual practice of Medicine and Surgery) in addition to Occupational Therapy interventions, therapists are needed to undergo at least 6 months of compulsory internship in various clinical setting, e.g. Orthopedics/ Rheumatology/ Hand Surgery, Neurology, Paediatrics, Burns/ Plastic Surgery, Geriatrics, Psychiatry, etc.
The occupational therapist enters the field with a bachelors, masters, or doctoral degree. Occupational Therapists in India and around the world, usually enter practice with a Bachelor's degree of 4 years. In order to become licensed, he or she must earn this degree from an accredited program, and must pass a national certification exam. In the U.S., while most Occupational therapists are already entering the profession with a Master's degree, from 2007 onwards all colleges/ universities will be mandated to offer only Master's level degrees as the entry-level qualification to practice Occupational Therapy. There are also programs in the US that train Occupational Therapists at the doctoral level at the entry level for the profession.
Those who complete an Associate Degree or Certificate program in Occupational Therapy can become an Occupational therapy assistant (OTA) or aide to the Occupational Therapists. They get most of their training on the job.
PERSONAL QUALIFICATION
An eye for detail
Service mentality
A scientific bent of mind, liking for machines and equipments
He /she also needs to be empathic towards the pain of the patients
He /she needs to have good communication skills and be able to build rapport with the patients to elicit better results
Ability to work hard
A logical bent of mind and honesty toward the profession
Team Spirit
Alertness of mind
Willing to work even at odd hours
JOB PROSPECTS
Therapists are in high demand in the conventional medical and fitness arenas. OT's work with the patients of various disorders who have orthopedic, neurological and psychological/psychiatric conditions. Therapists may practice privately and own their own clinics or work in conjunction with other medical specialties in polyclinics, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, special schools, psychiatric institutions, community mental health centers, adult daycare programs, sports teams, residential care facilities etc. They may also be involved in ergonomic consultations in industries/work places and architectural arenas for greater accessibility by the disabled.
OFFERED BY
1.S.R.M. College of Occupational Therapy, Chennai
2.College of Occupational Therapy, Christian Medical College, Vellore
3.College of Occupational Therapy, J.K.K. Munirajah Medical Research Foundation, Namakkal
4.K.M.C.H. College of Occupational Therapy, Coimbatore
5.Meenakshi College of Occupational Therapy, Chennai
6.Santhosh College of Occupational Therapy, Chennai
OPTOMETRY
Optometry is the practice or profession of testing the eyes for defects of vision in orer to prescribe corrective glasses. An optometrist is a person who is skilled in optometry. The job profile of an optometrist includes the recognition of ocular and visual signs of eye diseses, the understanding of the wide range of problems afflicting the eye and also the reference of patients to appropriate specialists. Thus, an optometrist diagnoses, treats and prevents the problems relating to the eye.
An optometrist fabricares lenses according to prescribed specifications and fits these to suit individual requirements. An optometrist also hardens and polishes lenses by the use of hi-tech machines. The role of the ophthalmologist, on the other hand is necessary when the patients needs secondary level or tertiary level of treatments. It is only whenthe patient needs eye surgery or medication that an optometrist refers him to an ophthalmologist. However, in countries like Australia and New Zealand, an optpmetrist also does a few surgeries but in India, an opthometrist is not allowed to do so.
In India, there has been an increase in the population of the aged in recent years. Diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration have become common diseses in the aged population. These diseses can be treated by optometrists. Hence, the need for trained optometrists is increasingly being felt in the country. Again, optometry as a profession is high on demand because of rise in the need for spectacles, contact lenses and low- version aids by people afflicted with eye disorders.
QUALIFICATION
One should have completed 10+2 in science stream with at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Mathematics And English taken together in order to a bachelor’s degree in clinical optometry. The candidates who apply for this course are short- listed and then called for a written entrance examination and an interview.
The eligibility criteria for doing a diploma course in optometry is a pass in clas x or class xii. Those who have completed a diploma course in clinical optometry are eligible to get direct admission in to the third year of the degree course in optometry.
PERSONAL QUALIFICATION
Any work in the healthcare profession requires a service mentality. So one should be willing to serve people. The job of an optometrist involves working with lenses, which requires high level of accurancy and precision. So one should be able to do tasks wih clockwork precision. One should be a hard working person. Since the job of an optometrist requires that one has to work in a team with opthalmologists and other technicians, team spirit is of utmost importance. One should have a scientific bent of mind.
WHAT IS TAUGHT?
Four- year degree courses in optometry are offered by various schools across the country. A student who takes admission in to a four year degree course studies therories including the Anatomy and Physiology of the eye, Mechanical optics, Orthoptics, Ocular, Motility etc, for the first three years. The last year of the four year degree course is devoted to practical training.
Prospects
JOB PROSPECTS
As an Optometrist, one can take up jobs in hospitals or clinics where one will be assisting an Ophthalmologist. One can practise at independent optical establishments or can also set up an independent practice of one’s own.
One can go to the US for a Ph.D, degree after the completion of the master’s degree in India. Teaching and research jobs can be taken up in the US and the canadian universities after the completion of the Ph.D degree. Many Indian optometrists have also set up successful practises in the US.
Optometry is an emerging career choice in India since statistics show that there are only one thousand professionals in India whereas the requirement of optometrists in the country is more than two lakhs. Due to the efforts of professionals, there are now distint attempt to standardise the optometry programme in India. Optometry, as a career, will soar to the new heights when a regulatory body of optometry comes in to being India.
OFFERED BY
1.Government Opthalmic Hospital, Chennai
2.Insitute of Ophthalmology : Joseph Eye Hospital, Tiruchirappalli
3.J.E.H. Institute of Opthamology,Triuchirappalli
4.Madurai Medical College,
5.MaduraiShri Prakash Institute Of Optometry, Chennai
6.Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur
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