A Rehabilitation Therapist is a healthcare professional who helps people recover from an illness or injury and return to daily life. They also assist people with mental or physical disabilities get used to living independently. The three main types of rehabilitation therapy are occupational, physical and speech all having the same goal of allowing the patient to return to normal daily life.
Personal Competencies
• You like to help others
• You are comfortable in communicating with others
• You pay attention to details while working
• You like to analyse problems/ situations
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 1 0+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree (B.R.Sc./B.Sc.) in Special Education and Rehabilitation OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree (M,R.Sc.) in the same field OR
Pursue a Diploma in Rehabilitation Therapy (D.R.T, or a Diploma in Vocational Rehabilitation (D.V.R.)
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The course is offered by the Department of Science and Rehabilitation.
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities, Muthukadu, Tamil Nadu
2. All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mumbai
3. Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities, Mumbai
4. Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal
5. Composite Regional Centre, Patna
6. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
7. National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities, Hyderabad
8. Osmania University, Hyderabad
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if the institute is affiliated and with UGC and MCI before applying)
1. Jewels Intemational's Chetana College of Special Education, Bhubaneswar
2. Faculty of Disability Management and Special Education, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
3. Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, Institute of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, New Delhi
4. North Bengal Handicapped Rehabilitation Society, Darieeling
5. Ayodhya Charitable Trust, College of Special Education, Pune
6. Sweekaar Academy of Rehabilitation Sciences, Secunderabad
7. Baby Memorial College of Allied Medical Sciences, Kozhikode, Kerala
8. AWH College of Education, Calicut
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 12,226-2,40,000* for the full course
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government Schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: You can work in Residential Care Facilities, Outpatient Centers, Nursing Homes, Children's Hospitals, Group Homes and so on.
Entrepreneurship: You can also set up private practice.
Work Environment: If you work in a hospital, the timings are 6 to 7 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day. Shift system might be available.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Dr. Anjali Gupta is a Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation consultant based out of Pone. She has completed her BPT and MPT degrees and currently works at Manipal Hospital in the city. For the past 7 years Dr. Gupta has worked as a physio doctor and has gained proficient knowledge and skills in the segments:
REHABILITATION SPECIALIST
NCS Code: NA | HW058• You like to help others
• You are comfortable in communicating with others
• You pay attention to details while working
• You like to analyse problems/ situations
1. Complete 1 0+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree (B.R.Sc./B.Sc.) in Special Education and Rehabilitation
OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree (M,R.Sc.) in the same field
OR
Pursue a Diploma in Rehabilitation Therapy (D.R.T, or a Diploma in Vocational Rehabilitation (D.V.R.)
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The course is offered by the Department of Science and Rehabilitation.
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities, Muthukadu, Tamil Nadu
2. All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mumbai
3. Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities, Mumbai
4. Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal
5. Composite Regional Centre, Patna
6. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
7. National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities, Hyderabad
8. Osmania University, Hyderabad
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if the institute is affiliated and with UGC and MCI before applying)
1. Jewels Intemational's Chetana College of Special Education, Bhubaneswar
2. Faculty of Disability Management and Special Education, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
3. Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, Institute of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, New Delhi
4. North Bengal Handicapped Rehabilitation Society, Darieeling
5. Ayodhya Charitable Trust, College of Special Education, Pune
6. Sweekaar Academy of Rehabilitation Sciences, Secunderabad
7. Baby Memorial College of Allied Medical Sciences, Kozhikode, Kerala
8. AWH College of Education, Calicut
Information on Institute rankings is available at - https://www.nirfindia.org./Rankings/2023/Ranking.html
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 12,226-2,40,000* for the full course
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government Schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: You can work in Residential Care Facilities, Outpatient Centers, Nursing Homes, Children's Hospitals, Group Homes and so on.
Entrepreneurship: You can also set up private practice.
Work Environment: If you work in a hospital, the timings are 6 to 7 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day. Shift system might be available.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Intern Therapist → Rehabilitation Specialist → Senior Specialist
The approx. salary of a Rehabilitation Specialist ranges between INR 28,590 - 44,000* per month.
Source - https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Skill=Rehabilitation/Salary
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Dr. Anjali Gupta is a Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation consultant based out of Pone. She has completed her BPT and MPT degrees and currently works at Manipal Hospital in the city. For the past 7 years Dr. Gupta has worked as a physio doctor and has gained proficient knowledge and skills in the segments:
Source - https://www.credihealth.com/doctor/aniali-gupta-physiotherapist/overview
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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