It is estimated that about 2.5 million of the population are neurological and physically disabled in the state of U.P. but the no. of qualified physiotherapists are few. This is indicative of the acute need of the qualified physiotherapists and wide prospects of the Profession and its related courses.
Course Period: 2 Years
UPSMF (Uttar Pradesh State Medical Faculty) Lucknow.
Total number of seats : 30
Eligibility Criteria:
The candidate pursing the course should have a minimum qualification of Intermediate (10+2) or any other equivalent examination in science- Physics, Chemistry & Biology/ Maths.
Age: Candidates should be between 17 Years and there is no maximum age bar for the candidate seeking admission.
Married Status : Married candidates are also eligible for admission.
There will be two main examination at the end of first year and final year beside internal test which will be conducted in the following manner:-
FIRST YEAR
First Paper :
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Elementary Nursing Hygiene & Sanitation
- Nutrition
- Bio Medical waste management
- First Aid & Disaster Management
Second Paper :
- Anatomy & Physiology as relevant to physiotherapy pharmacology
- community health nursing
- Human relations & equipment management
Practical :
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Fundamental Nursing Bandaging
- Medical & Physiotherapy equipment
- General Biomechanies.
SECOND YEAR
First Paper :
- Pathology
- Orthopedics & Massage
- Medical Subjects
- Pharmacology
- Elementary physics & Minor Crafts
Second Paper :
- Physics of heat & heat therapy
- Physics of light & light therapy
- Physic of Electricity & Electrotherapy Occupational Therapy
- Hydrotherapy
Practical-
- General Duties & Massage
- Manipulation
- Heat Therapy
- Electrotherapy & Hydro Therapy
- Occupational Therapy & Exercise Therapy