Diploma in Occupational Therapy

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Duration

3 Years

Level

Diploma After 10+2

Type

Diploma

Eligibility

10+2 or Equivalent

Diploma in Occupational Therapy is a Diploma level Occupational Therapy course. Occupational therapists use activities to facilitate human performance and improve health. They can specialize in varied areas such as in the case of children with learning disabilities, occupational therapists employ activities which develop sensory integration, thinking, writing and social skills so that they can function within the school environment. The course is career orienting in nature that provides many jobs after its successful completion both in private and government sectors.

Diploma in Occupational Therapy Eligibility

  • Candidates should have completed 10+2 or its equivalent from a recognised school board.

Diploma in Occupational Therapy Syllabus

Syllabus of Occupational Therapy as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Sr. No.

Subjects of Study

1

Human Anatomy 1A

2

Human Anatomy 1B

3

Human Physiology 1A

4

Human Physiology 1B

5

Introduction to Psychology

6

Introduction to Sociology

7

Communication

8

Research Methods

9

Occupational Therapy Theory & Process 1A

10

Occupational Therapy Theory & Process 1B

11

Human Occupations 1A

12

Human Occupations 1B

13

Lifestyle & Lifespan Development

14

Clinical Education 1

15

Neurophysiology

16

Psychological Disorders & Treatments

17

Health & Neuropsychology

18

Statistics

19

Occupational Therapy Theory & Process 2A

20

Occupational Therapy Theory & Process 2B

21

Human Occupations 2A

22

Human Occupations 2B

23

Components of Occupational Performance 1A

24

Components of Occupational Performance 1B

25

Components of Occupational Performance 1C

26

Components of Occupational Performance 1D

27

Lifestyle Redesign

28

Clinical Education 2

29

Family & Medical Sociology

30

Applied Physiology & Biomechanics

31

Occupational Therapy Project 1

32

Occupational Therapy Project 2

33

Occupational Therapy Theory & Process 3A

34

Occupational Therapy Theory & Process 3B

35

Human Occupations 3A

36

Human Occupations 3B

37

Components of Occupational Performance 2A

38

Components of Occupational Performance 2B

39

Components of Occupational Performance 2C

40

Clinical Education 3

 

Diploma in Occupational Therapy Colleges

Diploma in Occupational Therapy Course Suitability

  • The Occupational Therapy course will suit people who have a strong interest in the health sciences, like the challenge of being facilitators of positive change in people's lives and command a passion and desire to help those with physical, psychological and emotional problems.

How is Diploma in Occupational Therapy Course Beneficial?

  • Candidates will be able to understand the history, philosophy and practice of the occupational therapy profession; integrate knowledge, skills and attitudes to practice competently as beginner practitioners and develop skills to foster professional identity and accountability and become a life-long learner.
  • Occupational therapists may choose to specialize in the clinical, administrative or academic field. They may become clinical specialists in physical rehabilitation, community healthcare, paediatrics or psychosocial rehabilitation; work in private practice; occupy management positions; or take on a lectureship. There is also a world trend to work in health promotion and wellness programmes.

Diploma in Occupational Therapy Employment Areas

  • Colleges & Universities
  • Defence Services
  • Govt./Pvt. Hospitals
  • Medical Writing
  • Private Clinics

Diploma in Occupational Therapy Job Types

  • Assistant Professor & Lecturer
  • Child and Elderly Caretaker
  • Clinical Assistant
  • Medical Coder
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Physiotherapist
  • Speech Therapist

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