Overview

The Department of Occupational Therapy at MCHP Manipal was established in 1972 and deals with the restoration of functional ability of a person with physical, neurological and mental trauma or illness. Diseases,  traumatic, traumatic conditions, and birth related or aging lead to problems like poor balance and muscle weakness, lack of coordination, cognition and perceptual problems, restricted joints and incomplete hand function. Occupational therapy corrects these problems.

Key Features

  • Accredited by the All India Occupational Therapist Associations (AIOTA), the national governing body of the profession.
  • Accredited by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT), the apex professional body worldwide.
  • Best-in-class infrastructure.
  • ISO 9001:2008 certified 

Core Competencies

  • Neurorehabilitation
  • Child Habilitation
  • Psychosocial Rehabilitation
  • Hand Rehabilitation
  • Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
  • Splint and Assistive Technology
  • Geriatric care
  • Neonatal Intensive care
  • Community-based services

Programs

The Department of Occupational Therapy, MCHP Manipal offers the following programs:

 

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT)- 4 1/2 years( 8 Semesters and 6 months Internship )

Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) with 4 specializations- 2 years ( 4 Semesters )

·         Hand and Musculoskeletal Conditions

·         Developmental Disabilities

·         Neuro-rehabilitation

·         Mental Health and Psycho-social Rehabilitation

Certificate course in Hand Splinting- 1 month

Highlights

Study

Department of Occupational Therapy, Manipal College of Health Professions, MAHE Manipal offers credit-based semester programs for Bachelor’s and Master’s level                                                        

Research

Department of Occupational Therapy, Manipal College of Health Professions, MAHE Manipal engages in both disciplinary and interdisciplinary research in Occupational Therapy

Patient service

Department of Occupational Therapy, Manipal College of Health Professions, MAHE, provides patient care for clients with different physical and mental illnesses.                                                                                                            

Why Occupational Therapy at MCHP, Manipal?

Faculty

Labs & Facilities

It has world class facilities for training undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Occupations and Activities lab

Occupations and Activities lab is equipped with all necessary facilities to facilitate learning and research on Activities of Daily Living

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