NIPMR has started the Bachelors of Prosthetics and orthotics programme, affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS).
NIPMR has started the Bachelors of Prosthetics and orthotics programme, affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS).
| Programme Code | BPO |
|---|---|
| Programme Name | Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics |
| Affiliation | Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) |
| Level of Programme | Under Graduate (UG) |
| Duration | 4 Academic years + 6 months Internship |
| Pattern of Programme | Non Semester |
| Medium of Instruction | English |
| Eligibility | Candidates belonging to all categories for admission to the Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics course should have passed in all the subjects of the qualifying examinations of the Higher Secondary (H.Sc) conducted by Kerala state or equivalent examination (Academic Stream) with the following subjects of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Maths and English. |
| Selection Criteria | The selection and admission to the course will be done through LBS only. |
| Reservations | Reservation for SC/ST/OBC, PwD, and others as per the norms of the Government. |
| Scope | A successful candidate has job opportunities as Prosthetist, Orthotist, teaching faculty, researcher in Government & NGOs, self-employment, consultant/advisor in industrial & educational institutions in India & abroad. |
| Higher Education Prospects | Masters in Prosthetics and Orthotics, PhD, and Post-Doctoral and Fellowship Programmes. |
| Syllabus | Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) affiliated course syllabus approved by Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS). |
| Evaluation Pattern | As per the norms of Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS). |
| Certifying Authority | RCI & Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS). |
Ms. Punita Vasant Solanki is a Principal (BOT Programme) at National Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (NIPMR), Kallettumkara, Irinjalakuda, Thrissur, Kerala, India since May 2022.
She is registered for her Bachelor’s Degree: BSc (OT) and Master’s Degree: MSc (OT) under the Maharashtra State Council for Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy Act 2002 in 2009 with Registration Number: 2010/02/OT/000086. She is a registered Occupational Therapist with the Academic Council of Occupational Therapy (ACOT) of the All India Occupational Therapists' Association (AIOTA) in 1996 with Registration Number: 019147.
Ms. Punita has experience of more than 25 years in the field of occupational therapy and musculoskeletal rehabilitation after graduation. After her post-graduation, she gained experience at Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children and at Seth G. S. Medical College & King Edward VII Memorial (KEM) Hospital, Mumbai, as a clinical occupational therapist, lecturer and then assistant professor from June, 1998 to January, 2013. During her service at this Institution, she also served as a member of Committee for Academic Research Ethics (CARE) for a period of one year from 2011-2012. At this teaching institution, she was Maharashtra University of Health Science (MUHS) recognized undergraduate and post-graduate teacher and an examiner. She had been a teacher and dissertation guide for undergraduate and post-graduate students of occupational therapy for 12 years.
Later, she tried her hands in private practice career for about one year and four months, from March, 2013 to July, 2014, at a multi-specialty hospital and few nursing homes in the Western Suburbs of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She worked for a period of one year at Capita India Private Limited in Knowledge Services Department from May, 2014 to May, 2015, as a Senior Associate. She later pursued freelance career for a year and a half as a therapist and a research editor and also worked as a visiting consultant occupational therapist at AR Orthopaedic & ICU Hospital, Malad West, AR Orthopaedic Clinic, Goregaon West, Kanchi Nursing Home, Goregaon East, NM Medical, Malad West between August, 2015 to March, 2022. She worked as a visiting on-site occupational therapist for a BPO in Malad West, Mumbai from November, 2015 to September, 2016. She also worked as a Manager, Medical Communication at Mool Tatvam Consulting LLP in Goregaon West, Mumbai, from 24th April, 2017 to 12th September, 2017.
She has authored two books on Multiple Choice Questions in Occupational Therapy. Additionally, she has a total of 19 national and international journal publications/conference proceeding/editorials etc. to her credits.
She is a sincere, hard-working, honest, passionate, dedicated, meticulous, assertive, motivated, observant, and a proactive therapist with versatile hobbies which include: reading, writing, drawing, painting, internet-surfing, cooking, teaching, participating in medical camps, children's sports camps, listening to music, visiting places of professional importance, visiting libraries and book stores, attending academic meetings etc. She has learnt yoga, typing, basic computer skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) She takes keen interest in adult and paediatric orthopaedic (musculoskeletal) rehabilitation, hand therapy, preventive health education, primary and secondary clinical research, medical writing and editing. She has a special interest in documentation of case-specific health data. Her honorary academic commitments include:
She is proficient in English, Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati
Vidhupriya K K is a dedicated professional in the field of Prosthetics and Orthotics and Assistive Technology, a realm where compassion and skill intersect to improve the lives of individuals with physical disabilities. Her journey into this specialized field began with a profound empathy for those facing mobility challenges and a deep-seated desire to make a tangible difference in their lives.
Dibya Ranjan Swain is a dedicated professional in the field of Prosthetics and Orthotics. After earning his Bachelor’s degree in 2021 and completing his Master’s degree in 2023 from the prestigious Swami Vivekananda National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research in Odisha, Dibya embarked on a promising career. Initially, he applied his expertise as a Clinical Prosthetist and Orthotist at the Global Grace Prosthetic and Orthotic Clinic in Hyderabad, where he honed his skills in patient care and advanced prosthetic solutions.
Now, Dibya Ranjan has embraced a new chapter in his professional journey as a Demonstrator in Prosthetics and Orthotics at the National Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Kerala. In this role, he is poised to contribute to the academic and practical training of future professionals in the field, sharing his knowledge and experience to advance the standards of prosthetic and orthotic care. His career is marked by a strong commitment to both clinical excellence and educational development in the realm of rehabilitation.
