What is Diploma in Physiotherapy?

Diploma in Physiotherapy (D.P.T.) is a specialist course in clinical nursing. The course can be sought after finishing class twelfth in the Science stream. D.P.T. Deals with physiotherapy and its allied medical areas. The candidates during their course work figure out how to treat patients with physical disabilities and wounds in a domain of settings including hospitals, health centers, private practices, and sports clubs. The two-year diploma program has been intended to produce skilled and qualified experts capable of carrying out specific tasks to improve the lives of patients. Dealing with topics such as Physical rehabilitation, Electrotherapy, and different methods of assisting patients with recapturing physical mobility, a diploma in Physiotherapy aims to establish competent professionals capable of helping specialists in various medical  operations.

Why Study Diploma in Physiotherapy? 

The goal to attain a Diploma in Physiotherapy degree will depend on everyone’s aspirations and goals. Some of the reasons to pursue this course are mentioned below:

• A severe shortage of qualified personnel: According to WHO’s mandate there must be at least 1 Physiotherapist per 10,000 people. According to reports there are only 5000 qualified physiotherapists in India. Thus, there is a deficiency of 95,000 professionals. This underlines the huge employment opportunity of the diploma in physiotherapy professionals.
• Part of a growing industry: The healthcare industry in India is expected to grow at a rate of 16-17% in India. The rapid growth in the healthcare and hospitality industry creates job opportunities for individuals. Also, physiotherapists are required in various sports industries as rehab specialists for athletes
• Good Compensation: The Physiotherapist in India are generally hired by various hospitals, nursing homes or care centers in India. The physiotherapist earns an average salary of INR 300,000 per annum in India. Apart from that they also get various benefits and perks such as medical insurance, DA, PF and travelling expenses.
• Physiotherapy is a part of rehabilitative medicine. Physiotherapy focuses on the use of physical therapy, physical movements, massages, and exercise to improve and cure injuries, diseases, and deformities.
• Students who pursue this course will be equipped with scientific knowledge and problem-solving skills as well as technical skills and physiotherapists will also be equipped with communication skills that will enable them to interact with patients.
• Candidates are up to date with the developments in the field from time to time.
• Opportunity to become Entrepreneur: The candidates can also start their own physiotherapy clinic and earn anything between INR 200-1000 per session.

  Eligibility:

•  To be eligible to pursue DPT course, candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination or its equivalent examination in science stream from the recognized board of education.
• Candidates must have secured a minimum aggregate score of 45% or more in the qualifying exam in subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and/or Mathematics.
• A few of the college's candidates also need to appear for the entrance exam.

Scope of the Course:

After Diplomas in Physiotherapy students can either join the corporate line or continue their education.

• After completing the DPT course, one will be able to find work at – physiotherapy centers, physiotherapy clinics, rehabilitation clinics, gyms, sports franchises, etc. Having Diplomas in Physiotherapy students can work in many employment areas like Colleges & Universities, Defense Medical Organizations, Health Institutions, Orthopedic Departments, Pharma Industry, and Private & Government Sectors.
• If students want to pursue their higher education they can do Bachelor’s in Physiotherapy, Masters in Physiotherapy or can do Doctoral in Physiotherapy.
  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy: Bachelor of Physiotherapy or simply BPT is a 4-year undergraduate program that deals with the science of physical movement. Admission to BPT is generally done based on entrance examinations conducted at national and state level like - IPU CET, BCECE, VEE, etc. But several institutions provide direct admission to the course either based on academic aggregate or first come first serve basis.
  • BSc Physiotherapy: BSc Physiotherapy is a 3-year graduate-level course. It enables the candidates to provide preventive and therapeutic services which aim at restoring function and preventing disability arising from disease, trauma, or injury. Admission to this course is done based on the entrance exam or merit list.
• Those students who are interested in research can opt for doctoral programs. After doing a PhD, opportunities open in top research and academic institutions.