Chettinad Institute of Occupational Therapy

The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) is a globally recognized healthcare program designed to empower students with the knowledge and skills required to help individuals of all ages regain independence and improve quality of life through therapeutic interventions. This 4.5-year undergraduate course focuses on restoring physical, mental, and emotional abilities through purposeful activity and rehabilitation.

Students gain hands-on training in assessment, treatment planning, and therapy implementation, working closely with patients facing physical, cognitive, or psychological challenges. With growing demand in hospitals, rehab centers, schools, and community care, BOT graduates are equipped to become compassionate healthcare professionals contributing meaningfully to society.

Course Overview

BOT – Bachelor in Occupational Therapy, 4 years 6 months(including internship of 6 months)

Bachelor in Occupational Therapy is an undergraduate 4 year 6 months program divided into 8 semesters with 6 months of internship. It is a much-in-demand global healthcare profession that trains in assessment and intervention, to recover, progress, or maintain meaningful activities, or occupations, of individuals, groups, or communities through therapy, exercise, and activities.

Course Objectives

The BOT program aims to:

Develop expertise in assessing and treating individuals with physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges.
Train students in therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' daily living and occupational skills.
Equip graduates with rehabilitation techniques and assistive technology applications.
Foster problem-solving, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making in patient care.
Promote hands-on learning through clinical training and a six-month internship.
Prepare students for diverse roles in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and community healthcare.
Encourage research, innovation, and lifelong learning in occupational therapy.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates will be able to:

Assess and treat individuals with physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges.
Implement therapeutic interventions to improve daily living skills.
Apply rehabilitation techniques and assistive technologies effectively.
Demonstrate problem-solving and ethical decision-making in patient care.
Gain hands-on experience through clinical training and internships.
Work in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and community healthcare settings.
Engage in research and continuous professional development.

Curriculum

First Year

General Psychology and Sociology	Anatomy
Physiology	Basic Principles of Occupational Therapy

Second Year

Medicine, Surgery, and Paediatrics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Pharmacology*	Biomechanics, Applied Anatomy, and Applied Physiology
Clinical Neurology	Fundamentals for Occupational Therapy Practice
Clinical Orthopaedics

Third Year

Community Medicine, Basic Nursing, and First Aid	Health Psychology, Clinical Psychology, and Clinical Psychiatry
Occupational Therapy in Orthopaedics and Neurology	Occupational Therapy in Paediatrics
Occupational Therapy in Psychiatry

Fourth Year

Clinical Cardio-Respiratory and Work Physiology	Rehabilitation Medicine
Occupational Therapy in Rehabilitation	Group Process in Occupational Therapy
Organization and Administration in Occupational Therapy	Project, Research Methodology, and Biostatistics

Eligibility

Must be over 17 years of age as of the Current academic year-end.
Passed the Higher Secondary Examination (HSC) or its equivalent with English, Physics, Chemistry and one of the following subjects: Botany, Zoology, or Biology.