Cauvery College of Physiotherapy

Cauvery College of Physiotherapy was established in the year 2017 with a yearly intake of 60 students and is afliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, and recognized by Government of Karnataka. Majority of clinical training facility to our students provided by parent hospital - Cauvery Heart & Multi-speciality hospital, with a state-of-the-art facility ranging from diagnostic, therapeutic & Preventive medicine facility. Additional exposure at Medcure Diagnostics & Polyclinic, Jayadeva institute of Cardiovascular Science & Research centre, PKTB Sanatorium Hospital, Mysore Medical College etc. Apart from imparting quality education and clinical training, we encourage our students to participate in paper presentations, sports, yoga and cultural activities to enrich their mind, body and soul. We often do community services to the mankind. This profession moulds an individual to be a skillful physiotherapist with an in-depth knowledge to assess, diagnose, and treat, to maintain health for all ages.

The course will provide students with a variety of innovative learning experiences that reects current and emerging practices in physiotherapy education. The course will provide students with the skills to acquire, interpret, and apply the best available evidence in the provision of physiotherapy services.

Vision

To have the Cauvery College of Physiotherapy recognized as a premier program/course, cultivating the highest caliber physiotherapists who improve individual and societal health through innovations in education by critical thinking and creativity, fostering evidence-based clinical practice, leadership and research.

Mission

To prepare the student physiotherapists to be responsible health care providers who demonstrate core professional values through education, scholarly activities, address the needs of the individual across the lifespan, and embrace patient-centered practice in the community.

Values
  • Teamwork
  • Innovation and Creativity
  • Empathy and Quality
  • Integrity
  • Commitment
  • Lifelong learning
Course outcomes
  • The course will provide students with a variety of innovative learning experiences that reflect current and emerging practices in physiotherapy and education.
  • The course will provide students with a rich academic and clinical educational foundation that enables them to safely practice within the professional, legal and ethical framework of physiotherapy practice.
  • The course will provide students with the skills to acquire, interpret, and apply the best available evidence in the provision of physiotherapy services.
  • The course will foster a culture of role modelling and mentorship that encourages advocacy to enhance the profession of physiotherapy, recognize health disparities, and contribute to the health of society.
  • The course will promote the importance of professional growth and life-long learning to the continued development of self as physiotherapist.
  • Ensure course quality through ongoing assessment of outcomes.
  • Educate the communities about current and emerging roles of physiotherapy.
Career Opportunities
  • Government hospitals
  • Independent Physiotherapy Clinic
  • Abroad Opportunity to UK, USA, Australia, etc
  • Educator in Educational Institutes
  • Speciality private Clinics : Pain, Geriatric, Paediatric, Manipulation, OBG, Neuro etc.
  • Corporate Hospitals
  • Special Schools
  • Nursing & Residential homes
  • Research Scholar
  • Industrial Health Sector
  • Sports Sector
Eligibility Criteria
  • Eligibility - PU Examination - Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English (General category not less than 40% & for SC/ST/Category-1not less than 35%)
  • Should have completed 17 years of age as on 31st Dec of year of Admission. Should give a Medical Fitness Certificate from an authorized GMO
BPT Course Curriculum
  • Course Duration - 4 and 1/2 years
  • Attendance - The students should maintain 80% of attendance in Theory & Practical Separately.
  • Internship – 26 Weeks (6 Months). No candidate shall be awarded degree certificate without successfully completing six months of Internship in rotational posting. The student must maintain a logbook.

I – Year

Anatomy
Physiology
Biochemistry
Biomechanics
Psychology & Sociology
English *
Kannada*
Basic Nursing*
Orientation to Physiotherapy*
Integrated Seminars/PBL sessions*

II – Year

Pathology
Microbiology
Pharmacology
Exercise Therapy
Electrotherapy
Ethics & Admin*
First Aid & CPR*
Constitution of India*
Introduction to Treatment*
Clinical Observation Posting*

III – Year

General Medicine
General Surgery
Orthopedics & Traumatology
Musculoskeletal & Sports Physiotherapy
Cardio-Respiratory & General Physiotherapy
Supervised Rotatory Clinical Training
Allied Therapies*

IV – Year

Neurology & Neurosurgery
Community Medicine
Neuro-Physiotherapy
Community Physiotherapy
Research Methodology & Biostatistics
Supervised Rotatory Clinical Training
Evidence Based Physiotherapy Practice*
Project*