About Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) is an undergraduate degree course in the field of science. The duration Bachelor of Occupational Therapy Course (B.O.T.) is 4.5 years which includes six months of compulsory Rotatory Internship. Occupational therapy is concerned with taking care of physically and mentally handicapped people. It focuses on their prevention, care and rehabilitation. Occupational therapist is a professional who takes care of physically and mentally weak people. For Admission to Occupational Therapy course, Candidate should have passed Class 10+2 examination or equivalent examination with Science stream i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English with aggregate 45% for general candidate, 40% for SC/ST and OBC candidate. BOT course has various specialization to choose from such as Pediatrics, Hand Therapy Adult Rehabilitation, Vision Rehabilitation, Community Consultation, Assisted Living etc. Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) Entrance Exams Following are some popular BOT Entrance Exams: * IPU CET * NCHMCT JEE * UPSEE * CME VELLORE ENTRANCE EXAM * SVNIRTAR CET Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) Career Options nd Job Prospects There are lot of scope for people who seek a career as a private practitioner. Various corporate firms also hire therapists to maintain helathy standarrds within the organizations. Following are some popular job profiles that you can seek after pursuing BOT Course: * OT Technician * Consultant * OT Nurse * Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant * Private Practitioner * Speech and language Therapist * Occupational Therapist * Lab Technician * Service Delivery Manager * Medical Record Technician * OT In-charge * National Sales Manager * Critical Care Nursing In-Charge Top Recruiting Areas of Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) * Rehabilitation Centers * Multispecialty Hospitals * Non-governmental Organizations * Industry for rehabilitation of injured workers * Private Practice/Private Clinics * Mental Hospitals * Geriatric Homes/Old age Homes * Centers for Physically and Mentally Handicapped Children * Schools * Community health centers * Occupational health centers * GP practices/primary care * Education Establishments * Industrial and commercial organizations * Prisons * Social Services and council departments * Residentials and nursing homes * Charities and voluntary agencies