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Part 1. Bachelor in Prosthetics& Orthotics(Bpo) Programme ` 1 Page 1 ` PART 1. BACHELOR IN PROSTHETICS& ORTHOTICS(B.P.O.) PROGRAMME 1.1 PREAMBLE Prosthetics and Orthotics is a specialized health care profession, which combines a unique blend of clinical and technological skills. The Prosthetic and Orthotic Professionals assess and evaluate patients, prescribe custom design, fabricate, and fit the orthoses and prostheses. Rehabilitation of persons with locomotor disabilities or neuromuscular disorder is a team work, where Centre of attention are the persons with disabilities. This work requires substantial clinical and technical judgment. Prosthetic and Orthotic Professional does not only provide service to persons with neuro- musculoskeletal disorder and persons with disability, but also it provides service to general health and work related disorder such as foot disorders, fracture, sports injuries, disorders due to aging, tendinitis, muscular pain, aesthetic restoration etc. Prosthetics and Orthotics Professionals play an important role in the comprehensive pre and post-surgical management of amputee and other neuromusculoskeletal disorders. Prosthetics and Orthotics Professionals makes the patient independent, confident and useful member of the society through comprehensive prosthetic and orthotic management 1.2 OBJECTIVES To assess, prescribe and provide comprehensive prosthetic and orthotic management to the individual and the community appropriate to his/her position as a member of the health care team. Be competent to take preventive, supportive, corrective and rehabilitative steps in respect to the commonly encountered problems related to prosthetics and orthotics. To carry out Evidence Based Practice in prosthetics and orthotics Appreciate the psycho-social, cultural, economic, and environmental factors affecting health, and develop humane attitude towards the patients/relatives, in discharging one’s professional responsibilities Be familiar with the various National policies and acts related to empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. Acquire basic management & administrative skills in the areas of materials, financial and human resources related to prosthetics and orthotics Develop the communication skills to establish effective communication with the stake holders Practice prosthetics & orthotics ethics in patient care, service delivery, and research. Develop attitude for self-learning and acquire necessary skills including the use of appropriate technologies. 1.3 ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION 1.3.1 QUALIFICATION Candidate passed 10+2 in science or equivalent with physics, chemistry biology/ mathematics, and English with minimum aggregate 50% marks in PCBE/PCME will be 2 Page 2 ` eligible for appearing in NET-PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS – 2019 (NET-P&O-2019) AND admission in B.P.O. Programme on merit basis. 1.3.2 RELAXATION AND RESERVATION 1.3.2.1. Relaxation in Marks for SC/ST/OBC/PwD: Minimum aggregate 40% marks in PCBE/PCME as per the Central Govt./University Norms 1.3.2.2. Reservation in seat for Schedule Caste (15%)/Schedule Tribe (7.5%)/Other Backward Class (27%)/Person with Disability (5%)/EWS(10%) as per the Central Govt. Norms. 1.4 PROGRAMME FEE STRUCTURE 1.4.1 Programme Fee Sl. Heads Fee(Rs.) No. 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 1 Tuition Fee (Annual) 22,900.00 22,900.00 22,900.00 22,900.00 2 Laboratory 14,600.00 14,600.00 14,600.00 14,600.00 Fee(Annual) 3 Sports/Cultural 2000.00 2000.00 2000.00 2000.00 Activity Fee(Annual) 4 Library Fee(Annual) 4000.00 4000.00 4000.00 4000.00 5 Identity Card, 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 Calendar, Medical Check-up & College Development Council Fee TOTAL Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. 44,000.00 44,000.00 44,000.00 44,000.00 6 Caution Money(One 10,000.00 NIL NIL NIL Time- Refundable) 7 Hostel fee(Annual) to 48,000.00 48,000.00 48,000.00 48,000.00 be paid at the time of Hostel Allotment Including Mess fee GRAND TOTAL Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. 1,02,000.00 92,000.00 92,000.00 92,000.00 8 Examination Fee As per As per As per As per University University University University Norms Norms Norms Norms 9 University Registration As per As per As per As per Fee University University University University Norms Norms Norms Norms NOTE: a). Other University fee will be payable from time to time as per required by university. b). A Demand Draft of Rs. 54,000.00(Rs. 44,000.00 + Rs. 10,000.00) should be made in favour of “DIRECTOR, NIEPMD” Payable at “CHENNAI” from any nationalized Bank to be deposited for admission on the day of counselling. 3 Page 3 ` c). Above rates are applicable for the academic year 2019-2020 which may be change in future 1.5 PROGRAMME STRUCTURE 1.5.1 FIRST YEAR (1ST year) Programme Title Theory Practical Total Marks Marks Total Credit Code Hrs Hrs Hrs Theory Practical Marks Point BPO 101 Anatomy 120 40 160 100 -- 100 BPO102 Physiology 90 30 120 100 -- 100 BPO103 Workshop 80 20 100 100 -- 100 Technology& Material Science BPO 104 Applied 80 20 100 100 -- 100 Mechanics& Strength of Materials BPO105 Biomechanics 60 -- 60 100 -- 100 I BPO 106 Basic 60 -- 6- 100 -- 100 Electronics BPO Prosthetics 80 230 310 100 100 200 107/151 Science-I BPO Orthotic 80 230 310 100 100 200 108/152 Science-I Total 650 570 1220 800 200 1000 1.5.2 SECOND YEAR (2nd year) Course Title Theory Practical Total Marks Marks Total Credit Code Hrs Hrs Hrs Theory Practical Marks Point BPO Pathology 80 -- 80 100 -- 100 201 BPO202 Orthopaedics, 80 20 100 100 -- 100 Amputation Surgery & Imaging Science 4 Page 4 ` BPO203 Community 60 -- 60 100 -- 100 Rehabilitation & Disbaility Prevention BPO Biomechanics 70 30 100 100 -- 100 204 II BPO205 Psychology & 60 -- 60 100 -- 100 Sociology BPO Prosthetic 80 300 380 100 100 200 206/251 Science-II BPO Orthotic 80 300 380 100 100 200 207/251 Science II BPO Pharmacology 60 -- 60 100 -- 100 208 Total 570 650 1220 800 200 1000 1.5.3 THIRD YEAR (3rd year) Course Title Theory Practical Total Marks Marks Total Credit Code Hrs Hrs Hrs Theory Practical Marks Point BPO Computer 80 120 200 100 100 200 301/353 Science& Graphical Communication BPO Bi Mechanics – 80 -- 80 100 -- 100 302 III BPO Assistive 80 -- 80 100 -- 100 303 Technology BPO Research 60 -- 60 100 -- 100 304 Methodology & Bio Statistics BPO Prosthetics 80 320 400 100 100 200 305/351 Science-III BPO Orthotics 80 320 400 100 100 100 306/352 Science-III Total 460 760 1220 600 300 900 1.5.4 FOURTH YEAR (4th year) Course Title Theory Practical Total Marks Marks Total Credit Code Hrs Hrs Hrs Theory Practical Marks Point BPO Prosthetics 60 160 220 100 100 100 5 401/451 Science-IV Page 5 ` BPO Orthotics 80 160 240 100 100 100 402/452 Science-IV BPO Management& 80 -- 80 100 -- 100 403 Administration BPO Prosthetics -- 250 250 -- 200 200 453 Clinical Practice BPO Orthotic Clinical -- 250 250 -- 200 200 454 Practice BPO Project Work -- 180 180 -- 100 100 455 Total 220 1000 1220 300 700 1000 1.6 COURSE CONTENT 1.6.1 Programme Code : B.P.O. 1.6.2 Programme Name : Bachelor in Prosthetics and Orthotics 1.6.3 Recognition : Rehabilitation Council of India, Govt. of India. 1.6.4 Affiliating examining body : The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R.Medical University 1.6.5 Level of programme : Under Graduate (UG) 1.6.6 Duration : 4 Academic years and 6 Months Compulsory Internship (Programme completion duration maximum of 6 years from the date of admission) 1.6.7 Pattern of programme : Annual/ Non-semester 1.6.8 Scholarship : Students will be facilitated to avail various scholarship available in National Scholarship Portal/Govt. of Tamil Nadu 1.7 SCOPE Promote understanding about neuro-musculo-skeletal impairment that resulting in disability. Learning technology and its application for betterment of life of person with disability. Promote research and development in invention of new assistive technology in principle of universal design concept. Awareness and orientation about the various Government Schemes and Polices for proper implementation to needy beneficiaries. Prosthetist and Orthotist can avail employment at Hospitals, Community, National Institute, Schools, and Independent Private Practice. 1.8 CERTIFICATION AS A REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL After successful completion of B.P.O. Programme must be registered as Prosthetist and Orthotist under “Registered Professional Certificate” category as per Section 13 of Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), Act 1992, Amended in year 2000; to work in the field of Prosthetics and Orthotics in India. 1.9 AWARD OF DEGREE After successful completion of all examinations and internship candidate will be awarded with the degree of Bachelor in Prosthetics and Orthotics (B.P.O.) by affiliating 6 University. Page 6 ` 1.10 WORKING DAYS/HOURS Monday to Friday -9.00am to 5.30pm with half an hour lunch break. 1.11 MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION: English. 1.12 DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME The duration of the programme is of four and half academic years (inclusive of 6 months of compulsory internship), which can be completed in a maximum of 6 years from the date of admission to the programme. 1.13 ATTENDANCE The programme will be conducted for at least 200 working days each year exclusive of the period of examination and admission. No student will be allowed to appear for the examination unless she/he has attended at least 80% of total number of classes in theory and 80 % in practical.100% attendance during internship is compulsory. The applications of those candidates with shortage of attendance will not be considered for issue of hall tickets to appear for the examinations. 1.14 UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION Minimum passing marks for every subject will be 50% both in theory and practical.
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