Part 1. Bachelor in Prosthetics& Orthotics(Bpo) Programme

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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 neuromusculoskeletal 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

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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

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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 &

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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

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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

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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. Each candidate will be given maximum n+ 2 attempts to clear the examination.

1.15 NATURE OF EVALUATION

Internal assessment for theory Subject will not exceed 20% and 25% in the practicum. Internal Assessment will be calculated by conducting minimum two class tests, two assignments, theory examination/practical examination and any other activities implemented by the NIEPMD/TNMGRM university. Marks of Internal Assessment will be informed to the Students prior to commencement of university examinations.

1.16 TRANSITORY REGULATION

Whenever a course programme of instruction is changed in a particular year, two more examinations immediately following thereafter shall be conducted according to the old syllabus / regulations. Candidates not appearing at the examinations or failing in them will take the examinations subsequently according to the changed syllabus / regulations/as per University norms.

1.17 CLINICAL PRACTICUM

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 Assess the medical condition of a patient related to their orthotic or prosthetic management using appropriate investigative techniques which include patient history taking and clinical testing.  Formulate an optimal prosthetic and orthotic solution using information from the patient assessment, other members of the health care team, medical charts, etc.  Communicate and discuss patient goals and expectations and discuss and debate the prosthetic management with the patient, co-workers and other members of the health care team.  Reliably measure and capture a positive cast or image of patient / clients’ appendage while correctly positioning the body part and if appropriate apply the necessary corrective force system.  Identify, prescribe and justify selection of appropriate materials and componentry in the fabrication of the prostheses or orthoses.  Construct the prostheses or orthoses using appropriate fabrication techniques in preparation for the initial fitting.  Fit the prostheses or orthoses to the patient using static and dynamic functional criteria established from the original assessment.  Evaluate the quality of the prostheses or orthoses fit to ensure the appropriate interface contouring, force application and trim lines.  Identify problems related to device fit and/or alignment and be able to suggest and implement appropriate correction.  Assess and solve prosthetic or orthotic problems as part of short and long term patient care.  Maintain accurate records of patient treatment and follow up as well as confidentiality of such information.  Communicate effectively with patient, co-workers, and other health care professionals in such a manner that will ensure the highest quality of service and reflect a professional attitude on the part of the student.  Educate the patient /client and/or caregiver on use, care and function of the prostheses or orthoses.  Understand the methodology of problem identification, problem solving in a process that includes all stake holders, with the patient at the centre.

1.18 INTERNSHIP

1.18.1. Internship is compulsory. 1.18.2. Duration: 6 months. 1.18.3. Eligibility: Internship will start immediately after the declaration of result of final year &candidate is declared pass in all four years

1.18.4. Structure and duration of the postings:

i) The place of postings of the students for internship will be decided by the NIEPMD. 8

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ii) Minimum of 50% period of internship will be at NIEPMD and remaining 50% period outside like hospital set ups, educational set ups, special clinical facilities. 1.18.5. Mode of supervision during internship: Supervision will be provided by a Qualified Prosthetics and Orthotics Professional. 1.18.6. Maintenance of records by students: Every student have to maintain records of the number of hours of clinical work in different areas and institutions & will be certified by the head of the department/organisation/ institution or his/her nominee where the student is undergoing internship. 1.18.7. Extension of internship: Internship will be extended by the number of days the student remains absent. 1.18.8. Grading and evaluation of student: Grading and evaluation will be done by the institute where the candidate is posted for internship. The student will be required to repeat those postings in which his/her performance is found unsatisfactory. 1.18.9. Certification: The NIEPMD/TNMGRM University will award a certificate after successful completion of the internship. 1.18.10. The TNMGRM University will award the degree certificate only after the successful completion of the internship.

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PART 2. MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT- AIDS & APPLIANCES PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS UNIT

2.1 Preamble

The Department of Prosthetics and Orthotics extends its services toward fulfilling the objectives of NIEPMD. The department provides services to all age group having issues related with neuro-musculo-skeletal impairment. The department has a functional Trans- disciplinary group for assessment, evaluation, prescription, fitment and training service delivery of prosthetics and orthotics devices. In purview of RPwDs Act, 2016; where 21 categories of disability are included which provide a wide range of learning environment in field of prosthetics & orthotics.

Material development- aids and appliances (Prosthetics & Orthotics) unit started functioning from the year 2007 under the supervision of Department of Medical Science and successfully conducted Certificate Course in Prosthetics & Orthotics (CPO) recognised by Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), New Delhi, with successful outcomes. 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, fabricate, and fit Orthoses and Prostheses. Prosthetics and Orthotics Professionals play an important role in the comprehensive pre and post-surgical management of amputee and other neuro-musculoskeletal disorders. Prosthetics and Orthotics Professionals make the patient independent, confident and useful member of the society through comprehensive prosthetic and orthotic management.

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2.2 Aims &Objectives 1. To empower the needy beneficiaries through intervention of assistive device 2. To empower the society through creating awareness 3. To empower PwDs by providing safe, secure and balanced mobility 4. To create inclusive ecosystem in society for assistive device users 5. To generate excellent quality of assistive device service provider 6. To promote research & Development in assistive device technology

2.3 Service Profile

This Department is actively involved in transdisciplinary rehabilitation approach for assessment, evaluation, prescription and fitment & training of ATD aiming to improve acceptance level among the user, safe and secure mobility, improved self-respect& self- esteem by improving cosmetic appearance and complete body image, improve active participation and make them a contributory member of family, society and for the country. This Department dedicated to serve:

2.3.1 POSTURE SUPPORT DEVICES(PSD):

PROTOCOL PRESCRIPTION ADVANTAGES  Assessment &  Suitable Posture  Improved posture& Body evaluation of Support Device Segmental Alignment Posture  Customization of  Improved ADLs

Pre- Fabricated PSD  Improved active Communication

 Prevention of Secondary 11 health complication

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2.3.2 ADAPTIVE DEVICES:

PROTOCOL PRESCRIPTION ADVANTAGES  Assessment & evaluation of  Suitable Adaptive  Improved and Independent Impact of Impairment, Device ADLs Disability, functional ability  Customization of  Improved Functional & needs Pre- Fabricated Outcomes  Study and Assessment of devices  Improved Participation environment & ADLs  Environmental Modification

2.3.3 MOBILITY DEVICES:

PROTOCOL PRESCRIPTION ADVANTAGES  Assessment &  Suitable Mobility  Balanced, Safe & Secure evaluation of gait Device mobility pattern  Customization of  Energy conservation  Study of Balance and Pre- Fabricated  Independent mobility Posture devices  Easy and Comfort Transfer  Assessment of  Environmental  Improved Functional Disability impact, Modification/ Outcomes functional ability & Removal of Physical  Improved Participation needs Barrier

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2.3.4 ORTHOTIC DEVICES:

PROTOCOL PRESCRIPTION ADVANTAGES  Assessment &  Suitable Orthotic  Support, Alignment, Correction Evaluation of Neuro- Device & Prevention weakened/ musculo-skeletal  Selection of deformed body segments status appropriate  Improved post-operative care  Assessment & technology  Balanced, Safe & Secure evaluation of gait  Environmental mobility pattern Modification/  Energy conservation  Study of Balance and Removal of  Independent mobility Posture Physical Barrier  Improved Functional Outcomes  Assessment of  Improved Participation Disability impact, functional ability & needs

2.3.5 PROSTHETIC DEVICES:

PROTOCOL PRESCRIPTION ADVANTAGES  Assessment &  Suitable Prosthetic  Improved Cosmetic Appearance Evaluation of Neuro- Device & Body image musculo-skeletal  Selection of  Feeling of Body Completeness status appropriate  Improved post-operative care  Assessment & technology  Balanced, Safe & Secure evaluation of  Environmental mobility Residual limb/Stump Modification/  Energy conservation  Study of Balance and Removal of Physical  Independent mobility Posture Barrier  Improved Functional Outcomes  Assessment of  Improved Participation Disability impact, functional ability & needs

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2.3.6 FOLLOW-UP:

PROTOCOL PRESCRIPTION ADVANTAGES  Re-assessment &  May or May  Improved fitment and Re-evaluation of not New wearing comfort Neuro- musculo- Assistive  New Intervention Strategies skeletal status Technology  Improved Acceptance  Re-assessment & Device  Reduced Rejection Rate Re-evaluation of  Repairing &  Planning of Frequency of Assistive Replacement Follow-up Schedule Technology of ATDs  Developing strong Devices  Research and relationship between user  Re-assessment Development and service provider of Disability initiatives  Scope of design & Develop impact,  User new ATDs functional ability Counselling & needs and training

2.3.7 OUT-REACH (ADIP SCHEME):

PROTOCOL PRESCRIPTION ADVANTAGES  Liaising with  Prescription of  Reaching to Un-reach Govt. and NGOs suitable  Service Delivery at door steps to reach to un- Assistive  Better understanding their reach Technology needs  Organising Devices at door  Reduced Financial Burden on Screening, step User Identification &  Referral at  Review and Re assessment of Assessment camp Local Service old user at door step. Providers  Participation of local human  Awareness & resources Orientation to  Sharing of information users and Grass  Root Level Workers at Community Level

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2.3.8 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

For optimal outcome of Prosthetics & Orthotics service delivery and improvement in user satisfaction level, improved acceptance with increased functional goal and improved quality of life in terms of societal acceptance, participation and independency; this unit has been always involved in research and development of new assistive technology device like customization of pre-fabricated assistive device, design and development of modular prosthetic component kits, electric operated terminal devices for upper limb prosthetic user etc.

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PART 3. ABOUT THE INSTITUTE

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India established National institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (Divyangjan) (NIEPMD) at Muttukadu on East Coast Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu in the year 2005 with the objectives of serving as a national resource centre for the persons with multiple disabilities. It is spread over on 15.22 Acres of land with state of the art barrier free infra structure facilities on the sea shore of Bay of Bengal. This institute has received various National and State level awards for achieving remarkable milestones in rehabilitation field and empowering the quality of life of persons with disabilities (Divyangjan). In year 2018 received NAAC Accreditation as well as ISO Certification in year 2019.

3.1 OBJECTIVES 1. To undertake development of human resources for management, training rehabilitation, education, employment and social development of persons with Multiple Disabilities. 2. To promote and conduct research in all areas relating to Multiple Disabilities 3. To develop Transdisciplinary models and strategies for social rehabilitation and to meet the needs of diverse groups of people with Multiple Disabilities. 16

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4. To undertake services and outreach programs for the persons with Multiple Disabilities.

3.2 VISION The persons with Multiple Disabilities have equal rights to lead a better quality of life. This may be enabled with committed professionalism, accessible environment, equal opportunities, positive attitudes and appropriate, affordable, acceptable and available technological interventions.

3.3 MISSION To provide need based comprehensive rehabilitation through team approach facilitating inclusion, ensuring empowerment of persons with Multiple Disabilities and their families and by substantiating fields based research and development of human resources.

3.4 VALUE STATEMENT Promoting quality of life for persons with Multiple Disabilities through equal participation of clients, families, professionals and community agencies.

3.5 INFRASTRUCTURE

State-of- the Art, fully barrier free constructed institute is located in beautiful scenery of Bay of Bengal spanning a space of 15.22 Acres of land allotted by Govt. of Tamil Nadu in East Coast Road, Muttukadu, Chennai Tamil Nadu. This institute are having various departments like Medical Science, Clinical Psychology, Speech, Hearing & Communication, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Services & Programmes, Adult Independent Living, Vocational Training, Special Education, Administration, Media & Information and units like Material Development, Vocational Training, ADIP Scheme Implementation & Out -Reach, Nursing, Early Intervention Adapted Sports etc; which are dedicated to cater the needs of PwDs. Facilities like canteen, Hostels for boys & girls, Family Cottage, Guest House, Staffs Quarters, ATM Booths, Bus service for beneficiaries& Human Resource Development(HRD) trainees, Water Treatment Plant, Solar System, 24X7 Security System and Maintenance service like availability of Electrician, Plumber, House Keeping staffs mark this place as a memorable stay. Faculties ranging from Associate Professor to special Education Teachers; bearing vast experience of Disability Management & Rehabilitation of PwDs as well as Experience in running various long term Human Resource Development Programmes (HRD) spanning from Certificate to M.Phil. level make this institute an excellent learning & carrier building environment. Memorandum of Understating (MoU) between the various nationally and internationally renowned institutions located in and around Chennai expand the horizon of enriched observation, orientation and educational experience for both teaching faculties and HRD trainees.

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Also, Institute well experienced and involved in organising and conducting International & National level Rehabilitation Council of India(RCI), New Delhi recognised short term course like Continuing Rehabilitation Education(CRE), Conferences, Seminar, Symposiums etc. for Rehabilitation Professionals, Parents and PwDs. Awareness, Public Sensitization and Orientation programmes for various stake holders of society and communities are frequently conducted with the involvement of HRD trainees which creates great opportunity to learn organisational capacity building, human value and ethics and so on.

3.6 LONG TERM PROGRAMMES OFFERED Sl. Duration of Recognized Affiliated with / No. Course the Courses by Examining Body 1 Certificate Course in Care Giving (A LEVEL) 3 Months NIEPMD National Trust / NIEPMD 2 Certificate Course in Care Giving (B LEVEL) 6 Months NIEPMD 3 Certificate Course in Care Giving (Senior) 10 Months RCI RCI - NBER

4 D.Ed.Special Education (ASD) 2 years RCI RCI-NIEPMD –

5 D.Ed.Special Education (Cerebral Palsy) 2 years RCI NBER 18 6 D.Ed.Special Education (Multiple Disabilities) 2 years RCI

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7 D.Ed.Special Education (Deafblindness) 2 years RCI RCI-NIVH-NBER TNMGRMU 8 Bachelors in Physiotherapy (BPT) 4 ½years NA Chennai, 9 Bachelors in Occupational therapy (BOT) 4 ½ Years NA 10 Bachelor in Prosthetics & Orthotics (B.P.O.) 4 ½ Years RCI Bachelors in Audiology &Speech Language Pathology RCI 11 4 years (B.ASLP) 12 B.Ed.Special Education (Multiple Disabilities) 2 years RCI 13 B.Ed.Special Education (ASD) 2 years RCI TNTEC, Chennai 14 B.Ed.Special Education (DeafBlindness) 2 years RCI 15 M.Ed.Special Education (Multiple Disabilities) 2 years RCI 16 M.Ed.Special Education (ASD) 2 years RCI University of 17 PG Diploma in Early Intervention(PGDEI) 1 Year Madras, Chennai TNMGRMU, 18 M.Phil (Clinical Psychology) 2 years RCI Chennai

3.7 LIBRARY

NIEPMD has a full-fledged State- of- Art centralized air conditioner library facility with huge number of Indian and foreign books both in core subject and allied health science, journals and periodicals related to disability, psychology, medical, therapy, mobility, special education, speech, audiology, and other areas related to disability rehabilitation and management. Wi-Fi facilities and internet café with more than 20 desk top computers available in the library. Xerox facility with minimal print out fee. More than 200 e-journals which can be accessed on finger tips. Library Working Days: All Days (Two shift) Library Working Time: (9:00am to 7:00pm)

3.8 SERVICES OFFERED  MEDICAL INTERVENTION  SERVICES & PROGRAMMES  OPD  Registration OF Client  Prescription OF Assistive Devices  Client Monitoring  Nursing  Client Record Keeping  Pharmacy  Client Conference  Early Intervention  Family Cottage  Referral  Programmes for Client& Family  Referral  CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY  PHYSIOTHERAPY  Psychological Assessment  Assessment & Evaluation  Psychological Counselling  Therapeutic Intervention  Behaviour Modification of CWSN  Gait Training  Certification of Intellectual Disability, Mental  Electrotherapy Illness & Specific Learning Disability  Virtual Training  Certificate for Scriber  Pulmonary Rehabilitation  Psychiatric Clinic  Neuro-Development Therapy  Prescription for Teaching Learning Materials  Prescription of Assistive Devices  Referral  Referral  OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY  MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT- AIDS&  Assessment & Evaluation APPLIANCE (PROSTHETICS &

 Neurodevelopment Therapy ORTTHOTICS)  Hand Therapy  Assessment & Evaluation

 Therapeutic Intervention  Prescription of Assistive Devices 19  Sensory Integration  Fabrication& Fitment of Assistive Devices

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 ADLs Training  Gait Training  Prescription of Assistive Device  Care & Maintenance of Assistive Devices  Referral  Referral

 SPEECH, HEARING & COMMUNICATION  SOCIAL WORK  Assessment & Evaluation for Hearing Aids,  Community Based Rehabilitation(CBR) Speech & Communication  Extension Service  Speech & Communication Therapy  Field Trip/Visit for CWSN & Parents  Dispensing Hearing Aids  Mobile Bus Service  Vestibular Rehabilitation  Respite Care  Augmentative Alternative Communication  Sign Language Training  Auditory Training  Care & Maintenance of Hearing Aids  Referral  ADULT INDEPENDENT LIVING  SPECIAL EDUCATION  Vocational Training  Special Education for CWSN  Job Placement  Model School  Prime Minister Skill Training  Curriculum Adaptation  High Support Need Facilities  Educational Assessment  Implementation of SIPDA Scheme  Inclusive Education  Horticultural  Inclusive Paly School  Parent Income Generation Programme  Adapted Sport  Referral  Yoga & Health  Music & Drama  Home Based Programme  Peer Tutoring  Physical Education  Reverse Integration/Inclusion  Referral  LIBRARY  ADIP Scheme  Access to Wi-Fi  Implementation of ADIP Scheme  Access to Internet  Identification, Assessment, Prescription and  Accessible website fitment cum Training of Scientifically  Access to E- Journals designed and fabricated assistive devices to  Photocopier & Printing various categories of needy beneficiaries  Accesses to Newspaper  Reaching to Un-reaching at door level  Access to Competitive Books  Collaboration with various Government &  Access to Books & Journals Non- Government Organisation for  Access to Children Books, Comics, Social organising ADIP Camp across the India Stories   FOLLOW-UP SERVICES- FREQUENCY DEPEND ON INTERVENTION STARTEGIES AND REHABILITATION GOALS…..

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PART 4. NET- PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS- 2019

4.1 IMPORTANT DATES OF NET-P&O- 2019

SL.NO. EVENTS DATE

1 Admission Notification for B.P.O. Programme- 25/09/2019 Newspaper and Website

2 Uploading Prospectus and Application Form in the Website 25/09/2019

3 Last date of submission of Application Form 11/10/2019

4 ONLINE Issue & Website Uploading of HALL TICKET for 16/10/2019 NET-P&O- 2019

5 NET-P&O- 2019 Entrance Examination 20/10/2019

6 Announcement of Result 22/10/2019

7 1st Counselling & Admission 28/10/2019

8 2nd Counselling Notification 28/10/2019

9 2nd Counselling & Admission(Subject to availability of seat) 31/10/2019

4.2 EXAMINATION CENTRE AND CODE:

Place Chennai Madurai Mumbai Kolkata Delhi Thiruvananthapuram Guwahati

Centre CHE01 MDU02 MUM03 KOL04 DEL05 TVM06 ASM07 Code Number

4.3 SUBJECT FOR NET-P&O -2019

4.3.1. Multiple Choice Questions. (Based on 10+2/ Intermediate/Hr. Sec./ & Reasoning) Physics – 25 marks, Chemistry-25 Marks, Biology/Maths – 25 marks & Reasoning – 25 marks. 4.3.2. Total Number of MCQs = 100 Nos. (for 100 marks) 4.3.3. Duration of NET =120 Minutes/ 2 hrs. 4.3.4. The candidates can opt to choose between Biology or Maths MCQ sets.

4.4 METHOD OF SELECTION & COUNSELLING

Merit list/ Waiting list will be generated on the basis of marks obtained in the National Entrance Test (NET-P&O-2019). The result and schedule of counselling will be available on the websites www.niepmd.tn.nic.in by stipulated date. The candidates are advised to appear for counselling based on result published on website. 21

4.5 MERIT LIST Page

The admission will be made strictly on the basis of merit of the eligible candidates determined by the marks obtained in NET-P&O-2019. In case of two or more candidates obtaining same/equal marks in the NET-P&O-2019, the inter- se-merit of candidates will be determined according to the following criteria: -

i. The candidates getting higher marks for Physics in NET-P&O-2019 shall rank higher in the merit list. ii. ii. In case of tie in (i) above, the candidates securing higher marks in Chemistry in NET-P&O-2019 shall rank higher. iii. iii. In case of tie in (i& ii) above, then the candidate getting higher marks in Biology/ Maths in NET-P&O-2019 shall rank higher. iv. iv. In case of tie in (i), (ii) & (iii) above, the candidate getting percent marks in 10+2 shall higher. v. v. In case of tie in (i), (ii), (iii)& (iv) above, the candidate elder in age shall rank higher.

4.6 GENERAL RULES

a) Medium of National Entrance Test- Prosthetics & Orthotics -2019 will be English only.

b) The candidates once selected in the B.P.O. Programme will have to deposit the institutional fee and caution deposit as per Institute norms. If a candidate leaves the programme in between, due to any reason, the fee deposited will be refunded as per the UGC Norms.

c) The Institute reserves the right to reject incomplete application form. d) The candidates should bring their original certificates at the time of counselling. Those who have deposited their original certificate in any other Institute/University/College/Organization should bring a letter from the Head of the Organization/Institute/college to this effect; Such candidates shall be admitted provisionally with undertaking he/she should submit the certificates within two weeks from the date of admission; otherwise, his/her candidature will be cancelled. e) No correspondence or canvassing to influence the result in any form will not be entertained in connection with NET-P&O-2019.

f) The Institute is not responsible for non-receipt of application/enclosures within the notified date & time for any reason whatsoever including postal delay.

g) The candidates should preserve Hall Ticket/Admit Card till the time of admission.

h) The candidates should strictly follow the rules and code of conduct as framed by the NIEPMD from time to time.

i) Ragging in any form is strictly prohibited. Violation will attract severe disciplinary action by NIEPMD and initiation of cases under IPC and Cr.PC.

j) Hostel allotment is subject to availability on year to year basis depending on discipline/performance of student. 22

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k) The candidates admitted to hostel will have to follow the hostel rules framed from time to time and should maintain utmost discipline, decency and decorum in their behaviour with the staff, co-students.

l) No student is allowed to stay in the hostel beyond the duration of the programme he/she is enrolled for.

m) Students must attend classes regularly. Attendance should be maintained as per TNMGRM university norms.

n) Any legal matter related to NET-P&O-2019 will be dealt under jurisdiction of Hon'ble High Court of Chennai

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY TEST- PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS -2019 1. Find the odd man out of the following

a) Swimming

b) Sailing

c) Diving

d) Driving 2. A nucleus with an excess of neutrons may decay radioactively with the emission of

a) A neutron

b) A proton

c) A positron

d) An electron

3. What is the oxidation state of the Br in ca (Bro3 )2

a) 5

b) 6

c) 10

d) 12

4. Diseases caused by pleiotropic genes are

a) Syndromes

b) Reversible by diet therapy 23

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c) Reversible by gene therapy

d) Extremely rare

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