INTRODUCTION OF THE COURSE:

Physiotherapy is one of the professions supplementary to medicine. It is used to restore and increase the impaired bodily function and to help the patients to achieve maximum efficiency in their activities of daily living at home, at work or at leisure.

This is a profession and practical requiring skill, precision and understanding based on theoretical knowledge. The syllabus includes knowledge and understanding of Anatomy, Physiology, Behavioral Science and the psychological aspects of patient care.

During the last decade of the 19^th century the suitability of this work for blind persons was recognized and training in massage was instituted. In 1915, The Royal National Institute for the Blind School of Physiotherapy was opened in U.K. and since then there have been continuous developments in the method of training of the blind physiotherapists.

iIn India, The Victoria Memorial School for the Blind, Mumbai had set up such a course in 1940’s. Currently Blind People’s Association, Ahmedabad runs a training course in Physiotherapy. They prepare the candidates to work in the physiotherapy department of the hospitals. Some of them are into private practice.

We are convinced that this course will open a new avenue of employment for the visually impaired students in the paramedical field, giving them an equal opportunity to serve the society as well as to earn for themselves with dignity. With this aim in view the National Association for the Blind, Department of Rehabilitation started a similar training course in Mumbai from June 1996.

On completion of the Course Candidates can practice privately as physiotherapists or can join any Hospital/Polyclinic/OPD Jobs.

 

ELIGIBILITY

This course is being conducted for the educated, totally blind and partially sighted (legally blind) persons.

The minimum qualification is S.S.C. with Science and English. Those who have appeared for the S.S.C. Exam and results are awaited are also eligible to apply. Admission is subject to the production on the passing certificate of S.S.C. on declaration of results.

The medium of instruction is ENGLISH only.

Candidate must be fully independent in mobility.

Candidate must have good knowledge of Braille.

Candidate should be physically fit.

 

COURSE Detail

Duration of the course is 2 academic years starting June to April including Diwali vacation.

Number of working days in a week: 6

Number of students in one batch: 10

We will issue the call letters to candidates who are selected for the Entrance Exam under intimation to you.

DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED

Kindly Xerox the Application Form and Guidelines for the Entrance Exam, if more copies are required. Those interested in joining the above course may be sponsored by you or individually with the application duly filled in together with attested Xeroxed copies of the following certificates

a)         Educational Qualifications

b)         Certificate or Proof of any prior training in the institutions for the visually handicapped.

c)         Blindness certificate from Government Hospital (Civil Hospital)

d)         Medical certificate regarding physical fitness from a Civil Surgeon.

e)         10 Passport size photographs.

f)          Birth Certificate or School Leaving Certificate.

 

ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE

We have arranged boarding and lodging facilities for both male and female candidates.

They have to bear all the expenses for accommodation and food.

For Male Candidates at M.N.B. Industrial Home for the Blind, Jogeshwari (West), Mumbai.

Admission Fee - Rs.507-

Deposit - Rs.500/-

Mess Charges - Rs.300/- per month

For Female Candidates at Smt. Vastala Joshi & Smt. Damayanti Joshi Hostel for Blind Women, Andheri (West), Mumbai.

Admission Fee - Rs.507-

Security Deposit - Rs.2000/-

Mess Charges - Rs.1500/- per month

(Subject to revision)

Candidates should have their own Cassette Player/CD Player or Walkman for study purpose.

Fees for 2 years - Rs.^300/- Course Fee - Rs.9000/- Refundable Deposit - Rs. 1000/- Enrollment & Exam Fees - Rs.3307- Computer Training - Rs.500/-

(Compulsory for those without elementary knowledge in computer)

The Institutions/Applicants are requested to bear to and fro traveling expenses of the referred candidates who have come for entrance and oral exam.

 CONTACT -

NATIONAL ASSOCIAION FOR BLIND, DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION

C/o. King George V. Memorial, Anand Niketan,Dr. E. Moses Road, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai 400 Oil.

Telephone nos.: 022 - 2494 2795/5108

E-mail: nabdor@hotmai1.com