Short physiotherapy courses to pursue after high school
Sometimes we want to study a subject because we want to explore it, though we are not sure whether it could be a career choice. Taking up a short course in that subject is a safe, economical and useful option in cases like these. Physiotherapy is one such subject. It is a strongly trending field in India with many short course options.
What is taught in a physiotherapy course?
Physiotherapy is a branch of the paramedical programmes dealing with treatments that restore the mobility, physical function, and well-being of patients.
Physiotherapist job: A physiotherapist works with people who are physically challenged since birth, due to age, from nervous conditions, through injury, through stroke, from an accident, or any debilitating incident.
Career Scope: Physiotherapists are needed in various sectors such as defence, sports, fitness, rehabilitation centres, orthopaedic centres, pain management facilities, hospitals and many more places.
What are the eligibility criteria for studying physiotherapy after higher secondary?
In the first place, the student has to be physically fit, patient, dedicated, curious about human body and psychology, and deeply interested in understanding how the body functions. Anyone who is an Indian citizen and has completed school successfully from any board, including open universities, can take up higher study courses in physiotherapy with universities.
What courses are available for studying physiotherapy?
We can divide physiotherapy courses into 2 broad groups according to duration:
- Ultra-short courses: Online courses are available from Alison, Coursera, Udemy and other educational course providers. Some of these are less than a week, though they provide a certificate and basic information, as well as an overview of what might be studied under a longer course. These are great for students who want some information from specialists and practitioners before they go for a longer course. Some free beginner’s courses are also available online for those who want to know the syllabus and scope thoroughly before making a choice
- Non-degree courses: Certificate and diploma courses in physiotherapy, ranging from 3 months to 2 years are available for those who want to study it in depth. Recognised universities, hospitals and online course providers manage these classes. Students can choose course type, such as, 1 year post graduate diploma, or a certificate for under-grads completed in 3 months
Physiotherapy can also be studied as a 3-year regular major, but given the number of short courses available, it’s one of the most convenient and lucrative courses for a student after HS.