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Rehabilitation Sciences

Help people regain function, dignity and independence.

16 professions · 9 exams · 54 institutes

HBK Overview

Rehabilitation Sciences include physiotherapy (BPT), occupational therapy (BOT), prosthetics & orthotics (BPO), speech-language pathology, audiology, clinical psychology, special education and developmental therapy. Most programmes are 4 to 4.5 years including internship, regulated variously by NCAHP, Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), and state universities. Admission is via NEET / CUET-UG / state CETs / institute tests depending on the course.

Demand is rising sharply with India's ageing population, road-trauma load and growing awareness of developmental disorders. Career settings span hospitals, sports academies, special schools, old-age and palliative care, corporate ergonomics and private practice.

Who fits well

•Social + Investigative + Realistic
•High Interpersonal + Bodily-Kinesthetic intelligence
•Patience with slow, incremental progress

Audiologists and Speech Therapists

Clinical Psychologists

Hearing and Ear Mould Technicians

Rehabilitation Engineers and Technicians

Rehabilitation Psychologists

Special Teachers for Educating and Training the persons with disabilities

Vocational Counsellors, Employment Officers and Placement Officers dealing with persons with disabilities

Multi-purpose Rehabilitation Therapists & Technicians

Speech Pathologists

Rehabilitation Social Workers

Rehabilitation Practitioners in Mental Retardation

Orientation and Mobility Specialists

Community Based Rehabilitation Professionals

Rehabilitation Counselors / Administrators

Prosthetists and Orthotists

Rehabilitation Workshop Managers

Sources

Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)NCAHP AIIMS