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Bachelor in Physiotherapy (BPT) in Nepal
Bacheolar in Physiotherapy (BPT), new and first program in Nepal has been started under Kathmandu University School of Medical Science (KUSMS) from 15 June 2010 amidst Opening Ceremony in Dhulikhel Hospital, Dhulikhel Medical Institute. This event is significant because it is the opening ceremony for the first time ever program of physiotherapy at this level in Nepal. The opening ceremony was attended by Kathmandu University Vice Chancellor Professor Suresh Raj Sharma, Dean of School of Medical Science Dr. Narendra Bahadur Rana, Duhlikhel Hospital Director and Associate Dean of School of Medical Science Dr Ram K. M. Shrestha, Kathmandu University Controller of Examination Professor Pushpa Raj Adhikari, Duhlikhel Hospital Administrative Director and CAO of KUSMS Dr. Rajendra Koju, Course In-charge Professor Saleh Al-Oraibi and most of senior staff of Dhulikhel Hospital and Dhulikhel Medical Institute and the new BPT students. The importance of the program was highlighted by speaker and the role of internal and external supporters for the program such as ASPN and UMN was acknowledged.
The new bachelor program will be four and-one-half year long, four academic years, followed by a six-month rotatory internship. The clinical education will take place at Duhlikhel Hospital which is the main teaching and training center for Kathmandu University. Sixteen students who are holding physiotherapy certificate level were enrolled in the program. This opportunity was given for this group to acknowledge their contribution to health services in Nepal.
The aim of this program is to produce therapists who are fit to practice by providing them with best quality learning opportunities in order to provide high quality services for patients in Nepal. Its anticipated that by producing high quality therapists, patients, in particular people with disabilities will receive better care and the medical costs for patients will be reduced by decreasing injuries, surgeries, medication use, imaging needs etc. Additionally, the physiotherapy profession level in Nepal will be enhanced by allowing recognition by international professional bodies, future development of high degree in physiotherapy (Master and Doctorate degrees) and improves therapists knowledge and skills.
