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Physiotherapy Technician CTS NSQF-4
Physiotherapy Technician CTS NSQF-4
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF TRAINING
PHYSIOTHERAPY TECHNICIAN
(Duration: One Year)
SECTOR –HEALTHCARE
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PHYSIOTHERAPY TECHNICIAN
(Non-Engineering Trade)
(Revised in 2018)
NSQF LEVEL - 4
Developed By
List of Expert Members participated for finalizing the course curriculum of Physiotherapy
Technician held on 18.05.2017 at NIT Centre, New Delhi
Name & Designation
S No. Organization Remarks
Sh/Mr/Ms
1. Dr Ritesh Garg, M.B.B.S., Shivam Diagnostics & Cancer Chairman
D.M.R.D. Research Institute,C- 41
Mahendru Enclave Lane , Delhi-
110033
2. C. Shibu, Faculty -Do- Member
1stSemester – In this semester, the trainee learns to operate suitable tools and
equipment and evaluate the basic outline of Physiotherapy, develop a vocabulary of
appropriate terminology, trainee will be able to analyze and assemble the components
of skeleton system, joints by using X-Ray films and also be able to differentiate various
muscles. Trainee will able to recognize basic cell structure and its organelles and also
able to identify the major neural tissues. Trainee will be able to relate the anatomical
position of circulatory system on mannequin. Trainee will able to categorize foods
according to nutrients and assemble organs of digestive system, illustrate respiratory
system and also able to arrange organs on dummy of excretory and reproductive
system. They will perform Physiotherapy treatment, design treatment plan for stiff parts
of body and also illustrate the effects of IRR. They will plan and execute remedial effects
of cryotherapy, abstract benefits of SWD, lay out therapeutic uses of UTS and also plan a
regimen to stimulate muscle. Trainee will be able to assess and create a message
therapy.
2nd Semester – In this semester the trainee will be able to carry out Physiotherapy
assessment and treatment, develop exercise regimen, establish a treatment plan and
also able to examine the strength of muscles. Trainee will be able to design remedy for
back pain and also able to perform gait training. They will prepare assessment chart and
rehabilitation protocol.
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2. TRAINING SYSTEM
2.1 GENERAL
The Directorate General of Training (DGT) under Ministry of Skill Development &
Entrepreneurship offers a range of vocational training courses catering to the need of different
sectors of economy/ Labour market. The vocational training programmes are delivered under
the aegis of National Council of Vocational Training (NCVT). Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS)
and Apprenticeship Training Scheme (ATS) are two pioneer programmes of NCVT for
propagating vocational training.
‘Physiotherapy Technician’ trade under CTS is one of the popular courses delivered
nationwide through the network of ITIs. The course is of one year (02 semester) duration. It
mainly consists of Domain area and Core area. In the Domain area, Trade Theory & Practical
impart professional skills and knowledge, while Core area (Employability Skills) imparts
requisite core skill, knowledge and life skills. After passing out the training programme, the
trainee is awarded National Trade Certificate (NTC) by NCVT which is recognized worldwide.
· Read and interpret technical parameters/ documents, plan and organize work
processes, identify necessary materials and tools.
· Perform task with due consideration to safety rules, accident prevention regulations and
environmental protection stipulations.
· Apply professional skill, knowledge & employability skills while performing jobs.
· Check the job/ assembly as per drawing for functioning identify and rectify errors in job/
assembly.
· Document the technical parameters related to the task undertaken.
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Table below depicts the distribution of training hours across various course elements
during a period of one year (02 semesters):
Notional Training
S No. Course Element
Hours
1 Professional Skill (Trade Practical) 1290
2 Professional Knowledge (Trade Theory) 258
3 Employability Skills 110
5 Library & Extracurricular Activities 62
6 Project Work 200
7 Revision & Examination 160
Total 2080
The trainee will be tested for his skill, knowledge and attitude during the period of course
and at the end of the training programme, as notified by Govt. of India from time to time. The
Employability Skills will be tested in the first two semesters itself.
a) The Internal Assessment during the period of training will be done by Formative Assessment
Method by testing for assessment criteria listed against learning outcomes. The training
institute have to maintain individual trainee portfolio as detailed in assessment guideline. The
marks of internal assessment will be as per the template (Annexure – II).
b) The final assessment will be in the form of summative assessment method. The All India
Trade Test for awarding NTC will be conducted by NCVT at the end of each semester as per
guideline of Govt. of India. The pattern and marking structure is being notified by Govt. of India
from time to time. The learning outcome and assessment criteria will be basis for setting
question papers for final assessment. The examiner during final examination will also check
individual trainee’s profile as detailed in assessment guideline before giving marks for practical
examination.
The minimum pass percentage for Practical is 60% & minimum pass percentage for
Theory subjects is 40%. For the purposes of determining the overall result, 50% weightage is
applied to the result of each semester examination.
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3. JOB ROLE
Assistant Physiotherapist
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4. GENERAL INFORMATION
Entry Qualification Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 System of education
Desirable:
Preference will be given to a candidate with Craft Instructor
Certificate (CIC).
Note:
Out of two Instructors required for the unit of 2(1+1), one must have
Degree/Diploma and other must have NTC/NAC qualifications.
(ii) Employability Skill MBA OR BBA with two-year experience OR Graduate in Sociology/
Social Welfare/ Economics with two-year experience OR Graduate/
Diploma with two-year experience and trained in Employability Skills
from DGT institutes.
AND
Must have studied English/ Communication Skills and Basic
Computer at 12th/ Diploma level and above.
OR
Existing Social Studies Instructors duly trained in Employability
Skills from DGT institutes.
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5. NSQF LEVEL COMPLIANCE
Each level of the NSQF is associated with a set of descriptors made up of five outcome
statements, which describe in general terms, the minimum knowledge, skills and attributes that
a learner needs to acquire in order to be certified for that level.
Each level of the NSQF is described by a statement of learning outcomes in five domains,
known as level descriptors. These five domains are:
a. Process
b. Professional Knowledge
c. Professional Skill
d. Core Skill and
e. Responsibility
The broad learning outcome of Physiotherapy Technician trade under CTS mostly
matches with the Level descriptor at Level- 4.
Process Professional
Level Professional Skill Core Skill Responsibility
Required Knowledge
Level 4 Work in Factual Recall and Language to Responsibility
familiar, knowledge demonstrate communicate for own work
predictable, of field of practical skill, written or oral, and learning
routine, knowledge routine and with required
situation or study repetitive in clarity, skill to
of clear choice narrow range of basic Arithmetic
application, using and algebraic
appropriate rule principles, basic
and understanding of
tool, using social political
quality and natural
concepts environment
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6. LEARNING/ ASSESSABLE OUTCOME
Learning outcomes are a reflection of total competencies of a trainee and assessment will
be carried out as per the assessment criteria.
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2. Comply with 2.1 Identify environmental pollution & contribute to the avoidance
environment regulation of instances of environmental pollution.
and housekeeping 2.2 Deploy environmental protection legislation & regulations.
2.3 Take opportunities to use energy and materials in an
environmentally friendly manner.
2.4 Avoid waste and dispose waste as per procedure.
2.5 Recognize different components of 5S and apply the same in
the working environment.
4. Understand and apply 4.1 Semester examination to test the concept in productivity,
the concept in quality tools and labour welfare legislation.
productivity, quality 4.2 Applications will be assessed during execution of assessable
tools and labour outcome.
welfare legislation in
day-to-day work to
improve productivity &
quality.
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10. Analyze the joints by 10.1 Identify the bones and joints on X-Ray films.
using X-Ray films. 10.2 Arrange bones to form joints of upper and lower limb.
10.3 Recognize the views of X-Ray films.
10.4 Distinguish normal and abnormal X-Rays.
10.5 Identify the bones and joints on X-Ray films.
10.6 Arrange bones to form joints of upper and lower limb.
11. Differentiate various 11.1 Recall the names of major muscles of lower limb, upper limb,
muscles. trunk, abdomen, neck and face.
11.2 Categorize types of muscles according to their structure.
11.3 Perform movements of all joints and relate them with muscle’s
actions.
12. Recognize basic cell 12.1 Identify human cell and its organelles.
structure and its 12.2 Able to give presentation on different types of tissues.
organelles. 12.3 List the name of skin layers.
13. Identify the major 13.1 Memorize all parts of brain and spinal cord.
neural tissues.
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14. Relate the anatomical 14.1 List the names of chambers of heart.
position of circulatory 14.2 Demonstrate the physiology of heart with its valves by using
system on charts.
mannequin. 14.3 Check radial and femoral pulse.
14.4 Measure blood pressure by using sphygmomanometer.
16. Illustrate respiratory 16.1 List the name of organs of respiratory system.
system. 16.2 Memorize ribs movements.
16.3 Assesses respiratory rate, inspiration and expiration of chest.
17. Arrange organs on 17.1 Read about the organs of excretory system and human
dummy for excretory reproductive system.
system and 17.2 Assemble organs on dummy.
reproductive system.
20. Execute remedial 20.1 Assess skin or tissue injury before applying ice.
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effects of 20.2 Select the relevant method of icing according to the injury and
cryotherapy. contour of human body.
20.3 Record the timing of the icing.
22. Lay out therapeutic 22.1 Select the frequency for superficial and deep tissues.
use of UST. 22.2 Demonstrate the procedure of ultrasonic modality in different
frequencies with precautions.
22.3 Present how to apply ultrasonic gel and phonophoresis.
22.4 Perform different methods of testing of modality.
23. Plan and regimen to 23.1 Illustrate the test of muscle stimulator, TENS and IFT.
stimulate muscles. 23.2 Demonstrate the working of muscle stimulator for different
muscle conditions.
23.3 Check all the leads of modality before applying.
23.4 Prepare positioning of patient.
23.5 Present position of electrodes of TENS, IFT in pain conditions.
23.6 Check patient’s skin sensitivity before applying modalities.
23.7 Perform a practice on different areas of body.
23.8 Perform different methods of application of IFT.
24. Assesses and create a 24.1 Assemble the materials to be used in massage (e.g. sheets, oil,
message therapy. powder etc.)
24.2 Plan a proper positioning of patient and therapist during
massage of trunk, face, upper and lower limb.
24.3 Demonstrate different techniques of message with
precautions.
SEMESTER- II
25. Carry out 25.1 Demonstrate exercises to increase ROM manually or by using
Physiotherapy CPM.
assessment and 25.2 Schedule measurement of range of motion by using
develop exercise goniometer, inclinometer and inch tape.
regimen. 25.3 Perform active and active assisted movements.
25.4 Plan exercises according to patient strength.
25.5 Perform strengthening exercises for quadriceps and
hamstrings muscles on Quadriceps chair.
25.6 Exhibit equilibrium and non-equilibrium tests for
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coordination.
25.7 Demonstrate exercises with shoulder wheel, pulleys, Swiss
ball, hand dynamometer etc.
25.8 Test and measure inspiration and expiration of chest with inch
tape and practice postural drainage and breathing exercise.
25.9 Perform practice to make muscle flexible.
25.10 Plan and execute PNF techniques and MMT.
26. Design remedy for 26.1 Prepare a chart of relaxation techniques with its therapeutic
back pain and indications.
abnormal gait. 26.2 Recognize traction table.
26.3 Demonstrate testing of traction for cervical and lumbar
region.
26.4 Perform various methods of traction e.g manual traction,
static, intermittent, mechanical, positioning traction etc.
26.5 Presentation of calculation of body weight to be used for
traction.
26.6 Demonstrate normal and abnormal gait patterns.
26.7 Perform gait patterns with walking aids for weight and non-
weight bearing.
26.8 Demonstrate assistance provided by therapist to patient
during mobility.
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8. SYLLABUS
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c) T.E.N.S- Meaning of
'Transcutaneous', Description
of a T.E.N.S., Physiological
effects (along with pain gate
Theory), Method of
application (Trigger point
stimulation method,
Acupuncture point
stimulation method etc.),
Placements of T.E.N.S
electrodes, Application of
continuous, surged & burst
mode. Dose & Duration of
treatment, Indications &
contraindications.
d) I.F.T- Introduction,
application,
Indications &
Contraindications.
22-23 · Asses and create 73. Positioning of patient and MASSAGE THERAPY &
a massage therapist. (06 hrs) REHABILITATION
therapy 74. Techniques used in a) Definition of Massage
massage for upper and b) Aim of Massage
lower limb. (12 hrs) c) Physiological effects of
75. Illustrate a practical of Massage
massage on face. (07 hrs) d) Therapeutic uses of
76. Elaborate methods of Massage.
trunk massage. (09 hrs) e) Contraindications of
77. Precautions while giving Massage
massage. (08 hrs) f) Materials used in Massage
78. Rules and direction of (oil, powder, ice etc.)
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25 Revision
26 Examination
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(in brief).
11. Walking aids: Types,
indications, precautions.
41-46 · Prepare 123. Display videos showing Applied Anatomy:
assessment causes of clinical Causes, Deformity, loss of
chart and conditions. (08 hrs) functions in following
rehabilitation 124. Perform observational conditions:
protocol. assessment in various a. Carpal tunnel syndrome.
conditions. (08 hrs) b. Erb’s and kulmpke palsy
125. Perform clinical c. De Quervain’s disease.
examination. (06 hrs) d. Rotator cuff syndrome.
126. Demonstrate various e. Wrist drop.
orthopaedical tests. (10 hrs) f. Trendelenburg’s sign.
127. Demonstrate various g. Tarsal tunnel syndrome.
neurological tests. (08 hrs) h. Genu valgum/varum.
128. Prepare a chart of i. Coxa valgus/ varus.
orthopaedic, neurology j. Foot drop.
assessment. (05hrs)
129. Make a cardiopulmonary ORTHO-NEURO-GENERAL
assessment chart. (08 hrs) Orthopaedical condition:
130. Make a diagnosis after Etiology, C/F & physiotherapy
assessment. (10 hrs) management of the followings:
131. Plan a rehabilitation (i) Kyphosis, Lordosis&
program for patients. (17 Scoliosis
hrs) (ii) Cervical & Lumbar
Spondylosis
132. Develop home exercise (iii) AnkylosingSpondylosis
programs.(10 hrs) (iv) Tennis Elbow
133. Demonstrate precautions (v) Golfer's Elbow
to be considered during and (vi) Gout
after treatment. (10 hrs) (vii) Osteoarthritis
134. Develop ergonomics. (10
(viii) Rheumatoid Arthritis
(ix) Frozen Shoulder
hrs) (x) Fracture (brief)
135. Evaluate the prognosis. (10 (xi) Dislocation &
hrs) subluxation
136. Make postures showing (xii) Sprain
diagrammatical calculation (xiii) Tendonitis
(xiv) Rickets
of burn. (12 hrs) (xv) Osteomalacia
137. Calculate obesity according (xvi) Osteomyelitis
to BMI. (12 hrs) (xvii) Calcaneal Spar
138. Illustrate precautions (xviii) Flatfoot.
related to treatment. (12
hrs) Neurological Condition:
139. Clinical presentation in Etiology, C/F, &
hemiplegia, hemiparesis to Physiotherapeutic
Management of the following:
differentiate it. (12 hrs)
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Note: -
1. Some of the sample project works (indicative only) are given against each semester.
2. Instructor may design their own project and also inputs from local industry may be taken
for designing such new project.
3. The project should broadly cover maximum skills in the particular trade and must involve
some problem solving skill. Emphasis should be on Teamwork: Knowing the power of
synergy/ collaboration, work to be assigned in a group (Group of at least 4 trainees). The
group should demonstrate Planning, Execution, Contribution and Application of
Learning. They need to submit Project report.
4. If the instructor feels that for execution of specific project more time is required than he
may plan accordingly to produce components/ sub-assemblies in appropriate time i.e.,
may be in the previous semester or during execution of normal trade practical.
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Reading Reading and understanding simple sentences about self, work and
environment
Duration : 20 hrs
2. IT Literacy
Marks : 09
Basics of Computer Introduction, Computer and its applications, Hardware and
peripherals, Switching on-Starting and shutting down of computer.
Word Processing and Basic operating of Word Processing, Creating, opening and closing
Worksheet Documents, Use of shortcuts, Creating and Editing of Text,
Formatting the Text, Insertion & creation of Tables. Printing
document.
Basics of Excel worksheet, understanding basic commands, creating
simple worksheets, understanding sample worksheets, use of simple
formulas and functions, Printing of simple excel sheets.
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Computer Networking Basic of Computer Networks (using real life examples), Definitions of
and Internet Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), Internet,
Concept of Internet (Network of Networks),
Meaning of World Wide Web (WWW), Web Browser, Website,
Webpage and Search Engines. Accessing the Internet using Web
Browser, Downloading and printing web pages, Opening an email
account and use of email. Social media sites and its implication.
Information security and antivirus tools, Do's and Don'ts in
Information Security, Awareness of IT - ACT, types of cyber crimes.
Duration : 15 hrs
3. Communication Skills
Marks : 07
Introduction to Communication and its importance
Communication Skills Principles of effective communication
Types of communication - verbal, non-verbal, written, email, talking
on phone.
Non-verbal communication-characteristics, components-Para-
language
Body language
Barriers to communication and dealing with barriers.
Handling nervousness/ discomfort.
Second Semester
4. Entrepreneurship Skills Duration : 15 hrs
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Marks : 06
Concept of Entrepreneur - Entrepreneurship - Enterprises: Conceptual issue
Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship vs. management, Entrepreneurial motivation.
Performance & Record, Role & Function of entrepreneurs in relation
to the enterprise & relation to the economy, Source of business
ideas, Entrepreneurial opportunities, the process of setting up a
business.
Project Preparation & Qualities of a good Entrepreneur, SWOT and risk analysis. Concept
Marketing Analysis &application of PLC, Sales &distribution management. Difference
between small scale &large scale business, Market survey, Method
of marketing, Publicity and advertisement, Marketing Mix.
Institution’s Support Preparation of Project. Role of various schemes and institutes for
self-employment i.e. DIC, SIDA, SISI, NSIC, SIDO, Idea for financing/
non-financing support agencies to familiarize with the
Policies/Programmes& procedure & the available scheme.
Duration : 10 hrs
5. Productivity
Marks : 05
Benefits Personal/ Workman - Incentive, Production linked bonus,
Improvement in living standard.
Personal Finance Banking processes, Handling ATM, KYC registration, safe cash
Management handling, Personal risk and Insurance.
Duration : 15 hrs
6. Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Education
Marks : 06
Safety & Health Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health, importance of safety
and health at workplace.
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Global Warming Global warming, climate change and Ozone layer depletion.
Ground Water Hydrological cycle, ground and surface water, Conservation and
harvesting of water.
Duration : 10 hrs
8. Quality Tools
Marks : 05
Quality Consciousness Meaning of quality, Quality characteristic.
Quality Circles Definition, Advantage of small group activity, objectives of quality
circle, Roles and function of quality circles in organization, Operation
of quality circle. Approaches to starting quality circles, Steps for
continuation of quality circles.
Quality Management Idea of ISO 9000 and BIS systems and its importance in maintaining
System qualities.
House Keeping Purpose of House-keeping, Practice of good Housekeeping.
Quality Tools Basic quality tools with a few examples.
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ANNEXURE-I
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Note: Above Tools &Equipments not required, if Computer LAB is available in the institute.
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ANNEXURE-II
Learning Outcome:
Assessment Marks
Attendance/ Punctuality
Quality in Workmanship
Safety Consciousness
Total Internal
Economical Use of
Manuals/ Written
Result (Y/N)
Ability to Follow
Application of
&Equipment
Instructions
Knowledge
S No.
Materials
Father's/Mother’s
VIVA
Candidate Name
Name
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