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The KMCH College of Occupational Therapy was started in the year 1995. The college is affiliated to the Tamilnadu Dr.MGR Medical University, Chennai, and recognized by the govt. of Tamilnadu. The bachelor of Occupational Therapy course is recognised by World Federation of Occupational Therapy.
Occupational Therapy is the treatment of illness or disability through activities, which strengthen and enhance a person's ability to function at their maximum potential level in the daily activities associated with work, play and leisure.
Occupational Therapy emphasizes the importance of a healthy balance in a person's life between physical activities, work, play, leisure activities and rest. Occupational therapists can help patients to identify and deal with imbalances they may have in their lives through the use of an activity configuration in conjunction with the initial interview of the patient.
An important part of an Occupational therapist's job is working with other members of the rehabilitation team. The team members include the physiatrist, nurses, physical therapists, speech therapist, vocational counselors, social workers, psychologists, dietary personnel, prosthetic and orthotic engineers, etc.
The college is located in the Kovai Medical Center and Hospital Campus, which is situated on Avanashi Road (N.H.47), about 10 Kms from the Coimbatore Railway Junction and Bus stand, and 03 Kms from the Coimbatore Airport. The Campus is easily reachable by road, with abundant bus facilities available from all places in and around Coimbatore.
The college is hosting the 39th national conference of all india Occupational Therapist Association EMCON 2002.
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