After bpt can we prefix "Dr" before our name?

Hello,

After completing a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) degree, individuals are not typically entitled to prefix "Dr" before their name. The title of "Doctor" is traditionally reserved for individuals who have earned a doctoral degree, such as Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) among others.

While a Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy signifies proficiency in the field and qualifies individuals to practice as physiotherapists, it does not confer the title of "Doctor." However, some individuals may choose to adopt the title of "Dr" colloquially or in certain contexts for various reasons, such as professional courtesy or recognition of their expertise.

It's important to note that the use of the title "Dr" without proper credentials can be misleading and may not be accepted or recognized universally. Therefore, it is advisable for individuals to use titles accurately and in accordance with their qualifications to avoid any confusion or misrepresentation.

"PHYSIOTHERAPISTS ARE DOCTORS ".

GO AND READ THIS https://www.physiotherapyindia.org/news-events/notices/3579-open-letter-to-dr-s-s-agarwal-and-dr-k-k-aggarwal-regarding-defaming-physiotherapy-profession.html

Don't give false information.

No...

Physiotherapists are not allowed to portray

themselves as registered medical practitioners by

prefixing the word "Dr" with their name. If any

physiotherapist prefixes the word “Dr” with his

name, then he shall be treated as quack as

mentioned by the Hon'ble Supreme Court and all

laws as applicable on any quack shall be also

applicable on said physiotherapists who is

prefixing "Dr.” with the name and who is

portraying as the medical practitioner/consultants.

Thus, the physiotherapist by claiming to be a

medical consultant among the general public by

prefixing the word "Dr" with their name and by

running a pain and rehabilitation clinic without

sufficient registration, are committing the offence

of cheating the general public by faking certificate

of an Association to be that of a statutory body.

Also, the said persons have also committed an

offence under section 336, 417,418, 419,425,

469 read with section 471 of Indian Penal Code.

The act of the physiotherapists by running a pain

and rehabilitation clinic and treating patients on

their own without medical supervision and the

required registration with the respective councils

is dangerous to the life of the general public.

Hi Vidhi,

Yes , of course vidhi, you can add 'Dr.' before your name after Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) as after the completion of the course , you became a certified physiotherapist now.

After the successful completion of the course , you are also registered under Physiotherapist Category Doctors.

Hope you got the answer Dr. Vidhi..!!

Best of Luck....!!!!

Dear candidate ,

Physiotherapists are Doctors and hence they can use the prefix Dr. infront of their name.

The Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP) has released a notification regarding this. However, you need to register yourself with IAP after the completion of your course. Then you can add MIAP after B.P.T degree.

Hope I answer your question and it's helpful.

All the best!