Introduction: Paramedical career and courses are on the rise now in India and abroad as well. However the sector still needs to be explored by students, although there are lakh of Indian students who joins the paramedical sector every year but many students still have a vague idea as to what does a paramedic do.
Generally a paramedic is a trained healthcare professional who is accompanied in team which responds to emergency medical situations also known as emergency medical services (EMS) most probably in an ambulance. But the scope of practice the job of a paramedic is just not limited to ambulances and emergencies but it expands and is also allied with various other technical medical services like emergency rooms, fire departments, X ray services, Palliative care, HIV and AIDS treatment services, community health and disaster response teams etc.
In many foreign countries the role of Paramedics is more than an emergency medical technician and with additional certificates and degree the weight of a paramedic increases as far as a job profile is concerned. The paramedical studies are sure shot way of getting a job and no doubt a job oriented study course program.
How to become a Paramedical expert?
Usually students who come from the biology background after 10+ 2 standard wants to go for MBBS, Biotechnology, BDS, BAMS, Pharmacy, Homeopathy etc but due to lack of information does not know about available paramedical courses in India.
Programs related to MBBS or BAMS are very expensive and if you have a management seat then it becomes impossible to pay those hefty fees. Therefore it is wiser to complete a program that is job oriented and not at all expensive yet is a sound career choice.
To become a paramedic, one has to take up a course which should be either from the following categories which is the Bachelor degree, Certificate course or Diploma course.
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Bachelor degree program for Paramedical Courses.
- BSc ( Audiology and Speech Therapy )
- BSc ( Radiography )
- BSc ( Operation Theatres )
- Prosthetic and Orthotic Engineering
- BSc ( Radio Therapy )
- BSc ( Nuclear Medicine)
- BSc ( Ophthalmic Technology )
- Bachelor ( Mental Rehabilitation ) – BMR
- BSc ( Human Biology )
- BSc ( Respiratory Therapy Technology )
- BSc ( Medical Laboratory Technology )
- BSc ( Allied Health Services )
- BSc ( Medical Technology X-Ray )
- BSc ( Medical Secretarial Service )
- BSc ( Bio – Medical Technique )
- Bachelor of Speach, Language, & Hearing (BSLH)
- Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yogic Science
- BPT – Bachelor of Physio / Physical Therapy
These course last from a normal 3 years to 5 years depending on the course you are opting, as these also require extensive practical training under the supervision of trained medical professional so be patient and check with the university as well.
Eligibility is 10+2 with biology as one of the subjects; aggregate marks should high as considered by the college.
The above mentioned bachelor degree programs are fully job oriented and has much job value in India as well as abroad. Also the good news is that all these programs create a high paying job opportunity which you should not certainly miss.
Certificate program for Paramedical courses
- Certificate in Dental Assistant
- Certificate in Operation Theatre Assistant
- Certificate in Nursing Care Assistant
- Certificate in ECG and CT Scan Technician
- Certificate in Dialysis Technician
- Certificate in Home Based Health Care
- Certificate in Rural Health Care
- Certificate in HIV and Family Education
- Certificate in Nutrition and Childcare
- Certified Radio logical Assistant – CRA
- Certificate Course In Laboratory Technique
- Certificate Course In Sanitary Inspector Training
- Certificate Course In Radiography
- Certificate Course In X-Ray Technician
- Certificate Course In Dark Room Assistant
- Certificate Course In Optician & Refractionist
- Certificate Course In Ortho-Optists
- Certificate Course In Health Works ( Female )
The certificate programs are shorter in duration unlikely to undergraduate program although the duration of the program may depend on the area of specialization chosen therefore it may last from 6 months to 2 years. Eligibility is usually 10th standard and above this may also depend upon the area of specialization chosen.
Diploma and PG Diploma programs for Paramedical Courses
- Dental Hygienist
- Dental Mechanics
- Diploma In Community Health – DCH
- Diploma In Hospital Aids
- Radiation Therapy Technician
- Diploma in Anesthesia Tech
- Diploma in Transfusion Medical Tech
- Diploma in Vascular Surgery Tech
- Diploma in Dialysis Tech
- Diploma in ECG Tech
- Diploma in Dietetics
- Medical Records Tech
- Medical Transcript Writing
- Advance Diploma In Technical & Analytical Chemistry
- Diploma In Ophthalmic Assistant
- Diploma In Clinical Neuro Technology – DCNT
- PG Diploma In Bio-Medical Instrumentation
- PG Diploma in Hospital Management ( Eqvt. To MBA )
- PG Diploma in Cardiac Pulmonary Perfusion
- PG Diploma in Cardio Vascular Technique
- PG Diploma in Medical Laboratory Tech
- PG Diploma in Neuro Tech
- PG Diploma in Radiography & Imaging Tech
Diploma course could be pursued with a 10th standard or 10+2 pass certificate with biology as one of the subjects. The course may last from 1 year to 3 years depending upon the area of specialization. As far as PG Diploma is considered one has to complete an undergraduate degree as eligibility. It is requested to aspiring students to check with the institute where the admission is solicited.
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