Paramedical Courses
Paramedical courses are usually related to the allied healthcare sector. These courses are just as useful and job oriented as the courses directly related to the field of healthcare The paramedical courses can be accomplished after 10th standard, 12th standard and graduation.
Paramedical courses trains students and turns them into skilled and qualified allied healthcare workers and technicians. Along with Doctors and Nurses, allied healthcare workers also play an integral role in the smooth functioning of the healthcare industry in India. These courses vary in length, such as one-year courses and six-month courses. Certificate paramedical courses could last anywhere between 6 months to 2 years. Diploma courses could last anywhere between 1-3 years and Bachelor’s Degree courses are usually 3 years long. Some academic programs are 4 years long (theory + practical training).
TOP PARAMEDICAL COURSES
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Physiotherapist |
Physiotherapists help patients rehabilitate from a state of incapacity due to genetic defect or the result of an accident or illness. |
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Nursing | A nurse provides hands-on care to patients by administering medications, managing intravenous lines, observing and monitoring patients' conditions, maintaining records and communicating with doctors. |
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· AIIMS Entrance Exam- It conducts entrance exams for its B Sc Nursing and B Sc Nursing post basic course. The exam is usually conducted in June.
· AFMC (Armed Forces Medical College) Entrance Exam
· JIPMER (Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research) Entrance Exam. · Lady Hardings Medical College - This College situated in Delhi also conducts entrance exams for admission to its B Sc (Hons) Nursing course. |
Anaesthesia technician |
Under B.Sc. in Anaesthesia Technology program, the eligible candidates are provided training in types of equipment that are used for Anaesthesia, different Anaesthesia agents, the techniques that need to be used for giving Anaesthesia as well as its allowable dosage which depends on the patient and operational conditions |
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Speech therapist & Audiologist |
Speech language pathologists and audiologists are concerned with the prevention, identification and rehabilitation of children and adults with communication disorders and hearing impairment. |
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Ophthalmic Technician/ Assistant |
Ophthalmic technology professionals are trained to assist Ophthalmologist.
They are trained take care of technical & primary aspects of vision care activities like- Vision test/ examination, dispensing optics etc. |
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Naturopathy and yoga is a system of working towards the cure of diseases without using medicines. It is an ancient and traditional science which integrates the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of our natural constitution. |
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Non- Science students-
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Dialysis Therapist/ Dialysis Technician |
The course is designed to prepare students to administer haemodialysis treatments for patients with renal failure, under the supervision of a nurse or physician. |
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ENTRANCE EXAM:- JEE Mains
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Occupational therapist |
An occupational therapist is responsible for providing medical help and/or rehabilitation to individuals suffering from functional disabilities. These patients’ disabilities generally stem from physical or mental illness, aging, developmental problems, and/or emotional problems. |
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Lab Technician |
Medical Laboratory Technology a.k.a clinical laboratory science helps diagnose, treat and prevent disease through clinical laboratory tests. It is complementary to medical science |
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