Give me information about paramedical courses pls sir/madam.
Hi Subhah
There are three types of paramedical courses available in India after 12th, which are :
1. Degree
2. Diploma
3. Certificate
1)TOP BACHELOR’S DEGREE PARAMEDICAL COURSES
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
- B.Sc. in OTT (Operation Theatre Technology)
- B.Sc. in Dialysis Technology
- B.Sc. in MLT (Medical Lab Technology)
- B.Sc. in X-Ray Technology
- B.Sc. in Radiography
- B.Sc. in Medical Imaging Technology
- B.Sc. in Medical Record Technology
- BASLP
- B.Sc. in Ophthalmic Technology
- B.Sc. in Audiology and Speech Therapy
- B.Sc. in Optometry
- B.Sc. in Anaesthesia Technology
The above mentioned Bachelor’s Degree courses are usually 3 years long. Some academic programs are 4 years long (theory + practical training).
2)TOP DIPLOMA PARAMEDICAL COURSES AS FOLLOWS :
- Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- DOTT (Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology)
- Diploma in Dialysis Technology
- DMLT (Diploma in Medical Lab Technology)
- Diploma in X-Ray Technology
- Diploma in Radiography
- Diploma in Medical Imaging Technology
- Diploma in Medical Record Technology
- Diploma in Nursing Care Assistant
- ANM
- GNM
- Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology
- DHLS (Diploma in Hearing Language and Speech)
- Diploma in Anaesthesia Technology
- Diploma in Dental Hygienist
- Diploma in Rural Health Care
- Diploma in Community Health Care
Diploma courses could last anywhere between 1-3 years. Diploma courses can usually be pursued by students who have passed 12th and 10th .It depends upon the institute and the nature of the academic program.
3)TOP CERTIFICATE PARAMEDICAL COURSES AS FOLLOWS :
- Certificate in X-Ray Technician
- Certificate in Lab Assistant/Technician
- 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
Certificate paramedical courses could last anywhere between 6 months to 2 years. 10th pass is usually the minimum qualification required to pursue such courses.
Hope this helps you.
Good Luck
Hi Subhash,
Here is a list of paramedical courses that are popular in India currently:
| 1 | BPT - Bachelor of Occupational Therapy | 3.5 Years | 10+2 PCB |
| 2 | BPT - Bachelor of Physio / Physical Therapy | 3.5 Years | 10+2 PCB |
| 3 | Prosthetic and Orthotic Engineering | 3 Years | 10+2 PCB |
| 4 | BSc ( Audiology and Speech Therapy ) | 3 Years | 10+2 PCB |
| 5 | BSc ( Ophthalmic Technology ) | 3 Years | 10+2 PCB |
| 6 | Bachelor ( Mental Rehabilitation ) - BMR | 3 Years | 10+2 PCB |
| 7 | BSc ( Human Biology ) | 3 Years | 10+2 PCB |
| 8 | BSc ( Radiography ) | 3 Years | 10+2 PCB |
| 9 | BSc ( Radio Therapy ) | 3 Years | 10+2 PCB |
| 10 | BSc ( Nuclear Medicine ) | 3 Years | 10+2 PCB |
| 11 | BSc ( Respiratory Therapy Technology ) | 3 Years | 10+2 PCB |
| 12 | BSc ( Medical Technology X-Ray ) | 3 Years | 10+2 PCB |
| 13 | BSc ( Medical Secretarial Service ) | 3 Years | 10+2 PCB |
| 14 | BSc ( Operation Theatres ) | 3 Years | 10+2 PCB |
| 15 | BSc ( Medical Laboratory Technology ) | 3 Years | 10+2 PCB |
| 16 | BSc ( Allied Health Services ) | 4 Years | 10+2 PCB |
| 17 | BSc ( Bio - Medical Technique ) | 1.5 Years | BSc BZC |
| 18 | Bachelor of Speach, Language, & Hearing (BSLH) | 3 Years | 10+2 PCB |
| 19 | Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yogic Science | 5 Years | 10+2 PCB |
| 20 | Dental Hygienist | 2 Years | 10+2 PCB |
| 21 | Dental Mechanics | 2 Years | 10+2 PCB |
| 22 | Diploma In Community Health - DCH | 3 Years | 10+2 PCB |
| 23 | Diploma In Hospital Aids | 2 Years | 10+2 PCB |
| 24 | Certified Radiological Assistant - CRA | 2 Years | 10+2 PCB |
| 25 | Radiation Therapy Technician | 2 Years | BSc PCM |
| 26 | PG Diploma in Cardiac Pulmonary Perfusion | 2 Years | BSc PZC |
| 27 | PG Diploma in Cardio Vascular Technique | 2 Years | BSc PZC |
| 28 | PG Diploma in Medical Laboratory Tech | 2 Years | BSc PZC |
| 29 | PG Diploma in Neuro Tech | 2 Years | BSc PZC |
| 30 | PG Diploma in Radiography & Imaging Tech | 2 Years | BSc BZC |
| 31 | Diploma in Anaesthesia Tech | 1 Year | BSc BZC |
| 32 | Diploma in Transfusion Medical Tech | 1 Year | BSc BZC |
| 33 | Diploma in Vascular Surgery Tech | 1 Year | BSc BZC |
| 34 | Diploma in Dialysis Tech | 1 Year | BSc PCB/Z/M |
| 35 | Diploma in ECG Tech | 1 Year | BSc PCB/Z/M |
| 36 | Medical Records Tech | 1 Year | BA/BSC/BCom |
| 37 | Medical Transcript Writing | 1 Year | BA/BSC/BCom |
| 38 | Advance Diploma In Technical & Analytical Chemistry | 1.5 Years | BSc Chem |
| 39 | Certificate Course In Laboratory Technique | 1 Year | HSLC/Matric |
| 40 | Certificate Course In Sanitary Inspector Training | 1 Year | HSLC/Matric |
| 41 | Certificate Course In Radiography | 1 Year | HSLC/Matric |
| 42 | Certificate Course In X-Ray Technician | 1 Year | HSLC/Matric |
| 43 | Certificate Course In Dark Room Assistant | 1 Year | HSLC/Matric |
| 44 | Certificate Course In Optician & Refractionist | 2 Years | 10+2 PCB |
| 45 | Certificate Course In Ortho-Optists | 2 Years | 10+2 PCB |
| 46 | Diploma In Ophthalmic Assistant | 2 Years | 10+2 PCB |
| 47 | Certificate Course In Health Works ( Female ) | 1.5 Years | 10+2 |
| 48 | Diploma In Clinical Neuro Technology - DCNT | 1 Year | BSc PCM |
| 49 | PG Diploma In Bio-Medical Instrumentation | 2 Years | BSc PCM |
| 50 | PG Diploma in Hospital Management ( Eqvt. To MBA ) | 1.5/2 Years | BA/BSc/BCom |
| 51 | Diploma in Dietetics | 1 Year | 10+2 PCB |
Source: http://www.career-info.in/india/courses/paramedical-courses.html
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.
Hope this helps! All the best!
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