There is an increasing demand for paramedic's professionals both in India and abroad. Paramedical offers numerous courses for students after class 12th. Students who have passed Class 12 in Science with Biology are eligible to join paramedical courses.
Paramedical courses are available in: -
Bachelor of Radiation Technology | Bachelor of Physiotherapy |
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy | BSc in Dialysis Therapy |
BSc Medical Lab Technology | BSc in Optometry |
BSc in X-Ray Technology | BSc in Nuclear Medicine Technology |
BSc in Operation Theatre Technology | BSc in Medical Record Technology |
BSc in Medical Imaging Technology | BSc in Anesthesia Technology |
Duration - Three to Four years
Diploma in OT Technician | Diploma in Rural Health Care |
Diploma in Dental Hygienist | Diploma in Occupational Therapy |
Diploma in Dialysis Technology | Diploma in X-Ray Technology |
Diploma in Physiotherapy | - |
Duration - One to three years
Certificate in X-Ray Technician | Certificate in ECG and CT Scan Technician |
Certificate - Technician/ Lab Assistant | Certificate - Dental Assistant |
Certificate in HIV and Family Education | Certificate in Rural Health Care |
Certificate in Dialysis Technician | Certificate in Home Based Health Care |
Duration - Six months to two years
Master of Radiation Technology | Master of Medical Lab. Technology |
Master of Optometry & Ophthalmic Technology | Master of Pathology Technology |
PG Diploma in Maternal & Child Health | PG Diploma in Geriatric Medicine |
PG Diploma in Hospital & Health Management | Master of Occupational therapy |
Master of Physiotherapy | Master of Veterinary & Public Health |
Master of Hospital Administration | - |
These paramedical courses train a student in specialized fields such as X-Ray technology, dialysis etc. Below is the comprehensive list of areas that comes under the umbrella of Paramedical courses.
The average fee of certificate courses is approximately Rs 50,000 for each semester. The fee structure for the diploma courses varies from Rs 35,000 to Rs 40,000 for each semester. The course fee for a bachelor's degree course can be approximately Rs 60,000 per annum with an additional expense of hostel fee which can be approximately Rs 2,000 per month on average. The average fee of postgraduate courses is about Rs 40,000 to Rs 50,000.
Once a candidate finishes his / her course, they have a plethora of opportunities to choose from different job roles in this field:
Most popular/coveted jobs/roles in this career | Average Salary offered | Top Companies recruiting for these |
---|---|---|
Advanced Life Support Paramedic | Rs 1,76,000 to Rs 3,62,000 | GVK Emergency Management and Research Institute, Apollo Hospitals |
Medical Assistant | Rs 2,98,000 per annum | Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital (Mandke Foundation). Prince Aly Khan Hospital. |
Critical Care Paramedic | Rs 3,35,000 | MaxCure Hospital, Fortis Hospital |
The salary of people who have taken a paramedic course ranges from Rs 2, 20,000 to Rs 10,00,000. And just like every other profession, the salary increases with experience. Besides, the private sector is said to offer more in comparison to the public sector.
Here, is the list of recruiters for paramedics.
Nanavati Hospital | Fortis Hospital |
Manipal Hospital | Apollo Hospitals |
MaxCure Hospital | Billroth Hospital |
PGIMER, Puducherry | Artemis Hospital |
Max Superspeciality Hospital | Columbia Asia Referral Hospital |
Employment opportunities for paramedical professionals are rising daily not only in India but also in other nations such as the United States of America, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Their duty is to assist physicians in accurately diagnosing and treating diseases.
It is critical to have skills and a good amount of experience to become a good paramedic, as experience is quite valuable in this sector.
What if this professional path is not a good fit? What other employment opportunities do individuals with these degrees have?
After completing the fundamental course in one of the paramedical streams, applicants can work in Nursing Homes, Hospitals, Clinics, and Health Departments, as well as colleges and universities and as lecturers. Additionally, they have the option of establishing their own laboratories or clinics. As a result, job options in paramedical fields are many.