A Paramedic is a highly trained and skilled medical professional who is educated to carry out some of the duties of a physician. Paramedics can examine, evaluate and treat patients with equipment and medication and usually work in the emergency department of a hospital.
Personal Competencies
You have strong communication skills
You are a problem solver
You can make quick decisions and stay calm under pressure
You are analytical by nature
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
2. Complete a Bachelor’s degree (B.P.M.T in Paramedical Technology/B.Sc in Nursing/Bachelor of Physiotherapy)
OR
Complete a Bachelor’s degree followed by a Master’s degree in the same field
OR
Pursue a Diploma course in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT)/Diploma in Radiological Technology (DRT)
OR
Opt for a Certificate course for entry level jobs
For admissions, you have to appear for university specific /state level entrance exams such as NEET (for BSc Nursing), AIIMS BSc Paramedical Exam, CET (MHCET, Kerala CET, Gujrat CET, AP CET) and so on
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The course is offered by the Department of Paramedical Sciences. This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government Institutes 1.All India Institute of Medical Sciences [AIIMS], NEW DELHI 2. Post Graduate Institute Of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh 3. BHU, Varanasi 4. Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore 5. Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad 6. Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 7. Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram 8. Government Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai 9. Institute Of Post Graduate Medical Education And Research, Kolkata 10. Kolkata Medical College, Kolkata
Private Institutes (Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC or MCI before applying) 1.Christian Medical College, Vellore 2.Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute Of medical Sciences, Lucknow 3. Sri Ramchandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai 4. St Xavier's College, Mumbai 5. Christ University, bangalore 6.. Mayo College of Paramedical Sciences, Bhopal 7. Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati 8. Manipal Academy of Higher Education, MAHE, Manipal
Distance Learning Institute Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 50,000 - 1,50,000* for the full course
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes* • Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI* • Scholarships are also made available in institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA) • Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc. • All banks give education loans
Where will you work?
Places of work: Ambulance services, air ambulances, fire services, government and private hospitals, clinics, pharmaceutical companies where one can work as a technician, researcher, drug safety associate
Work Environment: EMTs and paramedics work both indoors and outdoors, in all types of weather.They are required to do considerable kneeling, bending, and heavy lifting Their work is physically strenuous and can be stressful, sometimes involving life-or-death situations.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Ambulance Paramedic → Advanced Care Paramedic → Intensive Care Paramedic → Officer in Charge/Station Officer → Operations Supervisor
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Paramedic ranges between INR 15,000 - 60,000 per month.
Ankita Patel works as a paramedic in Ahmedabad and provides pre-hospital care to patients in the ambulance. Although only 31, she has been in the job for a decade. During the COVID pandemic she strove undaunted to save dozens of lives in the midst of a major health emergency.*
Paramedic
NCS Code: NA | HW0091. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
2. Complete a Bachelor’s degree (B.P.M.T in Paramedical Technology/B.Sc in Nursing/Bachelor of Physiotherapy)
OR
Complete a Bachelor’s degree followed by a Master’s degree in the same field
OR
Pursue a Diploma course in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT)/Diploma in Radiological Technology (DRT)
OR
Opt for a Certificate course for entry level jobs
For admissions, you have to appear for university specific /state level entrance exams such as NEET (for BSc Nursing), AIIMS BSc Paramedical Exam, CET (MHCET, Kerala CET, Gujrat CET, AP CET) and so on
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The course is offered by the Department of Paramedical Sciences.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government Institutes
1.All India Institute of Medical Sciences [AIIMS], NEW DELHI
2. Post Graduate Institute Of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh
3. BHU, Varanasi
4. Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore
5. Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad
6. Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi
7. Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
8. Government Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai
9. Institute Of Post Graduate Medical Education And Research, Kolkata
10. Kolkata Medical College, Kolkata
Private Institutes
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC or MCI before applying)
1.Christian Medical College, Vellore
2.Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute Of medical Sciences, Lucknow
3. Sri Ramchandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai
4. St Xavier's College, Mumbai
5. Christ University, bangalore
6.. Mayo College of Paramedical Sciences, Bhopal
7. Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati
8. Manipal Academy of Higher Education, MAHE, Manipal
Information on Institute rankings is available at - https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
Distance Learning Institute
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 50,000 - 1,50,000* for the full course
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also made available in institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Places of work: Ambulance services, air ambulances, fire services, government and private hospitals, clinics, pharmaceutical companies where one can work as a technician, researcher, drug safety associate
Work Environment: EMTs and paramedics work both indoors and outdoors, in all types of weather.They are required to do considerable kneeling, bending, and heavy lifting Their work is physically strenuous and can be stressful, sometimes involving life-or-death situations.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Ambulance Paramedic → Advanced Care Paramedic → Intensive Care Paramedic → Officer in Charge/Station Officer → Operations Supervisor
The approx. salary of a Paramedic ranges between INR 15,000 - 60,000 per month.
Source - https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Paramedic/Salary
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Ankita Patel works as a paramedic in Ahmedabad and provides pre-hospital care to patients in the ambulance. Although only 31, she has been in the job for a decade. During the COVID pandemic she strove undaunted to save dozens of lives in the midst of a major health emergency.*
Source - https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-india-paramedic-idAFKBN2CH1JM
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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