Paramedicine is a healthcare profession that deals with
assisting individuals, families, and societies in achieving, re-achieving, and preserving
optimal health. In recent times, paramedical sciences has emerged as an
important pillar of medical sciences.
Skills Required
- Ability to judge and make proper observation
- Scientific bent of mind
- Being good to patients and put them in comfort
- Be a team player, support other doctors and nurses
- Analytical and logical reasoning
- Ability to inspire confidence in patients
- Strong sense of responsibility and dedication
- Physical stamina to work long and irregular hours
- Patience and cool temperament
- Ability to use various diagnostic equipments
- Ability to take orders and assist superiors
- Plan, organize and maintain schedules
- Have an emotional understanding of patients
Fields of Study
- Paramedic & Emergency Response
- Nursing
- Physiotherapy/ Occupational Therapy
- Speech Therapy & Audiology
- Orthotics & Prosthetics
- Medical Lab Technology
- Hospital Management
- Optometry
- Pharmacy
- Radiography & Nuclear Medicine
- Nutrition & Dietetics
Field of Study
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Bachelor’s Degree
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Master’s Degree
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Physiotherapy
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B.P.T
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M.P.T or M.P.T (Splz.)
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Occupational Therapy
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B.O.T
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M.O.T
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Nursing
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B.Sc (Nursing)
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M.Sc (Nursing)
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Speech Therapy &
Audiology
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B.Sc (Audiology/Speech)
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M.Sc (Audiology/Speech)
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Optometry
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B.Sc (Optom.) / B.OPTM.
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M.Sc (Optom.) / M.OPTM.
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Radiology & Nuclear Medicine
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B.Sc (Radio.) / B.M.R.T
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PGDP (Radiography/ X-ray)
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Medical Laboratory
Technology
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B.Sc (M.L.T) / B.M.L.T
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M.Sc / PGDP (M.L.T)
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Prosthetics and Orthotics
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B.Sc (Prosth. &
Ortho.)
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M.Sc(Prosth. &
Ortho.)/MPO
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Hospital Management
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B.H.M / B.H.A
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M.H.M / M.H.A
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Pharmacy
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B.Pharm
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M.Pharm / Pharma D
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Nutrition & Dietetics
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B.Sc (Nutrition &
Dietetics)
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M.Sc (Nutrition &
Dietetics)
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Public Health / Public
Policy
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Any
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MPH/MSPH/PGDPHM
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Top Colleges in India
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
- NIPER, Mohali
- University Inst.
Of Pharma Sciences, Punjab
- Bombay College of
Pharmacy, Mumbai
- JSS College of
Pharmacy, Ooty
- L.M College of
Pharmacy, Ahmedabad
- Amrit Kaur College
of Nursing, New Delhi
- Bharati
Vidyapeeth’s College of Nursing, Pune
- National Institute
of Mental Health, Bangalore
- College of
Nursing, AIIMS, New Delhi
- Bombay Hospital,
College of Nursing, Mumbai
- Apollo College of
Physiotherapy, Hyderabad
- Christian Medical
College, Vellore
- KEM Hospital, Mumbai
- M S Ramaiah
Institute of Physiotherapy, Bangalore
- JSS College of
Physiotherapy, Mysore
- SNDT Women’s Univ
(Nutrition/Dietitics), Mumbai
- Tripura Institute
of Paramedical Sciences, Agartala
- Lotus College of
Optometry, Mumbai
- Paramedical
College, Durgapur
- IIHMR, Jaipur
- Tata Institute of
Social Sciences, Mumbai
- Nizam Institute of
Medical Sciences, Hyderabad
- All India Inst.
of Phy. Medicine and Rehab, Mumbai
- Government
Institute of Rehab Medicine, Chennai
- K.J. Somaiya
College of Physiotherapy, Mumbai
Career Options in Para Medicine
Accupuncturist
An Acupuncturist is a health care professional who
practices the ancient East Asian healing art of acupuncture. The Acupuncturist
treats symptoms and disorders by inserting very thin needles into precise
acupuncture points on the skin.
Athletic Therapist
An Athletic Therapist (Sports Medicine) helps in
assessment, prevention, immediate care and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries that occur during
sporting events, athletic training, or any other form of physical activities.
Dietician & Nutritionist
Dietician & Nutritionist plans food and nutrition
programs, supervises meal preparation and serving of meals at hospitals,
schools, nursing facilities, health and fitness centres. Other duties include
educating people regarding healthy eating habits and dietary
modifications.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides on-site
emergency case, by responding to medical emergencies to provide immediate
treatment for ill or injured people. The role of an EMT is to identify the
nature of emergency, stabilize the patient's condition, and initiate proper
medical procedures at the scene and en route to a hospital.
Massage Therapist
Massage Therapist performs therapeutic massages of soft
tissue muscles and joints of the body. The therapist relieves pain, reduces
stress, increases relaxation, and aids the general wellness of clients. Massage
Therapists can specialise in more than eighty different types of massage,
called modalities. Deep tissue massage, Swedish massage, reflexology, acupressure,
sports massage, neuromuscular massage are few of the many approaches to massage
therapy.
Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant performs administrative and clinical
duties under the direction of a physician. Duties include scheduling
appointments, maintaining medical records and billing, preparing patients for
examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by a
physician.
Medical Lab Technicians (MLT) and Technologist
Medical Lab Technicians (MLT) does tests by analyzing
body fluids, tissues, blood typing, micro organism screening, chemical analyses,
cell counts of human body etc. These tests help doctors to detect,
diagnose and treat diseases.Medical Technologist (a.k.a. Clinical Laboratory
Technologist) performs laboratory tests to help physicians detect, diagnose,
and treat diseases.
Medical Scientist or Researcher
Medical Scientist or Researcher conducts research aimed
at improving overall human health. Medical scientists study biological and
systems to understand the causes of diseases and other health problems.
Medical Transcriptionist
Medical Transcriptionist transcribe (type into printed
format) a dictated or oral report recorded by a doctor or physician during
appointments or surgical procedures. After tying the report, medical
transcriptionists review it and make corrections to grammar, punctuation, and
spelling.
Music Therapist
Music Therapist plans and organizes music therapy
activities which are designed to positively influence patients' psychological,
emotional and behavioural status. Music Therapists help their clients improve
their health across various domains (i.e. cognitive, behaviour, social skills,
motor skills, emotional development, and quality of life) by using music
experiences (i.e. singing, song writing, listening to and discussing music) to
achieve treatment goals and objectives.
Nurse provides care for injured, sick, disabled
and convalescing patients in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, private homes
and other medical institutions. Duties include assessing patients health problems
and needs, developing and implementing nursing care plans, maintaining medical
records, and providing advice and emotional support to patients and their
family members. Emergency Nurse provides advanced nursing care for
patients in critical or coronary care units with acute conditions such as heart
attacks, respiratory distress, or shock. Duties also include performing
emergency medical procedures, therapeutic procedures, invasive diagnostics and
pre/post operation care.
Occupational Therapist
An Occupational Therapist (OT) works with those who have
physically, mentally, developmentally, or emotionally disabling conditions.
This type of therapy is patient specific, involving recreational, creative or
educational activities that include time management skills, homemaking,
budgeting, shopping and use of public transportation.. Thus, an Occupational
Therapist helps people learn to cope with daily life.
Optician
An Optician helps in fitting eyeglasses, contact lenses,
and frames for customer according to written optical prescription or
specification from ophthalmologist or optometrist. The optician helps the
customer decide which eyeglass frame or type of contact lenses to buy.
Optometrist
An Optometrist performs eye exams to check for vision
problems , eye diseases and impairments. The optometrist prescribes eyeglasses,
corrective contact lenses and other eye treatments.
Orthodontist
An Orthodontist examines, diagnoses and treats dental
malocclusion (misalignment of teeth) and other oral cavity anomalies. The
Orthodontist designs and fabricates braces and other appliances to realign
teeth and jaws, to help normal function and to improve appearance.
Paramedic
Paramedic provides extensive pre-hospital care to sick or
injured in emergency medical settings by responding to emergency calls,
performing medical services and transporting the patient to the medical
facility. Paramedic can give medications orally and intravenously, interpret
electrocardiograms, and other complex equipment.
Pathologist
Pathologist uses laboratory techniques and patient
specimens to diagnose presence and stage of diseases; and then write pathology
reports summarizing the analysis, results and conclusions of the laboratory
testing. The pathologist has to study
the nature, cause and development of diseases.
Pharmaceutical Researcher
Pharmaceutical Researcher is a scientist who works
intensively on creating effective drugs for treating diseases. The researcher
has a vast spectrum of knowledge from fields of biometry and statistics,
chemical technology, endocrinology and pharmacology.
Pharmacist
Pharmacist dispenses medicines and drugs prescribed by
physicians and other medical practitioners to patients and offers advice on
their safe use. Experienced pharmacists may advice physicians and other health
practitioners on the selection, dosage, side effects of medications.
Pharmacologist
Pharmacologist investigates and conducts experiments to
find out how medicines interact with biological systems. The Pharmacologist
undertakes vitro research (using cells or animal tissues) or vivo research
(using whole animals) to predict the effect the drugs might have on humans.
Physiotherapist
Physiotherapist seeks to improve movement dysfunction,
promote optimal health and functions of the human body. Physiotherapy is the
most important rehabilitative service and a vital therapeutic supplement of the
medical profession, which is integral to the treatment of most patients.
Podiatrist
Podiatrist provides medical and surgical care for people
suffering from foot, lower leg and ankle problems. The Podiatrist diagnoses
illnesses, treats injuries, and performs surgeries to fix deformities of the
human foot.
Radiation Therapist
Radiation Therapist is part of the oncology team that
treats patients with cancer in healthcare facilities or cancer treatment
centres. The therapist provides
radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiologist. Duties include -
diagnosis, preparing equipment, providing radiation therapy, and maintaining
records and reports.
Recreation Therapist
Recreation Therapist plans, coordinates and directs
medically approved specialized recreational programs for patients in hospitals
and nursing homes to help them with physical, mental and social handicaps for
becoming more self-reliant and independent individuals. Other duties include assisting individuals to
improve previously acquired skills and interests; and develop new ones.
Respiration Therapist
Respiration Therapist is involved in assessing, treating
and caring for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. The
Respiratory Therapist conducts therapeutic procedures, works on equipment,
maintains patient records, teaches
patients how to use treatments such as inhalers, and also provides emergency
care to patients suffering from heart attacks, stroke or shock.
Speech Pathologist & Audiologist
Speech Pathologist & Audiologist deals with speech,
language and hearing impairments that disrupt the ability of the
sufferer to communicate and interact in various social situations. Thus, a
Speech Pathologist works on identifying symptoms of hearing loss, auditory
balance and related sensory and neural problems; and provide a course of
treatment by using remedial measures and rehabilitation strategies.
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