What is Paramedical?

Paramedical courses teach an individual and change them into a competent health care worker. There is an increasing realization of the significance of paramedical personnel in the health sector, particularly in trauma and accident care. Health care delivery systems are undergoing fast changes and the demand for expert paramedical personnel is on the rise. This, in turn, has increased the demand for Paramedical courses in recent times. By going through this post you will be able to know about paramedical Careers’ specializations, salary, jobs, and prospects of growth. This career is expected to gain momentum in the coming years because of the increase in the number of corporate hospitals.

How to get started ?

There is an increasing demand for paramedics’ professionals both in India in addition to abroad.

Duration : 3 years

Eligibility:

Passed the two year Pre-University examination or equivalent as recognized by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, with science subjects, Viz, Physics, Chemistry and Biology and English.

Obtained at least forty-five percent of the total marks in science subjects and English of the qualifying examination. If belonging to a scheduled or a scheduled tribe, should have obtained not less than forty percent of the total marks in science subjects and English of the qualifying examination.

First year Basic Paramedical

#	Subjects	Theory Hrs	Practical/Clinical Hrs	Hrs
1	English	60
2	Anatomy	60
3	Physiology	60
4	Nutrition	60
5	Biochemistry	30
6	Nursing Foundations	265 + 200	450
7	Psychology	60
8	Microbiology	60
9	Introduction to Computers	45
10	Kannada	30
11	Library work / Self Study			50
12	Co-curricular activities			50
Total	930	450	100
Total Hours		1480 hrs

Second year Basic Paramedical

#	Subjects	Theory Hrs	Practical/Clinical Hrs	Hrs
1	English	60
2	Anatomy	60
3	Physiology	60
4	Nutrition	60
5	Biochemistry	30
6	Nursing Foundations	265 + 200	450
7	Psychology	60
8	Microbiology	60
9	Introduction to Computers	45
10	Kannada	30
11	Library work / Self Study			50
12	Co-curricular activities			50
Total	930	450	100
Total Hours		1480 hrs