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career opportunities in the paramedical sector are increasing in the country and the world at the same pace . Paramedical is a sector related to healthcare in which one gets a chance to work like a doctor . When we go to the hospital , the first aid provided to the patient is the paramedical doctor . They are paramedical staff. Their role is so important that they are also called assistant doctors. By the year 2023, about 12,500 AYUSH Health and Wealth Centers are proposed to be opened across the country and new hospitals are also being built continuously. In such a situation, the demand for paramedical staff has increased further.
Paramedical sector is the second career choice if you do not become a doctor
Most of the students who dream of becoming a doctor, if they do not succeed in NEET, the most competitive exam to become a doctor, then they are seen moving towards paramedical courses. It is worth noting that in the year 2022, MBBS in medical colleges of India Admission to 91415 seats , 26,949 seats of BDS , 52720 seats of AYUSH and 525 seats of Veterinary course will be done through NEET . It is also important to note that every year around 15-16 lakh students in the country appear for the NEET exam in Paramedical with the dream of becoming a doctor.
Various dimensions of the paramedical sector
A large number of students who appear for the NEET exam choose the suitable streams under Paramedical as their second career choice, which mainly include Health Care Assistant, Nursing Care Assistant Dental Hygienist, Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Dietician, Lab Technologist, Physiotherapist, Dialysis Technician, Optometry Technician, Radiographer, Respiratory Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Anesthesia Technician , Medical Testing Technician, Operation Theatre Technician, ICU Equipment Technician, Radiation Technologist, Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Dental Assistant, Nutrition and Child Care Supporter, Home Based Health Care Supporter Rural Health Care Supporter, General Duty Assistant , Dialysis Technician , ECG end whistle Scan Technician , HIV & Family Education Technician etc. are in demand.
The special thing is that after COVID-19, the importance of lab technology, radiographers and physiotherapists has increased a lot. Lab technology technicians and technologists are two types of professionals. The job of a medical technologist is to do work related to blood banking , clinical technology , immunology , hematology and microbiology . Whereas medical technicians look after routine tests in the lab . With the help of radiation, pictures of those hidden organs are taken by the radiographers which are not visible and many physical disorders are brought to the fore . Ultrasound , X-ray , CT scan , MRI etc. are related to this field . Physical exercise treatment , heat , radiation are done by physiotherapists . It uses other therapeutic agents such as etc. and ensures exercises to treat weaknesses and rebuild damaged muscles , joints and bones .
There are three types of paramedical courses
Under paramedical courses, all three types of courses are available: certificate, diploma and degree. The duration of certificate courses is from six months to one year, diploma courses are from two to three years and degree courses are from three to four years. Post-graduation courses are also available in many areas of paramedical. Although various types of online courses are available in the paramedical sector, this is such a skill that doing it online or through distance education makes the opportunities very limited.
Eligibility and Entrance Examination for Paramedical Course
Students securing 50% marks in class 12th with Science (PCB) can take admission in paramedical courses. For admission in postgraduate (PG) courses, a bachelor's degree in the relevant paramedical subject is required. There are some certificate courses which can be done even after class 10th. The fees for different types of paramedical courses depend on which paramedical institute or college you are taking admission in.
Self employment and job opportunities in paramedical sector
Undoubtedly, there are good career opportunities available after a paramedical course. After studying paramedical, one can get a job in government and private institutions. One can also join a lab or a doctor's private clinic or start his own business. The pay scale in the paramedical field depends on the work, experience and qualification. Salary and facilities keep increasing on the basis of experience. The special thing is that there are good opportunities for students doing paramedical courses even abroad. Also, the package of paramedical staff abroad is very attractive.
Admission in Paramedical Courses
There are many types of exams for admission in paramedical courses. Students should pay attention to paramedical entrance exams along with giving NEET exam. Paramedical exams have almost the same course as NEET exam. On the basis of Joint Paramedical and Nursing Entrance Exam (CPNET), NEET-PG, MHT-CET, NEET-UG entrance exams, direct admission can be obtained in private and government colleges on the basis of merit. Many institutes offering paramedical courses also conduct their own entrance exams for admission. Many private paramedical institutes also give direct admission on the basis of merit and donation. If you want to make a career in the paramedical sector, then you can move forward on the path of a career in the paramedical sector by choosing the appropriate course and appropriate quality institute according to your interest, qualification and ability.
Dr. Jayantilal Bhandari (Career Counselor) 111, Gumasta Nagar , Indore- 9 ( Phone- 0731 2482060, 2480090)
