Paramedical Courses - A Career Option in Great Demand

The health care industry is one of the well growing industries in India. One can explore various career options available in the medical industry such as paramedical course. A paramedic is a healthcare professional who works in emergency medical situations which includes an initial assessment, a diagnosis and a treatment plan to take care of the patient's health crisis. There are many disciplines of paramedical. Some of the famous paramedical courses are Diploma in Medical Lab Technology, Bachelor of Physiotheraphy, PG Diploma in Geriatric Medicine, PG Diploma in Maternal and Child Health, Bachelor of Occupational Therapy etc. There are many colleges in India which offers paramedical courses to students. Some of the famous paramedical colleges of our country are St. Johns Paramedical College, Indian Educational Services, Santhi College of Nursing etc.

A medical laboratory is a laboratory where tests are done on clinical specimens in order to get information about the health of a patient by diagnosis, treatment and for prevention of disease. Medical of lab technology is a famous branch of paramedical science. Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (DMLT) is a course available for students in colleges. DMLT course provides extensive training which includes a clinical internship with supervised work experience and it also qualifies graduates to run clinical tests required by physicians to make life-affecting decisions in patient care. Operation Theatre Technology is a branch of paramedical which deals in the advanced operative techniques. DOTT course is available for this branch of para-medicine.

Optometry is the branch of medicine which deals in the detection of common eye diseases, the management of binocular vision problems such as squints and lazy eyes and the prescription of spectacles and contact lenses. Opthalmic is the branch of medicine which deals in the specializing of the anatomy, function and diseases of the eye. Bachelor of Optometry and Ophthalmic Technology is the course offered for this branch of paramedicine by colleges and universities. The course offers jobs in many different places like in optician shops, Contact Lens companies, Ophthalmic lens industry and hospital eye departments. Not only diploma but Medical Lab Technology is also available in under graduate and post graduate programme. Bachelor in Medical Lab Technology is a 3 year under graduate programme for students offered by colleges and universities. BMLT course aims to provide the aspirant with sufficient knowledge and skills to carry out routine laboratory diagnostic procedures and some sophisticated laboratory diagnostic procedures. Master in Medical Lab Technology (MMLT) is a post graduation degree in medical lab technology for students. MMLT course covers the basics of preclinical subjects such as Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology and Blood Banking.