FAQs Related to Paramedical Courses

Q. What is meant by a paramedical course ?

These are job oriented allied health sciences courses. These courses support medical work and can also be called emergency or pre hospital services.

Q. What is the scope Of paramedical courses in India ?

There is a high demand for paramedical professionals. The Healthcare sector requires a lot workforce owing to the ageing population, increased awareness,  increased incidences of diseases, precautionary treatment procedures and advanced diagnostic techniques.

Q. How many years does it take to complete paramedical courses ?

Paramedical courses are of three types 
1. certificate courses 
2. diploma courses and 
3. degree courses

Certificate courses are of a duration of six months to 1 year.

Diploma courses are of the duration between 1 to 2 years.

The degree paramedical courses take around 1.5 to 4 years to complete.

Q. Do paramedical courses require NEET ?

For admission to various paramedical institutes, the NEET exam is not essential. 
Many institutes conduct their own examination for admission to paramedical courses.

Q. Which is the best diploma course in paramedical after class 12 ?

1. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology-DMLT
2. Diploma in Medical Imaging Technology
3. Diploma in Operating Theatre Technician-DOTT
4. Diploma in Hospital Administration  
These are some of the best courses in paramedical after class 12.

Q. Are paramedics doctors ?

Paramedics are highly trained skilled professionals, usually the first responders in emergency situations.

They stabilise people with life-threatening injuries and transport these patients to a higher level of care. 

Paramedics are a group of trained medical professionals who supplement, help and support doctors in providing Healthcare to patients.

Q. Who are Paramedics ?

The term includes nurses, therapists, technicians, ancillary staff involved along with physicians for patient care.