Paramedical career : Paths, Opportunities & Earnings

Paramedical courses are a part of the medical field only as these are profession-oriented medical training courses that are of shorter duration than MBBS and are career-oriented. Students can go for paramedical courses in various medical fields like Operation theatre, anesthesiology, respiratory care, etc. 

These paramedical courses are offered as postgraduate, undergraduate, diploma, and certificate courses by various medical colleges and universities throughout the country. The duration of these courses may range from 6 months to 3 years. Some UG and PG paramedical courses are BSC Nursing, BSC Medical Lab Technology, BSC in Operation Theatre Technology, MSC Nursing, Master of Medical Lab technology, etc.  

Paramedics are an integral part of the healthcare industry and are also known as allied health forces. They provide assistance to the doctors, maintain the health of patients, perform all the technical jobs, and deal with emergencies.  

The paramedical courses are taken to be job-oriented courses that put much emphasis on the placement of students. Ever since Covid-19 invaded the lives of people, there has been an immense need for healthcare employees, and graduating in the paramedical course will not only provide the students with a job but also enable them to contribute to the nation's needs and emergencies. 

Why Choose Paramedical Course? 

The paramedical course has evolved to become an integral and crucial part of the healthcare sector. Paramedics are required at every stage in healthcare departments, hospitals, etc. It is a job-oriented medical profession that needs compassion to serve and help people. Along with this selfless purpose, the Paramedical course offers great career scope to such passionate students and this is proven by the following statistical facts about this course: 

• It was projected that the healthcare industry in India was supposed to reach $372 billion by 2022 as it has been growing at an immensely great pace with the continuous contribution from both governments as well as private sectors.
• The hospital industry contributes to around 80% of the total healthcare market and it has been projected that the hospital industry will reach $132 billion by 2023. The CAGR for its growth rate is 16-17%.
• As of 2021, the Indian Healthcare sector has become one of the highest employers and it has employed a total of 4.7 million people.
• There has been a plan that the government is planning to give a credit incentive of INR 500 billion to boost the country's healthcare structure.
• Healthcare is one of India's largest sectors both in terms of revenue as well as employment. Thus, it serves to be a very influential sector in terms of job opportunities and career development.

Top Careers in Paramedical 

The paramedical course is one of the medical fields that has been evolving and developing into a sector that is most influential and most required in terms of the duties that a paramedic has to dutifully perform. This field provides several job opportunities to compassionate and deserving individuals. 

Some of the top careers in Paramedical are as follows. 

X-Ray Technician 

The job of X-ray technicians is to perform all the activities related to X-Ray technology. They have to take the X-Rays of patients and look after the X-ray machines, and they should know what type of X-ray needs to be done depending on the situation. 

Anaesthetic 

Their job is to provide anaesthesia dosages to the patients and they should know how much anaesthesia is to be given in varying situations. Their job is a bit critical as they have to give the dosages after taking into consideration the patient's medical history and reaction to anaesthesia.  

Physiotherapists

They have to take care of the physical movement of human limbs and provide patients with different physiotherapies depending on the type of condition and situation. They may have to work in sports fields to look after players, in hospitals to help patients after surgery, etc. 

Nurse 

The nurses take care of the patients after the doctors so we can say that they are second in charge after the doctors. They have to take care of the patient's health improvement and changes, assist doctors, provide medicine to the patients, etc. 

Medical Lab Technicians 

They have an important role in diagnosing the disease as they carry out tests in labs that enable the doctors to diagnose the disease of the patient. They can work as lab technicians in hospitals or even open a private testing laboratory. 

Paramedical Career Scope in India 

The paramedical course has a great scope in various diverse sectors of India as it is a great field for those who are passionate about pursuing this course and becoming future Paramedics. So, the Paramedical course has a great scope in the following sectors in India: 

• Pharmacy-The graduates and postgraduates in paramedics can work as pharma professionals and work in both private as well as government hospitals.
• Nursing-Paramedic graduates and postgraduates can work in the field of nursing in hospitals, clinics, health departments, the military, schools, etc.
• Lab Technology-They can work as lab technicians in private sectors as well as government hospitals or pathology labs. Lab technicians can also work as lab managers, consultants, etc.
• Radiography-They can work as radiographers in nursing homes, private and public hospitals, diagnostic centres, etc.
• Dental Hygiene and Mechanics-They can work as dental hygienists in private dental clinics, dental hospitals, and research centres.

Average Salary for Paramedics 

Paramedical graduates as well as postgraduates can find an opportunity to work in both public as well as private sectors as this field have spread to various branches and sectors providing a lot of job opportunities and career scope. 

So, the job profiles with their average salary are tabulated below: 

Top Recruiters in Paramedical 

There are a lot of companies that have been hiring graduates as well as postgraduates in Paramedical with attractive and healthy packages. There are a lot of job opportunities provided to candidates in this field by various public as well as private companies. 

So, the top recruiters in Paramedics are as follows. 

• Nanavati Hospital
• Fortis Hospital
• Manipal Hospital
• Apollo Hospital
• MaxCure Hospital
• Billroth Hospital
• PGIMER, Puducherry
• Artemis Hospital
• Max Superspeciality Hospital
• Columbia Asia Referral Hospital

Top Placement Colleges for Paramedics 

When it comes to a bright career, it is important to have a college with good placement opportunities so that you can excel in your future and get what you have dreamt of.  

So, the top placement colleges along with the average package offered by the top recruiting companies have been tabulated below: 

How to Get a Job after Paramedical Course 

Everybody, after completing their graduation, wants to get a job and become financially independent. But if you are wondering what to do after completing your paramedical course, then you should remember to follow these steps: 

• Go for training and workshops or participate in placement drives conducted by your college or other companies.
• In order to get a job in this field, a love for serving people and contributing to the nation's well-being and health is required.
• Do not miss any internship opportunity as it will enable you to become experienced and build your resume.
• Keep a check on concerned government portals for jobs as well as keep checking private job websites.
• For getting a job in this field, skills like mental toughness, situational awareness, communication skills, a caring personality, etc.
• A strong and attractive resume is very important to get a job as it displays your skills and reflects your experience.

Top Cities to get Lucrative Jobs after Paramedical Course 

This course presents itself as a selfless course that is aimed at serving people and humanity by providing help and treatment to patients. So, students who are keenly interested in this course may find a lot of job opportunities in India both in the private as well as government sectors.  

So, the top cities to get lucrative jobs after Paramedical Courses as well as the salary offered by these cities are tabulated below: 

Life after Paramedical Course 

The paramedical graduates and postgraduates have a number of opportunities waiting for them in various sectors like nursing, lab technology, dental hygiene, pharmacy, radiography, etc. to work in these sectors. They need to be dedicated and passionate about the responsibilities that come with working in these fields. 

There is a great requirement for paramedics in the healthcare sector of India. And this course offers an opportunity for the desired candidates to showcase their compassion and selflessness by helping the people of their country. Covid-19 has made us realise the importance of having professional healthcare workers and thus there is plenty of space for paramedics to work in India.  

Since this course is job-oriented, therefore paramedic graduates and postgraduates get an opportunity to have a secure and perfect career. They can work as lab technicians, nurses, radiographers, X-Ray technicians, anaesthetics, etc. 

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