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Paramedics can be defined as a practice in the field of medical science that deals with pre-hospital emergency services. A person working in this field is referred to as paramedic. This medical professional works as an emergency medical care provider, who gives primary medical and trauma care. To become a successful paramedic, a person should have the ability to work in rotational shifts and should have presence of mind to take the right decision during an emergency. He/She should be physically fit and be able to make use of correct precautionary measures to treat the injured person. The major areas of work in the field of paramedical sciences are spinal injury management, fracture management, obstetrics, management of burns and assessment, and evaluation of general incident scene. A person working in the field of para-medicine should be well acquainted with the medical equipment maintenance procedures, radio operating procedures as well as emergency vehicle operation. The increasing demand of skilled paramedical professionals has opened up several career opportunities for young aspirants. Many paramedical institutes offer courses in the field of para medicine, at degree and diploma levels.

Course Details
There are a number of paramedical colleges in India that offer courses in the field of paramedical science, at undergraduate degree and diploma levels. Talking about the eligibility, one has to pass 10+2 level with science stream from a recognized Board/University.

Career Prospects
After pursuing a course in the field of paramedical science, one can explore various career options available in the medical industry. A paramedic can find job opportunities in government hospitals, private clinics, and trauma centers. Such medical professionals can work as medical lab technicians, radiography technicians, radiologists, physiotherapists, speech therapists and audiologists, dialysis therapists, emergency technicians, emergency care practitioners, perfusion technicians, cardiac technicians, and respiratory therapists. Besides, they can opt for high-end specialization courses and discover umpteen opportunities in India and abroad. They can also find jobs with helicopter flight crews, wherein they?ll be required to transport the ill and injured to the nearby trauma centers. However, paramedics is a demanding job as emergency medical services and facilities operate 24x7; thus, professionals in this field should be willing to work for prolonged durations and on evening and weekends also.

Top Colleges Offering UG/PG/Other Courses
Many medical institutions and hospitals in India offer courses in paramedical science. Some of the most prominent institutes are:
All India Institute of Medical Science, New Delhi;
Manipal College of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal;
Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Paramedical Sciences, Moradabad;
Delhi Institute of Paramedical Sciences, New Delhi;
Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun;
Aalim Muhammed Salegh College of Paramedical Science, Chennai;
Pulipati Prasad Paramedical and College of Nursing, Khammam,
Andhra Pradesh;
Moulana Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Sciences, Malappuram, Kerala; HKL School of Nursing and Paramedical Sciences, Ferozepur, Punjab; Priyadarshni Institute of Paramedical Sciences,
Trivandrum Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram;
Jaya College of Paramedical Sciences, Thiruvallur;
Pushpanjali Institute of Paramedical Sciences, Ghaziabad;
Vydehi Institute of Medical Science and Research Center, Bangalore; and
Dr. BR Sur Homoeopathic Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, New Delhi.

Remuneration
Remuneration in the field of paramedics largely depends upon the standard of the organization and the individual?s skills and experience. Salary packages can vary from Rs. 2,00,000 to Rs. 5,00,000 per annum. The pay subsequently increases with experience and competency.

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