Bachelor Degree Programme in

Critical Care Management

The Indian healthcare industry is seen to be growing rapidly and is expected to be at Rs.12,60,000 Cr. by 2020. As per FICCI “In the next two decades developed countries will face a shortfall of fuel (skilled professionals) and once again will have to look towards developing to make up the shortfall. With India having the upper edge with larger pool of professionals with English proficiency and education to benefit more than other counties.

 

Besides, recent trends like rapid technological advancement in medical, diagnostic and management systems; and non- standardized training programs make it imperative to anchor formal training or education programs in the country. the allied healthcare profession needs to be made attractive for youngsters.

 

ABOUT COURSE : 

Critical care technologist has a variety of roles to play and they work in different healthcare settings. They take care of the equipment and the monitoring devices that are used by patients requiring intensive care or are in a critical condition. They ensure that the equipment and the life support system attached to a critical care patient are all functioning correctly. Most of these medical devices such as CAT scanners, dialysis machines, infusion pumps, ventilators and various monitors, etc. are set by the critical care technologists. In case of any malfunction or error in such machines, the critical care technologist repairs as well as performs maintenance checks and calibrations. 

 

Job opportunities and prospects: 

On finishing this course you are easily placed in the critical care industry. You work in hospitals in ICUs, emergency rooms, trauma centres and similar healthcare settings requiring emergency and critical care. Hospitals working in both the private and public sector will be in need of your services. Other places to look for employment are government hospitals, military hospitals, railway hospitals and so on. You can undertake a post graduate program also get to do research work in the field by opting for a doctoral program.

 

Eligibility Criteria : Intermediate or 10 +2 equivalent in any stream | Any 2 years diploma/polytechnic/ ITI

 

Distinctive features : UGC Approved Degree Programme | No age limit | Emphasis on domain specific | Collaboration with Hospitals for further training,internship,placements | Affiliated to Adikavi Nannaya University,Rajahmundry