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Summary

Course Name : Diploma in Emergency Medical Technology

Eligibility : 10+2 or equivalent in Science stream

Programme fees : 48,000/- Per Annum

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Diploma in Emergency Medical Technology

Programme Introduction

The course is aimed at producing an Efficient Medical Resource in the field of Emergency Medical Services with the necessary knowledge, skill and attitude to manage effectively, a wide range of clinical problems in Emergencies.

During Pre Hospital Life Saving Emergencies, Timely provision of Medical Aid by such adequately Trained & Qualified personnel, can spell the difference between Life & death. Considering the Dearth of such Well Trained & Qualified Technicians in this field, Diploma in Emergency Medical Services is formulated. The course will facilitate the learner to acquire Highly Demanding Skills and Competencies to work in the field of Pre hospital Emergency, Accident and Emergency Departments of Hospitals. These Acquired Skills will not only equip them to assess and efficiently manage Medical and Trauma Emergencies but will

Eligibility for Admission

The candidate should be class XII (Science) pass

Employability/Skill enhancement

Undergoing the Emergency Medical Technician Diploma will give the learners an upper hand in comparison to others as they will receive additional specialized training that involves following set skills

  • To Maintain Patient’s Confidentiality.
  • Implement Ethics in Special Situations.
  • Record Baseline Vital Signs.
  • Select Correct Equipment for Lifting & Moving Patients.
  • Select Correct Oxygen Equipment.
  • Size Up Scene at the site.

also make the learner to work as a team, handle stressful conditions and sharpen his/her decision making capabilities. The broad objectives of the course would be to create ready-to-be-employed workforce of Emergency Medical Technicians, who would be:

  • Having a Sound knowledge of the Basic as well as Advanced protocols and procedures of managing Pre Hospital Medical and Trauma Emergencies.
  • Qualified, Trained and skilled to execute these Skills with strict adherence to rules and safety measures and execute all the required procedures with Expertise.
  • Equipped with the right set of Aptitudes and Attitudes that would make them all Encompassing Emergency Medical Technicians.
  • Perform Initial Assessment of the Patient (i.e. Mental Status, Airway Status, Breathing Status, Circulation Status, Identifying Priority Patients).
  • Implement On-going Assessment.

Career Prospects/Job Role

Depending on a system and its coverage area, career opportunities exists in areas like wilderness EMS, special operations, special events, hazardous materials, industrial safety, quality management and other areas. Emergency Medical Technologists work with other health care professionals, including nurses and physicians, as well as firefighters and police officers.

Semester-wise Listing of Courses

SEMESTER I   SEMESTER II
Course Code Course Name Credits   Course Code Course Name Credits
GE 1.1 Functional English 2   GE 2.1 Communication Skills 2
GE 1.2 Computing skills and Digital Literacy 2   GE 2.2 Environmental Studies and Sustainability 2
DEMT 1.1 Introduction to Emergency Medical Care 2   DEMT 2.1 Emergencies in Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2
Airway Management   DEMT 2.2 Operations & Understanding ECG 2
DEMT 1.2 Patient Assessment & Medical & Behavioral Emergencies 2   DEMT CR2 Case Report 2
DEMT CR1 Case Report 2   DEMT ST2 Skill Training 12
DEMT ST1 Skill Training 12        

 

SEMESTER III   SEMESTER IV
Course Code Course Name Credits   Course Code Course Name Credits
GE 3.1 Financial Literacy 2   GE 4.1 Employment Readiness 2
GE 3.2 Personal Grooming 2   GE 4,2 Health and Wellness 2
DEMT 3.1 Trauma Emergencies & Emergencies in Infants & Children 2   DEMT CR4 Case Report 4
DEMT 3.2 Advanced Airway Elective 2   DEMT ST4 Skill Training 12
DEMT CR3 Case Report 2   DEMT P1 Project 2
DEMT ST3 Skill Training 12        

 

*The skill training component is 50% to 60% ranging from 600 hours to 720 hours per year depending upon the industry requirement.

Programme fees: Rs. 48,000/-per annum
Examination fees:  Rs.1,600/- per semester and Rs. 3200 per annum
Caution Deposit (Refundable): Rs.5000
Convocation Fees: Rs.2000/- (In absentia Rs.2500/-)

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