Paramedical Courses After 10th and 12th [Fees, List 2024]

To assist medical physicians an expert is needed who is called a paramedical expert or a paramedic but they are not a physician assistant. Paramedics are professionals who are highly trained and certified to carry out emergency medical treatment in absence of a physician. They are the medical professionals that also help in the efficient diagnosis and treatment of diseases. We can say that paramedic expert are the backbone of our medical industry, without them, the medical industry will be partially complete.

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Paramedic professionals are always in demand in the medical sector, not only in India but also in several other countries. Ever since the pandemic phase of COVID-19 entered our lives the need for specialized medical professionals has been realized by us. Due to this the need for paramedics is so much in demand right now.

So for becoming an expert in the paramedic field one needs to pursue several paramedical courses. The benefit of this course is that one can complete it in the shortest time with a friendly budget. Not only this, there are several other benefits that this course provides. To know more about the benefits and what this course is all about let’s move ahead and know more about the paramedical field in detail.

What is Paramedical Course?

The word ‘Paramedical’ means ‘along with medical’ which implies the meaning of the word exactly. It means supporting the medical professional that is the physician in their work.

Have you ever thought about what would medical experts do if they would never know the exact cause of the disease? How would they treat the disease without knowing the root or cause of the disease? If there are no experts to do specific medical tests, examination how would the healthcare industry work? 

If have given thought to them would definitely know the importance of the paramedical professional. Without them, the higher medical professional would not be able to diagnose a disease accurately. They are very essential in the treatment of patients and their diseases. 

We all have learned about the importance of paramedic experts but how to become one of them?

The answer to the above question is just simple by pursuing a paramedical course. Paramedical courses are mainly courses that are specifically practical and job oriented. The major benefit that this course provides is that it can be pursued and completed within the minimum time along with the cost-friendly academic fee. 

Along with this major benefit, one can pursue this course even after completing their 10th. There are various paramedical courses for which only 10th eligibility is required. There are a vast number of colleges and universities that offer this course. Coming to job opportunities, paramedical professionals can seek various job opportunities in the medical industry sectors like diagnosis, emergency department, etc.

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Key Features of Paramedical Course

• The minimal eligibility for most of the paramedical courses is the candidate should have passed the 12th class with PCB (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology).
• Some paramedical courses can also be done right after the 10th.
• These are specifically job-oriented course, that focuses mostly on providing placement after completion of the course.
• The fee for the course is not very expensive, it is budget-friendly.
• The Courses duration varies from months to years depending on the paramedical course you want to pursue.
• Not only in the private sector, but paramedical experts are also very much in demand in the government sector also.
• There are several universities that offer this course in various formats like Diploma, Certificate, UG, and PG.

Paramedical courses offered at various levels

One can pursue a paramedical course at various levels like Diploma, Certification, Undergraduate, and Postgraduate levels. What kind of courses are offered at these levels let’s know more about this-

1. Diploma Level Course

Several diploma-level courses are offered in the paramedical field. For getting directly into the paramedical field and become an expert in the shortest time, one must pursue a diploma-level paramedical course. Due to several career opportunities more and more candidates are moving toward this field.

Eligibility Criteria- 

• The minimum eligibility criteria are candidate must be 10th or 12th passed by a recognized board of education.
• In case of 12th passed eligibility, the candidate should be specifically passed 12th from the science stream i.e. PCB.
• In some courses(CMS & ED) relevant work experience (1 year or 2 years) is also needed.

Course Duration- The course duration varies from 1 to 3 years mostly, depending upon the course and university. In some places, diploma courses of several months are also provided in this field.

Academic Fee- The average academic fee for these types of courses ranges from Rs 1,00,000- Rs. 3,00,000.

Some well-known diploma paramedical courses
Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery (ANM)	Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics
Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology	Diploma in Radiology
Diploma in Orthopaedics	Diploma in Clinical Research
Diploma in Ophthalmology	Diploma in Community Health Care
Diploma in Optometry	Diploma in Dermatology
CMS & ED	Diploma in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy
Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)	Diploma in Medical Record Technology
Diploma in Child Health	Diploma in Medical Imaging Technology
Diploma in Rural Health Care	Diploma in Medical Lab Technology
Diploma in OT Technician	Diploma in Hearing Language and Speech

2. Certification Level Course

Paramedical courses are also offered at the certificate level. These kinds of courses are generally available for upskilling oneself or pursuing a course to get an entry-level job in a particular sector.

Eligibility Criteria- 

• The minimum eligibility criteria are candidate must be 10th or 12th passed by a recognized board of education.
• In case of 12th passed eligibility, the candidate should be specifically passed 12th from the science stream i.e. PCB.

Course Duration- The duration of these courses varies from around 6 months to up to 2 years. It strictly depends upon the course you are pursuing.

Academic Fee- The average academic fee for these kinds of courses ranges from Rs.1 lacs to Rs. 3 lacs.

Some well-known certificate paramedical courses
Certificate in X-Ray Technician	Certificate in Rural Health Care
Certificate in Dental Assistant	Certificate in ECG and CT Scan Technician
Certificate in Home Based Health Care	Certificate in Technician or Lab Assistant
Certificate in HIV and Family Education	Certificate in Dialysis Technician

3. Undergraduate Level Course

Several undergraduate paramedical courses are also offered by various universities. These kinds of courses help you to become a professional in the paramedical field.

Eligibility Criteria- 

• The minimum eligibility criteria to enroll in this course is that candidate must have passed 12th with the science stream.
• Candidate must have scored a minimum of about 50-55% marks in their 12th.
• Various entrance exam score is also required to pursue this kind of course.

Course Duration: The duration of these courses ranges from 3 to 4 years depending upon the course and the university.

Academic Fee: The average academic fee for these kinds of courses ranges from Rs. 1 lacs to Rs. 5 lacs.

Some well-known Undergraduate Paramedical Courses
Bachelor of Radiation Technology	B.Sc in Optometry
Bachelor of Physiotherapy	B.Sc in X-Ray Technology
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy	B.Sc in Nuclear Medicine Technology
B.Sc Nursing	B.Sc in Operation Theatre Technology
B.Sc in Dialysis Therapy	B.Sc in Medical Record Technology
B.Sc Medical Lab Technology	B.Sc in Medical Imaging Technology

4. Postgraduate Level Course

Several Postgraduate paramedical courses are also offered by various universities. These courses are not very popular among youth.

Eligibility Criteria- 

• The minimum eligibility criteria to enroll in this course is that candidate must have passed 12th with the science stream.
• Candidate must have completed their bachelor's degree in a respective specialization from a recognized university with a minimum of 50-60% marks.
• Various entrance exam score is also required to pursue this kind of course.

Course Duration: The duration of these courses ranges from 1 to 2 years depending upon the course and the university.

Academic Fee: The average academic fee for these kinds of courses ranges from Rs. 2 lacs to Rs. 7 lacs.

Some well-known Postgraduate Paramedical Courses
Master of Pharmacy	Master of Occupational therapy
Master of Veterinary & Public Health	Master of Physiotherapy
Master of Hospital Administration	Master of Radiation Technology
PG Diploma in Maternal & Child Health	Master of Medical Lab. Technology
PG Diploma in Geriatric Medicine	Master of Optometry & Ophthalmic Technology
PG Diploma in Hospital & Health Management	Master of Pathology Technology

Paramedical Courses After 10th & 12th

We have learned about different types of paramedical courses above but the major question that students frequently ask is what are the available paramedical courses after 10th or 12th? This is because of the popularity of these courses as it requires minimum eligibility, also one can enter the medical field as it is a great alternative or we can say a new option for those who don’t want to pursue the MBBS degree. 

So let’s get answers to the question that most students ask, “ What are the Paramedical Courses available after the 10th or 12th?”

Paramedical Courses After 10th

If you wish to pursue a career in the medical or healthcare industry just after completing your 10th. Then there are several paramedical courses available for you to pursue just after you complete your 10th. 

Here are some of the popular paramedical courses that you can pursue after the 10th:  

Diploma in Community Medical Service & Essential Drugs(CMS & ED)
Particulars	Details
Course Name	Diploma in Community Medical Service and Essential Drugs(CMS & ED)
About the Course	It is a diploma level course specially designed for whom those want to serve in the rural healthcare sector. The course duration is of about 18 months or 1.5 years. It helps the student to learn about human anatomy and physiology and several diseases, and how we can treat them with several medications available. In this course, one learns in detail about essential drugs and their interaction with the human body.
Eligibility Criteria	10th or 12th pass with relevant work experience in the medical field.
Scope	There is a variety of scopes available after pursuing this course- Open a primary healthcare center approved by the government. Provide medical assistance and emergency aid to the people. Prescribe WHO-approved medicines for basic-level diseases.
Job Opportunities available	Available in both public and private sectors like Community Health Worker Rural Medical Officer General Physician Health Physician Dietician Emergency Health Physician in Rural Areas
Diploma in Nursing Assistance or General Duty Assistant
Particulars	Details
Course Name	Diploma in Nursing Assistance or General Duty Assistant (GDA).
About the Course	This course helps the student to learn about how to provide assistance and care to patients in the hospital. The course duration ranges from 6 months to 2 years. This course enables the student to provide care, and medical assistance, and deal with patients through communication, empathy, and skill.
Scope	After successful completion of the course one can work along with qualified nurses, in medical care, centers, etc. Assist in medical processes, provide essential medical aids and take care of the patient.
Job Opportunities available	One can become a General Duty Assistant or Nursing Assitant after pursuing this course in both the public and private sectors.
Diploma in Radio Imaging Technology
Particulars	Details
Course Name	Diploma in Radio Imaging Technology
About the Course	It is a diploma course that trains the student in using radio imaging techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. It is generally a 2-year diploma course. It helps the student to learn the various applications of imaging technology in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases.
Scope	The student can find plenty of job opportunities after this course in the Diagnosis department where they deal with machines and technology used and also provide assistance to the patients while performing the test.
Job Opportunities available	Several job opportunities are available after completion of this course- X-Ray Technician Radiologist MRI Technician, etc.
Certificate in Medical Lab Technology (CMLT)
Particulars	Details
Course Name	Certificate in Medical Lab Technology (CMLT)
About the Course	It is a certificate course with the shortest duration. The course duration ranges from about 3 to 6 months. It mainly emphasizes on the medical laboratory tests and techniques used to diagnose, prevent and treat the disease.
Scope	Mostly, students after pursuing this get a variety of job opportunities in the pathological and testing labs and even varied areas of the medical industry.
Job Opportunities available	Some of the job opportunities available after completion of this course- Medical lab in-charge Drug safety associate Medical technologist Medical officer

Several Other courses are also available that one can pursue after the 10th, here I have only mentioned some of the popular courses.

Paramedical Courses After 12th

If you have pursued 12th from the science stream and want to make a career in the paramedical field then you can pursue several paramedical courses after completing your 12th. The only requirement is that you should have pursued 12th from the science stream and in some universities entrance exams like CET, NEET-UG, etc is also necessary for taking admission into such courses. It is a great option for those who don’t want to pursue the MBBS degree but want to remain associated with the medical or healthcare industry.

Here are some of the popular paramedical courses that you can pursue after 12th:

B.Sc in Occupational Therapy
Particulars	Details
Course Name	BSc in Occupational Therapy
About the Course	This course helps students to learn how they can improve the lives of handicapped and patients with any kind of disability through various types treatments. The course duration is of about 3 years usually divided into 6 semesters. This course mainly focuses on the rehabilitation of a patient whether mentally or physically.
Eligibility Criteria	Passed 10+2 with science stream from a recognized board of education.
Scope	In this field you can find varied job opportunities in rehabilitation centers, special schools for disabled children, and related organizations.
Job Opportunities available	There are several job opportunities available in this particular field- OT Technician Consultant Speech and Language Therapist Occupational Therapist Lab Technician, etc.
B.Sc Neuro-Monitoring Technology
Particulars	Details
Course Name	BSc Neuro-Monitoring Technology
About the Course	It helps the student to learn about the physiology of nervous system and technologies to monitor the neurological activity. The course duration is of about 3 years usually divided into 6 semesters.
Eligibility Criteria	Passed 10+2 with science stream from a recognized board of education.
Scope	Students pursuing this course can make their career in the neurological field, the working, monitoring of activities of the nervous system, and much more.
Job Opportunities available	Several job opportunities are available in this field- Neuro-anaesthetists Neuropathologists Neuro-ophthalmologists Neuro-radiologists, etc.
Diploma in Optometry
Particulars	Details
Course Name	Diploma in Optometry
About the Course	This is 3-year diploma level course. It mainly emphasizes the most important part of our body which is the eye and its diseases.
Scope	Students can pursue a career in various laboratories dealing with eye-related problems and hospitals related to this.
Job Opportunities available	Several job opportunities are available in this field- Optometrist Optician, etc.
Certificate in Naturopathy and Yogic Science
Particulars	Details
Course Name	Certificate in Naturopathy and Yogic Science
About the Course	This course mainly helps the student to learn about how to treat the body with the help of natural medicines and yoga practices. The course duration is of about 1 year. These courses are very much in demand nowadays.
Eligibility Criteria	Passed 10+2 with science stream from a recognized board of education.
Scope	Post completion of this course one can work in hospitals, clinics, yoga training centers, etc.
Job Opportunities available	Several job opportunities are available in this field- Naturopathy Physician Occupational Therapist Naturopathy Yoga Therapist or  Trainer Nutritionist, etc.

Several Other courses are also available that one can pursue after the 12th, here I have only mentioned some of the popular courses.

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Possible Job opportunities after pursuing paramedical courses

We have learned everything about paramedical courses but what about the job opportunities available in this field? As said it is the most popular field in terms of jobs even said job-oriented courses. There are several job prospects available after pursuing any courses in the paramedical field. Some of the sectors where we can get varied job opportunities in this field are-

• Community Health Services: After pursuing a paramedical course i.e. CMS & ED, one is enabled to impart medical assistance to the people, and even treat the basic level of diseases by giving necessary aids to the people. The individual can open a rural primary healthcare center.
   
• Radio-Imaging Technologies: Students after pursuing paramedical courses, can find several job prospects in the field of radio-imaging technologies like X-Ray, MRI, etc. As we know paramedics play a very important role in the diagnosis aspects of disease through the help of these technologies.
   
• Physiotherapy: It is another career prospect in the paramedical field which is physiotherapy. It deals with the movement and working of the human body, muscles, and limbs. Pursuing a course in this field opens several career prospects in this field.
   
• Nursing and Care: The individual can find several job roles and career prospects in the nursing sector. In the healthcare industry nurses play a major role, and even there are a number of job opportunities available in this sector. It purely deals with providing patients with the essential care and support they need during the course of the disease.
   
• Medical Laboratory Technologies: Without proper diagnosis, one cannot treat the disease properly similarly with medical laboratories how can be the diagnosis performed? So to effectively use medical laboratory technology experts are needed for that one can pursue a course in the paramedical field and become an expert in this field.

Salary After Paramedical Courses

Salary varies from profile to profile in this course so here I am sharing the salary of some of the job profiles in different companies:

Source: Radiologist Salaries

Why pursue Paramedical Courses?

There are several reasons to pursue this course, some of which are explained in detail-

• Medical Industry Trends: In the paramedical field, all the courses are designed to keep you updated with the latest medical industry technologies and trends. So, it's a good field to keep up to date with the prevailing medical technologies used for diagnostic purposes.
   
• Great Career Scope: Indeed a course in the paramedical field will open up plenty of opportunities for you. As it deals with the latest medical industry trends and technologies that’s why there are tons of job opportunities available in this field. Paramedical careers are always in demand in various countries including India.
   
• Short duration: The benefit that these courses provide is that they are available in various time duration like 3 months to 3-year courses. One can enroll in the courses according to their accessibility and feasibility. Even the course fees are suitable according to one’s budget.

Job Ready Courses: Paramedical courses are known as job-oriented or can say job-ready courses. This is because these courses mainly focus on the practical development of the students in their respective fields. And in addition, one can pursue these courses just after their 10th or 12th in order to pursue an earlier job career.