B.Sc – Critical Care Technology

Overview

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CritiCal Care Tecgnologist is specially trained health Care professional working mainly in Medical and Surgical Intensive Care Units. They react rapidly to changes In patients condition and play an important role In saving the patient’s life. They posses strong understanding in human physiology and biomedical technology, which is vital in handling critically ill patients. Some of their Important functions In the health care setup are,Patient monitoring for various diagnostic procedures, Physiological monitoring, Biomedical equipment management, Materials management, Patient transfer, Risk management and Research & Development.Practical training is a significant component of the program, where students gain hands-on experience in performing laboratory tests, handling specimens, operating laboratory equipment, and adhering to quality control and safety protocols.The curriculum also includes courses in anatomy, physiology, pathology, medical ethics, and healthcare management, providing a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare system and the role of laboratory professionals.Clinical internships or rotations in hospital laboratories or diagnostic centers allow students to apply their knowledge in real-world settings under the supervision of experienced laboratory technologists and pathologists.

Curriculum

S. No

I Year

II Year

III Year

INTERNSHIP

1

Anatomy

Microbiology

Sterilisation Procedures


2

Physiology

Medicine &Medical Ethics

Principles of Anaesthesia -II

12 months of Clinical Training

3

Biochemistry

Principles of Anaesthesia -I

Clinical Training


4

Pathology

Pharmacology



5

English

Basics of Computer

Clinical Training

Clinical Training



Eligibility

Eligibility for Admission

  • Candidates belonging to all categories for admission to the Allied Health Sciences should have passed the qualifying examinations after period of 12 years of study with English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Botany & Zoology with minimum 65% marks in each subjects (Academic / Vocational Stream).

Career Prospects

Career Prospects

Hospitals are the primary recruiters of operation theatre and anaesthesia technologists. They work in the operating theatres and emergency departments of hospitals and nursing homes.Openings are available in the areas of transplant units, orthopaedic clinics, gynaecology units, cancer units, surgery, special care baby units etc. and also in the field of research, education and training. They are appointed in the workplaces of physicians or dentists who perform outpatient surgery.

They are appointed in the following area:

  • Managing Operation Theatre equipment’s
  • Planning, Management and Sterility of the Operation Theatre premises
  • Suction, gas system operation and inhalational agent’s usage
  • Apart from the operation theatre they are employed in Emergency, Intensive Care and Surgical Units