B.Sc. (Critical Care Tech)

What is B.Sc. Critical Care Tech?

Critical Care Medicine is an important specialty, and it will be the fourth cause of death in 2020. B.Sc., Critical Care Technology is a 4-year course in which the students will be trained in the art and science of:

1) Cardiology where they can learn Electrocardiogram (ECG), Echocardiography, Computerized Tread Mill Test (TMT), Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), and Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)

2) Intensive Respiratory Care and they are exposed to Mechanical Ventilator, Non-Invasive Ventilation, High Flow Oxygen Therapy and Pulmonary Function Test (PFT),

3) Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT), where they are exposed to Hemodialysis, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE) and Hemoperfusion

4) They are exposed full-fledged Operation Theatre Technology

5) They will learn the state of art of Critical Care.

Why Study B.Sc. Critical Care Tech?

The critical care technologists have better medical knowledge that allows them to carry out advanced life-saving techniques. They also have a more comprehensive understanding of complex equipment.

Syllabus of the Course:

To know more you should be aware of the syllabus you will be reading which will include subjects under 3 to 4 years of Degree or diploma.

·         Introduction to Anatomy

·         Excretory System

·         Basic Anatomical Terminology

·         Skelton Muscular System

·         Applied Anatomy (critical care)

·         Infection control and clinical microbiology

·         Airway

·         Oxygen Therapy

·         X Ray

·         Fundamentals of electrical and electronics

·         Clinical Pharmacology

·         Oxygen Therapy

·         Clinical Scenarios

·         Procedural skills

·         CSSD Procedures

·         Advance life Support system

·         Respiratory support

·         Care of the patient on a ventilator

·         Mechanical Ventilation

·         Cardiovascular support

·         Basic Life Support

·         Arterial Blood Gases

·         Care of the chest tube

·         Recognition of cardiorespiratory Arrest

·         Care of unconscious patient

·         Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting

·         Practical

B.Sc. Critical Care Technology Scope:

Critical Care Technology Scope in India is taking the level offering many opportunities to the professionals. Once you are done with any course you are placed in government or private hospitals in ICU’s, emergency rooms, trauma centers and cardiac centers etc. Other than this you can also get the chance to work in defense. If you are willing to study and explore this stream you can go for PG course i.e., M.Sc. in Critical Care after this you can also go for the PhD program as research work.

Employment Sectors of Critical Care Technology

·         Government and private Hospitals

·         Nursing Homes

·         Public health facilities

·         Clinical Laboratories

·         Private clinics

Critical care technology Jobs:

You can work any of the following profile –

·         Intensive Care Unit Technologist

·         Emergency Medicine Physician

·         CAT Technician

·         Dialysis Assistant

·         Respiratory Therapy

·         Critical Care Technician

Top Recruiters hiring Critical Care Technologists

·         AIIMS

·         Aster Hospital

·         Manipal Hospital

·         Max Hospital

·         Metro Hospital

·         Apollo Hospital

Critical care technology salary in India per month  

The salary depends on your designation. It also depends on which company you are associated with. If you have got placement directly from the college, then your job standard also depends on your college. At the initial level you will get a salary between 12k to 25 k per month and maximum INR 30K to 50k per month. With few years of experience, you can get INR 80K To 1 lakh per month with additional skills or certifications. 

 ELIGIBILITY:

            A pass in 10+2 or an equivalent with 12 years of Schooling from a recognized Board or University with minimum 35% marks in each subject separately including English for all categories.