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
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Applied Anatomy (critical care)
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Infection control and clinical microbiology
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Airway
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Oxygen Therapy
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X Ray
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Fundamentals of electrical and electronics
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Clinical Pharmacology
·
Oxygen Therapy
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Clinical Scenarios
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Procedural skills
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CSSD Procedures
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Advance life Support system
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Respiratory support
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Care of the patient on a ventilator
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Mechanical Ventilation
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Cardiovascular support
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Basic Life Support
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Arterial Blood Gases
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Care of the chest tube
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Recognition of cardiorespiratory Arrest
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Care of unconscious patient
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Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
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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.
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Government and private Hospitals
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Nursing Homes
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Public health facilities
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Clinical Laboratories
·
Private clinics
You can work any of the following profile –
·
Intensive Care Unit Technologist
·
Emergency Medicine Physician
·
CAT Technician
·
Dialysis Assistant
·
Respiratory Therapy
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Critical Care Technician
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AIIMS
·
Aster Hospital
·
Manipal Hospital
·
Max Hospital
·
Metro Hospital
·
Apollo Hospital
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.
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