Paramedical Courses After 12th: Certificate, Diploma & Bachelor’s Degree

Last Updated on July 31, 2023 by Vishnu Nambiar

Have you passed 12th standard? Are you looking for the list of job oriented paramedical courses in India? If yes, this post will be of help to you. Here, I’ve compiled a list of the best paramedical courses in India after 12th.   In this post, readers will find the following details –

• List of paramedical courses after 12th
• Duration, eligibility & details
• Important subjects present in the curriculum

12th Science Biology group students usually set courses like MBBS, BDS, BAMS, Nursing, B.V.Sc., Pharmacy and BHMS as their prime targets. Other than these courses, they are also eligible to pursue some other courses that fall under the category of ‘paramedical courses’.   Paramedical courses are usually related to the allied healthcare sector. These courses are just as useful and job oriented as the courses directly related to the field of healthcare (nursing, medicine and pharmacy). You may also check – List of science courses in India & list of biology group courses in India.   Paramedical courses trains students and turns them into skilled and qualified allied healthcare workers and technicians. Along with Doctors and Nurses, allied healthcare workers also play an integral role in the smooth functioning of the healthcare industry in India.   The demand for allied healthcare workers is on the rise in India. They are also in huge demand abroad, where their pay package is much better than what it is in India.   Depending upon the type of the course, both 10th and 12th passed students are eligible to pursue paramedical courses in India. Let us check out the main types of paramedical courses available in India –

List of paramedical courses after 12^th in India

Sr No	Name of the course	Type of the course	Duration
1	Bachelor of Physiotherapy	Bachelor’s Degree	4.5 years
2	Bachelor of Occupational Therapy	Bachelor’s Degree	4 years
3	B.Sc. in OTT (Operation Theatre Technology)	Bachelor’s Degree	3 years
4	B.Sc. in Dialysis Technology	Bachelor’s Degree	3 years
5	B.Sc. in MLT (Medical Lab Technology)	Bachelor’s Degree	3 years
6	B.Sc. in X-Ray Technology	Bachelor’s Degree	3 years
7	B.Sc. in Radiography	Bachelor’s Degree	3 years
8	B.Sc. in Medical Imaging Technology	Bachelor’s Degree	3 years
9	B.Sc. in Medical Record Technology	Bachelor’s Degree	3 years
10	BASLP	Bachelor’s Degree	4 years
11	B.Sc. in Ophthalmic Technology	Bachelor’s Degree	3 years
12	B.Sc. in Audiology and Speech Therapy	Bachelor’s Degree	3 years
13	B.Sc. in Optometry	Bachelor’s Degree	4 years
14	B.Sc. in Anaesthesia Technology	Bachelor’s Degree	3+1 (internship) years
15	B.Sc. in Cardiac Care Technology	Bachelor’s Degree	3+1 (internship) years
16	B.Sc. Cardiovascular Technology	Bachelor’s Degree	3+1 (internship) years
17	B.Sc. Respiratory Therapy	Bachelor’s Degree	3+1 (internship) years
18	B.Sc. Perfusion Technology	Bachelor’s Degree	3+1 (internship) years
19	B.Sc. Radiotherapy Technology	Bachelor’s Degree	3 years
20	B.Sc. Critical Care Technology	Bachelor’s Degree	3 years
21	B.Sc. Physician’s Assistant	Bachelor’s Degree	3 years
22	B.Sc. Blood Bank Technology	Bachelor’s Degree	3 years
23	Diploma in Physiotherapy	Diploma	2 years
24	Diploma in Occupational Therapy	Diploma	2 years
25	DOTT (Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology)	Diploma	2 years
26	Diploma in Dialysis Technology	Diploma	2 years
27	DMLT (Diploma in Medical Lab Technology)	Diploma	2 years
28	Diploma in X-Ray Technology	Diploma	2 years
29	Diploma in Radiography	Diploma	2 years
30	Diploma in Medical Imaging Technology	Diploma	2 years
31	Diploma in Medical Record Technology	Diploma	2 years
32	Diploma in Nursing Care Assistant	Diploma	2 years
33	ANM	Diploma	2 years
34	GNM	Diploma	3.5 years
35	Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology	Diploma	2 years
36	DHLS (Diploma in Hearing Language and Speech)	Diploma	2 years
37	Diploma in Anaesthesia Technology	Diploma	2 years
38	Diploma in Dental Hygienist	Diploma	2 years
39	Diploma in Rural Health Care	Diploma	2 years
40	Diploma in Community Health Care	Diploma	2 years
41	Diploma in Blood Bank Technology	Diploma	2 years
42	Diploma in Pharmacy	Diploma	2 years
43	Diploma in Optometry	Diploma	2 years
44	Diploma in Veterinary Assistant	Diploma	2 years
45	Diploma in Audiology & Speech Therapy	Diploma	2 years
46	Diploma in CT Scan Technician	Diploma	2 years
47	Diploma in ECG Technology	Diploma	2 years
48	Diploma in Sanitary Inspector	Diploma	2 years
49	Diploma in Radiography	Diploma	2 years
50	Certificate in X-Ray Technician	Certification	6-12 months
51	Certificate in Lab Assistant/Technician	Certification	6-12 months
52	Certificate in Dental Assistant	Certification	6-12 months
53	Certificate in Operation Theatre Assistant	Certification	6-12 months
54	Certificate in Nursing Care Assistant	Certification	6-12 months
55	Certificate in ECG and CT Scan Technician	Certification	6-12 months
56	Certificate in Dialysis Technician	Certification	6-12 months
57	Certificate in Home Based Health Care	Certification	6-12 months
58	Certificate in Rural Health Care	Certification	6-12 months
59	Certificate in HIV and Family Education	Certification	6-12 months
60	Certificate in Nutrition and Childcare	Certification	6-12 months
61	Certificate in Medical Dresser	Certification	6-12 months

List of Bachelor’s Degree paramedical courses after 12^th

1. Bachelor of Physiotherapy
2. Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
3. B.Sc. in OTT (Operation Theatre Technology)
4. B.Sc. in Dialysis Technology
5. B.Sc. in MLT (Medical Lab Technology)
6. B.Sc. in X-Ray Technology
7. B.Sc. in Radiography
8. B.Sc. in Medical Imaging Technology
9. B.Sc. in Medical Record Technology
10. BASLP
11. B.Sc. in Ophthalmic Technology
12. B.Sc. in Audiology and Speech Therapy
13. B.Sc. in Optometry
14. B.Sc. in Anaesthesia Technology
15. B.Sc. in Cardiac Care Technology
16. B.Sc. Cardiovascular Technology
17. B.Sc. Respiratory Therapy
18. B.Sc. Perfusion Technology
19. B.Sc. Radiotherapy Technology
20. B.Sc. Critical Care Technology
21. B.Sc. Physician’s Assistant
22. B.Sc. Blood Bank Technology

Let us take a close look at each one of these Bachelor’s Degree programs. Here is the in-depth analysis –

1 Bachelor of Physiotherapy

• About the course & domain: BPT program deals with subjects such as – Human anatomy and physiology, biochemistry, sociology and psychology, computer applications, biomechanics, pathology and microbiology, pharmacology, kinesiology, exercise therapy, Electrotherapy, medical physiotherapy, clinical orthopaedics, community medicine, biostatistics & research methodology, community physiotherapy and more.
• Duration: 4.5 years.
• Eligibility criteria: Minimum educational qualification required is – passed 12^th standard with PCB (Biology group) subjects from a recognized board.

2 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

• About the course & domain: BOT curriculum covers the following subjects – Anatomy and physiology, biochemistry, psychology, occupational therapy, pharmacology, microbiology, pathology, biostatistics and research methodology, clinical neurology, clinical psychology, bioengineering, general medicine, general surgery, community medicine, sociology and more.
• Duration: 4 years.
• Eligibility criteria: Students who have passed 12^th Science with Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects are eligible to pursue this course.

3 B.Sc. in OTT (Operation Theatre Technology)

• About the course & domain: B.Sc. in OTT curriculum deals with the following main subjects – Anatomy and physiology, biochemistry, computer applications, communication skills, pathology, microbiology, pharmacology, basics of OTT, clinical OTT, advanced OTT, practical training and more.
• Duration: 3 years.
• Eligibility criteria: Minimum educational qualification required is – passed 12^th standard with Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects from a recognized board.

4 B.Sc. Dialysis Technology

• About the course & domain: Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, communication skills, microbiology, computer applications, basics of dialysis, pharmacology in dialysis, pathology, dialysis lab, clinical medicine, renal diseases, nutrition in dialysis, haematology, applied dialysis therapy, advanced dialysis therapy, dialysis equipment, dialysis techniques, biostatistics, clinical nephrology, practical lab sessions and more.
• Duration: 3 years.
• Eligibility criteria: Minimum educational qualification required is – passed 12^th standard with Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects from a recognized board.

5 B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology

• About the course & domain: B.Sc. MLT curriculum deals with the following subjects – Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, computer applications, communication skills, haematology, biomedical instrumentation techniques, community healthcare, clinical pathology, microbiology, immunology, serology, histopathology, immunohematology, clinical enzymology, parasitology, cytology, laboratory management, clinical endocrinology, toxicology, clinical virology, biostatistics & research methodology, diagnostic techniques and more.
• Duration: 3 years.
• Eligibility criteria: Minimum educational qualification required is – passed 12^th Science with PCB subjects from a recognized board. Eligibility criteria may vary slightly from one college to another. Some students even allow PCM and PCM/B group students to pursue this program.

6 B.Sc. in X-Ray Technology

• About the course & domain: The curriculum covers the following main subjects – Anatomy and physiology, environmental science, communication skills, basics of radiography, radiography equipment, radiographic image processing techniques, modern imaging equipment, clinical radiography, radiation safety, medical laws and ethics, patient care, research methodology and more.
• Duration: 3 years.
• Eligibility criteria: Minimum educational qualification required is – passed 12^th Science with PCB subjects from a recognized board. Eligibility criteria may vary slightly from one college to another. Some students even allow PCM and PCM/B group students to pursue this program.

7 B.Sc. in Radiography

• About the course & domain: The curriculum covers the following main subjects – Anatomy and physiology, environmental science, communication skills, basics of radiography, radiography equipment, radiographic image processing techniques, modern imaging equipment, clinical radiography, radiation safety, medical laws and ethics, patient care, research methodology and more.
• Duration: 3 years
• Eligibility criteria: Minimum educational qualification required is – passed 12^th Science with PCB subjects from a recognized board. Eligibility criteria may vary slightly from one college to another. Some students even allow PCM and PCM/B group students to pursue this program.

8 B.Sc. in Medical Imaging Technology

• About the course & domain: B.Sc. MIT program covers the following main subjects – Anatomy, physiology, communication skills, computer applications, microbiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, physics, pathology, general medicine, radiological equipment, radiographic image processing, modern medical imaging techniques, radiography positioning, radiography procedures, patient safety, new medical imaging techniques, medical sociology, medical laws and ethics, diagnostic radiology, research methodology and biostatistics and more.
• Duration: 3 years.
• Eligibility criteria: Minimum educational qualification required is – passed 12^th Science with PCB subjects from a recognized board. Eligibility criteria may vary slightly from one college to another. Some students even allow PCM and PCM/B group students to pursue this program.

9 B.Sc. in Medical Record Technology

• About the course & domain: B.Sc. MRT curriculum covers the following core subjects – Medical terminology, hospital and healthcare systems, health operation management, computer applications, communication skills, health record science, biostatistics and medical research, epidemiology and community health, healthcare quality and auditing, ICDS coding, medical law and ethics, health economics, hospital administration, project work and more.
• Duration: 3 years
• Eligibility criteria: Minimum educational qualification required is – passed 12^th Science with PCB subjects from a recognized board. Eligibility criteria may vary slightly from one college to another. Some students even allow PCM and PCM/B group students to pursue this program.

10 BASLP

• About the course & domain: BASLP curriculum deals with the following main subjects – Basics of human communication, speech-language development and disorders, hearing and science, management of the hearing impaired, basics of medical sciences, computer applications, speech language diagnostics and therapeutics, articulation and phonological, motor speech disorders, diagnostic audiology, amplification devices, paediatric audiology, neurogenic language disorders, hearing conservation and more.
• Duration: 4 years
• Eligibility criteria: Minimum educational qualification required to pursue this course is – Passed 12^th standard with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology subjects from a recognized board. Subjects requirements may vary slightly from one college to another.

11 B.Sc. in Ophthalmic Technology

• About the course & domain:
• Duration: 3 years
• Eligibility criteria: Minimum educational qualification required to pursue this course is – Passed 12^th standard with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology subjects from a recognized board. Subjects requirements may vary slightly from one college to another.

12 B.Sc. in Audiology & Speech Therapy

• About the course & domain: The curriculum covers important subjects such as – Communication sciences, anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing, clinical psychology, linguistics and phonetics, electronics and acoustics, research methods and statistics, neurology, otolaryngology, speech language pathology, audiology, human communication, speech language disorders, hearing sciences, managing people with hearing impairments, speech language diagnostics and therapeutics, articulation and phonological disorders, diagnostic audiology, paediatric audiology, fluency and its disorders, motor speech disorders, rehabilitative audiology, hearing conservation, noise measurements and more.
• Duration: 3 years.
• Eligibility criteria: Minimum educational qualification required to pursue this course is – completed 12^th Science with PCB subjects from a recognized board. This criterion may vary from one institute to another though. For example, many institutes even allow PCM/B group students to pursue this course.

13 B.Sc. Optometry

• About the course & domain: B.Sc. Optometry syllabus covers the following main subjects – Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, geometrical optics, nutrition, communication skills, environmental science, physical optics, ocular anatomy, ocular physiology, ocular biochemistry, computer applications, dispensing optics, visual optics, optometric instruments, ocular diseases, optometric optics, low vision aids, optometric investigations, hospital procedures and more.
• Duration: 4 years.
• Eligibility criteria: Minimum educational qualification required to pursue this course is – completed 12^th Science with PCB subjects from a recognized board. This criterion may vary from one institute to another though. For example, many institutes even allow PCM/B group students to pursue this course.

14 B.Sc. in Anaesthesia Technology

• About the course & domain: Here are some of the core subjects present in the curriculum – Anatomy, physiology, psychology, biochemistry, food and nutrition, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology, environmental science, applied pathology, anaesthesia technology medicine, basics of anaesthesia technology, CSSD procedures, principles of anaesthesia, post-anaesthesia care unit, clinical anaesthesia technology, advanced anaesthesia technology, anaesthesia for speciality surgeries, regional anaesthesia techniques, clinical training and more.
• Duration: 3+1 (internship) years.
• Eligibility criteria: Minimum educational qualification required to pursue this course is – completed 12^th Science with PCB subjects from a recognized board. This criterion may vary from one institute to another though. For example, many institutes even allow PCM/B group students to pursue this course.

15 B.Sc. in Cardiac Care Technology

• About the course & domain: B.Sc. CCT program covers the following main subjects – Anatomy, physiology, psychology, biochemistry, food and nutrition, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology, environmental science, applied pathology, cardiac care technology medicine, basics of cardiac technology, principles of cardiac care technology, patient care and basic nursing, coronary angiography, basic intensive care, echocardiography, cardiac evaluation and therapy, electrocardiography, clinical and applied cardiac care technology and more.
• Duration: 3+1 (internship) years.
• Eligibility criteria: Minimum educational qualification required to pursue this course is – completed 12^th Science with PCB subjects from a recognized board. This criterion may vary from one institute to another though. For example, many institutes even allow PCM/B group students to pursue this course.

16 B.Sc. Cardiovascular Technology

• About the course & domain: B.Sc. Cardiovascular Technology and B.Sc. Cardiac Care Technology program share the same course-content (almost). You may refer the above entry to get a basic ideal about the nature of this academic program.
• Duration: 3+1 (internship) years
• Eligibility criteria: Minimum educational qualification required to pursue this course is – completed 12^th Science with PCB subjects from a recognized board. This criterion may vary from one institute to another though. For example, many institutes even allow PCM/B group students to pursue this course.

17 B.Sc. Respiratory Therapy

• About the course & domain: This program is also known as B.Sc. Respiratory Care Technology. The curriculum covers subjects such as – Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, microbiology, communication skills, OTT medicine, applied pathology, applied microbiology, pharmacology, basics of respiratory technology, sociology, clinical and applied respiratory technology, advanced respiratory technology and more.
• Duration: 3+1 (internship) years.
• Eligibility criteria: Minimum educational qualification required to pursue this course is – completed 12^th Science with PCB subjects from a recognized board. This criterion may vary from one institute to another though. For example, many institutes even allow PCM/B group students to pursue this course.

18 B.Sc. Perfusion Technology

• About the course & domain: B.Sc. Perfusion Technology curriculum deals with subjects such as – Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, psychology, food and nutrition, pathology, microbiology, pharmacology, environmental sciences, applied pathology, perfusion technology medicine, basics of perfusion technology, patient care, pumps, oxygenators and blood components, clinical and applied perfusion technology, basics of surgery and CSSD, advanced perfusion technology, clinical training and more.
• Duration: 3+1 (internship) years.
• Eligibility criteria: Minimum educational qualification required to pursue this course is – completed 12^th Science with PCB subjects from a recognized board. This criterion may vary from one institute to another though. For example, many institutes even allow PCM/B group students to pursue this course.

19 B.Sc. Radiotherapy Technology

• About the course & domain: This program is also known as B.Sc. in Radiotherapy. The program deals with subjects such as – Anatomy, physiology, radiation physics, radiography imaging, communication skills, environmental science, radiotherapy physics, principles of radiotherapy, biochemistry, computer applications, radiotherapy techniques, hospital practices, medical laws and ethics, patient care and nursing, radiation safety, tumor pathology, radiographic anatomy, medical terminology, practical training and more.
• Duration: 3+1 (internship) years.
• Eligibility criteria: Minimum educational qualification required to pursue this course is – completed 12^th Science with PCB subjects from a recognized board. This criterion may vary from one institute to another though. For example, many institutes even allow PCM/B group students to pursue this course.

20 B.Sc. Critical Care Technology

• About the course & domain: B.Sc. CCT program covers the following subjects – Anatomy, physiology, microbiology, parasitology, biochemistry, computer applications, pathology, patient care and nursing, ICU monitoring equipment, general critical care, pharmacology, medical terminology, documentation, critical care equipment, patient transport, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, medical emergency management, surgical emergency management, intensive care, advanced trauma care, medical laws and ethics, child emergency care, basic life support and more.
• Duration: 3 years.
• Eligibility criteria: Minimum educational qualification required to pursue this course is – completed 12^th Science with PCB subjects from a recognized board.

21 B.Sc. Physician’s Assistant

• About the course & domain: B.Sc. Physician Assistant curriculum covers the following subjects – Anatomy, physiology, microbiology, parasitology, communication skills, nursing and patient care, psychology, echocardiography, intensive care, operation theatre, drugs in cardiac surgery, support devices in cardiac surgery, clinical sciences, practical training and more.
• Duration: 3 years.
• Eligibility criteria: Minimum educational qualification required is – passed 12^th standard with science stream subjects from a recognized board or equivalent qualification.

22 B.Sc. Blood Bank Technology

• About the course & domain: B.Sc. BBT program covers the following main subjects – Anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, computer applications, communication skills, biochemistry, physiology, applied medicine, pathology, pharmacology, microbiology, hospital management, blood bank operations, blood bank management, mycology & serology, clinical haematology, blood collection, relevant equipment, blood bank technology and practical training.
• Duration: 3 years.
• Eligibility criteria: Minimum educational qualification required to pursue this course is – Passed 12^th standard with Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects from a recognized board OR possess equivalent qualification.

List of Diploma paramedical courses after 12^th

1. Diploma in Physiotherapy
2. Diploma in Occupational Therapy
3. DOTT (Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology)
4. Diploma in Dialysis Technology
5. DMLT (Diploma in Medical Lab Technology)
6. Diploma in X-Ray Technology
7. Diploma in Radiography
8. Diploma in Medical Imaging Technology
9. Diploma in Medical Record Technology
10. Diploma in Nursing Care Assistant
11. ANM
12. GNM
13. Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology
14. DHLS (Diploma in Hearing Language Speech)
15. Diploma in Anaesthesia Technology
16. Diploma in Dental Hygienist
17. Diploma in Rural Health Care
18. Diploma in Community Health Care
19. Diploma in Blood Bank Technology
20. Diploma in Pharmacy
21. Diploma in Optometry
22. Diploma in Veterinary Assistant
23. Diploma in Audiology & Speech Therapy
24. Diploma in CT Scan Technician
25. Diploma in ECG Technology
26. Diploma in Sanitary Inspector
27. Diploma in Radiography

Let us take a close look at these diploma paramedical courses now. Here is the in-depth analysis –

1 Diploma in Physiotherapy

• About the course & domain: It is an undergraduate diploma course. The program covers the following subjects – Human anatomy and physiology, biochemistry, sociology and psychology, computer applications, biomechanics, pathology and microbiology, pharmacology, kinesiology, exercise therapy, Electrotherapy, medical physiotherapy, clinical orthopaedics, community medicine, biostatistics & research methodology, community physiotherapy and more.
• Duration: 2 years
• Eligibility criteria: Students who have passed 12^th standard with science stream subjects are eligible to pursue DPT course.

2 Diploma in Occupational Therapy

• About the course & domain: DOT program deals with the following main subjects – Anatomy and physiology, biochemistry, psychology, occupational therapy, pharmacology, microbiology, pathology, biostatistics and research methodology, clinical neurology, clinical psychology, bioengineering, general medicine, general surgery, community medicine, sociology and more.
• Duration: 2 years
• Eligibility criteria: Students who have passed 12^th standard with science stream subjects are eligible to pursue DPT course.

3 DOTT (Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology)

• About the course & domain: DOTT syllabus covers the following main subjects – Anatomy and physiology, biochemistry, computer applications, communication skills, pathology, microbiology, pharmacology, basics of OTT, clinical OTT, advanced OTT, practical training and more.
• Duration: 2 years
• Eligibility criteria: Candidates who have passed 12^th standard with science stream subjects are eligible to pursue DOTT course. Eligibility criteria may vary slightly from one institute to another.

4 Diploma in Dialysis Technology

• About the course & domain: The DDT curriculum consists of the following main subjects – Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, communication skills, microbiology, computer applications, basics of dialysis, pharmacology in dialysis, pathology, dialysis lab, clinical medicine, renal diseases, nutrition in dialysis, haematology, applied dialysis therapy, advanced dialysis therapy, dialysis equipment, dialysis techniques, biostatistics, clinical nephrology, practical lab sessions and more.
• Duration: 2 years
• Eligibility criteria: Students who have passed 12^th standard with PCB (Biology group) subjects are eligible to pursue this course. However, some institutes are also known to accept science stream students from any group.

5 DMLT (Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology)

• About the course & domain: This undergraduate diploma program is well known as DMLT. The syllabus covers the following subjects – Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, computer applications, communication skills, haematology, biomedical instrumentation techniques, community healthcare, clinical pathology, microbiology, immunology, serology, histopathology, immunohematology, clinical enzymology, parasitology, cytology, laboratory management, clinical endocrinology, toxicology, clinical virology, biostatistics & research methodology, diagnostic techniques and more.
• Duration: 2 years
• Eligibility criteria: Students who have passed 12^th standard with PCB (Biology group) subjects are eligible to pursue this course. However, some institutes are also known to accept science stream students from any group.

6 Diploma in X-Ray Technology

• About the course & domain: Here are some of the main subjects present in the curriculum – Anatomy and physiology, environmental science, communication skills, basics of radiography, radiography equipment, radiographic image processing techniques, modern imaging equipment, clinical radiography, radiation safety, medical laws and ethics, patient care, research methodology and more.
• Duration: 2 years
• Eligibility criteria: Students who have passed 12^th standard with PCB (Biology group) subjects are eligible to pursue this course. However, some institutes are also known to accept science stream students from any group.

7 Diploma in Radiography

• About the course & domain: Anatomy and physiology, environmental science, communication skills, basics of radiography, radiography equipment, radiographic image processing techniques, modern imaging equipment, clinical radiography, radiation safety, medical laws and ethics, patient care, research methodology and more.
• Duration: 2 years
• Eligibility criteria: Students who have passed 12^th standard with PCB (Biology group) subjects are eligible to pursue this course. However, some institutes are also known to accept science stream students from any group.

8 Diploma in Medical Imaging Technology

• About the course & domain: DMIT students will find the following main subjects in the curriculum – Anatomy, physiology, communication skills, computer applications, microbiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, physics, pathology, general medicine, radiological equipment, radiographic image processing, modern medical imaging techniques, radiography positioning, radiography procedures, patient safety, new medical imaging techniques, medical sociology, medical laws and ethics, diagnostic radiology, research methodology and biostatistics and more.
• Duration: 2 years
• Eligibility criteria: Students who have passed 12^th standard with PCB (Biology group) subjects are eligible to pursue this course. However, some institutes are also known to accept science stream students from any group.

9 Diploma in Medical Record Technology

• About the course & domain: DMRT program covers the following main subjects – Medical terminology, hospital and healthcare systems, health operation management, computer applications, communication skills, health record science, biostatistics and medical research, epidemiology and community health, healthcare quality and auditing, ICDS coding, medical law and ethics, health economics, hospital administration, project work and more.
• Duration: 2 years
• Eligibility criteria: Minimum educational qualification required to pursue DMRT course is – passed 12^th standard with Science (Physics, Chemistry & Biology) subjects. Some institutes even accept PCM/B group students.

10 Diploma in Nursing Care Assistant

• About the course & domain: DNCA curriculum covers the following subjects – basics of nursing and patient care, first aid, paediatric nursing, epidemiology, pharmacology, human anatomy and physiology, computer application, community health nursing, communication skills, psychology, family health nursing, personal hygiene and more.
• Duration: 2 years
• Eligibility criteria: Students who have passed 12^th standard with PCB (Biology group) subjects are eligible to pursue this course. However, some institutes are also known to accept science stream students from any group. In some cases, even 10^th standard passed candidates are eligible to pursue this course. In short, give attention to institute-wise requirements before securing admission!

11 ANM

• About the course & domain: ANM program deals with the following subjects – first aid, patient care, epidemiology, community health nursing, personal hygiene, human anatomy, physiology and more.
• Duration: 2 years
• Eligibility criteria: Minimum educational qualification required to pursue this course is – passed 12^th standard with Arts or Science stream subjects from a recognized board or equivalent qualification. Candidate must be at least 17 years of age at the time of commencement of the program.

12 GNM

• About the course & domain: GNM stands for General Nursing and Midwifery. The curriculum covers the following core subjects – nursing science, medical health nursing, community health nursing, psychiatric nursing, paediatric nursing, midwifery and gynaecological nursing, practical work and internship stint.
• Duration: 3.5 years
• Eligibility criteria: Candidates who have passed 12^th standard with English subject are eligible to pursue this course. Even registered ANMs with passing marks are eligible to pursue GNM course. Candidate must be at least 17 years of age at the time of commencement of the program.

13 Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology

• About the course & domain: The program deals with the following subjects – eye care practices, eye care equipment, diseases and conditions of the eye and more.
• Duration: 2 years
• Eligibility criteria: Students who have passed 12^th standard with PCB (Biology group) subjects are eligible to pursue this course. However, some institutes are also known to accept science stream students from any group.

14 DHLS (Diploma in Hearing Language & Speech)

• About the course & domain: The program focuses on areas such as – basics of audiology, speech-language disorders, speech-language pathology, management of communication disorders, hearing equipment and more.
• Duration: 2 years
• Eligibility criteria: Students who have passed 12^th standard with PCB (Biology group) subjects are eligible to pursue this course. However, some institutes are also known to accept science stream students from any group.

15 Diploma in Anaesthesia Technology

• About the course & domain: Anatomy, physiology, psychology, biochemistry, food and nutrition, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology, environmental science, applied pathology, anaesthesia technology medicine, basics of anaesthesia technology, CSSD procedures, principles of anaesthesia, post-anaesthesia care unit, clinical anaesthesia technology, advanced anaesthesia technology, anaesthesia for speciality surgeries, regional anaesthesia techniques, clinical training and more.
• Duration: 2 years
• Eligibility criteria: Students who have passed 12^th standard with PCB (Biology group) subjects are eligible to pursue this course. However, some institutes are also known to accept science stream students from any group.

16 Diploma in Dental Hygienist

• About the course & domain: The program deals with topics such as – assisting Dentists, scaling, polishing, taking dental radiographs, placing fissure sealants, administering local anaesthesia and more.
• Duration: 2 years
• Eligibility criteria: Students who have passed 12^th standard with PCB (Biology group) subjects are eligible to pursue this course. However, some institutes are also known to accept science stream students from any group.

17 Diploma in Rural Health Care

• About the course & domain: The program covers subjects such as – rural healthcare, community healthcare, basic nursing and patient care and more.
• Duration: 2 years
• Eligibility criteria: Students who have passed 12^th standard with PCB (Biology group) subjects are eligible to pursue this course. However, some institutes are also known to accept science stream students from any group. Some institutes even accept candidates who have passed 12^th standard (any stream).

18 Diploma in Community Health Care

• About the course & domain: The program deals with various aspects of community health care such as – patient care and nursing, patient education, epidemiology, anatomy, physiology and more.
• Duration: 2 years
• Eligibility criteria: Students who have passed 12^th standard with PCB (Biology group) subjects are eligible to pursue this course. However, some institutes are also known to accept science stream students from any group. Some institutes even accept candidates who have passed 12^th standard (any stream).

19 Diploma in Blood Bank Technology

• About the course & domain: Anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, computer applications, communication skills, biochemistry, physiology, applied medicine, pathology, pharmacology, microbiology, hospital management, blood bank operations, blood bank management, mycology & serology, clinical haematology, blood collection, relevant equipment, blood bank technology and practical training.
• Duration: 2 years
• Eligibility criteria: Students who have passed 12^th standard with PCB (Biology group) subjects are eligible to pursue this course. However, some institutes are also known to accept science stream students from any group.

20 Diploma in Pharmacy

• About the course & domain: The program deals with subjects such as – pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacognosy, biochemistry, human anatomy and physiology, health education, community pharmacy, pharmacology & toxicology, pharmaceutical jurisprudence, clinical pharmacy, drug store management, business management, communication skills and more.
• Duration: 2 years
• Eligibility criteria: Minimum educational qualification required to pursue this course is – passed 12^th standard with Science stream subjects (chemistry subject is mandatory in most cases).

21 Diploma in Optometry

• About the course & domain: Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, geometrical optics, nutrition, communication skills, environmental science, physical optics, ocular anatomy, ocular physiology, ocular biochemistry, computer applications, dispensing optics, visual optics, optometric instruments, ocular diseases, optometric optics, low vision aids, optometric investigations, hospital procedures and more.
• Duration: 2 years
• Eligibility criteria: Students who have passed 12^th standard with PCB (Biology group) subjects are eligible to pursue this course. However, some institutes are also known to accept science stream students from any group. Some institutes even accept candidates who have passed 12^th standard (any stream).

22 Diploma in Veterinary Assistant

• About the course & domain: DVA program deals with the following subjects – livestock handling, animal nutrition, anatomy and physiology of animals, animal husbandry extension, basics of pharmacology, basics of poultry science, animal reproduction, artificial insemination, veterinary epidemiology, handling and testing milk, veterinary hospital management, basics of veterinary medicine, wound care and management, practical training and more.
• Duration: 2 years
• Eligibility criteria: Students who have passed 12^th standard with PCB (Biology group) subjects are eligible to pursue this course. However, some institutes are also known to accept science stream students from any group. Some institutes even accept candidates who have passed 12^th standard (any stream).

23 Diploma in Audiology & Speech Therapy

• About the course & domain: Communication sciences, anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing, clinical psychology, linguistics and phonetics, electronics and acoustics, research methods and statistics, neurology, otolaryngology, speech language pathology, audiology, human communication, speech language disorders, hearing sciences, managing people with hearing impairments, speech language diagnostics and therapeutics, articulation and phonological disorders, diagnostic audiology, paediatric audiology, fluency and its disorders, motor speech disorders, rehabilitative audiology, hearing conservation, noise measurements and more.
• Duration: 2 years
• Eligibility criteria: Students who have passed 12^th standard with PCB (Biology group) subjects are eligible to pursue this course. However, some institutes are also known to accept science stream students from any group. Some institutes even accept candidates who have passed 12^th standard (any stream).

24 Diploma in CT Scan Technician

• About the course & domain: The program deals with topics such as – radiography physics, radiography safety, patient care, patient education, patient preparation, CT physics, CT positioning, CT guided procedures, CT film, CT scan equipment, maintenance of equipment and more.
• Duration: 2 years
• Eligibility criteria: Students who have passed 12^th standard with PCB (Biology group) subjects are eligible to pursue this course. However, some institutes are also known to accept science stream students from any group. Some institutes even accept candidates who have passed 12^th standard (any stream).

25 Diploma in ECG Technology

• About the course & domain: After completing this program, you may don the role of an ECG technician. The program mainly deals with topics such as – electrocardiogram machine, monitoring patient’s heart rate, cardiac rhythm and more.
• Duration: 2 years
• Eligibility criteria: Students who have passed 12^th standard with PCB (Biology group) subjects are eligible to pursue this course. However, some institutes are also known to accept science stream students from any group. Some institutes even accept candidates who have passed 12^th standard (any stream).

26 Diploma in Sanitary Inspector

• About the course & domain: The program deals with subjects such as – Diet and nutrition, land hygiene, sanitation & sewage removal, disposing biomedical waste, project work and more.
• Duration: 1 year
• Eligibility criteria: Students who have passed 10^th or 12^th standard are eligible to pursue this course. The minimum qualification required may vary from one institute to another.

27 Diploma in Radiography

• About the course & domain: Anatomy and physiology, environmental science, communication skills, basics of radiography, radiography equipment, radiographic image processing techniques, modern imaging equipment, clinical radiography, radiation safety, medical laws and ethics, patient care, research methodology and more.
• Duration: 2 years
• Eligibility criteria: Students who have passed 12^th standard with PCB (Biology group) subjects are eligible to pursue this course. However, some institutes are also known to accept science stream students from any group. Some institutes even accept candidates who have passed 12^th standard (any stream).

List of Certificate paramedical courses after 12^th

1. Certificate in X-Ray Technician
2. Certificate in Lab Assistant/Technician
3. Certificate in Dental Assistant
4. Certificate in Operation Theatre Assistant
5. Certificate in Nursing Care Assistant
6. Certificate in ECG and CT Scan Technician
7. Certificate in Dialysis Technician
8. Certificate in Home Based Health Care
9. Certificate in Rural Health Care
10. Certificate in HIV and Family Education
11. Certificate in Nutrition and Childcare
12. Certificate in Medical Dresser

Here is an in-depth analysis of these certificate paramedical programs –

1 Certificate in X-Ray Technician

• About the course & domain: It is an entry level certification paramedical program, which deals with various aspects of X-Ray technology, medical imaging and radiography. The program deals with basics or fundamentals of the domain.
• Duration: 6-12 months
• Eligibility criteria: 10^th or 12^th pass (varies from one institute to another).

2 Certificate in Lab Assistant/Technician

• About the course & domain: This program deals with entry-level medical lab subjects such as – relevant equipment, sample collection, sample handling, work safety, waste management and more.
• Duration: 6-12 months
• Eligibility criteria: 10^th or 12^th pass (varies from one institute to another).

3 Certificate in Dental Assistant

• About the course & domain: After completing this program, you will be able to become a dental assistant and work under the supervision of a qualified Dentist.
• Duration: 6-12 months
• Eligibility criteria: 10^th or 12^th pass (varies from one institute to another).

4 Certificate in Operation Theatre Assistant

• About the course & domain: COTT program deals with entry level OT subjects such as – familiarization of surgical equipment, preparing surgical table, sterilization of surgical equipment, OT room sanitation and more.
• Duration: 6-12 months
• Eligibility criteria: 10^th or 12^th pass (varies from one institute to another).

5 Certificate in Nursing Care Assistant

• About the course & domain: This program deals with subjects such as – patient care, first aid, nutrition and food & more.
• Duration: 6-12 months
• Eligibility criteria: 10^th or 12^th pass (varies from one institute to another).

6 Certificate in ECG and CT Scan Technician

• About the course & domain: After completing this program, you will be able to become a CT scan technician and work under the supervision of qualified specialists.
• Duration: 6-12 months
• Eligibility criteria: 10^th or 12^th pass (varies from one institute to another).

7 Certificate in Dialysis Technician

• About the course & domain: This certification program deals with entry level subjects such as – dialysis equipment, patient preparation, assisting specialists, dialysis procedures etc.
• Duration: 6-12 months
• Eligibility criteria: 10^th or 12^th pass (varies from one institute to another).

8 Certificate in Home Based Health Care

• About the course & domain: This program deals with subjects such as – first aid, patient care, food and nutrition and more.
• Duration: 6-12 months
• Eligibility criteria: 10^th or 12^th pass (varies from one institute to another).

9 Certificate in Rural Health Care

• About the course & domain: The curriculum deals with basic subjects such as – rural health practices, rural healthcare systems, patient education and more.
• Duration: 6-12 months
• Eligibility criteria: 10^th or 12^th pass (varies from one institute to another).

10 Certificate in HIV and Family Education

• About the course & domain: After completing this program, you may work for the betterment of HIV patients at rural, community and individual levels.
• Duration: 6-12 months
• Eligibility criteria: 10^th or 12^th pass (varies from one institute to another).

11 Certificate in Nutrition and Childcare

• About the course & domain: This program deals with entry level subjects related to the field of nutrition and childcare.
• Duration: 6-12 months
• Eligibility criteria: 10^th or 12^th pass (varies from one institute to another).

12 Certificate in Medical Dresser

• About the course & domain: This program’s syllabus covers subjects such as – first aid, basic medicine, dressing procedure and more.
• Duration: 6-12 months
• Eligibility criteria: 10^th or 12^th pass (varies from one institute to another).