Diploma Courses in Medical Field (2023)

Diploma courses after 12th in the medical field provide students with an overview of various medical practices and procedures. These courses can serve as a stepping stone for students who aspire to pursue a career in the healthcare industry, but do not want to commit to a full-fledged degree program.

Here are a few popular 1 year diploma courses in the medical field:

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT)
• Diploma in Operation Theatre Technician (DOTT)
• Diploma in Hospital Administration (DHA)
• Diploma in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Diploma in Medical Imaging Technology
• Diploma in Radiology
• Diploma in X Ray Technician
• Diploma in MRI Technician
• Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Diploma in Nursing
• Diploma in Pharmacy
• Diploma in Optometry
• Diploma in Dialysis Technology
• Diploma in Anaesthesia Technology
• Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (DGNM)

These courses typically last between 1-2 years and cover topics such as anatomy, physiology, medical ethics, and patient care. After completing a diploma course, students can find employment as medical assistants, lab technicians, radiographers, and more. They may also choose to further their education and complete a degree program in the same or related field.

The professionals who specialise in this field are called Medical Laboratory Technicians. It is a part of larger allied health services dealing with biochemical, pathological and microscopic examination of cells, tissues and fluids of the body. It is carried out through the use of various procedures and equipment.
These professionals aid the doctors in forming a diagnosis. It is achieved through services involving collection, preparation, testing/ microscopy, and reporting samples collected from patients. Hence they provide the means of identification, analysis, prevention and evaluation of diseases and disorders.

DMIT enables you to work as a medical imaging technologist, also known as a radiographer or radiographic technician. These are a group of professionals who operate various imaging modalities such as Computed Tomography (CT), X-Ray, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound Imaging and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).

They help to diagnose various anatomical, physiological and pathological abnormalities in the body. 

Here are some of the popular diploma courses offered in DMIT.

• Diploma in Radiology
• Diploma in X Ray Technician
• Diploma in MRI Technician

Operation Theatre Technology is a part of larger allied health services that deals with aiding the surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists during pre-operative preparation, during surgery and in post-operative theatre management. The professionals who specialise in this field are called Operation Theatre Technologists.

These professionals help get the affairs of the operation theatre in order by keeping equipment and machines clean and hassle-free, providing technical assistance during surgery, and filing necessary documentation.

The OT technicians/technologists work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and play an important role in evaluating, monitoring and assessing operation theatre situations thus keeping the surgeons and others informed during the course of surgery.

Hospital Administration is a part of health services that primarily deals with oversight, control, direction and management of the health care facility. The HA professionals manage the business, finances, policy, regulation, human resources, audit, and law and order aspects of the hospital.
They make sure that the patient does not face any unnecessary troubles arising from mismanagement, bungling, inefficiency or maladministration during their visit to the hospital.

Diploma in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is a 1 year program designed to train students to provide emergency medical care in pre-hospital settings. The course covers topics such as anatomy, physiology, first aid, life support, and emergency medical procedures.

The curriculum for this course is designed to meet the standards set by the healthcare industry and includes both theoretical and practical components. Students receive hands-on experience in real-life emergency scenarios, giving them the opportunity to put their skills into practice and gain confidence in their abilities.

Overall, the Diploma in Emergency Medical Technician is an excellent choice for those who are interested in pursuing a career in the healthcare industry and want to make a difference in the lives of others in emergency situations.

Here is a list of advanced diploma courses offered by Virohan:

• Advance diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (ADMLT)
• Advance diploma in Operation Theatre Technician (ADOTT)
• Diploma in hospital Administration (ADHA)
• Diploma in emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
• Diploma in medical Imaging Technology (AdMIT)

These advanced diploma courses provide students with advanced training in the medical field, building on the foundation of the corresponding basic diploma courses. The courses cover topics such as advanced medical practices, patient care, and emergency medical procedures, and may include hands-on training in real-life emergency scenarios.

Today the advances in the field are dramatic and the demand for a trained workforce is ever-increasing.

Virohan institute of healthcare and management sciences contributes a fair share to the healthcare industry by producing scores of impeccably honed, well trained, ready for the job professionals every year.

Virohan institute of health and management sciences offers most of the paramedical courses like Emergency Medical Technology, Operation Theatre Technology, Hospital Administration and Radiology Technology.

These healthcare courses are taught to you in such a way that you get an insight to deal with the patients in real life right after finishing the course.

Prior to your admission, you can also go for career counselling at Virohan institute where through psychometric assessments and informed guidance we help you to take admission in the field of your interest which offers you a progressive career.

Virohan campuses are present pan India:

• AHMEDABAD – IIIEM VIROHAN
• BENGALURU – NTTF VIROHAN (ELECTRONIC CITY) 
• BENGALURU – JYOTHY VIROHAN (THATHAGUNI) 
• EOK – INDUS VIROHAN (DELHI) 
• DELHI – KALKAJI FARIDABAD 
• GURGAON – STAR AVIATION VIROHAN 
• MEERUT 
• DAHISAR – RUSTOMJEE VIROHAN 
• THANE – RUSTOMJEE VIROHAN NAGPUR 
• RAIPUR 
• SURAT – IIIEM VIROHAN

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