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B.Sc. in Critical Care Technology

B.Sc. in Critical Care Technology

Course Overview:
B.Sc. in Critical Care Technology is a specialized undergraduate program aimed at producing trained professionals who can assist doctors in critical care units, intensive care units (ICUs), and other high-dependency areas in hospitals. Students are trained in monitoring life-support equipment, patient management, and clinical care in emergencies. Graduates of this course play a pivotal role in critical medical situations and emergencies, ensuring the best care for patients in need of immediate, round-the-clock attention.

Syllabus Overview (Semester-wise Breakdown):

  1. Semester 1:

    • Anatomy I

    • Physiology I

    • Biochemistry I

    • General Microbiology

    • Patient Care Procedures

    • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

  2. Semester 2:

    • Anatomy II

    • Physiology II

    • Biochemistry II

    • Medical Microbiology

    • Emergency Patient Management

    • Critical Care Equipment Introduction

  3. Semester 3:

    • Pathology I

    • Pharmacology I

    • Advanced Microbiology

    • Critical Care Medicine I

    • ICU Protocols and Procedures

    • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification

  4. Semester 4:

    • Pathology II

    • Pharmacology II

    • Ventilation Techniques

    • Critical Care Medicine II

    • Hemodynamic Monitoring

    • Biomedical Instrumentation

  5. Semester 5:

    • Applied Critical Care Techniques

    • Intensive Care Nursing

    • Neonatal and Pediatric Critical Care

    • Infection Control Practices

    • Respiratory Care in ICU

    • Clinical Internship I

  6. Semester 6:

    • Advanced Critical Care Procedures

    • Patient Monitoring Systems

    • End-of-Life Care Management

    • Trauma and Burn Unit Care

    • Ethical Issues in Critical Care

    • Clinical Internship II and Final Project

Course Duration:
The program is generally 3 years long, followed by 6 months to 1 year of internship or hands-on clinical practice.

Average Fees:
The fees for the course range from INR 1,00,000 to INR 4,00,000 per year, depending on the institution and facilities provided.

Exams to Attend:
Candidates are often required to attend institution-level entrance exams, while some top-tier universities may consider scores from national-level exams like NEET-UG, CET, or institutional entrance tests for paramedical courses.

Top 10 Ranking Institutions in India for B.Sc. in Critical Care Technology

  1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi

  2. Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore

  3. Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune

  4. Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIHER), Chennai

  5. Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal

  6. PGIMER, Chandigarh

  7. King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow

  8. JIPMER, Puducherry

  9. Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore

  10. St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore

Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for B.Sc. in Critical Care Technology

  1. Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi

  2. Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram

  3. Government Medical College, Kozhikode.

  4. Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi

  5. Sree Gokulam Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram

  6. MES Academy of Medical Sciences, Malappuram

  7. Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Thiruvalla

  8. Little Flower Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Angamaly

  9. Malabar Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Kozhikode

  10. Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Thrissur

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