Course Overview:
B.Voc in Healthcare Technology is a vocational program designed to provide students with the necessary skills to manage and operate healthcare technologies, instruments, and systems. The course prepares students to meet the technological demands of the healthcare industry by integrating theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience.
Duration:
3 years (6 semesters)
Syllabus (Semester-wise Breakdown):
Semester 1:
Introduction to Healthcare Systems and Services
Basics of Human Anatomy and Physiology
Fundamentals of Healthcare Technology
Medical Electronics
Introduction to Healthcare IT Systems
Communication Skills and Soft Skills
Semester 2:
Medical Imaging Technologies (X-ray, MRI, Ultrasound)
Biomedical Instrumentation
Introduction to Diagnostics and Monitoring Equipment
Clinical Lab Technologies
Healthcare Data Management Systems
Professional Ethics and Communication Skills
Semester 3:
Advanced Biomedical Equipment Operations
Hospital Information Systems (HIS)
Healthcare Quality Control and Assurance
Medical Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Healthcare IT Networking and Systems
Infection Control and Sterilization Technologies
Semester 4:
Medical Device Design and Innovation
Telemedicine and Healthcare Informatics
Health Technology Assessment and Policy
Digital Health Technologies
Internship/Project Work
Electives (e.g., Geriatric Care Technology)
Semester 5:
Advanced Imaging and Diagnostic Equipment
Healthcare Robotics and Automation
Healthcare Data Analytics and Software Applications
Medical Equipment Calibration and Maintenance
Entrepreneurship in Healthcare Technology
Research Methodology and Project Management
Semester 6:
Internship/Industry Project Work
Advanced Medical Equipment and Wearable Technology
Digital Health Solutions and Applications
Capstone Project Presentation and Viva
Electives in Specialized Areas of Healthcare Technology (e.g., Telehealth)
Average Fees:
₹40,000 to ₹1,20,000 per year depending on the institution.
Exams to Attend:
Admission is typically based on merit in the 10+2 examination (Science stream). Some institutions may conduct entrance exams or interviews for enrollment in the B.Voc program.
Top 10 Ranking Institutions in India (Combined Ranking):
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai
Lovely Professional University (LPU), Punjab
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal
Amity University, Noida
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi
Symbiosis International University, Pune
Chandigarh University, Punjab
Galgotias University, Uttar Pradesh
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala:
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi
APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Thiruvananthapuram
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala Academy for Skills Excellence (KASE), Thiruvananthapuram
Marian College, Kuttikkanam
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi
Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally
Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam
NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad