Allied Medicine

Allied medicine professionals form a very integral part of Health Management for the smooth functioning of the industry. The surge in the number of patients, array of diseases and demand for the wide-ranging treatment has paved the way for paramedical professionals who excel as expert technicians or therapists in providing better quality health care. A paramedic is a professional who assists the doctor in the specialized fields and assists in better diagnosis, treatment and therapy. Hence, paramedics are the key players in the health and medical sector. Specialized fields include- Radiology, Physiotherapy, Speech Therapy, Audiology, Optometry, Occupational Therapy, Orthotic and Prosthetic Technology, Renal Dialysis Technology amongst many others. The competition in this field is relatively low compared to Medicine because many candidates are unaware of the innumerable options and bright revolutionary prospects, offered by the field. There is a compulsion for aspirants to pursue Science with Biology at the 10+2 level for admission to BSc courses at the college level. Job offers for these professionals come from Leading Hospitals, Diagnostic Centre Chains etc. Popular fields include- Audiologists, Occupational Therapists, Pharmacy, and Surgical Technologist.