Passing the medical entrance examination is a difficult task. But, if you dream of joining the healthcare field, then allied medical services courses will pave the way for you. The entrance examination for these courses is also relatively easy. Here we are giving some degree, and diploma courses related to these allied health services and the path to adopt them.
If you want to be a part of the medical world, then instead of facing the tough challenge of the NEET exam for the MBBS course, you can find options for yourself in the supporting services of the medical world. There has been an acute shortage of skilled people in allied health services for a long time. These services include many areas of Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Operation Theatre Technology etc. In these, you will find options available at all levels of degree, diploma and certificate. We are talking about some other good income-giving courses-
1 Dental Hygienist:
A dental hygienist performs tasks related to oral health and hygiene such as cleaning teeth, etc.
They work closely with the dentist.
■ Opportunities: Sales and marketing of dental products in Dental clinics, hospitals, and public health administration.
■ Income: Starting from Rs 15 to 25 thousand per month.
■ Roadmap: Pass 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology. Take the CUET Entrance Exam. Apply for the Diploma course. It is of 1 or 2 years duration. Some institutes also give admission based on NEET scores.
Major Institutes: Available in BHU, Aligarh Muslim University, Purvanchal Institute of Dental Sciences, Buddha University of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Patna etc.
2 Occupational therapists:-
Occupational therapists provide medical assistance to patients suffering from physical and mental disabilities.
■ Opportunities: Opportunities will be available in private and government medical institutions, schools, daycare centres, and rehab centres.
■ Income: 15 to 20 thousand rupees per month in the beginning.
■ Roadmap: It is a four-year degree (B.Sc.) course. 6 months Internship is mandatory. The path will open through CUET, IPU, and CET entrance examinations. Admission in some colleges is also based on merit.
Major Institutes: DP Institute of Professional Studies Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, Aligarh School of Nursing, Indian Institute of Health Education and Research, Bihar, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College.
3 Medical Laboratory Technology:
These are professionals who operate and maintain medical equipment. They work with doctors and scientists.
■ Opportunities: You will get work as a Laboratory Manager, Laboratory Scientist, or Medical Laboratory Technician in private and government hospitals, research institutes etc.
■ Income: Around Rs 35 to 40 thousand per month.
■ Roadmap: Three-year degree courses and a two-year diploma are also available. Apply after the 12th with 50% marks in the PCB subject. You will have to take an entrance exam.
■ Institutions: Manipal University, Christian Medical College, Vellore, JIPMER.
4 Nutrition and Dietetics:-
As a nutrition and dietetics expert, you can also become a part of the healthcare field.
■ Opportunities: Food technologists in hospitals, pharma companies, public health departments, food technologists in health and wellness research areas, Food scientists and nutrition consultants.
■ Roadmap: degree and diploma courses available. Passed 12th with PCB subjects. Most of the institutes offer admission to degree courses based on a 12th score or CUET score.
■ Income: Rs 30-35 thousand per month.
■ Institutions: Manav Rachna International University, Shoolini University, Chandigarh University, Sharda University, Amity School of Applied Sciences, Noida.
5 Psychology:-
Psychologists work in the field of mental health counselling. CUET or institutes have their entrance exams. Both BA and BSc degree courses are available. Most of the admission is done through CUET.
■ Opportunities: Opportunities with physicians in hospitals, clinics, disaster and emergency medical centres, etc.
■ Income: Up to Rs 25-30 thousand per month.
■ Institutions: this course is available in almost all major universities.
Yoga and Naturopathy can also be the way forward:-
The government is promoting Yoga, Ayurveda and Naturopathy as career skills and is also opening many such hospitals. About 157 new medical and 12,500 AYUSH health and wealth centres are also going to open in the country. Students with degrees, diplomas or certificates will get benefits here. The Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yoga course is usually of 5 years and 6 months duration. An internship is necessary here.
Generally, NEET scores are preferable but some institutes give entrance examinations based on 12th marks.
■ Opportunities: After Care Department of Hospitals, Opportunities in the Naturopathy department, you can practice it as a consultant.
■ Income: starts from Rs 30 thousand per month.
■ Institutions: CSJM University Kanpur, Subharti University Meerut, Mangalayatan University Aligarh, Shri Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University, Haryana.
