Which course is better among Emergency Medical Technology and Paramedical course?
Emergency Medical Technology primarily focuses on direct patient care during emergencies. But Paramedical courses encompass a broader range of medical services.
Candidates can see table below to learn comparison between two courses -
Parameters | Emergency Medical Technology | Paramedical Course |
|---|---|---|
Course Level | UG, PG, Diploma, Certificate | UG, PG, Diploma & Certificate |
Course Duration | 2-3 years | 3-4 years |
Course Fee | INR 1,800 - 81 Lakh | INR 35,000 - INR 50,000 |
Admission Criteria | Merit-Based | |
Popular Colleges | Christian Medical College, AIIMS Delhi, Jamia Hamdard, JIPMER Puducherry, etc. | Christian Medical College, AIIMS Delhi, PGIMER, Jamia Hamdard, etc. |
Job Profiles | Emergency Medicine Physician, Emergency Room Nurse, Paediatric Emergency Medicine Physician, etc. | Advanced Life Support Paramedic, Medical Assistant, Critical Care Paramedic, Radiologist, Occupational Therapist |
Average Salary | INR 2.5 LPA - INR 11 LPA | INR 1.7 LPA - INR 17 LPA |
Top Recruiters | Fortis Healthcare Ltd, Medica Super Specialty Hospital, Max Healthcare, etc. | Nanavati Hospital, Fortis Hospital, Manipal Hospital, Apollo Hospital, MaxCure Hospital, Billroth Hospital, etc. |
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