Kerala offers a variety of courses in paramedical field in its various institutes. Along with doctors there is a great demand for paramedical as well.
Community health workers need to be 12 pass with a science background. A diploma course in it usually takes one and a half year. There are health worker training school in Idduki, Kozhikode, Malapurram, Palaghat, Thiruvananthapuram and Wynad. They reach out to those in remote or trauma affected area give first-aid, follow-up a case and manage the patients records.
Physiotherapy is a paramedical field which is required for prevention and for restorative purpose. Students with science background can opt for a career in physiotherapy. In order to practice physiotherapy one must have a B.SC in Physiotherapy or Diploma in physiotherapy. Mahatma Gandhi University Medical College at Kotttayam is a well known institute offering MD in Physiology.
Nursing is a very noble profession. In order to become a nurse you can do a B.Sc in Nursing, Diploma in general nursing and midwifery or Certificate course in general nursing. I.N.H.S., Cochin offers a diploma in general nursing and midwifery. You can also go to College of Nursing in Calicut, Kottayam and Thiruvananthapuram for B.SC in nursing. There are many institutes to do certificate course in nursing as well.
Amrita Institute of Medical Science offers Diploma course and Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy. Diploma in Pharmacy is for two years while B.Sc in Pharmacy is of 3 years. It prepares the student with a good knowledge and understanding of the science, technology and practice behind pharmacy as a profession.
There are many more paramedical fields emerging today. The health industry is also booming which has resulted in an unprecedented requirement of medical as well as paramedical professionals. Colleges are trying their best to cope up with the increasing amount of demand. Students pursuing their studies from paramedical fields are most likely to end up with jobs after the completion of their courses.
