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Course Details

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRITICAL CARE TECHNOLOGY

Degree Course Type 

Bachelors

Entry Level Qualification 

Class 10+2

Degree Course Duration 

4 Year

Course Fields 

Science

Degree Course Entrance Exam 

No Entrance Exam

Average Course Fee 

35000 - 250000

Average Salary Offered 

80000 - 400000

Course Highlights 

Some of the major highlights of the B.Sc in Critical Care Technology course are as follows:

Level 

Undergraduate

Name of the course

Bachelor of Science in Critical Care Technology

Short Name

B.Sc in Critical Care Technology

Duration

3 - 4 Years

Mode

Regular

Exam Type

Semester

Minimum Qualification 

Passed in 10+2

Selection Process

Merit-Base/ Entrance Exam

Course Fee

INR 6,000  to INR 8 LPA

Average Salary

INR  2LPA - INR 16 LPA

Employment Sectors

Government and Private  Hospitals, Private Clinics, Nursing Homes, Public health facilities, Clinical Laboratories etc

Job Profiles

Critical Care Technician, Intensive Care Unit, Technologist, Emergency Medicine Physician, CAT Technician, Dialysis Assistant etc.

About Course 

B.Sc in Critical Care Technology is a four undergraduate course in which students learn about theoretical and practical aspects of equipment and machinery used in intensive care units such as Electrocardiogram (ECG), Echocardiography, Computerized Treadmill Test (TMT), Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) among others. Apart from this students learn about Operating Theatre Technology and about Critical care. 

After the completion of a B.Sc in Critical Care Technology, students are well equipped to work in the Critical Care Unit, Cardiac Unit, and Operation Theatre etc.

Why Choose Course And Required Skills 

Graduates of the B.Sc Critical Care Technology course can pursue careers as critical care technicians, respiratory therapists, or Emergency Service supervisors, among other healthcare roles. These professionals are in high demand, as they are responsible for providing life-saving care to critically ill patients.

Eligibility  

When applying for B.Sc in Critical Care Technology you must be familiar with the eligibility which is as follows

1. Candidates must have passed the Class 12th examination from a recognised educational board with a minimum of 50% 

2. Candidates must have studied the following subjects in 10+2: Biology/ Mathematics, English, Chemistry and Physics. 

3. The pass percentage will vary from college to college.

Entrance Exams Details 

The admission procedure followed for B.Sc in Critical Care Technology in most of the colleges is as follows:

1. Some colleges also release their merit list for admission, candidates qualified for the merit will be eligible to take admission in that college

2. The second way for selection to the B.Sc in Critical Care Technology is through entrance exams. Candidates are selected based on the marks they have managed to score in an institute's entrance exams. To do this, applicants must apply to the university/college first. The Institute will provide an exam schedule for applicants, and those qualified for the exam will be eligible for admission.

Degree Course Syllabus 

Check out the year-wise syllabus for B.Sc in Critical Care Technology course here:-

1st Year:-

Syllabus

Introduction to Anatomy 

Basic Anatomical terminology

Skeleto-muscular system

Excretory system

Practicals

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2nd Year:-

Syllabus

Applied Anatomy related to critical care

Applied physiology related to critical care

Clinical Pharmacology

Clinical Microbiology and Infection control

Airway

Oxygen Therapy

Xray 

Fundamentals of Electricals and electronics 

Clinical scenarios


3rd Year:-

Syllabus

Arterial Blood Gases

Mechanical Ventilation – Non-invasive and invasive

Care of the patient on Ventilator 

Care of the Chest tube

Cardiovascular support

Respiratory support 

Recognition of Cardiorespiratory Arrest

Basic Life Support

Advanced Life support

Care of the unconscious patient 

Basic Administration 

CSSD procedures 

Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting

Medical Ethics 

Procedural skills. 

Top Colleges 

Top colleges for B.Sc in Critical Care Technology:

1. Jain University Bangalore

2. Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute Of Medical Sciences & Research

3. Institute Of Advance Education And Research

4. ILEAD Kolkata

5. NIMAS

Course Fees 

The fee structure for B.Sc in Critical Care Technology is mentioned below. 

Institute Type

Minimum Fee

Average Fee

Maximum Fee

Government/ Public Colleges

INR 6,000/-

INR 35,300/-

INR 1.5 Lakhs

Private Colleges

INR 15,000/-

INR 2.5 Lakhs

INR 8 Lakhs

Top Recruiters And Salary 

Below is the salary of some of the popular job profiles for those who have completed their B.Sc in Critical Care Technology:-

Critical care technicians:-

Critical care technicians are professionals who respond rapidly and competently to medical emergencies. A critical care technician assesses the issues immediately like an accident scene and starts medical assistance accordingly. Critical care technicians are also trained to respond to heart attacks, gunshot wounds and assaults.

Starting Salary

Average Salary

Highest Salary

Rs 4,70,000

Rs 8,00,000

Rs 16,00,000/-


CAT Technician:-

CAT technicians are professionals who have been trained to run a computed CT scanner (CAT or CT scanner). The diagnostic images of the tissues and organs are carried out by CAT technicians.

Starting Salary

Average Salary

Highest Salary

Rs 3,00,000

Rs 4,50,000/-

Rs 6,50,000/-


Dialysis Assistant:-

A dialysis assistant or a dialysis technician is responsible for the operation of dialysis machines that remove waste, excess water and salt from the body of a patient.

Starting Salary

Average Salary

Highest Salary

Rs 3,50,000

Rs 4,00,000/-

Rs 5,00,000/-

Course Scope And Career Options 

Some of the popular employment sectors and job profiles for candidates who completed their B.Sc in Critical Care Technology are as follows:-

 


Employment  Sectors

Government and Private  Hospitals

Private Clinics

Nursing Homes

Public health facilities

Clinical Laboratories

 


Job Profiles

Critical Care Technician

Intensive Care Unit Technologist

Emergency Medicine Physician

CAT Technician

Dialysis Assistant

Respiratory Therapist




Top Recruiters

Apollo Hospital

Max Hospital

Metro Hospital

AIIMS

Fortis Hospital

Aster Hospital

Manipal Hospital

Admission Process 

The admission procedure followed for B.Sc in Critical Care Technology in most of the colleges is as follows:

1. In most of the colleges, the admission will be done based on the candidate’s marks secured in the 10+2 examination

2. Some colleges also release their merit list for admission, candidates qualified for the merit will be eligible to take admission in that college

3. The second way for selection to the B.Sc in Critical Care Technology is through entrance exams. Candidates are selected based on the marks they have managed to score in an institute's entrance exams. To do this, applicants must apply to the university/college first. The Institute will provide an exam schedule for applicants, and those qualified for the exam will be eligible for admission.

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