Program Overview

Introduction to Manipal College of Health Professions

Manipal College of Health Professions (MCHP) offers a wide range of programs in the field of health professions. The college is committed to providing high-quality education and training to its students, enabling them to become competent healthcare professionals.

Programs Offered

The college offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, and certificate programs in allied health sciences, including:

• B.Sc. (Physician Assistant)
• B.Sc. Cardiovascular Technology
• Bachelor in Prosthetics and Orthotics
• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
• Bachelor of Optometry
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy
• BASLP (Bachelor of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology)
• BSc Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre
• BSc Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
• BSc CVT (Cardiovascular Technology)
• BSc Emergency Medicine Technology
• BSc Exercise and Sports Science
• BSc Health Information Management
• BSc Medical Laboratory Technology
• BSc MIT (Medical Imaging Technology)
• BSc Nuclear Medicine Technology
• BSc Perfusion Technology
• BSc Psychology
• BSc Radiotherapy Technology
• BSc Respiratory Therapy
• BSc RRT & DT (Respiratory Therapy and Dialysis Technology)
• BSc RTT (Radiotherapy Technology)
• Certificate Courses in Allied Health
• MPhil Clinical Psychology
• M.Sc. (Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology)
• M.Sc. (Emergency Medical Technology)
• M.Sc. Clinical Psychology
• Master of Occupational Therapy
• Master of Physiotherapy
• MSc Audiology
• MSc CCIT (Cardiac Catheterization and Interventional Technology)
• MSc Clinical Psychology
• MSc Echocardiography
• MSc Exercise and Sports Science
• MSc Health Informatics
• MSc Health Information Management
• MSc Medical Imaging Technology
• MSc Medical Laboratory Technology
• MSc Medical Radiation Physics
• MSc Nuclear Medicine Technology
• MSc Perfusion Technology
• MSc Respiratory Therapy
• MSc RRT & DT
• MSc SLP (Speech-Language Pathology)
• M.Optom (Master of Optometry)

Program Details: B.Sc Emergency Medical Technology (Lateral Entry)

Overview

The B.Sc. Emergency Medical Technology course trains students to respond effectively to medical emergencies, trauma cases, and critical care situations. The program covers pre-hospital emergency care, advanced life support techniques, patient assessment, and management of acute conditions.

Focus

• Focus on Pre-Hospital Care: Training emphasizes stabilization, diagnosis, and management of trauma, medical, and life-threatening emergencies in pre-hospital and in-hospital settings.
• Practical skills in Pre-Hospital evacuation, extrication, and simulation-based education are integral to the curriculum.
• Skill development: The program develops teamwork, professionalism, effective communication, and fitness essential for emergency care.
• Life-long learning: Encourages continuous learning with exposure to research and innovation in pre-hospital care.
• Comprehensive Curriculum: Provides clinical expertise with technical skills to prepare students for real-world emergency situations.

Career Prospectus

100% placement, nearly 50% opting for higher education in India and abroad. Career opportunities include:

• Emergency Medical Technologist (Department of Emergency Medicine)
• Prehospital care providers in EMS system
• EMS officer/ Advance paramedic
• Flight paramedic (with equivalent training and experience)
• Disaster response team
• Educational institution
• Community health services/ system as an EMT
• Accredited ambulance agencies as EMT / Advance paramedic

Key Features

• Hands-on training in basic life support and advanced cardiac life support.
• Best-in-class infrastructure.
• Real-time training in patient care at various superspecialties.

Duration

• 3 Years + 1 year Internship (8 semesters)
• 6 Academics + 2 Clinicals

Facilities

• Healthcare: Access to hospital facilities gives students hands-on training in procedures.
• Innovative Center: State-of-the-art Innovation Centre to facilitate multi-disciplinary research.
• Labs: Laboratories give students the opportunity for practical experience.
• Sports & Fitness: Marena is the world-class facilities with courts for badminton, tennis, soccer, & squash as well as a well-equipped gymnasium.
• Libraries: Libraries have publications on the latest developments in allied healthcare.
• Student Housing: Student hostels are their homes away from homes.

Admissions

For admission to the programs offered by MCHP, students must meet the eligibility criteria and follow the admission process. The admission process includes:

• Eligibility & Admission Process: General & Foreign / NRI
• Fees & Refunds
• Scholarships

Research

MCHP encourages research and innovation in the field of health professions. The college has a research overview and a research list that outlines the areas of research focus.

Conclusion

Manipal College of Health Professions offers a wide range of programs in the field of health professions, with a focus on providing high-quality education and training to its students. The college has a strong research focus and provides state-of-the-art facilities to its students. With a strong placement record and a wide range of career opportunities, MCHP is an ideal choice for students looking to pursue a career in health professions.