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M.Sc. - Emergency Medicine & Critical Care Technology

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Program Overview:

The Postgraduate Program in Paramedicine is designed for healthcare professionals looking to advance their expertise in emergency medicine, critical care, and pre-hospital and in-hospital emergency services. This program provides comprehensive education on advanced paramedic interventions, critical care techniques, and management of trauma, medical, paediatric, obstetric, and gynaecological emergencies.

Program Duration:

  • Full-time: 1-2 years

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Program Objectives:

Years Upon completion, graduates will:

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  • Develop advanced clinical decision-making skills in emergency and critical care settings.

  • Gain expertise in pre-hospital and in-hospital emergency interventions.

  • Master advanced paramedic procedures including airway management, trauma care, cardiac support, and obstetric emergency interventions.

  • Acquire proficiency in advanced diagnostic skills, including ECG assessment, IV cannulation, and laboratory sample collection.

  • Learn to effectively triage patients, manage critical care cases, and assist physicians with medical assessments.

  • Understand the legal, ethical, and professional standards governing paramedic practice in emergency care settings.

Core Curriculum:

  • Advanced Clinical Skills and Interventions​

    • Airway management (Endotracheal intubation, needle cricothyrotomy, etc.)

    • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

    • Prehospital hospital trauma life support (PHTLS)

    • Neonatal advanced life support (NALS),

    • Paediatric advanced life support (PALS), Advance trauma life support (ATLS),

    • Basic life support obstetric (BLSO), Advanced life support obstetric (ALSO)

    • International trauma life support (ITLS)

    • Obstetric and gynaecological emergencies

    • IV cannulation and administration of emergency medications

    • Suturing and wound management in field and hospital settings

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  • Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Operations​

    • Pre-hospital emergency care practices

    • Triage and patient prioritization in field settings

    • Emergency response management and coordination

    • Transfer of critically ill patients to hospitals

    • Patient transport protocols for critical care

  • Critical Care in the Emergency Department (ED)​

    • Assisting with advanced medical procedures in emergency settings

    • Physician support in taking medical histories and conducting health assessments

    • Management of critical and life-threatening conditions (e.g., stroke, heart attack, trauma)

  • Clinical Research and Evidence-Based Practice​

    • Introduction to clinical research methodologies

    • Evidence-based medicine in paramedic practice

    • Critical analysis of emergency care protocols and procedures

  • Professional and Ethical Practice​

    • Legal and ethical issues in paramedic practice

    • Patient confidentiality and informed consent

    • Leadership and management in emergency medical services

    • Professional development and continuing education

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Practical Training and Clinical Placements:​

  • Pre-hospital Clinical Practice: Placements in emergency ambulance services, providing hands-on experience in emergency and critical care situations.

  • Hospital-based Clinical Practice: Rotations in emergency departments, intensive care units (ICU), trauma units, and obstetrics/gynaecology wards.

  • Simulation-based Learning: State-of-the-art simulation centres to practice emergency procedures in controlled environments.

  • Capstone Project/Thesis: A final research project or thesis on a critical aspect of paramedicine or emergency care, integrating academic learning and practical experience.

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Career Opportunities:

Graduates of the Postgraduate Program in Paramedicine will be equipped to take on roles such as:

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  • Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP)

  • Critical Care Paramedic

  • Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Supervisor/Manager

  • Emergency Department Paramedic

  • Paramedic Educator/Instructor

  • Clinical Researcher in Pre-hospital and Emergency Care

  • Lecturer, Assistant professor, clinical instructor, simulation instructor​​​​​

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Learning Methodology:​

  • Lectures and Seminars: Theoretical knowledge delivered by experts in emergency medicine, paramedicine, and critical care.

  • Workshops: Hands-on training in medical interventions, emergency procedures, and diagnostic skills.

  • Simulation-based Learning: Scenarios and case studies to develop decision-making skills in high-pressure situations.

  • Clinical Placements: On-site experience in emergency settings, reinforcing academic learning with real-world practice.

Assessment Methods:​

  • Written exams and assignments

  • Practical assessments (e.g., skills stations)

  • Case study analyses and clinical reports

  • Oral presentations and professional development portfolios

  • Research thesis or project presentation

VISION​

The Master of Science in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Technology is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills in both pre-hospital and in-hospital settings. The program focuses on training professionals to operate sophisticated medical equipment, analyze causes of medical conditions, provide advanced patient care, and assist healthcare providers in diagnosing and treating diseases.

The vision of this program is:
To be a leading center of excellence in paramedicine education, research, and practice, producing highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals who advance emergency medical care globally. The program envisions shaping future leaders in paramedicine who contribute to healthcare innovation, policy development, and improved patient outcomes in emergency settings. Additionally, it aims to instill the art of teaching by training undergraduate students in the field of emergency medicine and critical care.

MISSION  â€‹

The mission of the Master of Science in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Technology program includes the following goals:

  • To provide advanced education and training in paramedicine, equipping healthcare professionals with the knowledge, skills, and leadership capabilities necessary to deliver high-quality pre-hospital and emergency medical care.

  • To foster research, innovation, and evidence-based practice in emergency medical services.

  • To promote ethical, compassionate, and culturally competent patient care in diverse healthcare settings.

UNIQUE

This course can be pursued by individuals holding a Bachelor's degree (3 years + 1-year Internship) in Paramedicine (Trauma Care, Accidental Emergency, and Critical Care Technology), Critical Care Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Physician Assistant, or Anesthesia Technology (Regular Courses only). For the 3-year Bachelor's degree program, one year of mandatory clinical experience is required. Nursing candidates must have relevant work experience in emergency or critical care settings (typically 1-2 years), along with strong clinical references and evidence of prior practical training. Students with a background in an equivalent field and a minimum of 60% marks are required for admission

Why Paramedicine?

It’s an autonomous clinician course which has wide range of scope and opportunities in Emergency Medicine in pre-hospital and hospitals like Government, Private & Corporate Sectors etc while still others are engaged by The Military, Public Health Service, Teaching Institutions, Individual Practice and Emergency Medicine Industry throughout the world. The areas of specialization in this course include Emergency care, Critical care, Emergency surgery, Obstetrics and gynecology, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, Occupational, Neurology, Cardiology, Respiratory, Orthopedics, Nephrology, Research and Sports.

Programs Offered

PG Program - M.Sc. Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Technology

 

Course duration​

  • 2 Year program

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Admission Requirements:

  • A Bachelor's degree [3year +1 Internship] in paramedicine (Trauma Care, Accidental Emergency and Critical Care Technology), Critical Care Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Physician Assistant, Anaesthesia Technology Regular Courses Only.

  • For 3 year Bachelor degree programme One year Mandatory Clinical Experience is required.

  • Nursing Relevant work experience in emergency or critical care settings (typically 1-2 years). Strong clinical references and evidence of prior practical training.

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By Successful Completion of the Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Technology master’s program students will be Skilled enough to:

  • Our M.Sc. in Emergency Medicine & Critical Care Technology Program prepares students to be essential components of the continuum of care by providing excellent pre-hospital and community-based healthcare.

  • In the course of four years, the student will become a nationally certified emergency paramedic complete the core curriculum classes necessary for the M.Sc. Degree, and become thoroughly immersed in the paramedicine sciences.

  • Lectures are followed by laboratory experiences that include life-sized, high-fidelity computerized mannequins that can be programmed to provide realistic patient responses and outcomes to students.

  • Laboratory time is reinforced with more than 15-8000 hours of clinical experience at Malla Reddy group of intuition campuses.

  • The program that requires students to perform in leadership roles while providing actual patient care, followed by national certification testing as a paramedic

Highlights of Emergency Medicine and Critical Care

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  • Emergency paramedic is a health care personal who provide comprehensive emergency care and critical care, which includes providing primarily advance care to emergency patients in out-of-hospital setting and in hospital

  • Paramedics treat medical, trauma and Obstetrics and gynecology patients as regulated by state law.

  • They perform interventions like endotracheal intubation, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Basic Cardiac Life Support, IV cannulation, emergency drugs administration, needle cricothirotomy, Triage, assessment and treating trauma victims, suturing wounds, etc..

  • The areas of specialization include Emergency care, Critical care, Emergency surgery, Obstetrics and gynecology, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, Neurology, Cardiology, Respiratory, Orthopedics, Nephrology, Research.

  • Emergency medicine critical care technology can practice in many different settings. Some have Private Practice. Others Collaborate With Other Health Care Professionals, Such as Ophthalmologists- In A Multi-Disciplinary Practice.                                                                        

  • Many emergency medicine critical care practice in Famous Hospitals like SRM SRIHER KIMS, RED HEALTH, ICAT, Apollo Hospitals, Apollo Health City, Fortis hospital Columbia Asia Hospital Hebbal Aditiya Birla Memorial Hospital and large corporate settings, such as GVKEMRI, ST JONHS AMBULANCE. etc while still others are engaged by The Military, Public Health Service, Teaching Institutions and Industry.

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