By Daksh kapoor on 17 Jun 2021
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The government has now started identifying and training over 1,17,000 people for various healthcare roles which include — general duty assistants, emergency medical technicians, home healthcare-aid and medical equipment maintenance professionals, and medical laboratory technicians.
The council set up by the National Skill Development Corporation, has tied up with 400 training partners to prepare abridged courses comprising a three-week classroom program, followed by three months of on-the-job training for over 1 lakh healthcare workers.
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To be a part of the above-mentioned programs, one must meet the eligibility criteria of having passed class 12 with at least 50% score in Biology, Physics, and Chemistry as main subjects from a recognized board/university.
The McKinsey Global Institute reports that the post-COVID net employment change 2018-2030 for health professionals will be a whopping 112 percent.
The advent of health emergencies like COVID-19 has highlighted the role of laboratory technicians as well as other health professionals.
MLT play the critical role of a doctor’s doctor in a healthcare facility without whom appropriate care arrangements for a patient’s treatment can not be planned as the MLT is essential for the confirmation of a clinical diagnosis.
Virohan Institute of Health and Management Sciences, an NSDC partner, offers several such paramedical programs including both certificate, diploma, and advanced diploma programs.
At Virohan, we train our students in employable and technical skills as per the industry demand which gives a head start to their professional journeys. We also include soft skills in our programs to ensure they have progressive careers. We provide exposure to the latest technology and machinery through our exclusive partnerships with global organizations, ensuring the students are fully prepared to take on their roles as medical lab technicians.
