Paramedical Courses after 10th: Online Application, Course Duration & Scope

Paramedical Courses after 10th: Online Application, Course Duration & Scope

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Piyush Dixit
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Updated on Jul 14, 2025 17:36 IST

Want to make a career in the healthcare field after Class 10? These paramedical courses are ideal for you. Know which diploma/certificate course can be pursued on the basis of Class 10 marks here.

Paramedical Courses After 10th

Paramedical Courses After 10th

The popularity of the paramedical courses have increased in last few years. Those who want to make career in patient care, for them, this is an ideal course. There are courses of duration from six months to two years. Paramedics get many job options to join as they are an essential part of the healthcare system. Another advantage of these courses is that paramedical courses can be pursued after completing Class 10.

Here, we will tell you about which are the most popular paramedical courses you can do after class 10. Students can join a diploma course or a certificate course after completing class 10.  The duration of diploma courses is generally longer than the of certificate courses. The job opportunities for Diploma holders are better than those who have completed certificate courses.

Also Read: Paramedical courses after 12th

Diploma Paramedical Courses after 10th

Diploma in Community Medical Service & Essential Drugs

Scope of work: Ideal for students who want to work at the ground level and create awareness among the population living in rural areas. Students will learn to assist those in need of medical attention and will learn how to provide first aid in such cases. They will also help create awareness about the various healthcare schemes of the government amongst these people, and tell them about the common diseases and their prevention.

Course Duration: 18 months

Colleges offering the course:

  • Rural Health Organisation
  • Jharkhand University of Technology (JUT)
  • Mandya University, Karnataka

Diploma in Nursing Assistance/ General Duty Assistant

Ideal for students who want to be involved in patient care and management. General duty assistants are expected to plan and organise the unit, provide bedside aid to inpatients, keep records of their medication, and ensure their comfort. GDA is also responsible for ensuring that the patients are being fed healthy and nutritious meals. Also, they must maintain an ideal environment for the quick recovery of the patient.

Diploma in Radio Imaging Technology

Students are taught about the radiological procedure involving contrast media. Upon completion of this course, one can operate CT scan and MRI modalities. They will be responsible for handling the machines and providing assistance to the patients while the procedure is being performed.

Course Duration-2 years

Colleges offering the course:

Other Diploma Paramedical Courses after 10th

Type of Course

Duration

Scope of work

Diploma in Sanitation Inspector (DSI)

1 year

Inspecting public establishments and ensuring that they are in accordance with the health norms

Diploma Operation Theatre Technology (DOTT)

1 year

Sterilising and cleaning instruments in the Operation theatre and maintain hygienic conditions

Diploma in Optometry Technician  (DOPT)

1 year

Recording patient history, performing various procedures and tests, and preparing the patients to see the doctor

Diploma in Dental Technician and Hygiene

2 years

Follow detailed written instructions from the dentists  and creating the desired appliance using impressions (molds) of the patient’s teeth or oral soft tissues

Diploma in Physiotherapy

2 years

Rehabilitation of incapacitated patients and help them regain mobility

Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics

2 years

Advising patients the right food for them while creating awareness about its nutrition, production, management and preservation

Diploma in Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (DYNS)

2 years

Practicing this form of alternative medicine

Certificate Paramedical Courses after 10th

Certificate in Medical Lab Technology also called CMLT

The most popular paramedical course after Class 10 is a Certificate in Medical Lab Technology. The scope of work for CMLT will be managing sample collection and handling, maintenance of laboratory equipment, sample testing and interpretation of data, record maintenance, and delivering the reports.

Duration of course: 1 year

Other Certificate paramedical courses after 10th

Type of Course

Duration

Average Fee (in Rs)

Certificate in X-ray Technician

1 year

Up to Rs 15,000

Certificate in Pharma Sales Management

1 year

Up to Rs 10,000

Certificate in ECG Technician

1 year

Up to Rs 10,000

Certificate in Medical Radiology Technician

1 year

Up to Rs 10,000

Certificate in MRI Technician

1 year

Up to Rs 15,000

Certificate in Ultrasound Technician

1 year

Up to Rs 10,000

Certificate in Blood Bank Technician

1 year

Up to Rs 10,000

Certificate in Dental Technician

1 year

Up to Rs 10,000

Certificate in Medical Nursing Assistant

6 months

Up to Rs 10,000

Certificate in Ophthalmic Assistant (COPA)

6 months

Up to Rs 10,000

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4 years ago

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