Nursing

Hi Monika,
If you are trying to choose between SAS programming and Clinical research, it will depend upon your career goals. The clinical SAS (www.sas.com) programming industry, in India, has seen a rapid growth in the last decade and the trend seems set to continue, for the next couple of years, due to cost advantage and the availability of skilled labor. Today, the industry needs are focused on less execution time, high margins, segmented tasks and the delivery of high-quality output with minimal oversight.
You can explore opportunities in Specialty Clinics/Medicare centers, Super specialty/Multi specialty Hospitals, Inpatient Nursing Care centers, Rehabilitation Centers, other Ambulatory Health Care Services, Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories/Centers, Non-Government and International Organizations and Outpatient Care Centers. You could also venture into Clinical research field.
For entering Clinical Research a degree or PG diploma course in clinical research is almost a norm. The courses could be full time/part time/distance courses/online courses. You could also opt to undergo clinical research training through courses offered by various institutes which will equip you for a career in clinical trials/clinical research. The options in both the areas are increasing with health care and pharmaceuticals becoming big business.
To decide between the two do analyse your strengths, career goals, interests, personality, aptitude and ability. If you decide based on these parameters you will put in your best effort and will be successful in your chosen field.

Hi Christeen,
There are a lot of diploma courses which are available in the healthcare field which can be further divided in different segments such as:
Biomedicine
Public Health
Human Medicine
Dentistry
Physiotherapy
Pharmacy
Veterinary Medicine
Nursing
Nutrition & Dietetics
Complementary & Alternative Medicine
Health Management
Health Sciences
Midwifery
Some of the popular certificate courses are:
Radiologic Technologist (RT) Certificate
Medical Assistant Diploma
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Diploma
For more details on the colleges (Medicine & Health Sciences), please follow the link:
https://www.shiksha.com/medicine-health-sciences/colleges/colleges-india

Hi Mayur,
The B.Sc in physiotherapy is an undergraduate course in science. The duration of the course is 3 to 4 years (depending on the University that offers the course). The course study mainly covers the method and techniques used in the eradication of diseases via physical exercises.
The modern methods in physiotherapy treatment such as electrotherapy, rehabilitation therapy, etc are also covered under the course. Further, physiotherapy also has a vast range of career options to choose. People can either work in India or go abroad and flourish their career in physiotherapy.
In India, the starting salary ranges from Rs. 5,000 to Rs.30,000 per month. Generally, private hospitals provide remuneration ranging between Rs. 5,000 to Rs.15,000 per month for a fresher. In a government hospital like AIIMS, you begin as a Junior Physiotherapist and earn approximately Rs. 30,000 per month.
The progression in designations is Physiotherapist followed by Senior Physiotherapist earning about Rs. 45,000 per month, followed by Superintendent earning about Rs.60,000-70,000 per month and then Chief Physiotherapist earning about Rs.80,000 per month.

Hi Amruta,
1) To be a food inspector, you need to pass All India Food Inspector Exam conducted by Union Public Service Commission for the recruitment in various offices all over the country.
2) Eligibility Criteria for the All India Food Inspector Exam :
** The candidate should be a graduate in medicine and should have undergone training in food Inspection.
OR
** The candidate should have completed Bachelor's degree in any of the science subjects. They must have studied Chemistry as a subject in their qualifying course.
OR
** Graduates in Agriculture/Pharmacy/Food Technology/ Dairy Technology are also eligible to apply for this test.
** Final year students can also apply for this exam.
** The candidates who have a degree from certified universities only are eligible for this exam.
** The candidate must be an Indian citizen
** Age limit for General category is 21 to 30 yrs. 3 yr and 5 yr relaxations are applicable for OBC and SC/ST candidates respectively.
For specific details, you may refer to the below link:
www.upsc.gov.in

Hi Mamta,
There are many course options available in medical field. You must opt for the one which matches your interest and skills as it will help you to achieve your long-term career goal. Some of the popular career options in the medical field are:
Physician: A physician diagnosis and treats the daily and miscellaneous illnesses of the human body. MBBS(Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery) degree holders perform as physicians. The MBBS course duration is 5.5 years that include one year of internship.
Clinical Laboratory Technician: They are more commonly known as lab techs, perform a variety of tests in a medical laboratory.
Emergency Medical Technician: EMTs care for sick and injured patients in emergency rooms, ambulances, and other fast-paced medical environment.
Radiologic technologists, also called radiology techs, are in charge of administering diagnostic imaging exams, such as x-rays and CT scans.
Dental assistants take on the administrative duties in a dental office, and they may be required to perform basic patient care.
Medical Assistant: He/she is a person who completes administrative tasks in a doctors office or hospital.
Physician: They treat and diagnose patients. Many of them work in hospitals, but they may also operate their own firms.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer: A diagnostic medical sonographer or DMS is a person responsible for operating the imaging machines in a hospital, clinic, or physician's office.
Pharmacy Technician: Pharmacy technicians are responsible for helping pharmacists assist patients.
Therapist: Therapists and mental health counselors help patients overcome mental disorders that affect their daily lives.
Nursing Assistant: A certified nursing assistant is someone who helps a registered nurse or licensed vocational nurse get through a day at work.
Home Health Aide: A home health aide is in charge of assisting a home-bound patient with day-to-day tasks, like bathing, dressing, and housekeeping.