The world over, there has been a paradigm shift from curative care to preventive care. As technology advances and better investigative and treatment options are introduced, the need for professionals equipped to handle newer diagnostic modalities are on the rise. The ever changing & ever expanding horizon of the health care sector demands formal training programmes in all its allied areas. The diagnostics sector, today is witnessing a tremendous growth in terms of volume and sophistication. With increasing advances and super specialization, the scope for tomorrow's technologists does not remain limited to just routine tests. Advanced complex instrumentation & equipment require technocrats not only to operate but also to care & maintain them as well. These experts have to possess a strong scientific foundation & be able to perform at a much higher level than the traditionally trained technicians of the past.

India's healthcare sector has made impressive strides in recent years. It has transformed to a $ 17 billion industry and is surging ahead with an annual growth rate of 13 per cent per annum. Today it has enhanced its dimensions with new concepts like health tourism flourishing within this industry at the growth rate of 15 percent per annum, expected to rake in over $2 billion as additional revenue by 2012. With corporates showing keen interest to set up large healthcare facilities across the countries, equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and expertise to back, this sector is poised to grow even further thereby creating a phenomenal demand for skilled Medical Technologists in India.

Advanced complex instrumentation & equipment require well-trained technocrats with a strong scientific foundation, thereby making Medical Technology both a challenging and rewarding career.

Specializations

The programme offers specializations in the following areas:-

1. Cardiac Care Technology: The Cardiac Care Technologist is responsible for direct and indirect patient care, haemo-dynamic monitoring, equipment set up and operation. They assist the physician during cardiac procedures and assume responsibility for completion of other cardiac lab functions as assigned.

2. Respiratory Care Technology: The Respiratory Care Technologist is a key member of the medical team, specializing in diagnostics, treatments, and procedures in the care of patients with respiratory problems. They evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders.

3. Dialysis Technology: Dialysis Technologists operate machines that remove waste and excess fluids from the blood of patients whose kidneys can no longer carry out those functions satisfactorily. The programme is designed to provide the student with comprehensive competencies necessary in the field of dialysis and the skills required for entry-level employments as a Dialysis technologist.

4. Imaging Sciences Technology: Imaging Sciences Technologists are health professionals who facilitate diagnosis and management through the creation of medical imaging using X-Rays, ultrasound and magnetic resonance. They work in collaboration with radiologists and specialist medical practitioners to provide patients with a range of diagnostic examinations.

5. Clinical Lab. Technology: Clinical Lab. Technology is concerned with the analysis of biological specimens to support diagnosis and treatment of disease. The programme introduces students to Pathology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Histopathology, Immunology, Molecular Biology etc. which remain the mainstay in diagnosis.

Duration: 3-Year Full Time, On Campus.

Orientation & Methodology:  These courses include both theoretical & practical knowledge of the Diagnostic Investigations and equipments as applicable to the health care sector today. They introduce students to emerging technologies and their applications. Students spend half their learning time in hospital set – ups where they are exposed to actual hands on practical training.

As part of their curriculum, students are taught additional modules on management issues relevant to the respective healthcare domain. It emphasizes yet again on a multi disciplinary approach towards achieving professional success.

Career Prospects: The demand for professionals who can provide diagnostic services has been growing at a much faster pace than the number being trained every year.  Advanced complex instrumentation & equipment require well-trained technocrats with a strong scientific foundation, thereby making Medical Technology both a challenging and rewarding career.  Students can pick up global careers in hospitals, healthcare & diagnostic sectors, research and biotechnology as also lab information system as technologists & application specialists in equipment organizations from the very day they complete the programme successfully.

Placement: SIHS Placement Cell will assist all students to obtain employment in respective industries. 

Eligibility: Std. XII Pass with any two of the following subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Microbiology or equivalent  decided by competent authority. OR

The 2-year Pre University examination or equivalent as recognized by Symbiosis International University with Physics, Chemistry & Biology as principal subjects of study. OR

Pre degree course from recognized University (2 years after ten years of schooling) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as principal subjects of study. OR

Any equivalent examination recognized by the SIU for the above purpose with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as principal subjects of study. OR

Pre university vocational course from a recognized Board with any of the specialisation subjects as vocational subject.

Medium of Instruction: English
Fees Structure (Indian Students): Tuition Fees: Rs. 41,500 p.a.
Intake Capacity: 120 seats.
Programme commencement: 18th August 2008.

Admission Procedure:
SIHS is part of the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) which is an entrance test common for all the UG programmes of Symbiosis International University. For SET, candidates will have to register online at www.set-test.org

Prospectus available on payment of Rs. 1000 (cash) or by post for Rs. 1100/- (D.D. drawn in favour of SIHS, payable at Pune) Kindly mention in capitals, your complete name, postal address (with salient landmark) & pin code on reverse of D.D & post it to SIHS, Senapati Bapat Road, Pune-411004

Contact details:
Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS)
Senapati Bapat Road, Pune – 411004
Tel: +91–20–25655362 (Ext.242/248), Telefax: +91–20–25678680
Email: medtech@sihspune.org Website: www.sihspune.org
 

Disclaimer: Legal Jurisdiction: All disputes pertaining to sale of prospectus, conduct of examinations and admission shall fall exclusively within the jurisdiction of Pune, Maharashtra only.