B.Sc in Critical Care Technology is a four undergraduate course in which students learn about theoretical and practical aspects of equipment and machinery used in intensive care units such as learn Electrocardiogram (ECG), Echocardiography, Computerized Treadmill Test (TMT), Intra Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) among others. Apart from this students learn about Operating Theatre Technology and about Critical care.
After the completion of B.Sc in Critical Care Technology, students are well equipped to work in the Critical Care Unit, Cardiac Unit, Operation Theatre etc.
Some of the major highlights of the B.Sc in Critical Care Technology course are as follows:
Level |
Undergraduate |
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Name of the course |
Bachelor of Science in Critical Care Technology |
Short Name |
B.Sc in Critical Care Technology |
Duration |
3 - 4 Years |
Mode |
Regular |
Exam Type |
Semester |
Minimum Qualification |
Passed in 10+2 |
Selection Process |
Merit-Base/ Entrance Exam |
Course Fee |
INR 6,000 to INR 8 LPA |
Average Salary |
INR 2LPA - INR 16 LPA |
Employment Sectors |
Government and Private Hospitals, Private Clinics, Nursing Homes, Public health facilities, Clinical Laboratories etc |
Job Profiles |
Critical Care Technician, Intensive Care Unit, Technologist, Emergency Medicine Physician, CAT Technician, Dialysis Assistant etc. |
When applying for B.Sc in Critical Care Technology you must be familiar with the eligibility which is as follows
Candidates must have passed Class 12th examination from a recognised educational board with a minimum of 50%
Candidates must have studied the following subjects in 10+2: Biology/ Mathematics, English, Chemistry and Physics.
The pass percentage will vary from college to college.
The admission procedure followed for B.Sc in Critical Care Technology in most of the colleges is as follows:
In most of the colleges, the admission will be done based on the candidate’s marks secured in the 10+2 examination
Some colleges also release their merit list for admission, candidates qualified for the merit will be eligible to take admission in that college
The second way for selection to the B.Sc in Critical Care Technology is through entrance exams. Candidates are selected based on the marks they have managed to score in an institute's entrance exams. To do this, applicants must apply to the university/college first. The Institute will provide an exam schedule for applicants, and those qualified for the exam will be eligible for admission.
The fee structure for B.Sc in Critical Care Technology is mentioned below.
Institute Type |
Minimum Fee |
Average Fee |
Maximum Fee |
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Government/ Public Colleges |
INR 6,000/- |
INR 35,300/- |
INR 1.5 Lakhs |
Private Colleges |
INR 15,000/- |
INR 2.5 Lakhs |
INR 8 Lakhs |
Check out the year-wise syllabus for B.Sc in Critical Care Technology course here:-
1st Year:-
Syllabus |
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Introduction to Anatomy |
Basic Anatomical terminology |
Skeleto-muscular system |
Excretory system |
Practicals |
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2nd Year:-
Syllabus |
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Applied Anatomy related to critical care |
Applied physiology related to critical care |
Clinical Pharmacology |
Clinical Microbiology and Infection control |
Airway |
Oxygen Therapy |
Xray |
Fundamentals of Electricals and electronics |
Clinical scenarios |
3rd Year:-
Syllabus |
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Arterial Blood Gases |
Mechanical Ventilation – Non-invasive and invasive |
Care of the patient on Ventilator |
Care of the Chest tube |
Cardiovascular support |
Respiratory support |
Recognition of Cardiorespiratory Arrest |
Basic Life Support |
Advanced Life support |
Care of the unconscious patient |
Basic Administration |
CSSD procedures |
Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting |
Medical Ethics |
Procedural skills. |
Some of the popular employment sectors and job profiles for candidates who completed their B.Sc in Critical Care Technology are as follows:-
Employment Sectors |
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Job Profiles |
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Top Recruiters |
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Below is the salary of some of the popular job profiles for those who have completed their B.Sc in Critical Care Technology:-
Critical care technicians:-
Critical care technicians are professionals who respond rapidly and competently to medical emergencies. A critical care technician assesses the issues immediately like an accident scene and starts medical assistance accordingly. Critical care technicians are also trained to respond to heart attacks, gunshot wounds and assaults.
Starting Salary |
Average Salary |
Highest Salary |
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Rs 4,70,000 |
Rs 8,00,000 |
Rs 16,00,000/- |
CAT Technician:-
CAT technicians are professionals who have been trained to run a computed CT scanner (CAT or CT scanner). The diagnostic images of the tissues and organs are carried out by CAT technicians.
Starting Salary |
Average Salary |
Highest Salary |
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Rs 3,00,000 |
Rs 4,50,000/- |
Rs 6,50,000/- |
Dialysis Assistant:-
A dialysis assistant or a dialysis technician is responsible for the operation of dialysis machines that remove waste, excess water and salt from the body of a patient.
Starting Salary |
Average Salary |
Highest Salary |
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Rs 3,50,000 |
Rs 4,00,000/- |
Rs 5,00,000/- |