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Nursing and Paramedics Project
Nursing and Paramedics Project
THE OJECTIVE:
The objective of the proposed paramedics (ECG technician, Radiology technician, CT Scan technician)
and nursing training institute will be to provide advanced training to paramedic students and
aspiring nurses. In addition to providing training, the institute will also emphasize on personal and
professional growth, and professionalism.
The institute will provide training to paramedics and nurses on their key roles and responsibilities
► Assist doctors
► Classroom training
► Clinical internship in which students will be assigned to a hospital for a fixed period
► Seminars – A lecture method supplemented by the use of proper illustration using training
materials, including audio-visual aids followed by a question & answer session. Presentation of
success stories and case studies is also one of the essential elements of this method
► eLearning – Will provide flexibility and help trainees learn at their own convenience and pace
► Industry tours – This will help trainees witness on-the-job activities and give them an opportunity
to use their skill in field situations
► Internships - Internship in which students will intern with municipal fire department / hospitals
for a fixed period
The proposed institute will train candidates who aspire to enter this field. The institute will focus
on assessment and certification of trained students to bring uniformity across the State. The
Institute will help meet industry needs, ensure availability of industry ready manpower, and
hands-on training of the workforce.
Market Potential:
►Indian healthcare sector was forecasted to reach USD 160 b in 2017, and is poised to reach USD 280 b
by 2020
► India is expected to rank amongst the top three healthcare markets in terms of incremental growth
by 2020
Source: NSDC India. Human Resource and Skill Requirements in the Healthcare Sector
Growth Drivers:
Shortage of Manpower
► There is a shortage of skilled professionals, including paramedics and nurses, to meet the
requirements of the large Indian population
Growing demand
► Rising income and affordability: This is leading to an increasing demand for paramedical staff
and nurses
Medical Tourism
►Presence of world-class hospitals and skilled medical professionals has strengthened India’s
position as a preferred destination for medical tourism
Government Initiatives
► 100 per cent FDI is allowed under the automatic route for Greenfield projects
► Healthcare revenue in India is expected reach USD 280 b by 2020. This will lead to more
talent joining the industry
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