Diploma in Anaesthesiology

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Duration

2 Years

Level

Diploma After 10+2

Type

Diploma

Eligibility

10+2

Diploma in Anaesthesiology is a Diploma level Anaesthesia course. The duration of the course is two years. Anaesthesia is the study of use and effects of various kinds of anaesthetics to human beings. It imparts the basics of intensive transfusion therapy, pharmacology and pharmacodynamics of inhaling anaesthetics, anaesthesia in traumatology and orthopaedics, paediatrics and neonatology, toxicology and the likes others. The Diploma course is offered by many institutes in the country due to its importance in medical fields. The course is career orienting in nature that opens various jobs in the health-care field.

Diploma in Anaesthesiology Eligibility

  • Students should have passed a 10+2 or its equivalent with minimum 50% marks from a recognised university board.

Diploma in Anaesthesiology Syllabus

Syllabus of Anaesthesiology as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Sr. No.

Subjects of Study

 

Theory

1

Applied Anatomy and Physiology

2

Haematological

3

Muscle Function

4

Cardiovascular Physiology

5

Kidney and Body Fluids

6

Liver

7

Respiration

8

Nervous System

9

Gastrointestinal Tract.

10

Metabolism and Body Temperature

11

Endocrinology

12

Obstetrics and Paediatrics

13

Applied Clinical Pharmacology

14

General therapeutics

15

Application of pharmacological principles for the management of General anaesthesia

16

Regional anaesthesia

17

Control of acute pain (including intraoperative analgesia and postoperative pain management) and chronic pain

18

Application of pharmacological principles for the management of Neurosurgery and management of head injuries

19

Cardiovascular Surgery

20

Other Therapeutic Drug groups

21

Knowledge of Basic Computer Application including MS of×ce

22

Principles of Anaesthesia

23

General Anaesthesia

24

Regional Anaesthesia

25

Anaesthesia for Specialties: Obstetrics, ENT, Dental/ Maxillofacial, Orthopaedics, Trauma, Ophthalmic, Paediatric, Anaesthesia for Day Care Surgery, Anaesthesia in Remote Areas, Cardiac Anaesthesia, Thoracic Anaesthesia, Neurosurgical Anaesthesia Neonatal and other specialised areas, Other specialised areas.

26

Intensive Care Medicine:

 

i) Intensive Care Unit, transport of the critically ill, nutrition and trauma

 

ii) Nutrition

 

iii) Analgesia, Anxiolysis and Sedation

 

Trauma

1

Pain Management

 

Practical

 

Diploma in Anaesthesiology Colleges

Diploma in Anaesthesiology Course Suitability

  • The course is suitable for those who have self-reliance and the ability to assess the severity of life-threatening conditions, as well as initiate emergency treatment.
  • They are required to understand their own limitations and the need to call for help; and an attention to detail.
  • They should also possess other traits liker reliability, ability to self-motivate, punctuality and flexibility.
  • They should have good communication and interpersonal skills to deal with all members of the theatre team.

How is Diploma in Anaesthesiology Course Beneficial?

  • After getting passed Diploma course, students mainly obtain jobs in leading hospitals in India and overseas as well.
  • After passing Diploma course, students can go for further higher degree courses like master’s degree and research degree courses. It enhances their overall qualification.
  • They can also work in administration and supervisory roles within the medical sector.
  • They can also work outside the operating room such as in Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

Diploma in Anaesthesiology Employment Areas

  • Colleges & Universities
  • Hospitals
  • Private Clinics
  • Community Healthcare Centres

Diploma in Anaesthesiology Job Types

  • Anaesthetist
  • Associate/Attending Consultant
  • Clinical Associate/Assistant
  • Medical Consultant
  • Paediatrician
  • Radiologist
  • Surgeon/Paediatric Specialist
  • Technical Assistant

After completing PDCC (Neurosurgical Anaesthesia) you can become :