Post Graduate Diploma in Anaesthesia

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Duration

2 Years

Level

Diploma After Graduation

Type

Diploma

Eligibility

Graduation

Post Graduate Diploma in Anaesthesia (DA) is a postgraduate 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 trans-physio 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.

Post Graduate Diploma in Anaesthesia (DA) Eligibility

  • Students should have acquired M.B.B.S or equivalent degree from a recognised University.

Post Graduate Diploma in Anaesthesia (DA) Syllabus

Syllabus of Anaesthesia 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 office

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

 

Post Graduate Diploma in Anaesthesia (DA) Colleges

Post Graduate Diploma in Anaesthesia (DA) Course Suitability

  • Candidates are required to understand their own limitations and the need to call for help; and an attention to detail.
  • They should have good communication and interpersonal skills to deal with all members of the theatre team.
  • They should also possess other traits like reliability, ability to self-motivate, punctuality and flexibility.

How is Post Graduate Diploma in Anaesthesia (DA) is Beneficial?

  • 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 outside the operating room such as in Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
  • They can also work in administration and supervisory roles within the medical sector.

Post Graduate Diploma in Anaesthesia (DA) Employment Areas

  • Government Hospitals
  • Medical Colleges & Universities
  • Medical Writings
  • Military Hospitals
  • Nursing Homes
  • Private Clinics

Post Graduate Diploma in Anaesthesia (DA) Job Types

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

Advance Courses in Post Graduate Diploma in Anaesthesia (DA)

After completing PDCC (Neurosurgical Anaesthesia) you can become :