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Every aspect in healthcare has a qualified and skilled professional conducting the job unlike the earlier days. Allied Healthcare services have played a vital role in Global healthcare supporting doctors, nurses and entire healthcare systems. Roots of allied healthcare can be traced back to ancient civilization where people were assigned with duties like wound care, physical therapies and assisting physicians. However formal training for this role began much later in the 19th century and early 20th century for the roles of laboratory technicians, radiographers and other physician assistants. In the 20th century dedicated colleges were established and allied healthcare was recognized as a unique and essential field. Additional programs like speech therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy and dietics were established. In the 21st century, Courses incorporate digital tools, preparing professionals to handle cutting-edge medical technologies to meet modern healthcare demands.

Scope and importance

Allied health sciences cover a broad spectrum of healthcare services, bridging the gap between medical professionals and patients. These professionals play a crucial role in diagnostics, therapeutics, rehabilitation and healthcare administration. Their expertise ensures smooth functioning of hospitals, clinics, laboratories and specialized healthcare centers.With the increasing demand for skilled professionals in areas such as preventive care, mental health and digital health technologies, AHS has become indispensable to the healthcare industry

Career  opportunities: Job opportunities for AHS professionals are vast.

1.Hospitals and Clinics: All professionals can apply for employment in the healthcare sector, be it large tertiary care hospitals or standalone specialized centers.

2.Higher studies in their field or any other multidisciplinary field. AHS colleges are offering Master’s degree and specialization permitting students to focus on their area of interest in India or Abroad. With any basic degree, the choice for masters is very wide. Ex. After BSc MLT/MIT, students can do masters in MLT, MHA, MBA, Public health, Genetics, Embryology, Cancer Biology, Molecular pathology, integrated PhD programmes.

3.Research and development: Engaging oneself in research in medical and technological advancement is another opportunity.

4. Industry and Corporate setups: Many of the industries who are dealing with medical equipment and pharmaceutical companies prefer technologists/AHS graduates as their application specialists, consultants or biomedical service experts

5. Public Service: AHS graduates can get placements in any of the public sector organisations like railways, banks

6.Defense services: Many of the specializations get an opportunity to enter defense services to work in defense hospitals.

7.Adminstrative Roles: Managing hospital operations, health care policies and public health programs

8.Entrepreneurship- Setting up diagnostic services, health consultation firms, telemedicine services and homecare services.

Eligibility: PUC II/ 12th Standard/ equivalent qualification with Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects.

KCET Exam and Counselling: Students opting through Government quota have to compulsorily write CET exams and go through counselling process to secure seats in any of the AHS colleges.

Why should you select FMCOAHS (Fr Muller College of Allied Health Sciences):

Situated in the heart of Mangalore, Fr Muller College of Allied Health Sciences is training AHS professionals since 1995. Experienced teachers for every subject, dedicated classrooms, digital tools and smart boards, Abundant clinical material in a Tirtiary care Hospital, state of the art equipment and laboratories are available in single campus for students to learn and master the skills of their respective course. Student friendly campus with all the facilities like multiple canteens, recreational spaces,indoor and outdoor sports facilities, Air Conditioned Library with e-library, conference halls, amphitheatre, multiple hostels for both boys and girls inside the campus are available. Various activities like Cultural fest, sports fest, athletic meets are organized for the students. Celebrations like Ethnic day, International Yoga day,Research Day, Graduation Day and Founder’s Day are regularly conducted. Intern’s recruitment program where outgoing students are trained about job interviews, writing CV and communication skills is a speciality of the college.  For Spiritual needs, availability of a pristine chapel at the heart of the campus is a boon for many students to distress during exams.

Some of the courses offered in FMCOAHS(Fr Muller College of Allied Health Sciences) under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore are:

Undergraduate studies (3+1 years)

a) B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology
b) B.Sc. Radiotherapy Technology
c) B.Sc. Medical Imaging Technology
d) B.Sc. Anesthesia Technology & Operation Theatre Technology
e) B.Sc. Renal Dialysis Technology
f) B.Sc. Optometry
g) B.Sc Respiratory Care Technology
h) B.Sc Cardiac Care Technology
i) B.Sc. Emergency and Trauma Care Technology
j) B.Sc Neuro Science Technology
k) Bachelor of Hospital Administration

Postgraduate studies (2 years)

- M.Sc. Medical Imaging Technology
- M.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology
- M.Sc Clinical Psychology
- Masters in Hospital Administration

Admissions are open. Limited seats are available. Hurry up and grab seats of your dream profession.

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Article by  : 
Dr Hilda Dsouza
Principal - FMCOAHS