Paramedical Courses

FROM DIRECTOR’S DESK

With the emerging success of nursing education, Woodlands is committed to bring the best patient care through espousing pioneered teaching methodologies to make healthcare education more practically relevant. The Higher Education sector has witnessed a tremendous increase in the number of Universities/University level Institutions & Colleges,

Paramedical science is emerging as multi-dimensional branch of service which is filled with great opportunities. As paramedical is only capable of removing and diagnosing different diseases, it has given way to career opportunities and played an important role in improving the health condition of people. Paramedical courses are job oriented academic programs. Paramedical courses teach an individual and change them into a competent health care worker. There is an increasing realization of the significance of paramedical personnel in the health sector, particularly in accident and trauma care.

As the medical profession is not just limited to doctors and nurses. There are numerous other helping hands that tirelessly work towards making healthcare more accessible and available. One of the integral elements of the medical circuit is paramedic also called as technicians, the three Powers (3 “P”s) of a successful paramedic are-

• Power of saving lives
• Power of exposure to medical procedures
• Power to be potential for growth in career

Woodlands Paramedical Courses are affiliated with State Medical Faculty (Govt of West Bengal)

The following Diploma and PG Diploma Courses are offered at Woodlands-

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology [Pathology, Microbiology & Biochemistry]
• Diploma in Radiography [ Diagnostic ]
• Diploma in Cath-Lab Technician
• Diploma in Dialysis Technique
• Diploma in Critical Care Technology
• Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology
• Diploma in Electrocardiographic Technique
• Diploma in Diabetes Care Technology
• Diploma in Physiotherapy

ABOUT WOODLANDS MULTISPECIALITY HOSPITAL

Woodlands has steadily emerged as one of India’s most reliable healthcare institutions celebrating 70 glorious years of service, It stands as one of the leading healthcare centers of eastern India by providing global standards of medical care.

In 1946, we began as a nursing home. And today, we've grown much larger to become a 240 bedded multispecialty hospital and a household name when it comes to the healthcare need of Kolkata.

Woodlands mission is to position it as the most trusted and admired healthcare provider of choice in Eastern India.

Our vision is to be a patient centric organisation offering our patients an experience filled with care and empathy which exceeds their expectations.


Centres of Excellence in Clinical Specialities:

Heart Institute, Bones and Joints, Brain and Spine, Minimal Access Surgery, GI-Hepatobiliary and General Surgery, Kidney Disease, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Aesthetic and Cosmetic Sciences, Mother and Child.


Key Highlights:

• Woodlands is located centrally at South Kolkata catering to all segments of society.
• We have the credit of advanced work in the field of cardiac and kidney care, being the first private hospital to conduct open heart surgery and kidney transplantation.
• We are the benchmark of new technology in Eastern India to have the first 3 Tesla MRI, Dual Source Dual Energy CT & Advanced cardiac catheterization lab.
• We have 500 + high profile clinicians touching every field of clinical excellence with their treatment towards scientific outcome of patient management.
• We are serving more than 200 + corporate clients associated with us.
• Hospital has excellence in nursing care with proper infrastructure and round the clock facilities to provide utmost attention and fulfilling medical need of patients.
• Some of the trusted names in society, celebrities and business houses have complete faith in Woodlands for their care, commitment and purpose of wellbeing.
• We have multidisciplinary intensive care unit with 50 beds with dedicated full time intensivists serving every critically ill patient.
• Hospital has Level I, Level II and Level III care of Neonatal Unit & PICU for best child care.
• We have 5 super speciality Modular operation theatre complex with dedicated team of surgeons and full time anaesthesia department.
• We have dedicated Infection Control Team headed by experienced Microbiologist for surveillance of prevention strategies & antibiotic stewardship.
• Some of the evidenced based clinical practices and Continuous Medical Education (CMEs) with global standards and benchmarks are used as per national and international guidelines towards providing the care to its patients.

Awards, Accolades & Certifications:

• Woodlands Hospital is an pre NABH (National accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers) accredited Hospital.
• 1st Hospital and only hospital in Eastern India with ‘Pharmacie-De-Qualitie’ Certification.
• 1st Hospital in Eastern India with Environmental Friendly OT certification.
• NABL accredited state of the art pathology laboratory.
• Accredited by NABH Nursing Excellence.
• Recognised as Best Hospital in Paediatrics and Gynaecology and best stand-alone hospital in 2016 for its touched and empathetic patient care and excellent service delivery.

LOCATION OF THE INSTITUTION

Address: 8/5, Alipore Road, Kolkata – 700 027
Location Map: https://goo.gl/maps/DVhRwheDt5fzBCxs5
Website: www.woodlandshospital.in


How to Reach:

• From Howrah: Shakerbazar – Howrah Mini bus, Stoppage:Maruti Suzuki Showroom then 5 minutes walking distance. S12D,M7C, 18D, 12C/1,18A 259, 18C, AC52, AC 1 with Ekbalpur more,and then auto upto hospital.
• From Dharmatala: 77 A.
• From Santragachi: Any bus till PTS then avail 77A, Shaker Bazaar – Howrah minibus, Behala Chowrastha – BBG bag minibus.
• From Hazra: Auto(Hazra-Khidirpur route), Bus route - 1, 1A
• From Sealdah: Bus route 230,260 then10 minutes walking.
• Nearest metro station: Esplanade,Jatin Das park.

ABOUT PARAMEDICAL COURSES

In continuation of our endeavour in medical science we are starting the following paramedical courses.

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology [Pathology, Microbiology & Biochemistry] : DMLT [ Tech] : 2 years+ 6 months (Six Months) compulsory post examination
• Diploma in Radiography [ Diagnostic ] : DRD [ Tech ] : 2 years + 6 months (Six Months) compulsory post examination
• Diploma in Cath-Lab Technician: DCLT: 2 years + 6 months (Six Months) compulsory post examination training
• Diploma in Dialysis Technique: Dialysis Technician: 2 years + 6 months (Six Months) compulsory post examination training
• Diploma in Critical Care Technology: DCCT: 2 years + 6 months (Six Months) compulsory post examination training
• Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology: DOTT: 2 years + 6 months (Six Months) compulsory post examination training
• Diploma in Electrocardiographic Technique: ECG Technician: 2 years + 6 months (Six Months) compulsory post examination training
• Diploma In Diabetes Care Technology: DDCT : 2 years + 6 months (Six Months) compulsory post examination training
• Diploma in Physiotherapy: DPT : 2 years + 6 months (Six Months) compulsory post examination training

Woodlands hospital handles hundreds of Out-patients and In-patients cases on daily basis offer. The students will have an excellent practical as well as theoretical exposure to most modern medical technologies and thehandling which will enable them to understand the operations and techniques involved. The hospital is associatedwith hundreds of doctors which will provide the students for a great exposure. The students will get hands on training and will always have scopes to attend workshop, training sessions and CMEs.The hospital is always committed to provide a safe and culturally diverse environment for the holistic growth of the students.


ELIGIBILITY FOR APPLICATION

As per State Medical Faculty of West Bengal (SMFWB) guidelines.

• That he/she has to pass the Higher Secondary or equivalent examination of any Indian University or duly constituted Board, with pass mark in Physics,Chemistry and Biology.
• That he/she has attained the age of 17 years on 1st September of the respective year of his /her admission into the course in an approved institution.
• That he /she has furnished a certificate of physical fitness from a registered medical practitioner and two references from persons other than relatives testifying to satisfactory general character.

DURATION

Two years course followed by six months (600/hours) compulsory 6 months Post Examination Internshipafter passing Final Examination based on SMFWB guidelines.


PLACEMENT AT WOODLANDS MULTISPECIALITY HOSPITAL

Placement will be purely on merit and whenever vacancy arises.


INTERSHIP PERIOD AND STIPEND

• Duration is of 6 months after the declaration of Final Examination results on date specified by the SMFWB guidelines.
• Woodlands will pay a monthly stipend of Rs 2500/-(Two Thousand Five HundredOnly) per student per month during the post examination compulsory internship for a duration of six months.

HOSTEL FACILITY

Hostel facility is not available for paramedical students


LIBRARY FACILITY

Yes,modern library with internet facility is present.Hard copies of books in different paramedical stream along with digital books are available.


FEE STRUCTURE

As per annexure given below

Rs 15000/- per year for two years as course fee or as stipulated by SMFWB. In addition to the above Rs 10000/- per year for laboratory /practical & session fees will be collected at Woodlands Multispecialty Hospital Ltd Kolkata.

The examination fees and registration fee collected as per the standard fixed by the SMFWB is collected and submitted to SMFWB.


NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON:

Mr Joydeep Das,
General Manager- Business Analytics and Innovation
Woodlands Multispeciality Hospital Limited,
8/5, Alipore Road, Kolkata-700027.
Ph No: 0333-4033-7120, 8420106019
Mail ID: joydeep.das@woodlandshospital.in