Affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS)

The Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Technology is a comprehensive 4-year undergraduate program affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), designed to produce skilled emergency medical technicians who provide critical care in emergency situations, from basic life support to complex trauma management across diverse medical emergencies.

Medium of Instruction: English  

Key Program Outcomes: Graduates will master healthcare sector knowledge, clinical emergency skills, emergency response protocols, scene safety management, ambulance operations across road/water/air transport, infection control measures, patient transfer techniques, emergency department equipment operation, medical emergency response, professional communication skills, and ethical emergency medical practice.

Curriculum: The program covers foundational subjects including Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, and specialized emergency medical courses including Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Department Equipment, Pharmacology, Medical Emergencies, Trauma and Surgical Emergencies, and Pediatric/OBG/Special Population Emergencies with extensive clinical exposure.

Training Approach: Progressive learning through lecture classes, practical sessions for hands-on emergency skills training, clinical postings in real emergency departments, value-based education for professional ethics, decision-making training, and 12-month rotational internship covering Emergency Medicine Department (6 months), Ambulance Services (3 months), ICUs, Gynecology, and Pediatric Casualty.

Career Opportunities: Emergency Medical Technician in hospitals, ICU support staff, ambulance services specialist, emergency room assistant, training instructor, community outreach coordinator, disaster management specialist, medical equipment specialist, emergency services coordinator, and research associate in emergency medical technology development.