Allied Health Science Degree Courses

The Demand for Allied Health Professionals: The growth of the health sector has been phenomenal in recent years not only in India but also in the developed countries. Many countries are turning towards India for key Allied health Services such as Medical Transcription and Radiography. The demand for allied health professionals who can provide diagnostic services has been growing at a much faster pace than the number of such professionals qualifying every year. In fact as early as in 1986 it was pointed out that Laboratory and Radiography services must be available even at the community health center level. But this remained an elusive dream.

On the other hand the growth of Information Technology and policy changes in the health sector have made it absolutely necessary to produce a new breed of Medical Professionals. Those who will not only provide routine Medical Record Services but also manage units providing other documentation services such as Medical Transcription and coding for Health Insurance.

Looking into the future and preparing our nation for the challenge ahead in the health sector is only possible for health education provides with a pioneering vision. The Manipal Academy of Higher Education in association with the Christian Medical Association of India has developed innovative Allied Health Science Courses by Distance Education, which will go a long way in fulfilling the demand for Allied Health Professionals and their services. Another pioneering initiative aimed at making health a reality for all.

There is a very real need and demand for competent Allied Health Professionals. Technological advances in the field of medicine have made it necessary for practicing Allied Health Professionals to upgrade their knowledge and skills quickly in order to remain effective and relevant. The growth of IT related services has led to a wide variety of web generated employment opportunities. The most visible example is the demand for Medical Transcription Services. The current demand for these professionals is about 35,000 per year. This is expected to grow further.

Introduction to health Insurance services will also generate a great demand for Medical Documentation Professionals who are capable of handling medical record, transcription and Health Insurance Services. Hence it is important to be ready for the challenges ahead

Course Structure: Course materials are specially designed by a team of experts drawn from industry, university teachers and in-house faculty. The curriculum is so designed and scrutinized by content experts, supervised by instructions and only then adapted.

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