Welcome to TMU College of Paramedical Sciences

The College of Paramedical Sciences was established in the year 2010 to provide trained, qualified, technical personnel in the field of Paramedical Science to support the medical profession. The objective of the Paramedical Science education programme is to provide educational opportunities that develop essential skills in the paramedical field. The emphasis of the Paramedical Science education programme is on developing a cadre of small entrepreneurs, especially from girls, women & rural youth.

Learning and Teaching

Paramedics form an essential part of pre-hospital emergency services, providing primary medical and trauma care. Paramedics need to work in rotational shifts and must possess the presence of mind to make correct decisions during emergencies. Major areas of work in the field of paramedical sciences are spinal injury management, fracture management, obstetrics, management of burns and assessment, and evaluation of general incident scenes. A person working in the field of paramedicine must be well acquainted with medical equipment maintenance procedures, radio operating procedures, and emergency vehicle operations.

Major Strength

  • The College of Paramedical Sciences conducts specialised training in four disciplines by qualified professionals.
  • Forensic Science discipline provides exposure and practical training for investigation of accident and crime scenes.The study of Radiography and Imaging Techniques prepares professionals and technicians proficient in the use and interpretation of radiological imaging Techniques using X-Ray, Colour Doppler, Ultrasound, EEG, CT-Scan and MRI.
  • Medical Laboratory Techniques focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases through clinical laboratory Techniques.
  • The optometry program prepares students to become future ophthalmic technicians with the expertise to diagnose and manage ocular motility disorders and errors of refraction with precision. A paramedic may find opportunities to work in government hospitals, private hospitals, clinics and trauma centres. Paramedical professionals can work as medical lab technicians, radiography technicians, radiologists, physiotherapists, speech therapists and audiologists, dialysis therapists, emergency technicians, emergency care practitioners, perfusion technicians, cardiac technicians, and respiratory therapists.