Potential of Open and Distance learning in Training of Paramedical Technician ;Case Study of Radiography Course at NIOS India

Abstract

PCF5 Sub-theme: Health // Paramedical science is an inseparable part of the health care system and runs parallel to medical science in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Diagnostic tools like the clinical laboratory, the X-ray, the ultrasound, CT and other invasive or non-invasive methods and therapeutic technical modes like physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy are part of the paramedical system. // With the development of medical science and its attendant spurt in complex mechanization of medical equipment, there had been an inadvertent growth in paramedical science and there is an ever increasing demand of trained paramedical manpower in Indian subcontinent also reflected in Prime ministers council on trade and industry(1). This automatically prompted a demand for trained paramedical manpower. Thus paramedical education becomes an important and integral part of medical education and is the backbone of health care delivery system . // Paper ID 585