Paramedical Sciences and Allied Health Sciences are two major streams in the field of medicine. Both are directly and indirectly related in treating patients in the field of health care. But many confuse that both paramedical sciences and allied health sciences are the same, but in reality, they are slightly different. The paramedical sciences basically give the outline paramedical knowledge while allied health sciences gives the in-depth understanding of the subject and concepts.
Let’s try to differentiate between paramedical sciences & Allied Health Sciences
Paramedical Sciences
The Paramedical sciences is one of the fields of medical science that basically deals with non-invasive medical treatments. The Paramedical science covers a wide range of different subject sciences related to medical care. The paramedical sciences mainly focus on actual physical procedures where others focus on theory and anatomy but their common goal is to take care of a patient.
The paramedics are highly trained medical practitioners, who are required to take the life-saving decisions under pressure at ease during difficult and emergency situations. The paramedical sciences basically combine the social skills with vast medical knowledge with a unique ability. The paramedics are the ones who always work under pressure especially in a medical emergency. The decisions taken by the paramedics are very crucial and can be life saving ones.
Some of the paramedical courses are:
- Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT)
- Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology & Anaesthesia Technology (DOT & AT)
- Diploma in Health Inspector (DHI)
- Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology (DOT)
- Diploma in Medical Records Technology (DMRT)
- Diploma in Medical Imaging Technology (DMIT)
Allied Health Sciences
The Allied health sciences is the group of many paramedical science courses. The subjects under allied health science are more when compared to the paramedical sciences. The allied health sciences gives a detailed understanding of different paramedical courses. The paramedical courses are limited to diplomas while the allied health sciences has both bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
The allied health sciences use the scientific principles and evidence-based practice for the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic diseases and treat them. The allied health sciences has been gaining a lot of importance in the last 5 to 10 years, the demand for the skilled allied health science professionals is booming across the globe. The allied health science professionals are required to assist the MBBS doctors across the globe. This has created a spurring demand for skilled professionals.
