Overview
Diploma in Respiratory Technology is a 2-year diploma programme in respiratory technology. It trains students for technician roles in ICUs, pulmonology departments, sleep laboratories and home-care services. The field covers assessing and treating patients with breathing disorders, including oxygen and ventilator therapy.
Course Details
- Level: Diploma
- Duration: 2 years
Eligibility
10+2 (Science) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology from a recognised board, with the minimum marks set by the admitting institution or state.
Admission
Admission is through state, university or institution-level processes, by merit or an entrance test. NEET is not universally required, but a few states and universities use it, so check your state's rules.
Registration & Recognition
Allied and healthcare professions are being brought under the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) under the NCAHP Act, 2021. Registration with the state allied and healthcare council is being implemented in stages, so check the current rules for your state.
What You Will Learn
The course covers respiratory physiology, pulmonary function testing, oxygen and aerosol therapy, mechanical ventilation, critical care and sleep studies.
Where You Can Work
Typical settings include ICUs, pulmonology departments, sleep laboratories and home-care services.
Career Options
Graduates can work as Respiratory Therapist, Pulmonary Function Technician and ICU Ventilator Technician. Roles, pay and requirements vary by employer, city and experience.
After This Course
You can move on to the related bachelor's degree (lateral entry into a later year may be permitted by some universities), or direct employment.