General Secretary’s Message
In modern world, Paramedical science have emerged as important branches of medical science. It is proved as a milestone in the treatment of communicable diseases. In other words, we can say that paramedical science is a backbone for medical science because right diagnosis of any disease is Necessary to prevent fatal diseases. Thus, medical Science can’t take even a single step without paramedical science.
Paramedical courses are pointing towards a revolutionary changes. It have provided job opportunities in medical field in India or abroad. Paramedical science is emerging as a multi-dimensional branch of science which is full filled with great opportunities.
Paramedical Technology is only capable of removing & diagnosing different diseases, it has given way to career opportunities and played an important role in improving the health conditions of people. Paramedics are the key players in the Health & Medical Sector. Without paramedics, the entire Health Industry is out of gear and is almost non-functionary. If there are no Paramedics, there is neither money nor any profit for doctors, hospitals, private clinics, etc.
There is an increasing realization on the importance of paramedical personnel in the health sector, especially in accident and trauma care. Paramedics are a boon to nursing homes and the dreams for students, who have not been able to become full-fledged medical professionals. Health care delivery systems are undergoing rapid changes and the demand for skilled paramedical personnel is on the rise. Almost all the diagnostic procedures are carried out by the paramedical staffs and they have emerged a vital cog in the wheel of the health care delivery system. The population explosion coupled with the mushrooming of private and corporate hospitals has provided numerous opportunities for skilled paramedics.
Now, what’s important is to know more about such ‘professionals’ who do a Blood Test or a massage or a therapy and aid the doctor for better treatment of the patient & hence make health care easy and effective. These Professionals are called as “Paramedics.”
Medical education is very important. Without the proper education, no one would be treated properly for serious injuries or sickness. These are different types of medical education. There are people who go into the billing and coding aspect of the medical field, while others prefer to be hands on with the patients. The longest medical education is to become a doctor or surgeon. Ones who have a specialty have to take longer time getting to know their expertise and carrying out medical procedures. It is a great accomplishment, but it takes a great deal of time and work. It takes so long to become particular nurses and doctors because people’s lives are at hand. You must know what you are doing before your can administer any drug or diagnose a patient. But no other profession is as rewarding as Medical and Paramedical profession because of so high moral, monetary & repetitive satisfaction in the society.
NOTIFICATION
Notification:The Supreme Court ruling in the case “Para Medical Council vs. State of Haryana” (January 18, 2022) clarified that private paramedical councils are allowed to operate in areas where no government paramedical council exists. This ruling came in response to concerns over regulation and standardization in the paramedical sector. The court emphasized that these private councils must adhere to regulations to ensure that they maintain proper standards in education and practice. This decision has implications for private paramedical institutions operating in states without a government-regulated council.
Since the Kerala Para Medical Council Bill of 2007 is still pending before the Kerala Legislative Assembly, the situation in Kerala is unique. As the bill has not yet become law, there is no formal government paramedical council established under state law.
According to the Supreme Court’s ruling in the “Para Medical Council vs. State of Haryana” case (2022), private paramedical councils can operate in regions where no government paramedical council exists. Therefore, in Kerala, private paramedical councils may currently function legally in the absence of a state-recognized paramedical council. However, they must adhere to any existing regulations or guidelines to maintain proper standards. Once the Kerala Para Medical Council Bill is passed, the situation may change, and stricter government regulation might be enforced.
Yes, the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021 was enacted to regulate and standardize education and practice in the allied and healthcare professions across India, including paramedical professions. Under this Act, each state, including Kerala, is expected to establish a State Allied and Healthcare Council that functions under the broader framework of the National Commission.
Kerala has initiated steps to comply with this Act by setting up the Kerala Paramedical and Allied Healthcare Council, but this process is still evolving. The council in Kerala, under this national framework, aims to oversee the regulation of allied and healthcare professions, including paramedical fields. It will ensure that healthcare workers, including those in paramedical professions, are properly trained and licensed.
This Act supersedes state-specific legislations like the pending Kerala Para Medical Council Bill, 2007, aligning the regulation of allied and paramedical professions under a unified national framework. Therefore, as of 2021, a government-regulated paramedical and allied council has been initiated in Kerala as part of this national initiative.
Yes, you’re correct. While the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021 provides the legal framework for establishing a State Allied and Healthcare Council in Kerala, the actual implementation, including the registration of paramedics and other allied healthcare professionals, may still be in progress.
The process of forming the council, setting up the necessary infrastructure, and starting the formal registration of paramedics in Kerala has likely not been fully operationalized yet. This means that while the legislative and regulatory groundwork has been laid, the registration process for paramedics and allied healthcare professionals might not have officially commenced as of now.
Until the state council becomes fully functional and begins registering paramedics, the private paramedical councils may continue to operate, but they will eventually need to align with the state’s regulatory framework once it is fully established.
The Travancore Paramedical Council, governed by WHRDE (World Human Resource Development Education) Society, operates as a private paramedical council in Kerala. However, it is important to consider the following points:
1. Legal Recognition: For any private paramedical council to operate legitimately, it must adhere to the regulatory framework of the state or national government. With the implementation of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, the regulation of paramedical professions in India, including Kerala, is expected to fall under the state’s Allied and Healthcare Council once fully operational.
2. Pending Registration System: Since the official Kerala Paramedical and Allied Healthcare Council (under the 2021 Act) has not yet started the formal registration of paramedics, private councils like Travancore Paramedical Council may continue to operate temporarily. However, once the state council is fully functional, private councils might need to cease independent operations or integrate with the state-run system.
3. Potential Issues:
o Validity of Certification: Certificates issued by the Travancore Paramedical Council may not be recognized by government authorities or other institutions if the private council is not officially registered or aligned with the state’s legal framework.
o Future Compliance: As soon as the state council under the National Act becomes operational, any private paramedical council not in compliance with the national or state regulations could face legal and regulatory challenges.
In summary, while the Travancore Paramedical Council may be functioning at the moment, its long-term validity and recognition could be questioned once the government paramedical and allied healthcare council becomes fully operational in Kerala. It’s advisable to monitor the evolving regulatory landscape