Emergency and Trauma Care Technician (ETCT)

The Emergency and Trauma Care Technician (ETCT) course is designed to train students in providing immediate medical care during emergencies and trauma situations. This course equips students with the skills needed to respond swiftly and efficiently to critical medical situations, ensuring that patients receive the necessary care before and during transport to healthcare facilities.

Course Duration:

• 2 years (including practical training)

Eligibility Criteria:

• Candidates must have completed their 10+2 education, preferably with a science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), from a recognized board.
• Minimum age requirement: 17 years.

Key Subjects Covered:

• Basic Life Support (BLS): Training in CPR, airway management, and other life-saving techniques.
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS): Understanding the structure and function of emergency services, including the roles of EMTs, paramedics, and trauma care units.
• Trauma Care: Techniques for stabilizing and managing patients who have suffered injuries from accidents, falls, or violence.
• Advanced First Aid: Skills for providing first aid in severe situations, such as controlling bleeding, treating burns, and managing fractures.
• Patient Transport: Safe and effective methods of transporting patients, including spinal immobilization and handling patients in critical condition.
• Pharmacology: Basics of administering emergency medications and understanding their effects.

Career Opportunities:

• ETCT graduates can work as emergency care technicians, trauma care assistants, or emergency room (ER) technicians in hospitals, trauma centers, ambulances, and other emergency services. They may also find roles in disaster response teams, fire departments, and search and rescue operations.

Skills Developed:

• Quick Decision-Making: Ability to assess situations rapidly and make informed decisions to stabilize patients.
• Crisis Management: Skills to manage stressful, high-pressure situations with calm and precision.
• Technical Proficiency: Mastery of emergency medical equipment and techniques, including defibrillators, oxygen therapy, and splinting.
• Patient Communication: Effectively communicating with patients and their families during emergencies, providing reassurance and clear instructions.
• Team Collaboration: Working closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.

The ETCT course at Aastha Nursing & Paramedical College offers a rigorous training program that combines classroom learning with hands-on experience in real-life emergency scenarios. Graduates of this course are well-equipped to handle the challenges of emergency and trauma care, playing a vital role in saving lives and improving patient outcomes during critical situations.