Train Inside Emergency Department & ICU

Work as part of a real hospital team. Become job-ready in 24 months.

• Work as an RSN in the hospital system

• ICU + Emergency exposure

• Advanced resuscitation skills

The Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) Programme is a structured, hospital-based training programme (WSIP) designed to develop competent emergency care professionals capable of managing acute medical and surgical emergencies. The programme integrates academic learning with real-time clinical exposure, enabling candidates to function effectively in emergency departments, critical care areas, and prehospital settings. The course has

• University affiliation (MSU, Sikkim)

• 40 Academic Credits

• DigiLocker Certified

Why this programme:

Most EMT courses teach theory. This programme places you inside the system.

• Training at Aster MIMS Hospital (NABH Accredited Emergency Department)

• Real-time exposure to emergency and critical care patients

• Work–Study Integrated Model (learn + work simultaneously)

• Structured clinical training with supervision

• Designed for hospital-based emergency care careers

• At the end of the programme, you are workforce-ready. You will be able to:

  • • Assist in airway management and resuscitation

    • Monitor critically ill patients

    • Function within the ED and ICU workflow

• Career advantages:

  • High clinical exposure

  • Strong practical skills

  • Better employability in hospital settings

Comparative Overview of Emergency Care Training Pathways:

Emergency healthcare pathways differ based on entry level and clinical focus. The Emergency Medical Technician programme is designed for candidates after +2, focusing on basic life support and ambulance-based care. 

The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) programme advances into prehospital emergency systems and field response, including disaster and ambulance care.

 In contrast, Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) focuses on in-hospital emergency and ICU care, with advanced skills in resuscitation, airway management, and critical monitoring, offering stronger clinical exposure and career growth. 

Programme Structure:

Total Duration: 2 Years

• Year 1: Academic Phase; Divided into 2 semesters

Structured modules with integrated clinical exposure: Academic modules link

Monthly module examinations

• Year 2: Internship Phase; Full-time hospital-based internship

Training model:

• This programme follows a structured Work–Study Integrated Model, combining academic learning with real-time hospital experience

• Students:

  • • Learn through bedside teaching, simulation, and modules

    • Work within hospital systems under supervision

    • Develop practical competence alongside academic progression

• During the course, students are designated as: Resident Staff Nurse (RSN) - A structured trainee role within the hospital system

Year 1: Academic & Clinical Foundation

Structured into 12 academic modules. It Includes:

• Classroom learning

• Simulation-based training

• Hospital clinical exposure

Mandatory Certifications (within 3 months):

• BLS

• ACLS

Clinical Rotations:

• ICU – 1 month

• Operation Theatre – 2 weeks

• PICU – 2 weeks

• Optional Posting (Step-down ICU / CSSD / others) – 1 month

Continuous Internal Assessment Includes:

• 12 Module exams

• Quarterly OSCE

• Logbook evaluation

• Online academic activities

• Quality Improvement Project (QIP)

• Attendance

• Faculty evaluation

• Logbook: Mandatory

Assessment Framework

Eligibility for Final Exit Examination

• Minimum 80% attendance

• Minimum 60% internal assessment score

Final Exit Examination

• Theory: 200 marks (Minimum pass: 50%)

• Practical / OSCE: 200 marks (Minimum pass: 70%)

For more details regarding course policies: click here

Affiliation, Authorisation & Certification

This Diploma programme is affiliated with Matrix SkillTech University, Sikkim, the awarding body for academic credits and certification. DIMS Academy delivers the programme under a Work–Study Integrated Programme (WSIP) model, combining structured academic learning with supervised clinical training. 

As per University authorisation, DIMS Academy functions as an approved Training and Facilitation Partner, responsible for counselling, admissions support, enrolment facilitation, programme delivery, and internal assessments as per university norms.

All academic approvals, final examinations, credit allocation, and issuance of the diploma certificate are governed and awarded solely by Matrix SkillTech University, Sikkim.

Academic Credibility

On successful completion, candidates will receive:

• Postgraduate Diploma Certificate in Emergency Medical Technology (awarded by Matrix SkillTech University, Sikkim)

• 40 Academic Credit Points (HECI/UGC)

• Digital Certificate via DigiLocker

• Credits are:

  • Mapped to the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC)

  • Can be integrated into APAAR ID

  • Eligible for future academic progression

Why DIMS?

• Aster MIMS Hospital training base

• Emergency Medicine NABH (twice)

• High patient volume exposure

• Real ICU + ED workflow

• Training model

  • • • Bedside training

      • Simulation

      • Work inside the hospital

      • Progressive responsibility

You are not observing. You are working.

Emergency Medicine

The differentiating point of a world-class hospital is its ability to manage acute medical situations, whether it be at the social level in the form of disasters, pandemics etc or at the personal level in the form of pre-hospital emergencies, intrahospital life-threatening conditions like cardiac arrest etc. Emergency Medicine is the department that spearheads these efforts and as such forms the face of the hospital. The performance of the emergency team and thereby the medical outcome depends wholly on the team dynamics of the concerned staff which in turn depends on their functional knowledge as much as their soft skills. EMS course equips its students to manage all emergencies both at the macroscopic as well as microscopic level.

Admission procedure

• Admission will take place twice a year (June and December).

• Submission of application.

• Written test followed by an interview: the interview assesses whether the applicant's attitude and aptitude are suitable for the course.

• Joining date: The joining date will be in the second week of June and December every year

Fee Structure and Stipend Details

• Total course fee as per institutional policy (University fee: 25000 + 30,000 course fee)

• Stipend  as per the institutional policy 

Contact details

Mr Ashraf

EMT Coordinator, Ph; +91 8970360012

Email; maildimsacademy@gmail.com

Mr Ameer 

University consultant, Ph; +91 95161 11555

FAQs

1. Is this course UGC approved? Yes. Conducted under a UGC-recognised university → degree/diploma is legally valid

2. Does this course require NMC approval? No. EMT/EMS is not doctor training → NMC not applicable

3. Does this course require INC approval? No. It is not a nursing course → INC not applicable. It is an advanced skill/specialisation program for emergency care

4. Why nurses are eligible. Because Nurses already have a clinical-based patient care exposure. So they are ideal candidates, but: Eligibility ≠ course identity

5. Can I become a doctor after this course? No. You can work in emergency care support roles, not as a doctor

6. Can I become a registered nurse after this course? No. No INC → no nursing registration

7. What jobs can I do after this course? Emergency Department Staff (ED/ICU support staff, Ambulance / prehospital care or Emergency response systems)

8. What is the difference between EMT and Emergency Medicine?

   1. EMT → support + prehospital + systems role

   2. Emergency Medicine → doctor speciality 

9. Is this course legal in India? Yes. Falls under the allied health / vocational domain

10. What is the duration? Usually: 1 year (PG Diploma) + with a 1-year internship 

11. Who can apply? BSc Nursing

12. What is the difference between EMT and paramedical courses?

    1. EMT → emergency-focused (ED + ambulance)

    2. Paramedical → broader (lab, radiology, OT, etc.)

13. Does NAAC matter for this course? NAAC → quality indicator only, not mandatory for course legality

14. Can I work abroad after this course? Depends on: Country-specific licensing, Additional certifications

15. Is there a governing council for EMT in India? No unified national council (like NMC/INC). Recognition is skill + hospital-based

16. What makes a good EMT program? Strong ED exposure, ICU integration, Simulation + hands-on training, & Real patient responsibility

17. Is this course useful for career growth? Yes

18. Why choose this course over others? Direct exposure to emergency care, Faster entry into the clinical environment, & High-demand skill set

19. Is Matrix SkillTech University recognised? Yes. Recognised by the University Grants Commission → legally valid university

20. Does Matrix SkillTech University have NAAC accreditation? No (currently). New university (established in 2025) → quality grading not yet established. Law itself states: → The university must obtain NAAC within 3 years of establishment

21. Is it approved by NMC or INC? No.

• National Medical Commission → Not applicable

• Indian Nursing Council → Not applicable

22. Can Matrix SkillTech University legally conduct EMT / EMS courses? Yes. Falls under the allied health / vocational domain

23. Is the degree valid across India? Yes (legally)

24. What are credit points? Measure of academic workload + learning hours

25. Are these credits valid nationally? Yes (academically). It is issued under the UGC framework

26. Do credits give a clinical license? No. Credits ≠ permission to practice

27. What is DigiLocker certification? Government-backed digital record of: Certificates & Credits

28. Paramedical vs Allied Health – 

    1. What is paramedical? Support roles like: Lab technician, Radiology, OT technician

    2. What is allied health? Broader category including: Paramedical, Physiotherapy, & Emergency care

EMT falls under allied health

29. Is EMT a paramedical course? It is an Emergency-focused allied health program

30. Is there a central council for paramedical? No single strong national regulator (like NMC/INC)

Recognition is: Institution-based, Skill-based

31. EMS vs Technician vs Technology – FAQs

    1. What is EMS (Emergency Medical Services)? System of: Prehospital care, Ambulance services, & Emergency response

    2. What is EMT (Technician)? Individual role: Performs emergency support, Works in ambulance / ED

    3. What is Emergency Medical Technology? Training domain: Covers ED + ICU + systems + skills

It is an Advanced Emergency Care Training Platform for the Healthcare Workforce (BSc Nurses)

32. Is DIMS a university? No. DIMS is an academic training body, not a degree-awarding university.

33. What is the role of DIMS in the programme?; DIMS = execution + training quality

    1. Conducts teaching & training

    2. Runs simulations and skill labs

    3. Coordinates hospital postings

    4. Evaluates internal performance

34. What is the role of the university? University = certification authority

    1. Provides legal certification (PG Diploma)

    2. Issues credits and final certificate

35. Where does clinical training happen? At affiliated hospitals: Emergency Department, ICU, & Prehospital/ambulance systems 

36. Is this a hospital-based program? Yes. Core model = Work–Study Integrated Training

37. Does DIMS give placement? Not guaranteed, but strong support. High employability due to hands-on training

38. What makes DIMS different? Real-time ED exposure, ICU integration, Protocol-based training, & Focus on resuscitation and workflow

39. Is this a theoretical course? No. Primarily: Skill-based, Scenario-based, & Patient-centred

40. Does DIMS provide certification? No direct degree. Certification comes from: University

DIMS provides: Training, Internal assessment, & Logbook validation

• DIMS = Training engine

• Hospital = Clinical exposure

• University = Certification