ICRI, the leading institute in India offering new age programs, announced its new alliance with Aakash Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi for Bsc in Radiology and Bsc in Medical Lab Technology (MLT). ICRI is the only institute providing practical exposure in leading hospitals upon course commencement and will be trained by leading doctors and practitioners in the industry. ICRI is the first institute in India to provide practical exposure to students in a hospital. Under this alliance students will be trained by expert medical professional of the respective fields. ICRI students of Bsc Radiology and MLT will get a chance to be recruited by Aakash Hospital after the completion of the program. This alliance aims to equip students with professional knowledge to inculcate industry readiness.
BSc in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT), also known as clinical laboratory Technology, is a 3-year undergraduate program that can be pursued after Class 12th. It is an allied health profession that is concerned with the diagnosis and prevention of disease through the use of clinical laboratory investigations and findings. Medical technologists are an integral part of the medical profession. These professionals get involved in practical and technical work to aid in correct diagnosis and the effective functioning of Biochemical Laboratories.
BSc in Radiography and Imaging Technology is a demanding course in the allied healthcare industry. It is a 3-year undergraduate program that is split up into six semesters. The curriculum has been designed to meet the growing needs of professionals in clinical radiography, radiation safety, image processing technology, imaging modalities, etc. The requirement for educated and professional radiology technologists in hospitals, clinics, and physicians’ offices continuously increases. The radiography field will continue to show higher-than-average job growth in the future.
The healthcare industry in India is growing at a compound annual growth rate of 22%. This sector has created 2.7 million additional jobs in India. To unlock the healthcare segment’s growing potential, ICRI trains its students in employable skills that boost their healthcare careers. ICRI is the first institute to run these allied health courses in collaboration with hospitals. ICRI offer new-age programs with modern learning methodology. They also provide mentorship and guidance of expert medical professionals and invite industry experts to accelerate their professional careers. This is the first ever learning module for allied health segment that exposes students to the practical learning from the first day of their enrolment.
Aakash Hospital, NABH accredited & an ISO 9001: 2000 Certified organization, is one of the few institutions providing personalized and unbiased health care services to people from all walks of life. Located in Delhi, Aakash is one of the city’s modern and leading hospitals, offering the broadest range of medical facilities under one roof. The hospital provides 24-hour services and uses the latest technology available in advanced diagnostic equipment. Aakash Hospital is registered with “The Directorate of Health Services” Government of Delhi, India.
Dr Aashish Chaudhry – Managing Director of Aakash Hospital, said , “Aakash Healthcare is delighted to partner with ICRI, who are focused on futuristic programs through their unique University – Industry partnership model with a history of imparting High-quality training in new-age careers. We look forward to providing extensive practical training to students of B.Sc-Radiology and MLT leading to developing highly trained professionals in these domains.”
Commenting on the alliance, Kanishk Dugal- COO of ICRI, said, ” We are pleased with our collaboration with a top multi- speciality hospital like Aakash Hospital. Practical exposure and on job training with up-to-date technology will enhance the learning experience of our students. It will shape and prepare them for their jobs during the learning period. We are dedicated to nurturing our students with the environment and training that helps in enriching the students with the knowledge and right skills.”
