DIPLOMA IN BRONCHOSCOPY TECHNICIAN (2 YEAR)

DIPLOMA IN BRONCHOSCOPY TECHNICIAN (2 YEARS)

YEAR – 1

1. Human Anatomy & Physiology

• Introduction to Human Body
• Cell Structure and Functions
• Tissues and Organ Systems
• Skeletal System
• Muscular System
• Nervous System
• Cardiovascular System
• Digestive System
• Endocrine System
• Urinary System
• Reproductive System
• Respiratory Anatomy
  • Nose and Nasal Cavity
  • Pharynx
  • Larynx
  • Trachea
  • Bronchi and Bronchioles
  • Lungs and Pleura
• Respiratory Physiology
  • Mechanism of Breathing
  • Gas Exchange
  • Oxygen Transport
  • Pulmonary Circulation

2. Medical Terminology

• Common Medical Terms
• Respiratory Terminology
• Abbreviations Used in Pulmonary Medicine
• Clinical Documentation

3. Microbiology & Infection Control

• Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi
• Hospital-Acquired Infections
• Sterilization Techniques
• Disinfection Methods
• Biomedical Waste Management
• Universal Precautions
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

4. Pathology of Respiratory Diseases

• Pneumonia
• Tuberculosis
• Asthma
• COPD
• Bronchitis
• Lung Cancer
• Interstitial Lung Disease
• Pleural Diseases
• Respiratory Failure

5. Basic Pharmacology

• Respiratory Drugs
• Bronchodilators
• Steroids
• Antibiotics
• Sedatives
• Emergency Medications
• Drug Administration Principles

6. Fundamentals of Bronchoscopy

• Introduction to Bronchoscopy
• History and Development
• Types of Bronchoscopes
• Indications and Contraindications
• Diagnostic and Therapeutic Bronchoscopy
• Role of Bronchoscopy Technician

7. Equipment & Instrumentation

• Flexible Bronchoscope
• Rigid Bronchoscope
• Light Source Systems
• Video Processors
• Camera Systems
• Suction Apparatus
• Oxygen Supply Systems
• Monitoring Equipment

YEAR – 2

1. Advanced Bronchoscopy Techniques

• Flexible Bronchoscopy
• Rigid Bronchoscopy
• Pediatric Bronchoscopy
• Emergency Bronchoscopy
• Foreign Body Removal
• Bronchial Lavage Procedures
• Endobronchial Biopsy
• Transbronchial Biopsy
• Needle Aspiration Techniques

2. Pulmonary Diagnostic Procedures

• Pulmonary Function Tests (PFT)
• Spirometry
• Peak Flow Monitoring
• Arterial Blood Gas Analysis
• Chest X-Ray Basics
• CT Thorax Interpretation Basics
• Oxygen Saturation Monitoring

3. Patient Care During Bronchoscopy

• Pre-Procedure Assessment
• Informed Consent
• Patient Positioning
• Monitoring Vital Signs
• Oxygen Therapy
• Sedation Monitoring
• Post-Procedure Observation
• Patient Education

4. Emergency Management

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Airway Management
• Management of Bleeding
• Hypoxia Management
• Cardiac Emergencies
• Anaphylaxis Management

5. Bronchoscopy Unit Management

• Bronchoscopy Suite Design
• Inventory Control
• Equipment Maintenance
• Documentation
• Record Keeping
• Quality Assurance
• Accreditation Standards

6. Ethics & Professional

• Medical Ethics
• Patient Confidentiality
• Communication Skills
• Legal Responsibilities
• Professional Conduct

7. Research & Recent Advances

• EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound)
• Cryobiopsy
• Laser Bronchoscopy
• Electrocautery
• Stent Placement
• Advanced Pulmonary Interventions