<span style="color: #222222;">NIOS has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Indian Medical Association for imparting skill education in Paramedical Courses to the learners. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The MoU is initially for period of three years for the paramedical courses all over the country through its Accredited Vocational Institutions (AVIs). </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">In the first Phase Diploma in Medical Imaging Technology and Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology are being offered. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Diploma in Operation Theatre, Cardiac Technology, Medical Record Technology and Blood Bank Technology would be offered in the next phase.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The diploma programmes will ensure better opportunities of the career growth of paramedics and it will also ensure better placements in various sectors of Health. </span><br />''