Cardiac Technologists assist cardiologists in diagnosing and treating heart problems and ailments. The areas in which training is provided include ECG, Echo, 24-hour ambulatory ECG monitoring (Holter), 24 hour blood pressure monitoring (Ambulatory BP), treadmill, cardiac catheterization laboratory and
electro physiology. Cardiac technologists assist in cardiac catheterizations (Angiogram including balloon angioplasties) and pacemakers. Cardiac
technologists are part of the healthcare team in diagnosing and treating cardio vascular diseases
Duration : 4 years (internship)
Scope : The field of B.Sc. Cardiac Technology opens up a broad spectrum of opportunities, graduates can secure jobs in hospitals, cardiac rehabilitation centers, and diagnostic labs. There are ample opportunities in the medical field. Cardiac Care Technicians can start working at hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, and nursing care centers.
With further training, graduates can specialize in areas like interventional cardiology or electrophysiology. Students can pursue higher studies such as M.Sc, Master of Surgery or MD in the same field. They can also join academics to teach in universities as researchers or teachers. The need for qualified professionals in this field is also expected to grow in coming years.
Eligibility: Candidates belonging to all categories for admission to the B.SC.
Cardiac technology should have passed the qualifying examinations after period of 12 years of study with the following subjects of Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Botany and Zoology.
Course content :
Year I
Paper 1 :Applied anatomy , physiology, biochemistry related to cardiac technology. Paper2 : pathology ,microbiology pharmacology related to cardiac technology.
Paper 3 : Medical Electronic, Biophysics and computer usage relevant to Cardiac Technology Basic Electrocardiography.
Year II
Paper 1 : Clinical features and treatment relevant to cardiac technology
Paper 2 : Advanced ECG and treadmill testing and treadmill exercise stress testing and 24 hours ambulatory ECG and BP recordings
Paper 3 : Echocardiography
Year III
Paper 1 :Cardiac catheterization laboratory Basics Paper 2 :Cardiac catheterization laboratory Advance
Internship: Apart from this, candidates wanting an academic career can enroll in a post-graduate programme in Cardiac Technology and be a “train the trainer” for a satisfying teaching and academic career.
Non communicable disease, especially heart attacks are a major cause of morbidity and mortality not only in India but worldwide. This is the best time to enroll in this programme where the graduates will obtain broad based theoretical knowledge and up-to-date practical training in current Cardiac Clinical Practice. The career opportunities are diverse with a huge choice of employment in the following areas. Cardiology Physician Assistant, Electrocardiography, Tread Mill Stress Testing, 24 hours Ambulatory ECG Monitoring, Cardiac Catheterization Labs, Echo Cardiogram.
