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Cardiac Technologists

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B.Sc. Cardiac Technology

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Overview

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

Curriculum

S.No

I Year

II Year

III Year

IV Year

1

Applied Anatomy, Physiology and Bio-Chemistry related to Cardiac Technology

Clinical features and treatment relevant to Cardiac Technology and Basic life support

Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Basics

2

Pathology, Microbiology and Pharmacology related to Cardiac Technology

Advanced ECG and Treadmill exercise stress testing and 24 hour Ambulatory ECG and BP recording

Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Advanced

Internship

3

Medical Electronics, Biophysics and Computer usage relevant to Cardiac Technology and Basic Electrocardiography

Echocardiography

 

 

Eligibility for Admission

  • Candidates belonging to all categories for admission to the Allied Health Sciences should have passed the qualifying examinations after period of 12 years of study with English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Botany & Zoology with minimum 35% marks in each subjects (Academic / Vocational Stream).

Eligibility for Lateral Entry

  • The lateral entry is applicable for all the UG Degree Course of Allied Health Science wherever corresponding Diploma Course is available in the concerned specialty. The duration of one year Internship applicable for all the Lateral Entry Candidates.
  • Candidates belongs to all categories for admission to the Allied Health Sciences should have passed the qualifying examination after period of 12years of study with English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Botany and Zoology with minimum 35% marks in each subjects (Academic/Vocational Stream)

Faculty Details

Dr. Mohan M
Designation

Course Director

Education

MD., DM

Experience

Teaching: - 30 Years

Specialization

Cardiology

Dr. Thomas Alexander
Designation

Professor

Education

MD., DM

Experience

Teaching: - 15 Years

Specialization

Cardiology

Dr. Sureshkumar R
Designation

Professor

Education

MD., DM

Experience

Teaching: - 14 Years

Specialization

Cardiology

Dr. Jiban Chandro Samal
Designation

Professor

Education

MD

Experience

Teaching: - 26 Years

Specialization

General Medicine

Dr.Arun Prasath A
Designation

Professor

Education

MD

Experience

13 Years

Specialization

Anaesthesiology

Career Prospects

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 enrol in this programme where the graduates will obtain broad based theoretical knowledge and up-to-date practical training in the 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
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Preparing patient in open heart surgery
  • Pacemaker implantation

Apart from this, candidates wanting an academic career can enrol in a post-graduate programme in Cardiac Technology and be a “train the trainer” for a satisfying teaching and academic career

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