B.Sc CARDIAC CARE TECHNOLOGY

About the Course

B.Sc. in Cardiac Care Technology is a 4-year undergraduate allied health science program that prepares students to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of heart-related conditions. The course trains students to operate and manage cardiac care equipment, assist cardiologists during procedures like echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization, and monitor patients in critical care units.

Objectives of the Course

• 1.To develop skilled professionals capable of assisting in invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures.

• 2.To train students in handling and maintaining cardiac equipment.

• 3.To ensure proficiency in patient monitoring during cardiac events.

• 4.To prepare students for emergency cardiac interventions like CPR and defibrillation.

Core Subjects and Syllabus

• 1.Human Anatomy

• 2.Human Physiology

• 3.Biochemistry

• 4.Fundamentals of Cardiac Care

• 5.Medical Ethics and Communication

• 6.Introduction to Healthcare Systems

• 7.Pathology and Microbiology

• 8.Pharmacology (with focus on cardiac drugs)

• 9.Electrocardiography (ECG)

• 10.Cardiac Diagnostic Techniques

• 11.Basics of Cardiac Catheterization

• 12.Patient Care and Safety

• 13.Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

• 14.Echocardiography

• 15.Cardiac Catheterization Lab Procedures

• 16.Cardiac Emergency Technology

Fourth Year (Internship)

Rotational postings in:

• 1.Cath Lab

• 2.ICU/CCU

• 3.ECG/Echo/Stress Test Departments

• 4.Emergency/Casualty Units

Skills Acquired

Graduates of B.Sc in Cardiac Care Technology develop the following competencies:

• 1.ECG interpretation

• 2.Operation of echocardiography and treadmill stress test machines

• 3.Performing Holter monitoring and cardiac telemetry

• 4.Assisting in angiography, angioplasty, pacemaker implantation

• 5.Handling cardiac emergencies

• 6.Communication with patients and healthcare teams

Cardiac Technologist/Technician

• 1.Assist in cardiac procedures like angiograms, angioplasty, and pacemaker implantation.

• 2.Monitor and record patient vitals during diagnostic tests and surgeries.

• 3.Maintain and operate cardiac equipment.

• 4.Provide support during emergency situations like cardiac arrest.

• 5.Assist physicians in interpreting test results.