Cardiac Care Technician (B.Sc. Cardiac Care Technology) – Course Description

The Cardiac Care Technology is a specialized undergraduate program designed to train students in diagnosing and treating heart-related diseases. This program equips students with in-depth knowledge of cardiac care, including the use of advanced medical equipment, patient monitoring, and assisting cardiologists in procedures such as echocardiography, cardiac catheterization, angioplasty, and open-heart surgeries.

Throughout the course, students learn to operate sophisticated cardiac equipment, interpret test results, and provide critical support during emergency and routine cardiac procedures. The curriculum combines theoretical medical science with practical training, ensuring students gain hands-on experience in hospitals, cath labs, and critical care units.

This degree prepares students to work as skilled Cardiac Care Technologists, playing a vital role in saving lives and improving the quality of patient care. Graduates can pursue careers in hospitals, diagnostic centers, research institutions, and cardiac rehabilitation centers, or continue higher studies in cardiology and related healthcare fields.

• Duration: 3 to 4 years (varies by institution, including internship)

• Focus: Cardiac anatomy & physiology, clinical cardiology, cardiac procedures, and advanced medical technology

• Career Roles: Cardiac Care Technician, Echocardiography Technician, Cath Lab Technician, Cardiac Technologist, Clinical Research Assistant

• Employment Areas: Hospitals, Heart Institutes, Diagnostic Centers, Emergency Care Units, Research & Academic Institutions