B.SC. Cardiac Technology – Government Colleges in Tamil Nadu

B.SC. Cardiac Technology – Government Colleges in Tamil Nadu

B.SC. Cardiac Technology

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.

The task of this course is to train the candidates to handle those equipments and regular maintenance with intellectual knowledge of scientific principles on cardiac disorders.  The job opportunities of this course are cardiovascular technologists, in this health professional who diagnoses cardiovascular problems. Using medical imaging methods, such as ultrasound among others, a cardiovascular technologist diagnoses heart conditions, vascular problems or any ailment that involves the heart, arteries, valves, and peripheral blood vessels.

B.SC. Cardiac Technology – Government Colleges in Tamil Nadu

B.SC CARDIAC TECHNOLOGY

Eligibility

Pass in H.Sc/Equivalent with 12 years schooling form a recognized Board or University with Science (Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Botany and Zoology)and English with Minimum of 40% of mark.

Age Limit for Admission

A Candidate should have completed the age of 17 years at the time of admission or would complete the said age on or before 31st December of the year of admission to the B.SC. Medical Laboratory Technology.

Course Duration & Internship

3 years and one year Compulsory Resident Internship.

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 enroll 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 enroll in a post-graduate programme in Cardiac Technology and be a “train the trainer” for a satisfying teaching and academic career