B.Sc. Cardiac Technology


Course Description

B.Sc. Cardiac Technology or Bachelor of Science in Cardiac Technology is an undergraduate course. Cardiac technology is an area of specialization for allied health professionals. Cardiovascular technologists and technicians assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac (heart) and peripheral vascular (blood vessel) conditions. Cardiac technologists prepare patients for open-heart surgery and the implanting of pacemakers. Technologists monitor patients during these procedures. The course is three years + 1 year internship and career orienting in nature that opens many jobs for them after its successful completion.

Objectives

  • This program enables candidates to evolve into a full trained, qualified cardiovascular technologist capable of working independently.
  • Following this program, candidates become well-versed in techniques such as cardiac catheterization, Electrocardiography, Echocardiography and ultrasound instrumentation.
  • Graduate will integrate knowledge and skills of cardiovascular technology to provide healthcare solutions for the benefit of the society.
  • Following this program, candidates become well-prepared for working in a team associated with assisting cardiac surgeons and cardiologists in a high-pressure hospital environments.
  • Graduate will be cognizant and responsive to the cardiovascular care of the community and possess a commitment to continuously improve knowledge and abilities.
  • Graduates will be able to demonstrate leadership qualities and entrepreneur skills by working and communicating effectively in interdisciplinary environment, either independently or in a team

Outcomes

  • Cardiovascular technologists and technicians assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac (heart) and peripheral vascular (blood vessel) conditions.
  • Cardiac technologists prepare patients for open-heart surgery and the implanting of pacemakers.