BSc Cardiac Technology

Bachelor of Science in Cardiac Technology

BSc Cardiac Technology or Bachelor of Science in Cardiac Technology is an Under-Graduate Cardiology course with specialization. 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 Cardiac Technology course is three years in duration and career orienting in nature that opens many jobs for them after its successful completion.

BSc Cardiac Technology Eligibility

• Candidates should have passed the two-year pre-university examination, or any other examination considered equivalent
• Scored not less than 40% of marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology subjects mandatorily

BSc Cardiac Technology Syllabus

Syllabus of Cardiac Technology course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

BSc Cardiac Technology Colleges

• Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences - RGUHS, Bangalore
• Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, Mysore

BSc Cardiac Technology Course Suitability

• Cardiologists who perform surgery must have strong motor skills to complete delicate operations involving the heart.
• One should have discipline, patience, commitment to excel, and self-confidence to become a Cardiologist. 
• Students should have a strong background in medicine and science and must be detail-oriented and organized.
• They must have the ability to make decisions in life-threatening situations. The cardiologist also needs to be an expert on diet and exercise. 
• They should have the desire to serve patients, have compassion towards others, be self-motivated, and be able to survive the pressures and long hours of medical education and practice. 

How is the BSc Cardiac Technology Course Beneficial?

• Candidates who prefer the teaching areas can opt for the position of lectures in medical colleges; but for this post, they need to pass the UGC-NET exam.
• They can be recruited in the government health sector and defense service. Those who are willing to do research work related to the heart can also do the same and become scientists in cardiology. 
• They can find employment as doctors in hospitals in the cardiology departments, cardiac rehabilitation centers, and clinics testing patients for heart problems. 
• They can work in hospitals on an hourly, weekly, and monthly basis. Most of them consider private practice and get self-employed by starting their own clinic. There are some who work in several hospitals as consultants as well as run their own clinics. 

BSc Cardiac Technology Employment Areas

• Academic Institutes
• Government/ Private Hospitals & Clinics
• Healthcare offices
• Mentally disabled Centres
• NGOs
• Nursing care Homes
• Rehabilitation Centres

BSc Cardiac Technology Job Types

• Cardiologist
• Cath Lab Technician
• Consultant Nephrologist
• Cardiovascular Technician
• Dialysis Technician
• Echocardiographer
• ICU-intensivist
• Medical Sonographer
• Registered Vascular Specialist / Registered Cardiac Sonographer / Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist / Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist