Bachelor of Cardiac Care Technology

Course Overview

Bachelor of Cardiac Care Technology ( B.Sc CCT )

Bachelor of Science in Cardiac Care Technology (B.Sc. CCT) is an undergraduate allied health sciences program that prepares students to assist cardiologists in the diagnosis, monitoring , and supportive management of heart diseases. Students learn to operate cardiac diagnostic equipment, monitor patients during procedures, and work in cardiac ICUs, cath labs, and non-invasive cardiology departments.

Objectives of the Course

1. Develop knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology.
2. Train students in cardiac diagnostic procedures.
3. Develop skills in operating cardiac equipment.
4. Prepare students for critical and emergency cardiac care.
5. Promote patient-centered and ethical healthcare practice.
6. Enable effective teamwork in cardiology departments.

Clinical Skills Acquired

Recording and interpreting ECGs
Assisting in echocardiography (ECHO) and stress testing (TMT) procedures
Operating cardiac monitoring equipment
Assisting in cardiac catheterization and angiography
Monitoring hemodynamic parameters
Preparing patients for cardiac catheterization and angiography.
Providing basic and advanced life support (BLS/ACLS)
Assisting in pacemaker procedures
Managing critically ill cardiac patients
Infection control and patient safety practices
Laboratory safety and infection control

Career Opportunities and Employment Areas

After graduation, candidates can pursue diverse career opportunities in the field of cardiac and cardiovascular healthcare. They can work as Cardiac Care Technologists, ECG Technicians, Echocardiography Technicians, Cath Lab Technologists, Cardiac Monitor Technicians, CCU/ICU Technicians, Pacemaker Technicians, Cardiothoracic OT Technicians, Medical Equipment Specialists, and Clinical Instructors. These professionals play an important role in cardiac diagnostics, patient monitoring, assisting in cardiac procedures, operating specialized medical equipment, and supporting critical and cardiovascular care services.

Graduates can explore employment opportunities in a variety of healthcare and medical settings, including multi-specialty hospitals, cardiac hospitals, government hospitals, medical colleges, cardiac diagnostic centres, critical care units, research institutions, and medical device companies. These workplaces offer opportunities to contribute to cardiac diagnosis, patient monitoring, critical care services, research, and the operation and management of specialized cardiac and medical equipment.

Professional Roles and Responsibilities

Assist healthcare professionals in performing ECG, echocardiography, cardiac monitoring, and other cardiovascular diagnostic procedures.
Monitor patients’ heart rate, rhythm, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and other vital parameters during cardiac procedures and critical care.
Support cardiologists and the medical team during catheterization procedures by preparing equipment, instruments, and maintaining a sterile environment.
Operate, maintain, and ensure the proper functioning of specialized cardiac monitoring and diagnostic equipment.
Provide technical assistance in CCU and ICU settings, particularly in monitoring critically ill cardiac patients and responding to emergencies.
Follow infection-control and safety protocols, maintain accurate patient records, and ensure proper documentation of cardiac tests and procedures.

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1^st Year	2^nd Year	3^rd Year	4^th Year
Human Anatomy	Medicine relevant cardiac care to technology	Cardiac care Technology -Clinical-	Internship
Physiology	Section A : Applied pathology Section B: Applied Microbiology	Cardiac care Technology -Applied-
Biochemistry I	Applied Pharmacology	Cardiac care Technology -Advanced-
Pathology I (Clinical pathology, Hematology & Blood bank)	Introduction to cardiac care Technology
Microbiology	Introduction to cardiac care Technology