B.Sc. in Cardiac Technology is a 3-year full-time undergraduate course divided into 6 semesters. Cardiac Technology is an allied course in medicine.

Cardiac Technologists assist physicians during invasive cardiovascular testing; a tube is inserted into one of the blood vessels that carry blood into the heart.

The job of a technician is to perform tasks that require less medical training before and during the procedure so doctors can focus on the results of the test.

A patient’s life may depend on the efficiency of the Cardiac Care Technologists. The course has been designed to teach eligible candidates to:

• test patients for heart problems.
• take care of those suffering from cardiovascular disease.
• use and maintain medical equipment and machines used in the field.
• apply basic and advanced life support skills.
• study emergency invasive procedures that could save an individual's life.
• insert catheters and use pacemakers in practical settings.
• study cardiac-related procedures.
• observe the correct way to perform cardiac procedures before applying practical skills.

Suh management of cardiac disorders includes:

• complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• relevant use of computer hardware, tools, machines, and pharmacological agents.
• advanced knowledge of the scientific principles on which the tests and equipment function.
• correct and safe use of such cardiac equipment.
• adequate knowledge of structure and function of the human body, especially the cardiovascular system.
• an optimal delivery of cardiovascular health care.
• complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• skills for management of various cardiac disorders.
• application of specialized occupational theory
• skills to work independently as qualified Cardiovascular Technologists.
• cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology.
• technical procedures under the direction of a qualified physician.
• technical procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular injury and disease.

The average annual course fee in India ranges between INR 1,000 and 4 lakhs, depending upon the institute offering the course.

The average annual salary offered in India to successful graduates of the course ranges between INR 2 and 20 lakhs, depending upon the candidate’s expertise in the field.

B.Sc. in Cardiac Technology: Course Highlights

Shown below are some of the major highlights of the course.

B.Sc. in Cardiac Technology: What is it About?

Cardiac technology is an area of specialization for allied health professionals. Cardiac Technologists assist physicians in:

• diagnosing and treating cardiac (heart) and peripheral vascular (blood vessel) conditions.
• preparing patients for open-heart surgery.
• implanting pacemakers.
• monitoring patients during these procedures.
• performing cardiac stress tests and electrocardiograms.
• using and maintaining the medical equipment that catches irregular heartbeats.
• working in laboratory settings on real patients.
• management of various cardiac disorders having complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Top Institutes offering B.Sc. in Cardiac Technology

Some of the top institutes offering the course in the country with the corresponding locations and fees charged by the respective colleges are listed below.

Eligibility for B.Sc. in Cardiac Technology

Listed below are the minimum criteria of eligibility that interested candidates need to fulfil in order to apply for the course.

• 10+2 education completed in the Science stream from a recognized educational Board.
• Physics, Chemistry, English and Biology as the main subjects of study at the 10+2 level.
• A minimum aggregate score of 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) at the 10+2 level.

B.Sc. in Cardiac Technology: Admission Process

Most institutes offering the course admit students based on their performance in a relevant entrance test, followed by a round of Personal Interview. Some institutes conduct their own entrance tests for offering admission. Admission process generally varies across colleges.

B.Sc. in Cardiac Technology: Syllabus and Course Description

A year - wise breakup of the course’s syllabus is tabulated below.

B.Sc. in Cardiac Technology: Career Prospects

Cardiac Technologists use diagnostic cardiology equipment and monitor resultant data, typically in assistance to a physician. Cardiac tech jobs are available in a a variety of specialties including:

• invasive cardiology
• vascular technology
• echocardiography
• non-invasive cardiology.

Cardiovascular technologists and cardiovascular technicians serve as cardiovascular assistants to physicians. They:

• aid in the diagnosis and treatment of heart and blood vessel issues.
• review doctor and patient documentation.
• schedule appointments and monitor patients' heart rates.
• look after and operate the equipment.
• explain test procedures to patients and identify problems in their test findings.
• specialize in invasive procedures.
• assist in the cardiac catheterization of balloon angioplasties and electrophysiology tests.

Some of the top professional avenues open to such graduates are listed below with the corresponding salaries offered for the respective positions.