Bachelor of Science in cardiac care technology
Updated on: April 15, 2024
Bachelor of Science in cardiac technology is a 3+1year undergraduate course. The Bachelor of Science in Cardiac Technology course involves theory as well as practical knowledge. Study of cardiac technology helps doctors to diagnose the heart disease in Non-Invasive Cardiology department & Cath lab. In this course students learn about the heart and circulatory system & heart diseases After doing this course students to know about Non Invasive Cardiology Test (ECG, TMT, ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY, HOLTER, AMBULATORY BP MONITOR) Invasive Cardiac Cath Procedures to Assist Cardiologist (Angiography, angioplasty, stenting, pacemaker Implantation) case of emergency and also technical knowledge about the cardiovascular system.
Bachelor of Science in cardiac technology has a highly of job options. After graduating, students’ get jobs in various hospitals, clinics, Nursing Home & company, etc. There they assist doctors in the treatment and diagnosis of patients with heart problems.
Cardiac Technicians are paramedics who are part of the instant responsible and first responder team. These allied healthcare forces go to places where patients need them the most. A Cardiac Technician works on ambulances, hospitals, nursing homes and other healthcare institutes. These paramedical professionals play an important role in serving patients and are considered as the backbone of any hospital, clinic or other healthcare institutes. Cardiac care technicians assist physicians by diagnosing and treating diseases of the heart and blood vessels. They take images of the heart and peripheral blood vessels through both invasive and noninvasive procedures, such as catheterization, balloon angioplasty, or the use of ultrasound equipment. Some cardiac care technology professionals connect an EKG to a patient to monitor heart function. Cardiac technicians sometimes assist physicians prior to invasive procedures by shaving patients and preparing them for surgery. Cardiac technicians work in a variety of settings, including general hospitals, outpatient care centers and physician's offices.
One of the primary jobs of a Cardiac Technician is to maintain the healthcare equipment in a critical situation. Cardiac Technology deals with the heart and lungs of patients and it requires a lot of care and dedication. One must be an expert in the following tasks to be a skilled Cardiac Technician – ∙ The knowledge of IV drip is a must. A Cardiac Technician should be able to ensure that the drip is put on the patient to keep them hydrated and prevent them from losing body fluids. ∙ Performing Electrocardiogram (ECG) on patients to check the activity of the heart ∙ Updating the charts and stats of patients and reporting to the doctor in case of any changes in the health condition ∙ Comfortable around healthcare equipment, setting them up, connecting them to patients, monitoring them, etc.
JOB OPTIONS FOR A CARDIAC TECHNICIAN AFTER GRADUATES
After completing the Cardiac Technology course from our university, students can expect a respectable job at various healthcare institutes, such as –
- Cardiologist Cardiovascular Technician.
- Cath Lab Technician.
- Echocardiographer
- ICU-intensivist
- Medical Sonographer
- Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist.
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer.
ADVANCEMENT OF CARDIAC CARE TECHNOLOGY
Current management of various cardiac disorders includes complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, which involve use of various equipments, hardwares, tools, machines, and pharmacological agents Handling of these equipments and tools as well as their regular maintenance requires advanced and focused knowledge of the scientific principles on which the tests and equipments function, as well as to have handson skill in using these equipments correctly and safely. The personnel who carryout these responsibilities also must have adequate knowledge of structure and function of the human body, especially the cardiovascular system. Optimal delivery of cardiovascular health care is based on the safe use of the equipments and devices. This necessitates development of a cadre consisting of science graduates, who obtain focused, relevant knowledge in this specific area of cardiovascular technology through didactic theoretic learning as well as supervised practical hands on training. The B.Sc in Cardiovascular Technology consists of three years of clinical faculty supervised didactic theoretic learning and practical hands-on training. This enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. At the end of three years the candidates will have to pass the University examination to be eligible for the bachelor degree. Upon completion of the 3-year course and one year Internship.
Main objectives of the course The objective of this training program is to have a paramedical service of personnel with core knowledge in clinical cardiovascular medicine and technology to support.
- Clinical cardiovascular procedures
- Stress testing.
- Electrocardiography - performance and analysis.
- Holter recording and reporting
- HUTT performance and reporting
- Echocardiography
- Cardiac catheterization (diagnostic, therapeutics),EP/RFA, device therapy (patient preparation, sedation, procedure assistants, follow up care and rehabilitation)
- Heart failure therapeutic support
- Rhythm management support
- Pacemaker analysis, programming and follow up
- To carry out basic maintenance of equipments and hardwares
