B.Sc. (Cardiac Care Technology)

Introduction:

BSc Cardiac care Technology is a course which trains students to apply their skills in conducting Electrocardiograms, Echocardiographs and assisting the Physician in Cardiac catheterization procedures. The course is designed in such a way that the students will become experts in various diagnostic modalities related to cardiovascular diseases as well as analysing the results of the various tests.

ABOUT THE COURSE:

• Cardiac care technology use a varity of procedures , instruments and technologies to diagnose and treat cardiac and vascular problems
• Cardiac care technologists use various imaging modalities to assist the physician in detecting the problems in heart.
• Students learn to record ECG, operate Echo machine as well as assist the cardiologist in cath labs.
• They perform electrocardiograms (EKGS) ,
• Exercise stress test(TMT)
• Echocardiography (Cardiac ultrasound)
• Cardiac catheterization techniques
• Other types of invasive and non – invasive procedures
• Advanced life support techniques like intra aortic balloon pump ,
• pacemakers, ICDs , CRTS , LVADs.

DURATION:

Duration shall be for a period of Four years, which includes six semesters and one year of internship and concepts in cardio vascular areas.

• Duration :- Certification Courses – One Year (Two Semester)
• Diploma Courses – Two Year (Four Semester)
• Bachelor Degree Courses – Three Year (Six Semester)
• Bachelor Degree with Honours Courses – Four Year (Eight Semester)

OBJECTIVES:

To evolve an well trained and qualified Cardiac care technologist capable of working independently in the field of Cardiology. The course is designed to enable the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts in cardio vascular areas.

SPECIAL FEATURES:

*Well equipped Cardiac catheterization and Intervention laboratory

*Well equipped Echocardiographic Laboratory with accrediation

• Mechanism in place for ordering urgent echoes
• Capable of performing M-mode, 2D, color/spectral (flow + tissue)/continuous wave Doppler
• ECG/physio, depth/flow calibrations on the display
• Split/quad screen format if perform stress
• Full range of transducers including non-imaging CW
• Multiplane if TEE,Harmonic imaging and Dobutamine stress echocardiography
• Digital storage compatible with DICOM standards
• contrast agents, IV s, resuscitation equipment

* Well equipped Electrocardiogram(ECG) and Tread mill test (TMT) room.

* Competent & highly skilled teaching staff and faculties with vast experience in Cardio Vascular technology

ELIGIBILITY:

A candidate seeking admission to B.Sc. Cardiovascular Technology shall have completed the age of 17 as on 31st December of the year of admission and have studied English as one of the principle subject during the tenure of the course

1. Two year Pre-University examination or equivalent as recognized by University with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as principle subjects of study. OR
2. Pre-Degree course from a recognized University considered as equivalent by University, (two years after ten years of schooling) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as principle subjects of study. OR
3. Any equivalent examination recognized by the University for the above purpose with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as principle subjects of study. OR
4. The vocational higher secondary education course conducted by Vocational Higher Secondary Education, Government of Kerala with five subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English in addition to vocational subjects conducted is considered equivalent to Plus Two examinations of Government of Karnataka. OR
5. Candidates with two years Diploma from a recognized Government Board in a subject for which the candidate desires to enrol, in respect to B.Sc. Cardiovascular Technology shall have passed plus 2 [10+2] with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, as principal subjects or candidates with 3 years diploma from a recognized Government Board in a subject for which the candidate desires to enrol.
6. Lateral entry to second year allied health science courses for candidates who have passed Diploma program from the Government Boards and recognized by University, fulfilling the conditions specified under Sl. No. 5 are eligible to take admission on lateral entry system only in the same subject studied at diploma level.

Admission to B.Sc. Cardiac care Technology will be based on the results of Srinivas University Entrance Test (SUET) held in that year.

COURSE STRUCTURE:

Semester	Subjects
1st Semester	General Anatomy ,general Physiology Introduction to cvt part 1 Constitution of india Patient contact protocol English Kannada
2nd Semester	General biochemistry, General Pathology Introduction to cvt part 2 Environment science and helath General sterilization and disinfection Hindi Sanskrit
3rd Semester	General microbiology, general pharmacology Basics of ECG Diagnostics and therapeutics in cardiology Computer application/programming Clinical practical skills 1 Sports and arts
4th Semester	Advanced ECG Applied pathology Cardiac pharmacology Medical psychology Clinical practical skills 2 Sports and arts
5th Semester	Basics of echocardiography Basics of cardiac catheterization and intervention Basics in clinical cardiology Electrocardiography
6th Semester	Advanced echocardiography Advanced cardiac catheterization and intervention Advanced clinical cardiology Echocardiography

Career opportunities:

Cardiac care technologist at private and government hospital
Cardiac sonographers at clinics and hospitals
Cathlab technologist at hospitals
ECG,TMT, Holter monitoring etc.
If they specialise in Echocardiography they may operate ultrasound equipment to take a close look at the chambers, valves & vessels of human heart .
On the other hand a technologist can assist doctors by working in cardiac catheterisation laboratory & help doctors to diagnose heart issues.
Cardiovascular technologist needs the ability to communicate technical information clearly to patients of all ages, must be patient & who will be undergoing to be able to calm patients who will be undergoing potentially uncomfortable & intimidating procedures.
Employment growth for cardiovascular technologists will be much faster than the average for all occupations
Taking a postgraduate (M.Sc) course and P.H.D after this course

Note:

(1) University Registration Fee, Eligibility Fee for other State/NRI students, Examination Fee, Uniform Fee, Hostel Fee, Industry visit fee, Internship fee, Transportation fee, Sports & games fee, Extra-curricular activity fee, etc., are extra. The course fees mentioned for subsequent years may vary annually up to 6%. (2) The University Placement & Training Team will assist the admitted students to get (a) Earn While Learn, (b) Industry Internship, and (c) Final Job Placement. (3) Karnataka Quota* : 1. Applicable only to Karnataka students having 50% or more in the applicable subject combination. 2. To be considered as Karnataka domicile student should have studied 7 years including PUC in the Karnataka.