Overview 

The Bachelor of Vocation in Cardiac Care Technician is a significant course under the healthcare profession studies. It is a 3-year program divided over 6 semesters that will prepare students with the specific skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in Cardiac care. Graduates will also gain hands-on experience delivering Cardiac Care Technician training, helping critical diagnosis and providing treatment of heart-related symptoms working in conjunction with cardiologists to provide best outcomes for patient conditions.

The technicians have graded responsibility for performing and interpreting diagnostics tests, such as stress test, echocardiogram or electrocardiograms (ECGs). They also care for pacemakers and do invasive interventions like catheterizations. It was balanced with a diverse curriculum that provided relevant theoretical knowledge, as well application in top tier lab, clinical settings. This is to ensure that graduates are capable of working in an acute care environment, where the demands for cardiac protection can be steep.

The course also covers patient care and communication as students will work closely with patients who generally have anxiety or worse case in a critical state. After completing the program, graduates will be able to take up challenging careers at hospitals and centres across diagnostic Centres, specialized cardiac clinics. 

National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) Level - 7

Course Curriculum:

The program covers a dynamic course curriculum, Key subjects include:

1. Anatomy and Physiology
2. Anatomy and physiology of the Heart
3. ECG and Stress Testing
4. Cardiac Emergency Procedures 
5. Use of Cardiac Care Equipment
6. Patient Monitoring Techniques
7. Clinical Practices

Career Opportunities:

The Healthcare industry is in great requirement of skilled professionals for Cardiac Care Technology. Cardiac Care Technicians will be various cardiac services in Hospitals and Cardiology care centers so the demand for such can not reach a big number. Graduates can aspire to numerous career opportunities, such as:

• Cardiac Care Units (CCU)
• Cardiology Departments
• Intensive Care Units (ICU)
• Emergency Departments
• Specialty Cardiac Clinics
• Diagnostic Centers
• Rehabilitation Centers
• Medical Equipment Companies
   

There is a high career growth for dedicated and experienced professions in this field. After completion of the course, students can expect an average salary between Rs. 15K to Rs.35 K per month depending upon experience and which Institutes they are working on like government as well private Hospitals.