B.SC. Cardiac Technology – Government Colleges in Tamil Nadu

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Cardiac Technologists assist cardiologists in diagnosing and treating heart problems and ailments. The areas in which training is provided include ECG, Echo, 24-hour ambulatory ECG monitoring (Holter), 24 hour blood pressure monitoring (Ambulatory BP), treadmill, cardiac catheterization laboratory and electro physiology. Cardiac technologists assist in cardiac catheterizations (Angiogram including balloon angioplasties) and pacemakers. Cardiac technologists are part of the healthcare team in diagnosing and treating cardio vascular diseases.

B.SC. Cardiac Technology – Government Colleges in Tamil Nadu

Government Tirunelveli Medical College, Tirunelveli

Government K. A. P. V. Medical College, Trichy

Government Villupuram Medical College, Villupuram

GovernmentMohan Kumaramangalam Medical College, Salem

Chengalpattu Medical College, Chengalpattu

Govt. Stanley Medical College, Chennai.

Coimbatore Medical College, Coimbatore

Madras Medical College, Chennai.

Government Thiruvarur Medical College, Thiruvarur.

Government Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur.

Career Prospects

Non communicable disease, especially heart attacks are a major cause of morbidity and mortality not only in India but worldwide. This is the best time to enrol in this programme where the graduates will obtain broad based theoretical knowledge and up-to-date practical training in the current Cardiac Clinical Practice. The career opportunities are diverse with a huge choice of employment in the following areas.

• Cardiology Physician Assistant
• Electrocardiography
• Tread Mill Stress Testing
• 24 hours Ambulatory ECG Monitoring
• Cardiac Catheterization Labs
• Echo Cardiogram
• Critical Care Medicine
• Preparing patient in open heart surgery
• Pacemaker implantation

Apart from this, candidates wanting an academic career can enrol in a post-graduate programme in Cardiac Technology and be a “train the trainer” for a satisfying teaching and academic career