INTRODUCTION TO CARDIAC TECHNOLOGY :
Cardiac Technology equips students to communicate effectively through verbal and written methods about all diagnostic procedures in cardiology (Noninvasive and Invasive), students are able to apply sciences and concepts to the study of Cardiovasular Technology and are able to underpin computers relevant to the concerned technology
Non invasive Cardiology-ECG, Echocardiography (Adult&Paediatrics), Exercise Stress Test, Holter Monitoring. HUTT test, Ambulatory BP monitoring,
Semi Invasive- Transesophageal Echocardiohgraphy
Invasive-Assist in Cardiac Catheterisation and related procedures (Coronary Angiogram,PCI,Pacemakers,ICD’s Bivent and EP studies)
QUALIFICATION OF CARDIAC TECHNOLOGY :
To become a qualified allied health care professional in CardiacTechnology one should undergo an undergraduate (Bsc) degree programme in Cardiac Technology. Eligibility for this would be a higher secondary pass or any Batchelors programme in basic sciences
ROLE OF CARDAIC TECHNOLOGIST/JOB DESCRIPTION :
Students after successful completion of their course should be capable for the following:
IMPORTANCE OF CARDIAC TECHNOLOGIST TO THE SOCIETY :
Cardiac technologist play a vital role in the field of diagnostic cardiology thereby helping and educate people around them about the awareness of Cardiac health problems to the best of their knowledge, so that bringing a patient at right time to the hospital saves a human life
CAREER AVENUES IN CARDIAC TEHNOLOGY :
There are many upcoming hospitals and teaching universities available hence students after completion can work as
PLACEMENTS:
India: Many major hospitals and Health centres are recruiting Cardiac Technologist
Abroad: UAE, UK and EU.
HIGHER EDUCATION :
1.MSc Echocardiography –India
a.Amrita Institute of Medical Sceinces
b. KLE university Karnataka
c. Manipal university
2. Msc clinical ultrasound (Echocardiography)
a. Southwales university –London
b. Imperial college – London
RESEARCH :
Can work as research analyst along with the Cardiologist in research centers
FUTURE :
In future Cardiac Technologist should aim at applying recent advancements pertaining to the diagnostic procedures in cardiology
Mr. D. JAGADESWARAN
Lecturer in Dialysis Technology,
College of Allied Health Sciences,
Sri Ramachandra University,
No 1, Ramachandra Nagar,
Porur, Chennai – 600 116.
Contact No:
9952020401, 9444970030
Email:
srucare@gmail.com, sruahs@gmail.com