SPM-00
Post Graduate
2 Years
Programme Overview
M.Sc. cardiovascular technology or Master of Science in cardiovascular technology is 2-year postgraduate programme. The programme is designed to train paramedical personnel with core knowledge in clinical cardiovascular medicine and physiology to support clinical cardiovascular procedures, stress testing, electrocardiography, pacemaker analysis, vascular diagnostics, echocardiography, cardiac catheterization, heart failure therapeutic support, rhythm management support, preventive patient counseling and cardiac rehabilitation.
The growing popularity of cardiovascular technology has been drawing several paramedical enthusiasts towards the career. One of the best colleges for M.Sc. Cardiovascular technology is School of Paramedical Sciences in Hisar, Haryana which operates under Om Sterling Global University.
Programme Objectives
The major contribution of a M. Sc Cardiac Care Technologist is to assist physicians and surgeons in the following categories:
- Preparation of patients for various heart-related operations/surgery
- Assisting Surgeons in embedding pacemakers
- Clinical assessment and the appropriate use of diagnostics such as:
- ECG
- Echo
- Monitoring Patients During Surgeries
- Undertaking Electrocardiograms and Cardiac Stress Tests
- Maintaining and Handling Instruments used for monitoring irregular heartbeats.
Programme Outcomes
Cardiac Technologists assist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac (heart) and peripheral vascular (blood vessel) conditions preparing patients for open-heart surgery implanting pacemakers monitoring patients during these procedures performing cardiac stress tests and electrocardiograms using and maintaining the medical equipment that catches irregular heartbeats working in laboratory settings on real patients management of various cardiac disorders having complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Learning of complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures that involve use of various equipments computer hardware tools machines and pharmacological agents are part of the programme that enable students to acquire skills for management of various cardiac disorders. MS.c Cardiac Technologists use diagnostic cardiology equipment and monitor resultant data typically in assistance to a physician. During cardiovascular testing a tube is inserted into one of the blood vessels that carries blood into the heart.
PT post-graduate is encouraged to pursue further qualification to attain senior position in the professional field, also to keep abreast with the advance and new technology the professional should have option for continuous professional education credits offered by national and international institutes.
Career Path
The Medical Industry is vast and extensive; therefore, the scope of finding a job after post graduating from a M.Sc. Cardiac Care Technology programme will be high. Most of the job opportunities will open in hospitals that are licensed to carry out surgical operations; however, there are other career paths and options, which are available for a Cardiac Care Technologist. Here is a list of employment areas which are open to a postgraduate of Cardiac Care Technology.
Government and Private Hospitals or Clinic
- Rehabilitation Centre
- Healthcare Offices
- Academic Institutes
- Nursing Care Centre
There are many other sectors which can be pursued by the postgraduates. Here is a list of career paths that can be pursued in the different medical sectors.
- Cardiovascular Technologist
- Cardiac Care Technologist
- Senior Cardiac Care Technician
- Senior Echo cardiographer
- Cath Lab Technologist
- Lecturer in Academics.
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum percentage and others criteria for admission will be as per UGC/ Concerned Regulatory Bodies.
Provided below are the criteria that need to be met for the given course.
For National Students
- B.Sc. in concerned discipline.
For International Students
- Rule framed by University Grants Commission (UGC) and notified in its website www.ugc.ac.in will be followed for deciding the eligibility and admission of International students to various courses offered in Om Sterling Global University, Hisar.
Programme Syllabus
Semester I
S.No. | Subject |
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01. | Basic Cardiology-I |
02. | Basic Cardiology-II |
03. | Epidemiology & Demography |
04. | Technical Communication |
05. | Basic Cardiology-I – Practical |
06. | Basic Cardiology-II – Practical |
Semester II
S.No. | Subject |
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01. | Clinical Cardiology |
02. | Cath & Intervention in Congenital Heart Diseases |
03. | Cath & Intervention in Ischemic & Valvular Heart Diseases |
04. | Legal & Ethical Issues in Health Care |
05. | Research Methodology & Biostatistics |
06. | Clinical Cardiology – Practical |
07. | Cath & Intervention in Congenital Heart Diseases – Practical |
08. | Cath & Intervention in Ischemic & Valvular Heart Diseases – Practical |
Semester III
S.No. | Subject |
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01. | Electrophysiology & Cardiac Pacemakers |
02. | Cath & Intervention in Myocardial , Pericardial Disease & Non Cardial Intervention |
03. | Recent Advances in Intervention |
04. | Electrophysiology & Cardiac Pacemakers -Practical |
05. | Cath & Intervention in Myocardial , Pericardial Disease & Non Cardial Intervention – Practical |
06. | Recent Advances in Intervention – Practical |
07. | Clinics |
08. | Project Work-I |
Semester IV
S.No. | Subject |
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01. | Specialty Clinics |
02. | Project Work -II |
How to Apply
If the program fascinates you yet you are not able to decide upon the right one to choose, you can acquire our Free Tele Counselling session. In case you have any issues or queries regarding the admission, you can fill out the Admission Enquiry form and we shall reach out to you within 24 hours. If you have made up your mind about going ahead with the program, you can fill out the Online Application Form.