B.Sc. in Cardiac Care Technology

Course Overview
B.Sc. in Cardiac Care Technology (CCT) is an undergraduate program focused on training students to assist cardiologists in diagnosing and treating heart diseases. The course equips students with the skills necessary to operate cardiovascular equipment, conduct non-invasive and invasive cardiac tests, monitor heart conditions, and assist in surgeries and catheterization labs. Graduates typically find employment in hospitals, specialized cardiac centers, and diagnostic labs.

Course Name
B.Sc. in Cardiac Care Technology (CCT)

Syllabus (Semester-Wise Breakdown)

  • Semester 1

    • Human Anatomy I

    • Physiology I

    • Biochemistry I

    • Basic Principles of Electrocardiography

    • Basic Electronics & Biomedical Engineering

  • Semester 2

    • Human Anatomy II

    • Physiology II

    • Biochemistry II

    • Electrocardiography: Advanced

    • Medical Ethics & Professionalism

  • Semester 3

    • Cardiovascular Anatomy & Physiology

    • Pharmacology Related to Cardiac Care

    • Echocardiography

    • Basics of Radiology in Cardiology

    • Pathology I

  • Semester 4

    • Pathology II

    • Introduction to Cardiac Cath Lab

    • Hemodynamics and Monitoring

    • Advanced ECG Analysis

    • Cardiac Rehabilitation

  • Semester 5

    • Clinical Cardiology Techniques I

    • Invasive Cardiology Procedures

    • Diagnostic Cardiac Testing

    • Cardiac Critical Care

    • Clinical Practice I

  • Semester 6

    • Clinical Cardiology Techniques II

    • Interventional Cardiology

    • Electrophysiology and Pacemakers

    • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

    • Clinical Practice II

Duration
The course is typically 3 years in duration, followed by a 6-month internship in a hospital setting.

Average Fees
The fees for the course vary between ₹1,00,000 to ₹4,50,000 per year, depending on the institution.

Exams to Attend
To gain admission into the B.Sc. Cardiac Care Technology program, students typically need to clear entrance exams such as:

  • NEET-UG (for some universities)

  • University-specific entrance tests like AIIMS, JIPMER, or private college exams

Top 10 Ranking Institutions in India (Combined)

  1. AIIMS Delhi

  2. Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore

  3. Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal

  4. Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi

  5. Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai

  6. Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore

  7. Apollo Institute of Hospital Management and Allied Sciences, Chennai

  8. NIMS University, Jaipur

  9. Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi

  10. Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow


Top 10 Institutions in Kerala

  1. Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi

  2. Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram

  3. Government Medical College, Kozhikode

  4. Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur

  5. Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Thiruvalla

  6. Azeezia Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Kollam

  7. Malabar Medical College, Kozhikode

  8. MES Medical College, Perinthalmanna

  9. Believers Church Medical College Hospital, Thiruvalla

  10. Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Thrissur