Program Outline

B.Sc. (Hons) Cardiac Care Technology

  • 4 Years (3 years + 1 year internship)
  • Affiliation: PES University
  • Campus: Electronic City (EC) Campus
  • Approval Body: UGC

Eligibility

Students seeking admission to the B.Sc. CCT program should have completed recognised secondary school studies, 10+2 or equivalent examination with science subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Biology (minimum 50% marks) from a recognised university or board. Admission shall be on the basis of the candidate having appeared for the National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET), in accordance with applicable regulatory and NCAHP admission norms for allied and healthcare professional courses.

Students from other boards without English as a compulsory subject may be encouraged to choose English as an elective from available resources on Swayam and similar platforms.

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The BSc (Hons) Cardiac Care Technology (B.Sc. CCT) at PES University is a future-focused, competency-driven undergraduate program designed to develop highly skilled professionals equipped to contribute to the evolving landscape of cardiovascular healthcare, advanced diagnostics, and interventional cardiac services.

The program offers a rigorous and integrated academic framework that brings together foundational cardiovascular sciences, advanced diagnostic technologies, clinical education, practical skill development, and research-oriented learning. Students are trained across key domains of cardiovascular technology, including electrocardiography, echocardiography, cardiac catheterization and angiography, haemodynamic monitoring, and cardiac critical care, alongside contemporary cardiovascular instrumentation, quality assurance, and radiation safety practices.

A defining feature of the program is its emphasis on experiential and clinically oriented learning. Through structured hands-on training in advanced echocardiography laboratories, cardiac catheterization laboratories, simulation and laboratory environments, and clinical settings, students develop the technical competence and professional judgement required to perform, analyse, and support a broad range of cardiovascular diagnostic and interventional procedures.

The curriculum is designed to foster clinical competence, technological proficiency, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice. Strong emphasis is placed on patient safety, ethical and professional conduct, effective clinical communication, interdisciplinary teamwork, and adherence to quality standards.

Graduates of the program are positioned to play a vital role in the delivery of accurate, dependable, and timely cardiovascular diagnostic services, supporting clinical decision-making, disease detection, treatment planning, therapeutic monitoring, and preventive cardiovascular care. The comprehensive nature of the program opens pathways to professional opportunities across tertiary-care hospitals, cardiac catheterization laboratories, echocardiography and diagnostic centres, cardiovascular research institutions, healthcare technology organizations, and the medical device industry.

Why Study this Program at PES University?

  • Well qualified and experienced Doctors: PES University medical facility and college has the most well qualified and experienced doctors working on campus which will be a great advantage for all our students
  • Higher Studies Options: PES University will provide option for higher education for its students with benefits after their UG education as we have a full plethora of courses across domains to offer.
  • State-of-the-Art Facilities: PES University Electronic City campus where the program is offered has state of the art, world class facilities as below...
    • Cutting edge labs
    • NMC approved infrastructure and facilities
    • Procedure centres relevant to all specializations
    • World class cutting edge medical equipment’s
    • Well stacked library with digital databases
    • State of art multidisciplinary research centre
    • Hostel facilities for both boys and girls
    • Transportation facilities
    • World class sports and recreation facilities on campus
  • 1000 bed General Hospital and 300 bed Super-Speciality Hospital attached: This program is conducted at PES University Electronic City Campus in Bangalore; in which campus we have a fully equipped state-of-the-art 1000 bed general hospital along with 300 bed super-speciality hospital because of which our students get the most practical and hands-on exposure about the subject
  • Excellent Internships and Placements: Because of its voluminous infrastructure and requirements and excellent industry network, PES University offers high quality internship opportunities for its students along with placements after the program with assistance from its professional centralised placement cell.
  • Entrepreneurship Opportunities: PES University has a full-fledged Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), which encourages the students to pursue the path of entrepreneurship through specific courses, bootcamps and Industry exposure activities. PES University also has PESU Venture Labs to fund the business ventures by our students.
  • Strong Alumni Network: PES University has a very strong Alumni network with thousands of successful alumni working in different areas around the globe. PES University will connect these alumni to all its existing students through its Alumni cell and our existing students can leverage the benefits of the professional alumni network of PES.

Who Should Pursue This Program?

BSc (Hons) Cardiac Care Technology (B.Sc. CCT) program is intended for students interested in cardiovascular sciences, cardiac diagnostic technologies, and interventional healthcare services. It is particularly suited for individuals who demonstrate scientific aptitude, precision under pressure, attention to detail, and an interest in cardiac diagnostics, catheterization laboratory procedures, and critical care.

Graduates are prepared for professional roles in hospitals, cardiac catheterization laboratories, non-invasive cardiac diagnostic centres, ICU/CCU units, research institutions, and the cardiovascular medical device industry. The Bachelor of Cardiovascular Technology program is the perfect pathway to turn a passion for cardiac care into a fulfilling career.

Placement Opportunities & Career Assistance

Placements are a key strength of PES University. Students receive comprehensive career support through the centralized placement cell, including training in communication skills, aptitude, professional etiquette, resume building, and interview preparation from the first semester onwards.

Graduates can pursue careers as:

  • Cardiovascular / Cath Lab Technologists
  • Non-Invasive Cardiac Diagnostic Technologists (ECG, Echo, TMT, Holter)
  • ICU/CCU and Cardiac Emergency Care Technologists
  • Clinical Research Assistants
  • Application Specialists with cardiac device and equipment manufacturers
  • Private Cardiology Clinics and Cath Labs
  • Government Healthcare Organisations
  • Educational Institutions as Educators

Year-wise Curriculum Structure

The curriculum is organized across four years, with progressive clinical exposure culminating in a supervised clinical internship.

Subjects
Human Anatomy
Physiology
Biochemistry
Pathology
Microbiology
Subjects
Medicine relevant to Cardiac care technology
Pathology and Microbiology
Pharmacology
Introduction to Cardiac Care Technology
Introduction to Cardiac Care Technology Practicals
Pathology and Microbiology Practicals
Subjects
Cardiac Care Technology — Clinical
Cardiac Care Technology — Applied
Cardiac Care Technology — Advanced
Cardiac Care Technology (Clinical, Applied, Advanced) Practicals
Subjects
Clinical Cardiovascular Internship
Rotational Departmental Postings
Research Project / Dissertation
Competency-Based Clinical Training

*In addition to the main subjects mentioned above, there will be other additional subjects/ electives as a part of the curriculum as well as practical tests and lab components every year.

**Curriculum structure is subject to change without prior notice based on the recurring norms of our university.

Future Career Prospects After Completing the Program

  • Cardiovascular Technologist (Invasive): Assist cardiologists in cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology labs, performing coronary angiography, angioplasty and pacing procedures under physician direction.
  • Cardiovascular Technologist (Non-Invasive): Perform diagnostic investigations such as ECG, Echocardiography, TMT and Holter monitoring in cardiac OPDs and diagnostic centres.
  • Cath Lab Technologist: Operate and maintain cardiac catheterization laboratory equipment, assist in interventional cardiology procedures, and manage radiation safety protocols.
  • Cardiac Sonographer: Perform and interpret echocardiographic studies including TEE, stress echo and 3D echo for diagnosis of structural heart disease.
  • ICU / CCU Technologist: Manage cardiac monitoring, hemodynamic monitoring, temporary pacing and emergency cardiac care in critical care units.
  • Research Associate / Scientist: Contribute to clinical research, device trials and innovation in cardiovascular diagnostics and interventional technologies.
  • Application Specialist / Trainer: Work with medical device and equipment manufacturers to train and support clinical teams on cardiovascular technologies.
  • Academic and Training Professional: Teach and mentor the next generation of cardiovascular technologists in allied health education institutions.

Programme Highlights

NCAHP-aligned curriculum

  • Structured in line with National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) standards for the Cardiovascular Technology profession under the Allied and Healthcare Professions Central Council.

Hands-on Cath Lab & Echo Training

  • Extensive practical exposure to ECG, Echocardiography (2D/3D/TEE/Stress/Contrast), Cardiac Catheterization and Angiography.

Clinical Internship

  • Structured clinical postings and rotational departmental training in cardiology, cath lab, ICU/CCU and non-invasive cardiac diagnostics.

Professional Certification Pathway

  • Prepares graduates for registration as Allied Healthcare Professionals under the NCAHP Act, 2021.

Industry & Research Exposure

  • Opportunities for research projects, dissertations and exposure to medical device and healthcare technology industries.