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For Working Healthcare Professionals

Cardiac Care Technology Degree / Diploma in Cardiac Care Technology

A UGC-recognised university degree for working cardiac technicians and ECG/cath-lab staff

Weekend & Online Classes UGC-Recognised Hospital-Based Training Career-Friendly Schedule

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Mode Weekend + Online

Duration 3 years (degree route) or 2 years (diploma route)

Approval UGC-Recognised

Designed For Working professionals

Designed For

Who this programme is for

Practising cardiac care technicians, ECG technicians, cath-lab assistants, CCU staff, and healthcare workers in cardiology departments, heart hospitals, and cardiac diagnostic centres.

Day-to-Day Reality

What a Cardiac Care Technology does day to day

A cardiac care technician runs ECGs, TMT/stress tests, Holter monitoring and ambulatory BP studies, assists with echocardiography, and supports the team during angiography and angioplasty in the cath lab. In ICUs and CCUs you monitor cardiac patients continuously — the readings you take and flag can be the difference in an emergency.

Eligibility

Who can apply

Required at admission

Currently working in a healthcare role related to Cardiac Care Technology
12th Science pass certificate (or equivalent qualification — speak to counsellor for verification)
Aadhaar Card (both sides)
Migration Certificate & College Leaving Certificate
Character Certificate from previous institution
5 recent passport-size photographs

Proof of healthcare employment — needed for flexible-mode admission. Acceptable forms: current employer letter on letterhead, recent salary slip, or healthcare staff ID card.

Curriculum

What you'll learn

UGC-recognised curriculum. The diploma route covers Year 1 and Year 2; the degree route adds Year 3 with a hospital internship rotation.

Year 1: Foundation

Cardiac anatomy & physiology
Cardiovascular pathology basics
Introduction to cardiac care
Patient monitoring fundamentals
Communication in critical care

Year 2: Specialisation

Electrocardiography (ECG) & interpretation
Echocardiography & doppler studies
Stress testing & Holter monitoring
Cath-lab technology & angiography support
Pacemaker & device monitoring

Year 3: Advanced Practice (degree route only)

Critical cardiac care & CCU operations
Cardiac emergency response
Pediatric cardiac care
Cardiac rehabilitation programmes
Hospital internship rotation

Where You'll Work

Where Cardiac Care Technology professionals work

Cardiac care technicians work in hospital cardiology departments, ICUs and CCUs, catheterisation labs, and diagnostic centres. Cath-lab capacity is growing fastest in tier-2 and tier-3 cities; in Bihar, IGIMS Patna and PMCH are expanding critical-care and cardiac facilities.

Multi-speciality hospital cardiology units Hospital

IGIMS Patna Government hospital

Catheterisation labs Cardiac cath lab

Diagnostic & imaging centres Diagnostics

ICU / CCU units Critical care

Career & Salary

Salary expectations for Cardiac Care Technology

Indicative monthly salary ranges in Bihar and across India.

Entry Level₹15,000 – 25,0000–2 years experience

Mid-Career₹25,000 – 45,0003–5 years experience

Senior₹45,000 – 80,0005+ years experience

Disclaimer: Salary ranges are indicative, based on publicly available industry sources, and vary by location, employer, qualifications, and experience. Figures are references, not guarantees.

Career Pathway

Where this qualification takes you

Beyond your first role, here are the directions to grow into.

Senior Cardiac TechnicianLead ECG/echo/cath-lab work after 3-5 years

Cath-Lab TechnologistSpecialise in the catheterisation lab for higher pay

Echocardiography specialistHigher-value diagnostic imaging roles

Cardiac Unit In-chargeManage a cardiology diagnostic unit and team

Government / overseas rolesBachelor-level government posts; Gulf roles pay more with licensing

Why Choose This Programme

Why Cardiac Care Technology at VIMS makes sense

Recession-proof specialty

Cardiovascular disease causes about 26.6% of all deaths in India (Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia), and cath-lab capacity is growing fastest in tier-2 and tier-3 cities — where hospitals run at a fraction of metro costs. Every multi-speciality hospital, ICU/CCU, and diagnostic centre needs trained cardiac technicians.

Career-friendly schedule

Weekend and online classes designed around hospital shift work.

Government-eligible

The degree route is UGC-recognised and eligible for government health-service roles at the Bachelor's level. In Bihar, IGIMS Patna's ₹1,050-crore upgrade adds ICU and critical-care capacity, and PMCH is being developed into a large super-speciality hospital — expanding cardiac openings.

High earning ceiling

Freshers commonly earn around ₹15,000-25,000 per month; with 2-5 years this rises to ₹25,000-45,000, and senior echo/cath-lab specialists earn more (figures are references, not guarantees).

Frequently Asked

Cardiac Care Technology FAQs

Common questions about the programme. For admission, fees, and process questions, see /admission/.

What is the full form of CCT and CVT in cardiac care?

CCT stands for Cardiac Care Technology (BSc CCT is the Bachelor of Science in Cardiac Care Technology), and CVT stands for Cardiovascular Technology. Both train you to work with heart patients — the terms overlap and colleges often use them interchangeably. At VIMS the cardiac care programme leads to a credential conferred by a UGC-recognised university.

What does a cardiac care technician do?

A cardiac care technician assists cardiologists by performing tests like ECG, echocardiography (echo) and stress tests, and by assisting during procedures in the cardiac catheterisation (cath) lab such as angiography and angioplasty. It is a skilled hospital role in cardiology and diagnostic centres. A cardiac care technician in India typically earns around Rs 2,00,000 to Rs 3,60,000 a year to start, rising with experience.

Do I need previous cardiac care training?

You need to be currently working in cardiology, cardiac diagnostics, or a related healthcare role. Acceptable proof: employer letter, salary slip, or healthcare staff ID.

How is this different from BSc Cardiac Care Technology?

A full-time degree is a 3-year clinical course for fresh students. This is a 3-year degree route designed for working professionals who want UGC-recognised academic recognition without leaving their job.

When are classes scheduled?

Classes are primarily on weekends, with online sessions during weekdays. Designed for working students with shift schedules.

What salary can a cardiac care technician expect in India?

Freshers commonly earn around ₹15,000-25,000 per month; with experience and specialisation (echocardiography, cath lab) this rises to ₹45,000-80,000. Salaries vary by employer, city, and experience — references, not guarantees.

Where do cardiac care technicians work?

In hospital cardiology departments, ICUs and CCUs, catheterisation labs, and diagnostic centres — running ECGs, TMT/stress tests, Holter monitoring, and assisting with echocardiography and angiography.

Will my hospital recognise this for promotion?

The degree route is a UGC-recognised Bachelor's degree. Most hospitals recognise it for promotion to senior technical roles and CCU/cath-lab in-charge positions. Confirm with your specific employer.

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