Bachelor of Science in Cardio Vascular Technology, Diploma in Cardio Vascular Technology, Master of Chirurgiae in Cardio-Vascular Thoracic Surgery, etc are some of the courses in Cardio Vascular Technology. Topics like Cardiovascular System, Respiratory Science, Cardio-Pulmonary fitness; Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation, etc are mainly studied under these courses.

Courses in Cardio Vascular Technology

• Bachelor of Science in Cardio Vascular Technology
• Master of Physiotherapy in Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Specialties
• Diploma in Cardio Vascular Technology
• Post Graduate Diploma Course in Cardiovascular Technology
• Master of Chirurgiae in Cardio-Vascular Thoracic Surgery

Bachelor of Science in Cardio Vascular Technology - Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Manipal University, etc are some of the major institutes offering B.Sc degree in Cardio Vascular Technology. Duration of the course is 4 years which includes a 1-year internship program. Behavioral science, Anatomy, Cardiovascular diagnostics etc are the main topics covered in the course. Both these institutes offer admission to this course on the basis of marks scored in qualifying exam. Pass in HSC with Physics, Chemistry, English and Biology as subjects is the required qualification. Apart from this, one must score minimum aggregate of 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Master of Physiotherapy in Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Specialties - Master of Physiotherapy in Cardiovascular and Respiratory Sciences is offered in Maharashtra University of Health Sciences. Padmashree Dr. D Y Patil University also offers another similar course, Master of Physiotherapy in Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiotherapy. Duration of these courses is 2 years. Admission to the course is offered on the basis of score obtained in entrance tests like All India Post Graduate Physiotherapy Entrance Test or AIPGPET.

Clinical Biomechanics, Electro Diagnosis, Anatomy and Physiology of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary system, Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Cardio-Pulmonary fitness, etc are some of the areas covered in these Masters level courses in Physiotherapy related to Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Specialties.

Diploma in Cardio Vascular Technology - Diploma in Cardio Vascular Technology is offered in Pariyaram Medical College, West Fort Institute of Para Medical Sciences, etc. Indian Nationals with minimum 50% marks in 12th are eligible to seek admission. Qualification must be obtained from a recognized institute with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as subjects. The course also covers details on Echocardiography, Holter Monitoring, and so on.

Post Graduate Diploma Course in Cardiovascular Technology - After completing Diploma in Cardio Vascular Technology/ B.Sc in Cardio Vascular Technology, one can look for higher study courses like Post Graduate Diploma Course in Cardiovascular Technology. Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences offers admission to this course through national level entrance tests. Duration of the course is two years and the same provides in-depth knowledge in areas of Echocardiography, Clinical Biomechanics, Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation, etc.

Other than the courses mentioned above, Maharashtra University of Health Science offers Master of Chirurgiae in Cardio-Vascular Thoracic Surgery. Anatomy and Embryology, Physiology, Respiration, Pathology, Pharmacology, Cardio – Thoracic Surgery, etc are some of the topics covered under the course.