DECG

DECG (Diploma in ECG Technology)

Objective

An ECG technician, also called as cardiographic technician, uses electrocardiogram machines to run diagnostic tests to measure a patient’s heart rate, monitor cardiac rhythm and help physicians find irregularities in the heart and blood vessels. This unique program provides students with a background in medical areas such as anatomy and physiology and a concentration in Electrocardiography.

Overview

Program Code                                 DECG(10)                      DECG(10+2)
Duration Min. Duration                3 Years                           2 Years
Max. Duration                                 6 Years                          4 Years
Eligibility Criteria                            10                                    10+2 with PCB/PCM

Career Prospects

After the completion of the programme, you may seek interesting entry-level employment opportunities in physician’s offices, clinics or laboratories, hospitals, group practices, and nursing homes. Technicians can work in a variety of institutions, medical device companies or insurance companies. Common job profiles of students after completing DECG include: Junior/Assistant ECG Technician, ECG Technician

Syllabus

Please click here to download a copy of the syllabus for DEC 10.

Please click here to download a copy of the syllabus DECG (10+2).