Job Profile

Cardiac care, also known as cardiovascular care, focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart and vascular diseases. Cardiac care is critical due to the high prevalence of cardiovascular diseases, which are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The field encompasses a range of practices, including interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery, electrophysiology, and rehabilitation. It involves a multidisciplinary approach, with cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare providers working together to deliver comprehensive care. Key responsibilities include:

• Assessing Patients: Evaluate patients’ cardiovascular health through physical examinations, medical histories, and diagnostic tests.
• Diagnosing Conditions: Identify and diagnose heart diseases and disorders using tools such as ECG, echocardiograms, and stress tests.
• Developing Treatment Plans: Create individualized treatment plans, including medications, lifestyle modifications, and surgical interventions.
• Performing Procedures: Conduct procedures such as angioplasty, stent placement, pacemaker implantation, and cardiac surgery.
• Monitoring Progress: Regularly assess patients’ progress and adjust treatment plans based on their response to therapy.
• Providing Rehabilitation: Guide patients through cardiac rehabilitation programs to recover and maintain heart health after surgery or a cardiac event.
• Educating Patients: Teach patients about heart health, disease prevention, and management strategies.
• Collaborating with Healthcare Professionals: Work with a multidisciplinary team to provide coordinated and comprehensive care.
• Emergency Care: Respond to and manage cardiac emergencies such as heart attacks and cardiac arrest.

Work Places

Hospitals, Cardiac Care Units, Outpatient Clinics, Rehabilitation Centers, Private Practices, Research Institutions, Community Health Organizations

Course Curriculum

• Introduction to Cardiology
• Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Medical Terminology and Ethics
• Fundamentals of Cardiovascular System
• Basic Diagnostic Techniques in Cardiology
• Pharmacology for Cardiac Care
• Patient Care and Safety
• Communication Skills
• Advanced Cardiac Physiology
• Cardiac Pathophysiology
• Non-Invasive Cardiac Diagnostic Techniques (ECG, Echocardiography)
• Invasive Cardiac Procedures (Catheterization, Angiography)