Diploma in ECG Technician (DECGT)
Course Name: Diploma in ECG Technician
Short Name: DECGT
Duration: 2 Years
About the Course
The Diploma in ECG Technician (DECGT) is a 2-year diploma program designed to provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in electrocardiography, cardiac monitoring, patient care, ECG equipment operation, stress testing, Holter monitoring, basic cardiac emergencies, and clinical practices. The course combines classroom learning with hands-on clinical training to prepare students for technical roles in cardiology and diagnostic services.
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Examination & Practical Subjects
1st Year
Subject Theory Marks Practical Marks Total Marks
Human Anatomy & Physiology 100 100 200
Fundamentals of Electrocardiography (ECG) 100 100 200
Cardiac Anatomy & Physiology 100 100 200
ECG Equipment, Patient Care & Infection Control 100 100 200
First Aid, Basic Life Support (BLS) & Medical Ethics 100 100 200
1st Year Total:
Theory: 500 Marks
Practical: 500 Marks
Total: 1000 Marks
2nd Year
Subject Theory Marks Practical Marks Total Marks
Advanced ECG Interpretation & Cardiac Monitoring 100 100 200
Holter Monitoring & Stress Testing 100 100 200
Cardiac Emergencies & Patient Management 100 100 200
Cardiology Department Management & Quality Assurance 100 100 200
Clinical Training & Hospital Management 100 100 200
2nd Year Total:
Theory: 500 Marks
Practical: 500 Marks
Total: 1000 Marks
Grand Total
Theory: 1000 Marks
Practical: 1000 Marks
Overall: 2000 Marks
Career Scope
After successful completion of the course, diploma holders may work in:
Government & Private Hospitals
Cardiology Departments
Cardiac Care Units (CCU)
Intensive Care Units (ICU)
Diagnostic Centres
Multispecialty Hospitals
Heart Care Centres
Healthcare Institutions
Career Opportunities
ECG Technician
Cardiac Technician
Cardiac Monitoring Technician
Holter Monitoring Technician
Stress Test (TMT) Technician
Cardiology Assistant
Cardiac Diagnostic Technician
Healthcare Support Professional
> Note: This autonomous diploma prepares students for technical and supportive roles in cardiac diagnostic services. Diploma holders should work within the scope permitted by applicable laws