Academics

B.Sc Cardiac Technology

Course Overview

Cardiac Technologists assist cardiologists in diagnosing and treating heart problems and ailments. The areas in which training is provided include ECG, Echo, 24-hour ambulatory ECG monitoring (Holter), 24-hour blood pressure monitoring (Ambulatory BP), treadmill, cardiac catheterization laboratory and electro physiology. Cardiac technologists assist in cardiac catheterizations (Angiogram including balloon angioplasties) and pacemakers. Cardiac technologists are part of the healthcare team in diagnosing and treating cardio vascular diseases

Career Prospects

Non communicable disease, especially heart attacks are a major cause of morbidity and mortality not only in India but worldwide. This is the best time to enroll in this programme where the graduates will obtain broad based theoretical knowledge and up-to-date practical training in the current Cardiac Clinical Practice. The career opportunities are diverse with a huge choice of employment in the following areas.

  • Cardiology Physician Assistant
  • Electrocardiography
  • Tread Mill Stress Testing
  • 24 hours Ambulatory ECG Monitoring
  • Cardiac Catheterization Labs
  • Echo Cardiogram
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Preparing patient in open heart surgery
  • Pacemaker implantation

Apart from this, candidates wanting an academic career can enroll in a post-graduate programme in Cardiac Technology and be a “train the trainer” for a satisfying teaching and academic career

B.Sc Radiography & Imaging Technology

Course Overview

The 4-year B.Sc., Radiography & Imaging Technology program equips students with the skills to diagnose various diseases and disorders in the human body using imaging technology. In addition, this course will give students insights into how radiology and imaging technology are used within medical care units to precisely diagnose patients & ailments.
The module is designed to train students in physics related to radiology, radiographic and diagnostic imaging techniques, radiographic photography and image processing.

Under the flagship of the St. Peter’s Medical College and Hospital, the course emphasizes a modern medical curriculum to equip graduates with the knowledge, skills and values essential for a confident medical career in the 21st century.

Following are the key features of the B.Sc., Radiography & Imaging Technology program.

  • Mentored by faculties of Teaching Hospital
  • Emphasis on early patient contact
  • Development of critical thinking skills
  • Simulation-based training and learning of communication skills and professionalism
  • Innovative use of Technology-Enhanced Learning to revolutionize student learning
  • Assessment and professional development

Medical Laboratory Technology

Course Overview

The BSc in Medical Laboratory Technology in St. Peter’s College of Allied Health Sciences & Research Institute is a 4-year undergraduate allied health program divided into 3years and one year of internship. It provides practical and theoretical knowledge on diagnosing, treating, and preventing various diseases and health problems using clinical laboratory tests. Throughout the programme, students perform diverse and multi-level functions in the areas of collecting, processing, and analyzing biological specimens and other substances, principles and methodologies, performance of assays, problem solving, troubleshooting techniques, correlation of clinical procedures and results, principles and practices of quality assessment for all major areas: clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology, blood banking, cytology and molecular biology practiced in the contemporary clinical laboratory.

At the completion of B.Sc., MLT program, students will be able to:

  • To provide a comprehensive knowledge to the students with respect to various techniques of testing that are conducted as a part of diagnosis of various diseases
  • To train the students to carry out laboratory investigations accurately and provide reliable reports to facilitate proper diagnosis and prognosis of diseases.
  • To enable to perform routine as well as special investigative procedures in different specialties of Medical Laboratory Technology.
  • Communicate effectively with laboratory personnel, other health care professionals, patients and the public.
Program Highlights

Following are the key features of the Medical Lab Technology program

  • A well-versed curriculum helps an individual to get better Clinical exposure and hands on training in well-equipped diagnostic centers of St. Peter’s Medical College and Hospital
  • The undergraduate will be technically and clinically competent
  • The undergraduate will be prepared to participate in or initiate research into practice
  • There is an excellent scope of employment both nationally and globally in government and corporate hospitals.
  • Students will be trained by experienced and professionally qualified faculties.

Operation Theatre & Anasthesia

Course Overview

The 4-year B.Sc., Operation Theatre & Anaesthesia Technology is an allied health professional course. It aims to train students with clinical exposure in operation theatre management, disinfection, sterilization, responsibilities in anesthesia, and maintaining all the instruments used in the operation theatre before and after procedures.
At the end of the course, the students can choose the right anesthetic medications, anesthetic gases, relevant surgical instruments, and sterilization necessities during surgery.
After completing the course, a technologist may assist the specialized clinicians/experts at hospitals. The main objective of this program is to equip graduates with the knowledge, skills, and values essential for a confident medical career in the 21st century.

Program Highlights

Following are the key features of the B.Sc., Operation Theatre & Anaesthesia Technology program.

  • Mentored by faculties of Teaching Hospital
  • Emphasis on early patient contact, development of critical thinking skills, simulation-based training and learning of communication skills and professionalism.
  • Innovative use of Technology-Enhanced Learning to revolutionize student learning, assessment and professional development.

Accident and Emergency Care Technology

Course Overview

The 4-year B.Sc., Accident and Emergency Care Technology is a UG program. It involves the study of disease processes and specific procedures and medical skills to handle emergency/ traumatic/ critical cases.
Emergency medicine is a field of practice based on the knowledge and skills required for the prevention, diagnosis, and management of the acute and urgent aspects of illness and injury affecting patients of all age groups with a full spectrum of undifferentiated physical and behavioral disorders.
It is a specialty in which time is critical. The Emergency Medical team takes care of a patient presenting with acute emergencies. The curriculum is developed to educate students and transform them into highly skilled Emergency medical technologists.

Program Highlights

Following are the key features of the B.Sc., Accident and Emergency Care Technology

  • Mentored by faculties of Teaching Hospital
  • Emphasis on early patient contact
  • Development of critical thinking skills
  • Simulation-based training and learning of communication skills and professionalism
  • Innovative use of Technology-Enhanced Learning to revolutionize student learning
  • Assessment and professional development.

Physician Assistant

Course Overview

Physician assistants (PA) examine, diagnose, and treat patients under the supervision of a physician. Physician assistant program includes classroom and laboratory instruction in basic science subjects (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pathology and Pharmacology) and the core part of this program includes supervised clinical training in several specialties, such as general medicine, emergency medicine, cardiology, surgery, and several other clinical departments. A graduate who has successfully completed this program can be employed in a forementioned clinical settings.

Program Objectives

This program will prepare physician assistant students/candidates capable of:
Approaching a patient of any age group, in any setting, to elicit a detailed and accurate history, perform an appropriate physical examination, delineate problems, record, and present the data.
Acquiring skills in recognizing deviations from the normal, common laboratory, radiologic, cardiography and other diagnostic procedures that are used to identify pathophysiological processes.
Assisting the physician in assessing patients in the inpatient and outpatient clinics, developing, and implementing patient management plans, recording patient progress, assisting in the provision of continuing care and helping patients cope with illness and injury with education and counseling.
Performing specific routine technical and surgical procedures, assisting with more complex procedures, and taking initiative in performing evaluation and therapy in response to life threatening situations.
Conveying an understanding of the multi-dimensional role of the physician assistant, demonstrating professionalism in service to the profession and the community.

Program Highlights

Following are the key features of the B.Sc., Physician Assistant program.

  • Mentored by renowned faculties of teaching hospital.
  • Use of advanced technological and innovative methods to revolutionize student learning and acquiring skills.
  • Use of simulation-based training prepares to adapt any clinical setting.
  • Emphasis on early patient contact
  • Development of critical thinking skills
  • Assessment and professional development.