Diploma in ECG Technician – 2-Year Course The Diploma in ECG Technician is a 2-year paramedical program that trains students to operate Electrocardiogram (ECG) machines, which monitor and record the electrical activity of the heart. ECG technicians play a vital role in diagnosing heart conditions like arrhythmias, heart attacks, and other cardiovascular disorders. ???? Course Overview: Course Name: Diploma in ECG Technician Duration: 2 Years (Full-Time) Eligibility: 10+2 with Science (Biology preferred) Admission Process: Direct admission or merit-based; some institutes may conduct a short interview ???? Course Curriculum: Year 1 – Basic Sciences & ECG Fundamentals Human Anatomy and Physiology (especially cardiac system) Basics of Medical Electronics Fundamentals of Electrocardiography Patient Care, Communication, and Ethics Biomedical Waste Management Introduction to Common Heart Diseases Year 2 – Advanced ECG Technology & Practical Skills Types of ECG Machines & Lead Systems ECG Procedure – 3, 5, and 12-lead ECG Stress Testing and Holter Monitoring Identification of Normal and Abnormal ECG Patterns Emergency ECG Monitoring & Arrhythmia Detection Clinical Internship in Cardiology/ICU/Diagnostics ????️ Skills Developed: Accurate placement of ECG leads on patients Interpreting basic ECG waveforms Handling portable and stationary ECG machines Assisting in stress and treadmill tests Patient preparation and monitoring Coordination with cardiologists and ICU staff ???? Career Opportunities: ECG Technician in Hospitals (Cardiology & Emergency Departments) Diagnostic Labs and Clinics Cardiac Rehabilitation Centers Mobile Health Units Government Health Missions Home-based ECG service providers ???? Offered By: Paramedical colleges (government and private) Hospitals with technician training programs NSDC / Skill India-affiliated institutions State health universities and vocational institutes