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Diploma in Echo Technician is a one to two year diploma program that offers education and training in echocardiography or cardiac ultrasound. They have an opportunity of being trained on how to use ultrasound equipment to capture the images of the heart and blood vessels. The program teaches students regarding the parts of human body, how the cardiovascular system functions and its disorders; regarding the practical aspects the students are trained in performing echocardiographic tests like 2D echo, color doppler.
The requirement to apply for admission in the Diploma in Echo Technician program is that the student must be a pass in Class 12/Senior Secondary examination in science stream with subjects in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Maths. Most of the institutes/human resource sectors regard marks scored in Physics as relevant factors in their hiring algorithm. Some of the colleges have their own entrance exams so as to select their students while some offer admission based on merit where students are admitted based on their marks in class 12 or any other equivalent diplomas offered.
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Diploma in Echo Technician |
| Duration | 1-2 years |
| Course Level | Diploma |
| Eligibility | 10+2 (Science stream with Biology) or equivalent qualification |
| Top Colleges | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Christian Medical College (CMC), Narayana Hrudayalaya, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Apollo MedSkills |
| Entrance Exam | Institute-specific entrance exams, merit-based admission |
1. Science with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as Group subjects from any recognized Board of Education 10+2.
2. Minimum total percentage of 50% in 10+2 for open category students while for SC/ST students it is 40%.
3. Candidate should have good grounding in science subjects and should possess interest or prior experience in the health care sector.
4. A candidate is expected to have a good vision, good hand steadiness, good muscular strength, physique and endurance.
5. Must be patient, should be able to understand the needs of clients, oral and written communication skills and ability to work during shift or is willing to work during emergencies.
6. Another important condition is fluency in English since during academic training, students work with patients during internship.
