Cauvery Institute Of Health Sciences

Cauvery Institute of Health sciences was started in the year 2010 with three branches B.Sc in Medical Imaging Technology, Operation Theatre Technology & Medical Laboratory Technology. Subsequently over the next 9 years, additional branches were added to the institute i.e., B.Sc in Perfusion Technology, Cardiac Care Technology, Respiratory Care Technology, Renal Dialysis Technology, Anaesthesia Technology, Optometry, Neurosciences, Emergency Medicine, Audiology & Speech Language Pathology & M.Sc in Medical Laboratory Technology, M.Sc in Echocardiography and others. Very few institutions under RGUHS having almost all the courses in Allied Health Sciences and Cauvery Institute of Health Sciences is one amongst them.

Cauvery Heart & Multispecialty Hospital,(250 beds ) one of the premier hospitals in Mysuru, with state of the art facilities ranging from diagnostic, therapeutic & preventive medicine facilities serves as a primary place of clinical training for our students.

We also provide additional clinical exposure at Medcure Diagnostics our own diagnostic centre, various other hospitals & government institutes like Mysore Medical College & Research Institute, Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences & Research Centre, PKTB Sanatorium hospital, KR Hospital etc.

We also stress upon the systematic training of our students with the help of well trained, knowledgeable faculty for over-all development of the students. Institute also features well equipped anatomy lab & museum, State of the art skill lab and well equipped laboratories for proper training of students. We also concentrate on holistic development of our students with additional emphasis on extracurricular activities – both cultural & sports

We are also proud to state that we have created a bench mark in the educational standards which is mirrored upon by the achievements of our students which involves a number of ranks at the university level. A RGUHS gold medal conferred upon on one of our students last year is a feather in the cap.

Vision
To prepare fully qualified health care professionals on par with international recommendations for the betterment of the healthcare standards in the community with the help of world class teaching methods and clinical training.

Mission

  • To strive incessantly to achieve the goals of the institution, to impart academic excellence in healthcare training and to inculcate high moral, ethical & professional standards among our students to help in their holistic personality development.
  • Our students – Our Treasure; Our staffs – Our means…!!!

Values

  • Unity & Integrity
  • Academic Excellence
  • Innovativeness
  • Compassion

Affiliation

  • Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka
  • Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, established in the year 1996, is considered one of the top universities offering the best medical education in India with initiatives to make its syllabi for different courses of world class quality taking it to the forefront of Medical education in India.
  • Recognized by Government of Karnataka.

What do you mean by allied health sciences courses?
They are group of courses which enables the students to get trained in various paramedical specialties and get placement in various hospitals to work as technicians in the respective departments. An allied health science technician/analyst helps the doctors in specialized areas and facilitates for better diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.

Health care has become one of the India's largest sectors both in terms of revenue and employment. The total industry size is expected to touch US $275 billion by the year 2020 with compound annual growth rate of about 16%-17%. There is a significant scope for enhancement of health care services considering the increasing investments in health industry.

What are the allied health sciences courses offered at Cauvery Institute of Health Sciences?
Under Graduate Courses

  • B.Sc. Cardiac Care Technology
  • B.Sc. Perfusion Technology
  • B.Sc. Respiratory Care Technology
  • B.Sc. Operation Theatre Technology
  • B.Sc. Anaesthesia Technology
  • B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology
  • B.Sc. Medical Imaging Technology
  • B.Sc. Renal Dialysis Technology
  • B.Sc. Neuroscience Technology
  • B.Sc. Emergency Medicine
  • B.Sc. Optometry
  • B.Sc. Audiology & Speech Language Pathology**

Post Graduate Courses

  • M.Sc. Medical Labarotory Technology
    1.M.Sc. MLT in Clinical Biochemistry
    2.M.Sc. MLT in Hematology & Blood Transfusion
    3.M.Sc. MLT in Microbiology & Immunology
  • M.Sc. Echocardiography
  • Master of Hospital Administration (MHA)
  • M.Sc. Medical Imaging Technology**

Under Graduate Courses
    B.Sc. Cardiac Technology or Bachelor of Science in Cardiac Care Technology is an undergraduate paramedical Cardiology course
    Duration
  • 4years (3years+ 1year Internship)
    Eligibility
  • +2 or equivalent as recognized by RGUHS with Physics. Chemistry, Biology, English.
  • Lateral entry to second year: candidates who have passed diploma program in the same subjects from a recognized Government Board, approved by RGUHS
    Scope of Study
  • Cardiac care technicians assist Cardiologists in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac (heart) and peripheral vascular (blood vessel) conditions. Cardiac technologists prepare patients for Cath-lab procedures. They also monitor patients during these procedures. They will also be trained to perform many procedures including ECG, Echocardiography, assist in Transesophageal echocardiography, Angiograms & Angioplasties, Pacemaker Implantation, Transarterial device closures Cardiac care technicians are also trained in management of patients in Cardiac care ICUs with special emphasis on management of patients on IABP.
    Career Opportunities
    Highly job oriented course with nearly 100% placement soon after completion of course. Can be employed as:
  • Echo technician in a hospital/ Diagnostic centers/ Clinics
  • Cath-lab Technician in hospital
  • CCU technician in Cardiology Department
  • Teaching faculty in allied health institutes
  • Research analyst in Cardiology department
  • Pursue M.Sc in Echocardiography

    B.Sc. Perfusion Technology or Bachelor of Science in Perfusion Technology is an undergraduate course pertaining to the field of cardiac surgery.
    Duration
  • 4years (3years+ 1year Internship)
    Eligibility
  • 10+2 or equivalent as recognized by RGUHS with Physics. Chemistry, Biology, English.
  • Lateral entry to second year: candidates who have passed diploma program in the same subjects from a recognized Government Board, approved by RGUHS
    Scope of Study
  • Course involves the study of physiology, pathology and associated equipment used to support and or assume the function of the heart and or lungs during medical procedures. The perfusion technologist prepares and operates the heart-lung machine and other sophisticated equipment as directed by healthcare physicians. The Perfusionist utilizes technology such as heart/ lung machines, ventricular assist devices and artificial hearts, as well as pharmacological interventions to maintain the patient during the period of circulatory support. They are responsible for setup & maintenance of heart lung machine, and other supportive systems like IABP, LVAD, RVAD & ECMO.
    Career Opportunities
  • Perfusionist at  Cardiac surgery department
  • Research Analyst in Department of CTVS
  • Teaching faculty in allied health institutes
  • Pursue M.Sc in Perfusion Technology

    Respiratory Therapist or Bachelor of science in Respiratory care technology is an undergraduate course. Respiratory Therapist specialize in the identification and treatment of various lung diseases. Respiratory therapists are an integral part of the health care team providing services such as ventilation and airway management, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Oxygen and aerosol therapy, patient assessment and evaluation, assisting with anesthesia in the operating room
    Duration
  • 4years (3years+ 1year Internship)
    Eligibility
  • 10+2 or equivalent as recognized by RGUHS with Physics. Chemistry, Biology, English.
  • Lateral entry to second year: candidates who have passed diploma program in the same subjects from a recognized Government Board, approved by RGUHS
    Scope of Study
  • Respiratory therapists have also job options in case of management, disease prevention, emergency care, and the early detection of pulmonary disorders. Respiratory Therapy is an allied health field involved in the assessment and treatment of breathing disorders including chronic lung problems, such as asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and the respiratory components of acute multi systemic conditions such as heart attacks and stroke.
    Career Opportunities
  • Acute care hospitals
  • Long term acute care facilities ( ICU )
  • Sleep disorder and diagnostic laboratories
  • Homecare
  • Rehabilitation and research organization
  • Educational institutions
  • Physicians office
  • Medical equipment companies and suppliers
  • Patient transport
  • PFT center

    Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Degree in (Operation Theatre Technology) program has been designed for meeting the demand of the growing needs of experts in the field of operation Theatre management, post operative care/ surgical intensive care units.
    Duration
  • 4years (3years+ 1year Internship)
    Eligibility
  • 10+2 or equivalent as recognized by RGUHS with Physics. Chemistry, Biology, English.
  • Lateral entry to second year: candidates who have passed diploma program in the same subjects from a recognized Government Board, approved by RGUHS
    Scope of Study
  • Operation Theatre Technologists are required across all hospitals for surgical team. They undergo training in various fields of surgery like laparoscopic surgery, urology, gynaecology & obstetrics, cardiothoracic surgery, orthopaedic surgery etc etc.
    Career Opportunities
  • Operation theatre technician in hospitals
  • Anaesthesia Technician in hospitals
  • Technician in Surgical ICUs
  • Technician of trauma care team
  • Specialist technician at Surgical Implant firms
  • Quality assurance member of Operation theatre
  • Teaching faculty in allied health institutes

    Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Degree in (Anaesthesia Technology) program has been designed for meeting the demand of the growing needs of experts in the field of operation theater management, post operative care/ surgical intensive care units.
    Duration
  • 4years (3years+ 1year Internship)
    Eligibility
  • 10+2 or equivalent as recognized by RGUHS with Physics. Chemistry, Biology, English.
  • Lateral entry to second year: candidates who have passed diploma program in the same subjects from a recognized Government Board, approved by RGUHS
    Scope of Study
  • anaesthesia Technologists are required across all hospitals for anaesthesia team. They undergo training in various fields of anaesthesia like Preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative care of surgical patients, surgical ICU management etc.
    Career Opportunities
  • Anaesthesia Technician in hospitals
  • Technician in Surgical ICUs
  • Technician of trauma care team
  • Specialist technician at Surgical Implant firms
  • Quality assurance member of Operation theatre
  • Teaching faculty in allied health institutes

    B.Sc in Medical Laboratory Technology program aims to provide efficient and balanced training in laboratory medicine.
    Duration
  • 4years (3years+ 1year Internship)
    Eligibility
  • 10+2 or equivalent as recognized by RGUHS with Physics. Chemistry, Biology, English.
  • Lateral entry to second year: candidates who have passed diploma program in the same subjects from a recognized Government Board, approved by RGUHS
    Scope of Study
  • Clinical laboratory testing plays a crucial role in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease.
  • Clinical laboratory technicians perform BIO- chemical, biological, hematological, immunological, microscopic,Histopathology,Cytology, bacteriological tests and various sectors .
  • They are also involved in immunologic testing of blood cross matching in blood in blood banks.
    Career Opportunities
  • Work as laboratory technologist at hospitals, Pharmaceutical laboratories, Public Health laboratories,
  • Supervisor in laboratories,( technical suprvisor)
  • Blood bank technologist
  • Tutor/Teaching faculty in allied health institutes
  • Pursue M.Sc in MLT

    B.Sc in Medical Imaging Technology aims to provide training in all the aspects of diagnostic imaging.
    Duration
  • 4years (3years+ 1year Internship)
    Eligibility
  • 10+2 or equivalent as recognized by RGUHS with Physics. Chemistry, Biology, English.
  • Lateral entry to second year: candidates who have passed diploma program in the same subjects from a recognized Government Board, approved by RGUHS
    Scope of Study
  • Medical Imaging Technologist perform the diagnostic imaging tests on patients, thus aiding in accurate diagnosis of diseases. Students will be trained to perform complex radiological procedures like X-ray and related diagnostic procedures like Barium Studies, HSG, RGU/MCU, IVU etc. They will also be trained to perform Computerized Tomography (CT scans), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). They will also be trained to assist CT/ MRI guided procedures.
    Career Opportunities
  • Imaging Technologists in Hospitals with Radio diagnostic facilities both in public and private sectors
  • Application specialists in Medical Imaging Equipment companies such as GE Health care, Philips, Siemens, etc.
  • Research analyst in Medical Imaging Technology.
  • Teaching faculty in allied health institutes
  • Pursue M.Sc in MIT

    B.Sc in Renal Dialysis Technology aims to provide training in all the aspects of renal dialysis.
    Duration
  • 4years (3years+ 1year Internship)
    Eligibility
  • 10+2 or equivalent as recognized by RGUHS with Physics. Chemistry, Biology, English.
  • Lateral entry to second year: candidates who have passed diploma program in the same subjects from a recognized Government Board, approved by RGUHS
    Scope of Study
  • Renal Dialysis technicians monitor and operate dialysis machinery, which removes waste and excess fluids from the blood of patients with kidney dysfunction. In addition to preparing patients and monitoring dialysis treatment, dialysis technicians also prepare post treatment reports. They also help in development of protocols for equipment evaluation and training materials for patients and staff.
    Career Opportunities
  • Renal dialysis Technologists in Hospitals with dialysis units, both in public and private sectors
  • Application specialists in Dialysis Equipment companies involved in development of new dialysis machines.
  • Research analyst in Renal Dialysis Technology.
  • Teaching faculty in allied health institutes

    B.Sc in Neurosciences Technology aims to provide training in all the aspects of diagnostic neuromuscular tests and management of patients with neuromuscular disorder.
    Duration
  • 4years (3years+ 1year Internship)
    Eligibility
  • 10+2 or equivalent as recognized by RGUHS with Physics. Chemistry, Biology, English.
  • Lateral entry to second year: candidates who have passed diploma program in the same subjects from a recognized Government Board, approved by RGUHS
    Scope of Study
  • Neuroscience Technicians perform the diagnostic tests on patients, thus aiding in accurate diagnosis of neuromuscular conditions. Students will be trained to perform complex neuromuscular diagnostic procedures like EEG, EMG, nerve conduction studies etc. They will also be trained in treatment, follow up and rehabilitation of patients with neuromuscular disorders.
    Career Opportunities
  • Neuroscience technician in Hospitals with neuromuscular diagnostic facilities both in public and private sectors
  • Application specialists in Medical Imaging Equipment companies
  • Research analyst in Neuroscience
  • Technician in Neuro-ICUs
  • Teaching faculty in allied health institutes

    B.Sc in emergency medicine is a bachelor course in emergency medicine speciality which caters to the casualty & emergency medicine rooms of the hospitals.
    Duration
  • 4years (3years+ 1year Internship)
    Eligibility
  • 10+2 or equivalent as recognized by RGUHS with Physics. Chemistry, Biology, English.
  • Lateral entry to second year: candidates who have passed diploma program in the same subjects from a recognized Government Board, approved by RGUHS
    Scope of Study
  • Emergency medicine Technicians function as the first point care providers in the emergency medicine room. They are involved in the diagnosis, resuscitation and treatment shifting of the patients with life threatening emergencies. They will be trained under the emergency medicine & critical care specialist and will be able to provide BLS, ACLS & ATLS for the patients coming to emergency rooms.
    Career Opportunities
  • Emergency medicine technician in Hospitals with trauma and emergency rooms, both public & private sectors
  • Emergency medicine Technician in public & private sector ambulances
  • BLS, CCLS, ACLS training provider
  • Teaching faculty in allied health institutes

    B.Sc in optometry is an undergraduate course which deals with examination, diagnosis, treatment and management of visual disorders.
    Duration
  • 4years (3years+ 1year Internship)
    Eligibility
  • 10+2 or equivalent as recognized by RGUHS with Physics. Chemistry, Biology, English.
  • Lateral entry to second year: candidates who have passed diploma program in the same subjects from a recognized Government Board, approved by RGUHS
    Scope of Study
  • Students will be trained in detail about the physiology, anatomy and disorders of vision and geometrical optics They will also be trained to perform diagnostic visual tests and also trained to do corrective measures for visual disorders.
    Career Opportunities
  • Assist ophthalmologists in hospital/clinic
  • Practice in optical establishments
  • Run optical shop
  • Offer clinical services to multinationals dealing, with the manufacturing and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, contact lenses and ophthalmic instruments.
  • Start manufacturing unit for optical lenses.
  • Pursue higher studies - M.Sc and PhD programs
  • Teaching faculty in allied health sciences institutes

    BASLP is an undergraduate course in speech and hearing which deals with the anatomical and functional disorders of speech and hearing
    Scope of Study
  • Students will be trained to perform the diagnostic tests to detect speech and hearing disorders. They will also be trained regarding the medical and surgical management of speech and hearing diseases. They have to follow up the patients and give them training in speech modulation and also advise regarding hearing aids and other audiology equipments to improve the quality of life.
    Career Opportunities
  • Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists in various hospital set up, super specialty clinics such as Neurology/ENT/ Paediatric/ Oncology clinics and Rehabilitation centers
  • Industrial audiologist, audiologist in hearing aid and cochlear implant industries, and also opt for serving in private clinics.
  • Research scholars/ analysts in ENT departments
  • Swallowing Therapists in Dysphagia rehabilitation centers
  • Speech Language Pathologists in normal and special schools
  • Stroke Rehabilitation and Dementia Clinics in USA.
  • Pursue higher studies in postgraduate courses & PhD Courses.
  • Teaching faculty in allied Health Institutes.


Post Graduate Courses
    It is a Postgraduate Medical Laboratory Technologist course which consists of three separate areas of specialization
    1. M.Sc. MLT in Clinical Biochemistry
    2. M.Sc. MLT in Hematology & Blood Transfusion
    3. M.Sc. MLT in Microbiology & Immunology
    Duration
  • 2 years
    Eligibility
  • A pass in B.Sc. MLT course from a recognized institution affiliated to RGUHS, or from other universities considered equivalent by RGUHS
    Career Opportunities
  • Research & product development advisor
  • Supervisor in laboratory,
  • Consultant to laboratory medicine industry, Quality assurance companies, sales & marketing

    It is a Postgraduate cardiology technician course with specialization in echocardiography
    Duration
  • 2years
    Eligibility
  • A pass in B.Sc. CCT course from a recognized institution affiliated to RGUHS, or from other universities considered equivalent by RGUHS
    Career Opportunities
  • In-charge or supervisor of echocardiography dept
  • Research advisor in the field of echocardiography projects
  • Faculty in postgraduate teaching programs


    It is a Postgraduate course designed to meet the challenges of upcoming Medical Imaging Techniques.
    Duration
  • 2years
    Eligibility
  • A pass in B.Sc. MIT course from a recognized institution affiliated to RGUHS, or from other universities considered equivalent by RGUHS
    Career Opportunities
  • Radiation safety officer
  • Application Specialist Medical Imaging Equipment companies such as GE Health care, Philips, Siemens, etc.
  • Clinical sales specialist
  • Technical supervisor in medical imaging equipment companies
  • Faculty in postgraduate teaching programs