ICU Technician

Support critical-care teams managing ventilators, monitors, and life-support equipment.

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Programme overview

This BSS-certified one-year programme trains technicians to assist intensivists and critical-care nurses in the ICU. Coursework covers ICU equipment, ventilator setup, hemodynamic monitoring, infection control, and recognising clinical deterioration. Internship placements rotate through Muthamil Hospital's critical-care unit and recovery wards.

Curriculum highlights

Anatomy and physiology of major systems
Pharmacology relevant to critical care
ICU monitors — ECG, SpO₂, capnography, arterial line
Ventilator modes, settings and weaning
Defibrillator, pacing and code-blue procedures
Infection control, hand hygiene and PPE protocols
Documentation and ICU charting

Indicative — final semester-wise syllabus is confirmed by the institution office.

Career outcomes

ICU technician in multispeciality and critical-care hospitals
Cardiac care unit (CCU) technician
Operating theatre support roles
Pathway to BSc Critical Care / Cardiac Technology

Includes a 1-year internship inside Muthamil Hospital — clinical exposure across the relevant departments and supervised practice with consultants.