Cardiovascular Clinical 2: Surgical Scrub Technologist Techniques CARD 6332

A 4-week full-time clinical rotation performed in a BCIT approved Cardiovascular Laboratory at a health care facility. Participate in Cardiovascular aseptic techniques first delivered in CARD 3330, CARD 3360 and CARD 4330. Prepare and maintain a sterile field, prepare an operative site, identify and pass surgical instruments to the Cardiologist performing both diagnostic and interventional catheterization procedures. In addition to these skills, you may be required to maintain hemostasis, and apply proper surgical dressings post case. Requires a successful evaluation from the clinical site before BCIT awards credit. Compressed Time Frame (CTF) course available--contact the Program head.