- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This online course will introduce Cardiac Sciences students to related health disciplines such as Nuclear Medicine, Sonography, Magnetic Resonance, Radiation Therapy, and Medical Laboratory as well as Advanced Cardiac Sciences practice areas. Each of these professions contributes to the patient’s overall diagnosis and treatment planning. The information from these areas will be correlated to fully understand the patient’s medical circumstances. Concepts in preceptoring/mentoring, and professional responsibility will be covered.
Prerequisite(s)
- S in CARD 3252
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$710.37
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the roles and responsibilities of various health care disciplines.
- Describe the role of the Cardiology Technologist as it relates to other diagnostic testing procedures
- Describe the patient care requirements prior, during and post examinations of commonly performed procedures.
- Describe the key concepts of other imaging modalities.
- Professionally, respectfully and mutually practice knowledge exchange with other members of the health care team to promote collaborative practice.
- Describe team philosophies and teaching principles and how this benefits learners in their clinical practice.
- Describe the role of the Cardiology Technologist and professional responsibilities with regards to the National Occupational Cardiology Profile.
Effective as of Winter 2022
Related Programs
Interprofessional Practice for Cardiac Sciences (CARD 3365) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Health Sciences
- Cardiac Sciences (Cardiovascular Technology Option)
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Cardiology Technology
Diploma Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of CARD 3365 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 81403
Dates
Jan 05 - Mar 27 Loading
- CRN 81403
- $710.37 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 05 - Mar 27 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Lisa Gowans
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Guided learning format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This online Learning Hub course is for students in the Cardiology Diploma program. Students are responsible for ensuring prerequisite courses are completed PRIOR to registration. See course description for a list of individual prerequisites. IMPORTANT NOTE: Registration is available on an individual course basis for those who wish to take continuing education credits (Max 3 courses). Registration does not imply admission to the program. This course may be subject to cancellation if registration numbers are low. Offered in Fall and Winter only.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.