- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This comprehensive clinical practicum in electrophysiology technology and cardiac rhythm device implantation is conducted at an approved center with an electrophysiology lab. Students will spend a minimum of 800 hours (23 weeks) at the clinical site, first observing and subsequently learning and refining their skills in patient assessment, performance of EP diagnostic studies, understanding catheter ablation and cardiac device implantation. Students will log their experiences recording a variety of EP diagnostic studies and observing cardiac rhythm device implants. Specific goals of consistency in competency requirements must be met before the student completes the practicum. More generic skills such as computer skills, teamwork, communication, problem solving and patient care are woven throughout the course.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
32.0
Domestic fees
$1,113.65 - $1,158.28 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
EP procedures:
- Successfully interpret at least 80 intra-cardiac electrophysiology studies.
- Perform at least 80 diagnostic EP cases (of the 80 cases, 20 are observed, 40 are assisted and 20 are performed independently).
- Perform at least 80 interventional EP cases (of the 80 cases, 20 are observed, 40 are assisted and 20 are performed independently).
- Prepare and maintain the sterile table for 25 EP cases (of the 25 cases, 5 are observed, 10 are assisted and 10 are performed independently).
- Perform at least 15 lead analyses and monitoring during pacemaker/ICD implant (of the 15 cases, 5 are observed, 5 are assisted and 5 are performed independently).
- Maintain a log book in which the type of each patient seen is recorded.
General EP clinical skills:
- Recognize abnormalities and correlate information obtained from the EP study with other clinical data.
- Take a patient history.
- Document care delivery.
- Apply the principles of electrophysiology during the assessment.
- Perform physical assessment of the patient.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient records.
- Maintain sterility, asepsis and infection control.
- Ensure safety and care of electrical equipment and connections to patients.
- Perform administration of oxygen and precautions for oxygen use.
- Recognize the effects of cardiac drugs on the patient and the ECG (required).
- Exercise independent judgment, problem-solving skills, application of knowledge of clinical electrophysiology.
Effective as of Winter 2014
Related Programs
Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinical Practicum (CARD 6500) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Health Sciences
- Cardiac Sciences (Electrophysiology Technology Option)
Advanced Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2024
Below is one offering of CARD 6500 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.
CRN 62361
Dates
Tue Apr 02 - Tue Apr 01
- 23 weeks
- CRN 62361
- Domestic fees $1113.65
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 02 - Apr 01 | N/A | N/A | Other |
Instructor
Robin Wolfe
Course outline
Important information
- Clinical lab format.
- Departmental approval needed
- 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 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Clinical placement must be completed in order for students to graduate with an Advanced Certificate in Cardiac Sciences - Electrophysiology Technology Option. Clinical application must be submitted to Clinical Instructor for approval before the required deadline.
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of CARD 6500 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 41770
Dates
Tue Sep 03 - Tue Sep 02
- 23 weeks
- CRN 41770
- Domestic fees $1158.28
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 03 - Sep 02 | N/A | N/A | Other |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Clinical lab format.
- Departmental approval needed
- 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 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Clinical placement must be completed in order for students to graduate with an Advanced Certificate in Cardiac Sciences - Electrophysiology Technology Option. Clinical applications must be submitted to the Clinical Coordinator for approval before the required deadline.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.