Course details
Studies cardiovascular disorders emphasizing the concept of disease as a disturbance of normal structure and function. The course begins with a discussion of functional cardiac anatomy, followed by a detailed examination of cardiac pathologies commonly encountered by the cardiovascular technologist. Systemic diseases and malfunction of organ systems which initiate or are a consequence of cardiac failure will also be discussed, particularly those of the respiratory and renal systems.
Credits
5.0
Cost
$1,088.08
Course offerings
Winter 2023
Below is one offering of BHSC 3302 for the Winter 2023 term.
CRN 15379
Duration
Wed Jan 04 - Fri Mar 24 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 15379
- $1088.08
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 04 - Mar 24 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Instructor
Jane Hobson
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$1088.08
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.
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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. Follow up instructions will be e-mailed after registering. Questions? Email leesa_watt@bcit.ca. * BHSC 3302 offered ONLY in the FALL & WINTER
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the cardiac pathologies commonly encountered by the cardiovascular technologist in the clinical area.
- Predict the signs and symptoms of cardiac disorders from an understanding of the hemodynamic changes that occur in different disease states.
- Identify cardiac disorders from the patterns of signs and symptoms expressed.
Effective as of Winter 2022
Related Programs
Cardiac Pathophysiology (BHSC 3302) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Health Sciences
- Cardiology Technology
Diploma Part-time
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