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Cardiac Pathophysiology BHSC 3302

Basic Health Sciences Course

International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

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.

Prerequisite(s)

Credits

5.0

Cost

$1,110.56

Course offerings

Fall 2023

Below is one offering of BHSC 3302 for the Fall 2023 term.

CRN 30686

Duration

Tue Sep 05 - Fri Nov 24 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 30686
  • $1110.56
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 05 - Nov 24 N/A N/A Distance
Instructor

Jane Hobson

Course outline

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Cost

$1110.56

Important information
  1. Guided learning format.
  2. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  3. 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? leesa_watt@bcit.ca. * Questions? Email leesa_watt@bcit.ca * BHSC 3302 IS offered ONLY in the FALL & WINTER terms
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

  1. Cardiology Technology
    Diploma Part-time

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