- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course will rotate students through the cardiology department of various hospital professional labs and doctor’s offices to obtain clinical experience in electrocardiograms, ambulatory ECG hookup, and patient care skills.
Prerequisite(s)
- S in CARD 3250
Credits
15.0
Domestic fees
$1,159.08
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Interact and communicate in a professional manner with patients, technologists, physicians, and all other allied health professionals.
- Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment.
- Record and analyze electrocardiograms.
- Apply AECG monitors, instruct patient, and disconnect recorder at end of recording.
- Apply theory knowledge of patient care skills and maintain universal precautions.
- Perform computer skills; understand management systems and informatics.
- Maintain patient care skills and practice universal precautions.
- Practice proper documentation and reporting of all cardiac procedures.
- Apply professional standards, ethics, and legalities.
- Comply with facility (clinical sites) and BCIT’s directives.
- Apply effective communication skills in the clinical environment.
Effective as of Winter 2022
Related Programs
Cardiology Technology Diploma Clinical 1 (CARD 3252) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Health Sciences
- Cardiology Technology
Diploma Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of CARD 3252 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 58107
Dates
May 04 - Jul 17 Loading
- CRN 58107
- $1159.08 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 04 - Jul 17 | N/A | N/A | Other |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Cristina Scott
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 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- The Cardiology Diploma Clinical 1 is for Cardiology students who have successfully completed required course prerequisites and have approval from the Clinical Coordinator.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.