- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course provides the student with information on concepts of ambulatory ECG that is essential to the practicing cardiology technologist. Ambulatory ECG topics covered include: principles of operation of scanners/recorders, indications/diary/findings, conduction disturbances, ischemia drugs and miscellaneous, implantable devices and reporting. Students will be evaluated on application of knowledge through case studies.
Domestic fees
$696.38
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain the principles and operation of AECG recorders (analog, digital, intermittent), scanning equipment and event monitors.
- Explain the principles of signal average ECG and Heart Rate Variability (HRV).
- Identify correct ambulatory monitor settings and electrode placement.
- Correlate and report patient diary entries related to symptoms and ambulatory ECG findings
- Identify ambulatory ECG abnormalities in relation to ischemia and cardiac drugs.
- Produce accurate AECG report formation through various case studies.
- Accurately review and analyze selected case studies by removing artifact, reviewing data, documenting appropriate strips for abnormalities in HR, ST, QT, HRV, rhythm, conduction and cardiac device function.
Effective as of Winter 2022
Related Programs
Concepts in Ambulatory ECG (CARD 4201) 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
- Cardiology Technology
Diploma Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of CARD 4201 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 32577
Dates
Tue Sep 03 - Fri Nov 22
- 12 weeks
- CRN 32577
- Domestic fees $696.38
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 03 - Nov 22 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Instructor
TBD
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 3.12 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.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.