Course details
Includes indications, technology, electrophysiology, programmability, modes, hemodynamics, rate-modulated implantable cardioverter defibrillator and anticardia devices, implantation and patient followup.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
3.0
Cost
$643.65 - $656.59 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2022
Below is one offering of CARD 4203 for the Spring/Summer 2022 term.
CRN 27396
Duration
Mon Apr 04 - Fri Jun 24 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 27396
- $643.65
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Apr 04 - Jun 24 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Instructor
Robin Wolfe
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$643.65
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 (D2L) course is for students in the Cardiology Diploma program, Cardiac Sciences Electrophysiology Technology Option or Cardiac Rhythm Device Technology Option. 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. Registration does not imply admission to the program. This course may be subject to cancellation if registration numbers are low.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Fall 2022
Below is one offering of CARD 4203 for the Fall 2022 term.
CRN 31879
Duration
Tue Sep 06 - Fri Nov 25 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 31879
- $656.59
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Sep 06 - Nov 25 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$656.59
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.
-
This online Learning Hub course is for students in the Cardiology Diploma, Cardiac Rhythm Device Technology Option or Electrophysiology Technology Option. 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.
Status
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the more advanced normal function and algorithms of the DDD pacemaker and identify environmental conditions that could interfere with appropriate functions.
- Describe pacemaker clinical follow-up procedures including threshold testing and concepts involved in device programming and list indications for remote patient follow-up.
- Explain the intraoperative electrical evaluation of the implanted pacing system
- Identify guidelines for pacemakers, ICD and CRT implantations and describe the indications.
- Describe wound care and inspection.
- Describe appropriate/recommended recall/advisory strategies.
- Observe for and assess the physical signs and symptoms of pacemaker system complications.
- Analyze telemetry and diagnostics
- Analyze and interpret research studies.
- Explain the considerations of magnet application.
Effective as of Winter 2022
Related Programs
Concepts in Pacemakers (CARD 4203) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Health Sciences
- Cardiac Sciences (Cardiac Rhythm Device Technology Option)
Advanced Certificate Part-time/Distance & Online Learning
- Cardiac Sciences (Electrophysiology Technology Option)
Advanced Certificate Part-time/Distance & Online Learning
- Cardiology Technology
Diploma Part-time/Distance & Online Learning
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