Course Overview
This course provides students with the foundational knowledge essential to interpreting cardiac tests and procedures. This course introduces the student to ECG interpretation by discussion of the basis of ECG, principles of 12-lead interpretation, electrical axis, conduction delays, hypertrophy, ischemia, infarction, and miscellaneous effects on ECG. There is also a brief introduction to artificial pacemakers.
Domestic fees
$1,168.29 - $1,191.95 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain the standard 12 leads of routine electrocardiography.
- Describe the components of the ECG waveforms and how they relate to the conduction system
- Calculate measurements of ECG intervals, complexes and segments
- Systemically analyze normal versus abnormal ECG tracings
- Identify conduction delays an hypertrophic changes on an ECG
- Describe myocardial ischemia, injury and infarction and identify their corresponding ECG changes
- Describe and identify some of the miscellaneous effects (e.g., electrolyte imbalances) on ECG tracings.
- Identify indications for pacing.
- Describe pacemaker function at an introductory level
- Identify normal and abnormal pacemaker function on an ECG
- Describe reasons for applying a magnet and the effects of magnet application on the pacemaker
Effective as of Winter 2022
Related Programs
ECG Interpretation (CARD 2201) 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 2201 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 27380
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 26 Loading
- CRN 27380
- $1168.29 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 26 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Cristina Scott
Course outline
Important information
- 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 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. Registration does not imply admission to the program. This course may be subject to cancellation if registration numbers are low.
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Fall 2026
Below is one offering of CARD 2201 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 31813
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 27 Loading
- CRN 31813
- $1191.95 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 27 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Cristina Scott
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- 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 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.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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