Course Overview
Students in this course will advance their knowledge in ECG recognition and evaluation, 12-lead electrocardiogram and pacemaker ECG evaluation. A detailed examination of cellular mechanisms, conduction, pathology and the disease processes responsible for irregularities of the heart rate are presented. Special attention is directed to methods of determining axis, rate, rhythm, myocardial damage, and conduction disturbances, as well as understanding pacemaker behavior.
Domestic fees
$958.41
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:
- Describe the conduction system with regards to its components, their specific cellular properties and mechanisms of impulse transmission.
- Identify the ECG criteria of the conduction abnormalities.
- Explain the mechanisms and treatment options of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter
- Identify the ECG characteristics of the Afib, Aflutter and the escape rhythms
- Describe the characteristics of various cardiac structural abnormalities how they affect changes in cardiac rhythm and ECG tracings
- Describe the effects of electrolyte imbalances on the cardiac cycle
- Describe the mechanisms by which tachyarrhythmia can occur.
- Identify various tachyarrhythmia on ECG
- Identify indications for prescribing specific implantable cardiac devices
- Recognize normal and abnormal single and dual chamber pacemaker function on ECG tracings.
- Explain the normal functions of a pacemaker
- Define common programmable parameters and timing cycles of pacemakers
- Describe the indications for and basic principles of electrophysiology (EP) studies
Effective as of Winter 2022
Related Programs
Electrocardiography and Pacemakers (CARD 3330) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Health Sciences
- Cardiac Sciences (Cardiovascular Technology Option)
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Cardiology Technology
Diploma Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of CARD 3330 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 31311
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 27 Loading
- CRN 31311
- $958.41 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 27 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Lucy Marchiori
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.
- 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.
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