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CARD 5302 - Cardiac Rhythm Device Implant

Cardiology/Cardiovascular Part-time Studies Course

School of Health Sciences

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Course Details

This is the third of five theoretical courses intended to introduce you to the field of Cardiac Rhythm Device Technology. This course is designed to give you a more in-depth understanding of cardiac rhythm device implant. The focus is on device and lead testing techniques to determine the optimal intraoperative placement of a cardiac rhythm management device (CRMD) system in the patient. We will discuss the surgical procedure, pacemaker, ICD, and CRT lead implant and assessment. In addition, CRMD system technology will be examined as well as new or alternative technologies utilized in clinical practice. Other topics include implant indications, acute and delayed patient complications, and lead extraction.

Prerequisite(s)

60% in CARD 4203 and 60% in CARD 5301

Credits

4.0

Cost

$631.14

Fall 2020

Below is one offering of this course for the Fall 2020 term.

CRN 35423

Tue Sep 08 - Fri Nov 27 12 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 08 - Nov 27 Distance Online Delivery

Instructor

TBD

Course Outline

TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim

Cost

$631.14

Notes

  1. Guided learning format.
  2. This online Learning Hub course is for students in the Cardiac Rhythm Device Technology Option and Electrophysiology Technology Option programs. Students are responsible for ensuring prerequisite courses are completed PRIOR to registration. See course description for a list of individual prerequisites. This course may be subject to cancellation if registration numbers are low.
  3. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Discuss the early history of CRMD pulse generator development and identify current indications for CRMD implant.
  • Explain the surgical procedure and describe the accessory equipment utilized during CRMD implant.
  • Identify the various components of pacemaker, ICD and CRT pulse generators and leads.
  • Describe new or alternative technologies used to benefit the patient with a CRMD indication.
  • Apply theoretical concepts of pacing and defibrillation therapy to CRMD system testing at implant.
  • Identify potential patient complications related to CRMD implant.
  • Describe the techniques, indications and contraindications for lead extraction.

Effective as of Fall 2017

Related Programs

CARD 5302 is offered as a part of the following programs:

School of Health Sciences

  1. Cardiac Sciences (Cardiac Rhythm Device Technology Option)
    Part-time/Distance & Online Learning   Advanced Certificate
  2. Cardiac Sciences (Electrophysiology Technology Option)
    Part-time/Distance & Online Learning   Advanced Certificate

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