Cardiovascular Technology in St. Clair College, Canada

Cardiovascular Technology in St. Clair College

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Cardiovascular technologists are allied health professionals who perform tests at the request of a physician to obtain information about a patient’s heart and blood vessel anatomy and function. Students learn to use a variety of monitoring devices and other equipment for electrocardiography, multi-stage stress testing, Holter and ambulatory monitor analysis, tilt table testing, pacemaker evaluation and blood pressure analysis.

The Cardiovascular Technology program has a standard uniform (scrubs) for our students. The uniform consists of Ceil Blue short-sleeve scrub top, and matching pants. This must be worn in the lab and clinical placements. Additional supplies at a minimal cost will be discussed throughout the program in more detail.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Graduates from the program are eligible to sit for the CSCT (Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists) national certification exam.
• Simulation labs and clinical placement settings exposes the student to practical learning.
• Accredited by the Canadian Medical Association.

ACCREDITATION
The Cardiovascular Technology program is accredited through the Canadian Medical Association. Graduates from the program are eligible to sit for the CSCT (Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists) national certification exam.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Careers for this field will find graduates working in hospital settings and clinics such as Cardiac Stress testing and ECG Departments, operating room and emergency, community agencies, long term care agencies, medical sales and services, education institutions, patient education, rehabilitation clinics, and research. Graduates of the program must meet the requirements of the jurisdiction in which they wish to practice.

CLINICAL PLACEMENTS
Clinical placement is a mandatory part of the curriculum. Students can be placed anywhere within Ontario.
Applicants are required to have the following completed prior to clinical placement. You are responsible for the associated costs.

• First Aid
• Heart & Stroke Foundation Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) BCLS Level C/AED
• N95 Mask Fit Testing
• Employer requirement for up-to-date CLEAR POLICE CLEARANCE (vulnerable sector screening)
• MUST be obtained by you, the student.
• Obtain the Police Clearance by the first week of your first semester
• Clinical placements may be on day, afternoon or weekend shifts ANYWHERE within Ontario.
• You are responsible for travel and accommodation costs.

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