Cardiac Sciences (Cardiac Rhythm Device Technology Option) Advanced Certificate at British Columbia Institute of Technology in Burnaby, Canada is a certificate in Natural Sciences programme. The programme is delivered fully online.
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Natural Sciences
Delivery: Online
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BCIT's Advanced Certificate in Cardiac Sciences, Cardiac Rhythm Device (CRD) option, is a part-time, distance-education program for allied health professionals who already hold ECG interpretation skills. Delivered fully online through BCIT's Flexible Learning model, it trains students to read and manage abnormal heart rhythms using implanted devices such as pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronization therapy devices. The program comprises four theory courses (14.0 credits) covering pacemaker concepts, electrophysiology, device implant, and device follow-up, followed by a supervised clinical practicum (25.0 credits) of at least 625 hours at an approved cardiac device assessment lab, for a total of 39.0 credits. Applicants need a BSc or two-year allied health diploma, at least two years of recent clinical experience in cardiology or cardiovascular technology, completion of prerequisite theory courses, and a confirmed clinical site sponsor. Students may register in individual theory courses for professional development without formal program admission. The program is not open to international students. Graduates strengthen their expertise in cardiac rhythm device follow-up and intraoperative lead testing.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: This program has a three-step admission process. Step 1: meet BCIT's English language proficiency Category 2 requirement (English Studies 12 at 67% or equivalent); hold a minimum two-year allied health diploma or a relevant BSc; complete the prerequisite courses CARD 3330 Electrocardiography and Pacemakers, CARD 3360 Cardiac Pharmacology, and BHSC 3302 Cardiac Pathophysiology (60% each) or equivalent; and submit a letter of reference showing at least two years of recent clinical practice in cardiology or cardiac sciences, plus a Clinical Verification form confirming a clinical site placement. Applicants with post-secondary studies outside Canada, the US, the UK, Australia, or New Zealand require a credential evaluation with course-by-course evaluation and GPA calculation. Step 2: department assessment of completed applications. Step 3: conditionally selected applicants must submit a Criminal Record Check. Prior to the clinical phase, students must also provide an immunization review, proof of current CPR certification, and recent respirator mask-fit testing results. This program is not available to international students.
