Cardiovascular Technology

South Campus - Windsor (H794)
   - Centre for Applied Health Sciences

Two Year - Ontario College Diploma

September

Anita Harris
(519) 972-2727, ext. 4014
aharris@stclaircollege.ca

PROGRAM GOALS

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 so the physician can make a diagnosis. You will learn to use a variety of electronic monitoring and other equipment for electrocardiography, multi-stage stress testing, Holter and ambulatory monitor analysis, tilt table testing, pacemaker clinics and blood pressure analysis. Simulation labs and clinical placement settings exposes the student to practical learning.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus successful completion of:

• Grade 12 English - ENG4U, ENG4C, EAE4C or EAE4U
• Grade 12 Mathematics - MCT4C, MAP4C, MHF4U, or MCV4U
• Senior Level Physics (C) or (U)
• Senior Level Biology (C) or (U)
• Senior Level Chemistry (C) or (U)

Mature students - See Admission Procedures for details.

The Health Occupations Aptitude Exam (HOAE) test may be required for entrance into this program for Fall 2012. There is a fee associated with this test. Please check this program page later for details.

NOTE: This is an OVERSUBSCRIBED program. Apply by February 1 to be considered for this program. See Admission Procedures for details.

For more information, see the Admission Procedures document on the Registrar's Office page.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

The applicant must have an adequate knowledge of written and spoken English as a pre-requisite for admission because English is the language of instruction in all programs at St. Clair College, and because English is critically important in clinical settings where strong English speaking skills are required to maximize safety and security of patients, staff and the public. Regardless of country of origin or citizenship status, applicants must demonstrate English-language proficiency prior to being accepted.

CLINICAL PLACEMENTS:

Applicants are required to have the following completed prior to clinical placement and are responsible for the associated costs:

• A satisfactory medical examination
• First Aid
• Heart and Stroke Foundation Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) BCLS Level C/AED
• An up-to-date immunization record including tetanus and diphtheria, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox) and Hepatitis B (including Hepatitis B titre within the last 24 months) and TB skin test
• NIOSH N95 Respirator Fit Test
• Up-to-date Police Clearance (vulnerable sector screening)

Employers who provide our clinical placement settings require a clear POLICE RECORD CHECK for criminal offences with vulnerable sector screening before accepting a student into the clinical setting. The record check MUST be obtained by the student and at the student's expense. If you are unable to obtain this police clearance by the first week of your first semester and the first week of each semester thereafter you will be unable to attend clinical placement which would result in you not meeting the requirements for graduation eligibility.

Clinical placements may be on day, afternoon or weekend shifts anywhere within Ontario and the student is responsible for travel and accommodation costs for these clinical rotations.

Please be advised that lack of documented immunizations may result in the restriction of clinical placement and therefore may delay and/or prevent completion of the prescribed program.

IDENTIFIED PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

To progress successfully through the curriculum and function as a practicing Cardiovascular Technologist after graduation, the individual must have:

• Visual Acuity with or without corrective lenses to identify cyanosis and absence of respiratory movement in a patient.
• Hearing with or without auditory aids to understand the normal speaking voice without viewing the speaker’s face (to ensure that the Cardiovascular Technologist will be able to attend a patient’s call for help)
• Physical Ability sufficient (minimal impairment of upper and lower extremities) to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation as well as move and position patients.
• Speech sufficient to communicate with staff and patients in a timely manner.

To progress successfully through the curriculum and function as a practicing Cardiovascular Technologist after graduation, the individual must have: Visual Acuity with or without corrective lenses to identify cyanosis and absence of respiratory movement in a patient. Hearing with or without auditory aids to understand the normal speaking voice without viewing the speaker’s face (to ensure that the Cardiovascular Technologist will be able to attend a patient’s call for help) Physical Ability sufficient (minimal impairment of upper and lower extremities) to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation as well as move and position patients. Speech sufficient to communicate with staff and patients in a timely manner.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Program Physical Demands Analysis: H794

YOUR INVESTMENT

Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2011 are as follows:

$3,786.06
$600 - $800

For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students, see Tuition & Fees.