Practicum 3 – Becoming a Part of the Team
It’s been a whole month since I’ve written my last blog entry and I’ve now passed the half way mark of my practicum. As I’m writing this, there are only…
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The Many Roles of a Dispensing Optician
If you are planning to pursue a career as a Dispensing Optician, it might interest you to know that professional opticians actually have a much wider range of duties and…
Stress Testing (or ETT) Explained
Stress testing or exercise tolerance testing (ETT), as it is sometimes referred, is one of the main tasks performed by a Cardio Tech on a daily basis. The stress test…
BC’s Healthcare System Expands to Serve Aging Population
It’s no secret that the population of British Columbia and the rest of Canada has been aging for several decades. The Baby Boomers demographic represents people born between 1946 and…
IPE and Lab Experiences
My IPE (Integrated Practice Experience) and labs have been amazing experiences so far. Labs occur before IPE blocks are scheduled so for my first lab block, I focused on ECGs….
Practicum 2 – Getting Into the Swing of Things
Another two weeks of practicum has come and gone and it’s hard to believe that it’s already been one full month since the end of classes. I’ve adjusted to the…
Learning Medical Lab Procedures
When I first got into the Cardiology Technology program, I was terrified of the medical lab course. All they had to say was phlebotomy and I was feeling queasy. This…
3 Ways to Detect a Heart Problem Early
Science has come a long way in helping both medical professionals and patients recognize the early stages of a heart attack. Just a half a century ago, until a proper…
Courses in CAT – The Building Blocks of the Foundation
The courses in the program so far I find very relevant and engaging. The way the courses are laid out helped in setting a foundation for the next course. So…
My Preceptorship Experience
To be honest, I was very anxious to start my first day at the Cardiology Department. My Anxiety was due to the fact how the staff is going to be,…
Practicum Prep
This entire year has been centred around one thing, preparing for practicum and the beginning of a new career in health care. For those of you who aren’t aware, I…
Practicum Part 1
Happy New Year everyone! I hope that you all had a great Christmas holiday and were able to find time to enjoy some festivities with your loved ones. My Christmas…
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