Kinesiology as a Head Start
The question I get asked repeatedly by patients, colleagues and even friends is why I switched careers after already having begun a career in Kinesiology and completing a bachelor’s degree….
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Returning to School as a Mature Student
I am of the philosophy that there is always room for improvement and we should always follow our dreams. I believe in continuous learning, so had I not chosen this…
Promote Healthy Hearts as a Cardiology Technologist
Heart disease is the number two cause of death in Canada and the number one cause of death in the US. Cardiologists and cardiology technologists are front-line warriors when it…
Hottest Healthcare Careers in Canada
Canadians are getting older. Back in 1971, research showed that the median age in Canada was 26.2 years, but between then and now, our median age has skyrocketed to 40….
The Countdown to Practicum
Well the time has finally come. The Cardiology Technology class has now officially completed all of the classes for the program and there will be no more time spent at…
Pacemakers and Practicum
Hope that everyone is doing great! 2 more weeks until our Practicum and I can’t wait to apply all the knowledge I’ve learned into practice. During the past few weeks…
The Advantages of Online Healthcare Training
Canada’s rapidly aging population has boosted demand for nurses and other healthcare professionals higher than ever before. The median age of a Canadian today is 40 years old, and seniors…
Online Learning So Far
Now I cannot say that online learning is particularly easy, it definitely has had some challenges. For me, however, it is very beneficial. I am able to work at my…
My (Online) Classmates
My class dynamics is amazing! We have a good rapport with each other and it serves as a great means or encouragement and motivation to succeed. The diversity of individuals,…
Holter Monitoring
One of the main reasons why I choose to become a Cardiology Technologist, is because the profession contains variety. I’m looking forward to having a full day comprised of several…
Online Learning
I find the online learning experience convenient and rewarding with the right level of challenge. I am able to learn and review material at my own pace, schedule my daily…
Balancing Life and School
The question of how one balances their life with school is a loaded one. Whether it be your social life, your work life, your family life or all of the…
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