A mother’s love
In August 2017, Carmen and her four-year-old daughter packed their bags in China to join her husband halfway across the world so their family could be together. A year after arriving in Canada, she gave birth to her second child.…
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Taryn R
What keeps Cardio Techs in demand?
Taryn’s second lab block included hands-on experience with stress tests, Holter monitoring, phlebotomy, and more!
Taryn R
A day in the life of a Cardiology Technologist in a Hospital
Taryn’s first six integrated practical experience days (referred to as IPE days) integrated her theoretical knowledge into a real-world clinical setting to better prepare her for her clinical preceptorship in November.
Sheri G
Putting my education into practice: Community edition
Sheri’s second and final Pharmacy Technician practicum is officially complete. It was five interesting weeks of learning more about pharmacy procedures and protocols. She worked alongside some of the kindest and most knowledgeable Pharmacy Technicians. These five weeks will remain…
Taryn R
The Road to Becoming a Cardio Tech
Taryn’s first lab experience in Calgary was filled with friendship, knowledge and adventure!
Taryn Rowland
How Taryn Followed her Heart to Cardiology Technology
Hey there! My name is Taryn. I’m 27 years old and a student in Stenberg College’s Cardiology Technologist diploma program. In my spare time, I enjoy horseback riding, reading, cooking and baking, going to the gym, watering my [many] houseplants,…
Sheri Goldie
Putting my Education into Practice: Hospital Edition
Thus far, the past month has been the highlight of my Stenberg Pharmacy Technician program. I’ve been experiencing what it feels like to work in a hospital pharmacy first-hand, and it has been far more enjoyable than I was expecting.…
Why I chose to become a Pharmacy Technician
Choosing my path Choosing a career path is not always a simple decision. It can be challenging to commit to one job for the rest of your life. Sheri practiced with the syringe. I was struggling to decide which career…
My Life as a Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT.)
Before becoming a Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT), I had no idea so many opportunities were available in the career. As an RPhT, we can be employed in many different fields, such as retail, hospitals, long-term care centres, research labs, clinician…
New Experiences with Hands-On Learning
The first in-person lab period of Stenberg’s Pharmacy Technician program was challenging but enormously rewarding. The past month has been a whirlwind of emotions and new experiences. Packing up and leaving my family for a month was difficult, but it…
My Journey with Online Learning
My name is Sheri Goldie, and I reside in Grande Prairie, Alberta, with my husband and our three children. I’m currently a student in Stenberg College’s online Pharmacy Technician program. Over the past six months, I’ve had the pleasure of…
Top Five Reasons to become a Cardiology Technologist in Manitoba
If you’re looking for a rewarding career that gives you the satisfaction of knowing you made a difference, I highly recommend becoming a Cardiology Technologist.
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