MLA Training as a Cardio Tech
Learning MLA procedures has been one of my favorite experiences. Prior to this course I was always fascinated by phlebotomists. I wanted to how they knew where the veins were…
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The World of Adobe Connect
So I’ve been asked to write about my experience with Adobe Connect, which is how we have our classes on a weekly basis. Adobe Connect is a website that allows…
Balancing School and Life
Balancing my life and school has not been easy; it has been a challenge. Managing my time between daily activities, fitting in classes, studying, and assignments has been a juggling…
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…
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,…
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