Spending Time with Classmates Online versus In-Person
For the month of November all of my classmates from the Maritime Provinces gathered together in Halifax for our first lab block. The last time we all got together in…
My First Integrated Observational Experience Day in the Cardio Tech Program
My first IOE (Integrated observational experience) day was during the week of cardiac instrumentation where we were learning about different ECG leads, placement of leads, and how ECGs work. I…
The Fun Stuff in the Cardio Tech Program
When cardiac anatomy & physiology started, I started getting excited because this was the stuff I signed up to learn about. The cardiac courses I have completed over this summer…
Cardiology Technologist Program: Admission and Orientation
Applying to college is a big decision with lots of important questions to ask yourself – Is this the right program for me? Is this the right school? Am I…
Understanding Arrhythmia as a Cardiology Technician Student
We’ve all experienced a racing or fluttering heartbeat at some point in our lives. Maybe it woke us from a nightmare, warned us that we were over-exercising, or made us…
It’s Official – Finished the Cardio Tech Program
Well folks, it is official: I have completed my cardiology technology program. The downside is the biggest hurdle is yet to come, but I can say I feel I am…
Practicum 4 – Two weeks left
This week marks the one year anniversary of my Cardiology Technologist student blog. I’ve enjoyed sharing my college experiences with you over the past twelve months but unfortunately my blogging…
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….
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…
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,…
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…
Why Cardio Tech? – Stenberg College Blog
My name is Dawn Charles, and I’m from the beautiful Caribbean island of St. Lucia. An alumnus of St. Mary’s University (Halifax, NS), my educational background includes a Bachelor of…
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