Outside the online world – the real world learning begins…in Practicum!
It has been a long road! Do I rejoice? Do I relish the completion of the long nights, moments of confusion, moments where I questioned my decision to pursue this…
Pacemaker Presentation
I had a chance to listen to a great presentation on pacemakers that I thought I’d share. Pacemakers are used in patients who have irregular heart rhythms that impact cardiac…
Learning about Holter Monitors and Holter Monitoring
A holter monitor is a small, wearable device that records the electrical activity of the heart. Usually worn 24-48 hours, it is used to monitor and capture random or infrequent…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
About Dawn – Cardiology Technologist Blogger
I am Dawn, and I’m from the beautiful Caribbean island of St. Lucia. My educational background includes a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing, Human Resources Management and a minor in…
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