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It was like a different language to me at the beginning, but by the end of those two weeks every word was starting to fit together like a puzzle.

Over the course of my program I have been picking up on differences in Stenberg’s definition of what a registered cardiology technologist (RCT) does versus what working RCTs tell me they do. These dif...

Choosing the right lens can be difficult for clients. They might not know as much about the science of optics, and feel unsure about which option will suit their needs best. That’s why they rely on th...

Ever wonder why some drugs are swallowed in pill form, while others are inhaled by a pump? Or why some drugs are best taken directly into the bloodstream through IV?

I can’t believe it! We are now over half way through our program and have completed our first lab block! Time has gone by so fast these past few months and I am amazed at how much I have learned. I ha...

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 realize we were falling in love...

Pursuing a career as a cardiology technician can be incredibly rewarding, especially for students who want to help others and make a meaningful difference. Cardiology technologists help with the diagn...

Anyone who has seen an eyeglass prescription knows that they can be quite tricky to read. While it is true that doctors are known for their chicken-scratch handwriting, even a clearly printed prescrip...

If you’re thinking about pursuing a career as a Pharmacy Technician, then knowing what it’s like to work in your chosen field is important. You want to make sure that you enjoy your future career, and...

While selecting the perfect pair of eyeglasses for someone may seem like a fairly simple task, certified Opticians know that doing so is actually not as easy as it may appear. Industry experts know th...

Dispensing opticians play a critical role in the optical retail industry. These trained professionals are responsible for advising patients on the lenses and frames that will best suit their prescript...

Over the last 30 years, the number of people who wear glasses has changed dramatically. We now spend more time indoors looking at our phones, playing video games, watching TV, and browsing the interne...

Anyone who has ever worn glasses understands how uncomfortable a pair can be if they are not properly fitted and adjusted. While industry pros are capable of only slightly adjusting plastic frames, th...

After graduating from a Cardiology Technologist training program, you will be working in hospitals, clinics and private practices performing tests to help doctors and specialists diagnose and monitor...

In the health care field, interviewers will want to know why you chose them as well as why they should choose you. Students studying at nursing programs in BC, for example, will have the opportunity t...

Doctors use laboratory test results to make final decisions on the diagnosis and treatment of their patients. In fact, lab results influence about 70% of all clinical decisions. Laboratory testing can...

Today’s society is becoming more and more focused on wellbeing, which means that individuals are becoming more aware of the need to maintain their heart health. Diet, exercise and other healthy habits...

Students in cardiology technologist training already know that an extremely important and fast-paced career awaits them after graduation. What students may not know is that the profession itself is fa...