I interested doing the diploma in cardiology technician course.
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5th Jul, 2019
In this diploma program, you learn about invasive procedures that are performed on the heart. The role of the cardiology technologist is to assist the physicians or surgeons in performing these procedures, and to be a part of a team.
Skills You Will LearnCardiology technologists learn how to insert catheters into a patient's groin and thread them into the heart via blood vessels after first administering anaesthetic and prepping the patient. They also assist in balloon angioplasties. During these procedures, cardiology technologists are responsible for monitoring EKGs and vital signs.
CoursesA typical cardiology technologist diploma program will contain the following courses:
- Heart Pathology
- Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology
- Principles of Invasive Cardiovascular Technology
- Cardio Tech Clinic
- Pharmacology
- Basic Patient Care
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