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The Cardiac Sciences Advanced Certificate, Cardiovascular Technology Option, can train you in performing exploratory heart procedures in the operating room. The Cardiovascular Technology program is a post-diploma program, consisting of theory courses delivered online, and three clinical rotations performed in a BCIT approved catherterization lab. Upon graduation, you may be eligible to write the national registry examination of the Canadian Association of Cardio-Pulmonary Technologists (CACPT) and gain the associated credential. 

Cardiac Sciences (Cardiovascular Technology Option): Advanced Certificate (Part-Time)

British Columbia Institute of Technology

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Note: In alignment with public health orders, this program requires that students be vaccinated for a number of communicable diseases – including COVID-19.



This program has a three-step admission process. Applicants must meet all  and will be accepted after a review by the department.

Step 1: Meet the following 

English: two years of education in English in an English-speaking country with one of the following:
English Studies 12 (67%) or
English First Peoples 12 (67%) or
Other acceptable BC and Yukon courses or
3.0 credits of post-secondary English, humanities or social sciences (67%) from a recognized institution



Post-secondary education: one of the following:
Minimum two year allied health diploma
Relevant BSc.
Completion of the following courses (or equivalent*):
CARD 2201 - ECG Interpretation (60%)
CARD 3360 - Cardiac Pharmacology (60%)
BHSC 3302 - Cardiac Pathophysiology (60%)
Letter of reference demonstrating minimum of two years recent clinical practice in cardiology/cardiac sciences with patient care experience.

Complete the following form for submission with your online application:
Clinical Verification: This form will be used to confirm clinical site placement.

*Please submit course outlines for equivalent courses with your application.

Applicants who have completed post-secondary studies outside of Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia or New Zealand will require a comprehensive evaluation of their credentials by the International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES). Credential evaluation reports from other Canadian services may be considered. These reports must include course-by-course evaluations and GPA calculations.

Step 2: Department assessment

Applications will be reviewed and assessed by the program area when the  are complete.

Step 3: Conditionally selected applicants

If you have been conditionally accepted to BCIT you will be notified and the following information will be required in order to be accepted into the program:

Criminal Record Check 

Once these and any other outstanding conditions have been met, you will receive notification of your full acceptance.



Academic Admission Requirement

Clinical requirements

Note: Effective immediately, all health care workers who come into contact with patients at publicly-funded health care facilities or in the community, including at long-term-care facilities, will have to get the influenza vaccine or wear a mask during flu season. This policy affects all students who will be entering a clinical setting.

As such, you will be required to provide proof of your immunization or agree to wear a mask at all times through the flu season prior to being placed in your clinical studies.

Prior to entry into the clinical phase of the program, students must provide:

Immunization Review 
Submit to Student Health Services
View HSPnet's Practice Education Guidline's for BC - Immunization 
Verification of current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training
Recent respirator mask fitting results (testing required annually)

Additional Academic Admission Requirement

Applications are accepted throughout the year		
		
We recommend that you apply early. All supporting documents must be submitted by the application deadline.		
This program is not available to international students.  View available programs.	

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