Cardiac Sciences (Electrophysiology & Cardiovascular & Cardiac Rhythm Device Technology Option)

Electrophysiology Technology (EP) is one of three study options available in BCIT’s Advanced Certificate in Cardiac Sciences program, and is the only one of its kind offered in North America. For more information on the other study options offered within the certificate, visit the Cardiac Sciences department page. The EP program option gives allied health professionals with electrocardiography (ECG) experience the specialized expertise needed to work in electrophysiology laboratories. Using intracardiac catheter recordings, electrophysiology technologists analyze complex arrhythmia, heart block, and myocardial infarction.

About the program

• Part-time, advanced certificate program that takes an average of 1.5 years to complete
• Distance and online learning gives you flexibility to learn at your pace
• One clinical experience in your workplace’s electrophysiology lab
• Take courses as you need, or enrol to complete the full certificate

Our grads get the skills they need to work in this highly unique field of cardiac care. See Program Details to find out more.

Who it’s for

This program is for allied health professionals skilled in ECG interpretation, who have:

• A BSc or two-year health diploma in a related field>
• Two or more years of recent work experience as a cardiology/cardiovascular technologist or nurse in a cardiac setting
• Completed required prerequisite courses
• A site sponsor in place
• An interest in the mechanics and technology of the electrical activities of the heart

Ready to apply or looking for more information? Visit Entrance Requirements to learn more about requirements.

What grads can do

Our cardiac advanced certificates prepare you for work from day one. See Graduating and Jobs to learn what a future in electrophysiology technology looks like.