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Overview

Course Code

EK817

Instructor

Mieke Fraser

Credential Earned

Certificate of completion

Course Type

Part-Time

Course Length

Maximum 6 months

Course Delivery

Virtual

Application Method

Self-service Registration

OSAP Eligibility

No

About the Course

Gain vital skills and information on patient pre-test assessment, stress test protocols, monitoring during the stress test and termination criteria.

This course has been developed for healthcare professionals who are entry level in cardiac stress testing, and is ideal for:

  • Nuclear Medicine Technologists looking for continuing education
  • RNs & RTs who wish to work in cardiac stress testing
  • RNs & PTs who work in cardiac rehabilitation

Michener’s Cardiac Stress Testing course has also been approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) for:

  • 16.5 Category “A” credit for online
  • 5.5 Category “A” for Workshop

This course is also offered on a customized contract basis (large groups or hospitals) and is available with on-site delivery of the workshop. Please email ce@michener.ca for more information.


Career Outcomes/About the Profession

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Complete pre-stress test risk/benefit assessment of patient
  • Select stress test protocol to meet the specific needs of patient
  • Supervise a simulated cardiac stress test