Your're heart is in our care...
A Registered Cardiology Technologist is educated and skilled in the applied science of performing cardiac testing, ambulatory monitoring and evaluating the human heart and its functions.
News and Events
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2012 AGM
Successfully held in Edmonton, Alberta
22 Apr 2012 |
2012 Canadian Cardiovascular Congress (CCC) www.cardiocongress.org
The next C.C.C. will be held Oct 27th - 31st, 2012 in Toronto, ON
23 Apr 2012 |
CEU's
Next CEU triennium is Jan 1st, 2011 through to Dec 31st, 2013.
What They Say
“The central problem in heart failure is not that patients are short of breath or that they retain fluid: the problem is that they die. Heart failure is a mortal illness, more serious than most malignancies.”
—Arnold M. Katz, MD
Welcome to A.S.R.C.T.
Alberta Society of Registered Cardiology Technologist
The Alberta Society of Registered Cardiology Technologists (A.S.R.C.T.) is dedicated to excellence and leadership in achieving the science of Cardiology Technology through education and service.
A Registered Cardiology Technologist is educated and skilled in the applied science of performing cardiac testing, ambulatory monitoring and evaluating the human heart and its functions. The Cardiology Technologist working alongside the physician is able to provide information about a patient to determine the best possible diagnosis and treatment.
At present time, the A.S.R.C.T. executive council is composed of eight registered members, each serving a two year term. These positions are: Provincial Director, President, Vice President, Secretary, Education Coordinator, Assistant Education Coordinator/CEU Coordintor, Treasurer and Registrar. Members of the A.S.R.C.T. are strongly encouraged to participate in vacant board positions by allowing their names to be nominated at the annual general meeting.
History
The Alberta Society of Cardiology Technologists was officially registered on November 24, 1969.
Louil Keeling was the first member registered in 1970 and a founding member of the Society. She was employed at the University Hospital in Edmonton.
Over the past 41 tears, 350 Cardiology Technologists have been registered in this province.
In 2009, members voted to pursue the inclusion of our profession under the Health Professions Act. This process in ongoing.