Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
This course is available for Mid-Year Intake
Course Description:
The Graduate Diploma of Science (Cardiac Technology) offers a range of cardiac technology units designed for current and prospective cardiac technologists who are interested in obtaining the knowledge that provides the theoretical basis for future employment in cardiology. This coursework degree includes general biomedical science units, and also units that involve a more detailed study of aspects of cardiovascular physiology. The degree units assume familiarity with introductory, tertiary-level biology, chemistry and physics, and provide emphasis on aspects related to cardiac technology and future employment in the field of cardiology. The cardiac technology program concentrates on the fundamental concepts of and key issues in cardiac technology, and helps build students' skills in communicating their science knowledge to others. In addition to the requisite knowledge of cardiovascular physiology, the attributes imparted to SCT graduates will include critical inquiry and analysis, independent research skills, effective communications and respect of a plurality of viewpoints, self-motivation and effective time management, and problem-solving skills. This program is only available in online mode and therefore both domestic and off-shore international students are invited to apply.
The Graduate Diploma of Science (Cardiac Technology) offers a range of cardiac technology units designed for current and prospective cardiac technologists who are interested in obtaining the knowledge that provides the theoretical basis for future employment in cardiology. This coursework degree includes general biomedical science units, and also units that involve a more detailed study of aspects of cardiovascular physiology. The degree units assume familiarity with introductory, tertiary-level biology, chemistry and physics, and provide emphasis on aspects related to cardiac technology and future employment in the field of cardiology.
Aims & Objectives:
The aim of the Graduate Diploma of Science (Cardiac Technology) program is to provide both general biomedical science units, forming an introduction to the physiological and theoretical aspects of the field of cardiovascular physiology. It includes units that involve a more detailed study of aspects of cardiovascular physiology (assuming familiarity with introductory, tertiary-level biology, chemistry and physics), with emphasis on aspects related to cardiovascular technology.
Course Structure:
The graduate diploma requires the completion of eight core units for a total of 100 credit points. As the program is offered in fully online mode, there are no traditional formal contact hours involving lectures, tutorials, laboratories etc. However, students will be required to work through course material (supplied online), undertake required readings from textbooks and the internet, contribute regularly to assessable asynchronous newsgroup discussion, as well as undertake assignments, project work and examinations. The equivalent student contact hours for each subject are five hours per week during academic semesters. NB: Units of study will be offered in both semesters, subject to sufficient enrolments.
The graduate diploma requires the completion of eight core units for a total of 100 credit points. As the program is offered in fully online mode, there are no traditional formal contact hours involving lectures, tutorials, laboratories etc. However, students will be required to work through course material (supplied online), undertake required readings from textbooks and the internet, contribute regularly to assessable asynchronous newsgroup discussion, as well as undertake assignments, project work and examinations. The equivalent student contact hours for each subject are five hours per week during academic semesters.
Units of Study:
All units are valued at 12.5 credit points each unless indicated otherwise Full-time recommended study sequence Semester 1 HETC501 Cardiac Anatomy HETC502 Cardiac Physiology HETC503 Non-invasive Techniques HETC504 Cardiac Instrumentation Semester 2 HETC505 Cardiovascular Pathophysiology HETC506 Biochemistry & Pharmacology HETC507 Medical Imaging Techniques in Cardiology HETC508 Invasive Techniques Part-time recommended study sequence Semester 1 HETC501 Cardiac Anatomy HETC502 Cardiac Physiology Semester 2 HETC503 Non-invasive Techniques HETC504 Cardiac Instrumentation Semester 3 HETC505 Cardiovascular Pathophysiology HETC506 Biochemistry & Pharmacology Semester 4 HETC507 Medical Imaging Techniques in Cardiology HETC508 Invasive Techniques Additional Units: HETC509 Cardiac Technology Project 1 * HETC510 Cardiac Technology Project 2 * * Cardiac Technology Project 1 and Project 2 may replace one or two units of the program (HETC501 – 504) depending on student background, and subject to Course Panel approval. HETC511 Cardiac Technology Internship A ** HETC512 Cardiac Technology Internship B ** ** Cardiac Technology Internship A and B are zero credit point units that may be undertaken by students during the program. Students who undertake and meet the industry requirements of these units will receive documentation to confirm this practical experience upon graduation.
Professional recognition:
Although the Swinburne cardiac technology online program will run as in independent program, the Association of Cardiac Technology in Victoria Inc. (ACTIV) proposes to support and recognise the program by actively assisting in its promotion within the profession at a national and international level. The cardiac technology Course Advisory Committee includes members of ACTIV, in addition to other external members, and will provide guidance for the direction of the program and current industry leadership in maintaining the relevance of the program content in view of the rapidly changing technology of this field. The program will provide the theoretical basis to allow graduates to seek membership through bodies external to Swinburne, such as the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSANZ).
Although the Swinburne cardiac technology online program will run as in independent program, the Association of Cardiac Technology in Victoria Inc. (ACTIV) proposes to support and recognise the program by actively assisting in its promotion within the profession at a national and international level. The cardiac technology Course Advisory Committee includes members of ACTIV, in addition to other external members, and will provide guidance for the direction of the program and current industry leadership in maintaining the relevance of the program content in view of the rapidly changing technology of this field.
The program will provide the theoretical basis to allow graduates to seek membership through bodies external to Swinburne, such as the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSANZ).
Graduate Attributes:
Graduates of this program will have: an understanding of the fundamental concepts and physiology associated with the cardiovascular system and related physiological systems an understanding, and appreciation, of the importance of the ethical considerations and legal requirements relevant to the practice of cardiovascular technology an understanding of the fundamental concepts of, and key issues in, cardiac technology an in-depth understanding of the physiology of the cardiovascular system, and of cardiac technology theory and practice an appreciation of the development and impact of cardiovascular technology to the present day the ability to communicate science knowledge to others the ability to critically analyse and research cardiac technology topics
Entry Requirements:
Normal entry: a recognised tertiary science qualification or approved equivalent; eg. Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Applied Science, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Health Sciences. Pathways entry: applicants not holding a tertiary qualification but with substantial relevant experience, who successfully complete two individual units of study with at least a credit average in each, may be allowed to continue to enrol in the Graduate Diploma of Science (Cardiac Technology), subject to the approval of the Course Panel. This program is only available in online mode and therefore both domestic and off-shore international students are invited to apply.
Credit Transfer:
There are no credit transfer arrangements associated with this course. Exemptions: students may be eligible for exemptions for up to a maximum of 50% of units of study. Exemptions are awarded in accordance with the following rules: equivalent postgraduate studies: this is granted on the basis of units of study successfully completed at postgraduate level. The units of study must have close match in both content and academic level Recognition of Prior Learning: granted on the basis of advanced standing due to authentication, uncredentialled work experience, subject to approval by the Course Panel. Applicants with prior tertiary studies and/or advanced work experience that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be granted subject exemptions. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. All applications for unit exemptions related to ‘recogniton of prior learning’ should be submitted on the appropriate form at the time of enrolment
Recognition of Prior Learning:
Recognition of Prior Learning: granted on the basis of advanced standing due to authentication, uncredentialled work experience, subject to approval by the Course Panel. See Credit Transfer section below. Further details for students considering Higher Education courses: http://www.swin.edu.au/corporate/registrar/ppd/files/stuinf.htm
Course Fees:
In 2010, tuition fees for this program are based on $1950 per 12.5 credit point unit of study. In the event that a unit of study is derived from another program, the applicable fee will be that of the other program. All fees are reviewed each year and may increase without notice. The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a suite of income contingent loans for Australian citizens and holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas. FEE-HELP (previously PELS) – is available to eligible fee paying undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides students with a loan to cover their tuition fees (lifetime maximum $83,313 from 1 January 2009). The FEE-HELP limit is indexed on 1 January each year. Note: New Zealand citizens and holders of other Australian permanent resident visas do not have access to HELP loans. These students must pay their student contributions or tuition fees up front without a discount. For further information on your support and study options visit the 'Going to Uni' website at: http://www.goingtouni.gov.au
Note: New Zealand citizens and holders of other Australian permanent resident visas do not have access to HELP loans. These students must pay their student contributions or tuition fees up front without a discount.
For further information on your support and study options visit the 'Going to Uni' website at: http://www.goingtouni.gov.au
Application Procedure:
Application forms can be downloaded from the website at: www.swinburne.edu.au/hed/postgrad/apply 2010 Closing Dates: 19 February for start 1 March16 July for start 9 August
Mid-Year Application:
Application forms can be downloaded from the website: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/hed/postgrad/apply/
Further information:
Web: Enquire online Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794) Email: postgrad@swinburne.edu.au
