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Certificate in
Physiological Measurement
A Cardiac Physiology Technician typically performs 12 lead ECG recording, ambulatory monitor (Holter/event/blood pressure) fitting, removal/downloading andm exercise tolerance testing (hemodynamic monitoring). They may also perform non cardiac tasks in their daily work.
Requirements
Entry Requirements
A minimum of NCEA Level 2 (60 credits at level 2, plus 20 credits at any level, plus literacy and numeracy credit requirements at level 1), including a pass in one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Science. Equivalent qualifications or adult students are also accepted.
Employment Requirements
The trainee is required to be employed with a job title that reflects the technical nature of the role (i.e. trainee cardiac or physiology technician). The employing hospital must have sufficient qualified cardiac physiology technicians or physiologists available to carry out the training plus access to the required procedures. An agreement may be made with a nearby larger centre to provide support for those training at remote or smaller hospitals.
Qualification
The Certificate of Physiological Measurement (CPM) is a one-year qualification offered by SCT, which is delivered by online learning and covers the theory and practical aspects of this role. The CPM course may be started at any time throughout the year and requires a clinical supervisor who is employed in a technical role, is a member of SCT and is competent to perform the practical training. Remote or smaller hospitals may appoint a clinical supervisor from a nearby larger hospital to oversee the training.
Some course modules require completion of a logbook, trainer checklist, and competency
assessment. Theoretical assessment methods during the course include: tests, assignments, case studies and a final exam.
On attainment of the CPM qualification and one years work experience, the qualified cardiac physiology technician is eligible to apply to the Clinical Physiologists Registration Board (CPRB) for an APC (cardiac scope of practice) without conditions.