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Homework for Introduction to CVT Assignment #1 1. Define OSCT Ontario Society of Cardiology Technologists. Acts as a governing body for Cardiology Technologists working in Ontario, and strives to constantly improve quality of care, competence levels, as well as the standard of practice for Cardiology Technologists working in Ontario.

2. Define CSCT Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists. The CSCT is the governing body for Cardiology Technologists working across Canada. Its function is to determine a scope of practice, competencies, and a standard of practice that is to be followed by CVTs across the country. 3. What is the relationship between OSCT and CSCT? The OSCT is a provincial division under the nation-wide umbrella, the CSCT. Each province has its own society of Cardiology Technologists under the CSCT. 4. What is a regulated health profession? A regulated health profession is a profession which has a regulatory college that sets out specific standards of practice, provides licensing/registration for that profession, as well as ensuring care is given in a safe, ethical manner by implementing continuing competency programs. 5. Is CVT a regulated health profession in Ontario? No, CVT is not a regulated health profession in Ontario. 6. Is CVT regulated in any province? If so, where? Yes, CVT is a regulated health profession in New Brunswick. 7. What is a scope of practice? Does CVT have a scope of practice? /Do you need to write an exam to practice CVT in Ontario? Anywhere in Canada? If so, where. A scope of practice is a statement set out by the governing body of each health profession in Canada stating the actions, procedures, abilities, requirements, etc,, of the profession at hand. Yes, CVTs have a scope of practice statement. Once graduated from the CVT program, you are eligible to write the CSCT registration exam. 8. Where would you find a copy of the National Occupational Code (NOCP) for Cardiovascular Technology You can find a copy of the National Occupational Code for Cardiovascular Technology on the Government of Canada Website. 9. The CSCT has a code of ethics. How do you think that this applies to you as a student?

As a student and a future Cardiovascular Technologist, I think that the CSCT code of ethics is extremely important to my success in this program as well as in my career. I think that I should demonstrate and practice proper ethical procedure according to the code of ethics while on campus, as well as during my clinical placement throughout my experience as a student....