The Certified Cardiac Assistant Program is a fully online, self-paced training program designed to prepare students for entry-level roles in cardiac clinics and outpatient diagnostic settings. Students have up to 365 days (12 months) to complete the program, allowing for flexible learning.

This program is uniquely structured to include multiple stackable certifications, ensuring graduates develop both clinical and administrative competencies required in real-world cardiac settings.

Certifications Included:

• Cardiac Assistant

• Cardiac Clinic Operations

• Patient Monitoring & Vital Signs

• ECG / EKG Basics

• Clinical Documentation & Workflow

The curriculum is delivered through structured modules that include video lectures, printable slides, and supplementary readings.

Students will complete module-based quizzes and short answer/reflection assignments to reinforce learning and clinical application.

At the end of the program, students must successfully complete a final 50-question multiple-choice exam. Upon completion, students will receive a Certificate of Completion in Cardiac Assisting, along with recognition of the individual certification areas listed above.

Price: $1199.00 (CAD)

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The Echocardiography Fundamentals Program provides foundational knowledge in cardiac ultrasound and imaging, ideal for individuals beginning their journey toward a career in echocardiography. The program is fully online and self-paced over 365 days (12 months).

This program includes multiple embedded certifications to ensure a well-rounded understanding of echocardiography principles.

Certifications Included:

• Echocardiography Foundations

• Ultrasound Basics for Cardiac Imaging

• Cardiac Imaging Interpretation Fundamentals

• Patient Preparation & Safety in Echo

Students will learn through video lectures, printable slide decks, and supplementary readings, designed to simplify complex imaging concepts.

To support knowledge retention, students complete quizzes and short written/reflection assignments throughout the program.

A final 50-question multiple-choice exam is required for successful completion. Graduates will receive a Certificate of Completion in Echocardiography Fundamentals, along with recognition of all completed certification components.

Price: $1299.00 (CAD)

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The Cardiac Care for Frontline Workers Course is designed for individuals working in healthcare, community support, or emergency response roles who want to confidently manage cardiac-related situations.

This fully online program is self-paced with 365 days (12 months) to complete.

The program includes multiple practical certifications focused on real-world application in frontline environments.

Format: Self-paced online training
Estimated Learning Time: 6–10 hours
Assessment: Online 15-question multiple-choice quiz
Certificate: Issued upon successful completion

Certifications Included:

• Cardiac Care for Frontline Workers

• Cardiac Emergency Response

• Vital Signs & Cardiac Monitoring

• Patient Assessment & Triage

• Heart Health Awareness

This course includes a video lecture, printable resources, and supplementary readings.

Students will complete a course assignment to reinforce applied learning.

The program concludes with a final online 15-question multiple-choice quiz (can be taken unlimited amount of times). You must receive 100% to pass. Upon completion, students will receive a Certificate of Completion in Cardiac Care for Frontline Workers Course, along with recognition of each certification area.

Price: $499.00 (CAD)

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The Clinical ECG Interpretation Program is designed for healthcare professionals, students, and frontline providers who want to confidently interpret electrocardiograms and recognize common cardiac rhythms and abnormalities in clinical settings.

This fully online program is self-paced with 365 days (12 months) to complete.

The program includes multiple focused certifications designed to build practical ECG interpretation skills for real-world patient care.

Certifications Included:

Clinical ECG Interpretation Foundations

Cardiac Rhythm Recognition

Arrhythmia Identification

12-Lead ECG Analysis

Clinical ECG Case Studies

Each module includes video lectures, printable resources, and supplementary readings.

Students will complete quizzes and short reflection assignments to reinforce applied learning.

The program concludes with a final 50-question multiple-choice exam. Upon completion, students will receive a Certificate of Completion in Clinical ECG Interpretation, along with recognition of each certification area.

Price: $1199.00 (CAD)

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Program Overview

Welcome to the Cardiac Learning Institute’s Sonography Canada NCP 7.0 Cardiac Exam Review Program — a comprehensive, 6-week review designed to help you strengthen your cardiac knowledge, develop clinical confidence, and prepare strategically for the Sonography Canada Cardiac Exam.

This program combines focused teaching, practical clinical application, exam-style questions, and case-based learning to help you move beyond memorization and develop the understanding needed to approach exam questions with confidence.

Program Goal

Our goal is simple:

Help you feel prepared, confident, and exam-ready.

Throughout the program, you will review the major cardiac competencies covered within NCP 7.0, while practicing how to apply your knowledge to clinical scenarios and ultrasound images.

What You'll Learn

1. Ultrasound Physics & Instrumentation

• Ultrasound fundamentals

• Image optimization

• Instrumentation

• Doppler principles

• Common artifacts and their clinical implications

2. Cardiac Anatomy, Physiology & Hemodynamics

• Cardiac chambers and structures

• Normal cardiac anatomy

• Cardiac cycle

• Hemodynamic principles

• Pressure and flow relationships

3. 2D, M-Mode & Doppler

• 2D cardiac imaging

• M-mode assessment

• Spectral Doppler

• Colour Doppler

• Doppler measurements and interpretation

4. Chamber Quantification & Ventricular Function

• LV and RV assessment

• Chamber measurements

• Systolic function

• Diastolic function

• Ejection fraction

• Regional wall motion abnormalities

5. Valvular Heart Disease

• Aortic valve disease

• Mitral valve disease

• Tricuspid valve disease

• Pulmonic valve disease

• Stenosis vs. regurgitation

• Doppler assessment of valvular disease

6. Cardiomyopathies & Pericardial Disease

• Common cardiomyopathies

• Pericardial effusion

• Tamponade

• Constrictive pericardial disease

• Clinical and sonographic findings

7. Congenital Heart Disease & Shunts

• Common congenital abnormalities

• Intracardiac shunts

• ASD and VSD

• Right-to-left vs. left-to-right shunting

• Imaging and Doppler findings

8. Prosthetic Valves, Endocarditis & Special Situations

• Prosthetic valve assessment

• Expected vs. abnormal findings

• Infective endocarditis

• Complications

• Special clinical considerations

6-Week Program Structure

SessionDateFocus

Session 1 Nov. 14, 2026Physics + Cardiac Anatomy & Physiology

Session 2 Nov. 21, 20262D/M-Mode + Chamber Quantification

Session 3 Nov. 28, 2026Doppler, Hemodynamics + Aortic/Mitral Disease

Session 4 Dec. 5, 2026Right Heart + Cardiomyopathies + Pericardium

Session 5 Dec. 12, 2026Congenital + Prosthetic Valves + Special Pathology

Session 6 Dec. 19, 2026Comprehensive Review + Mock Exam

How You'll Learn

This isn't just a lecture-based review course.

You'll work through:

Focused Course Material

High-yield content aligned with the Sonography Canada competencies.

Live Online Workshops

Six interactive sessions focused on the concepts that matter most.

Practice Questions

Exam-style questions designed to build your knowledge and test-taking confidence.

Real Clinical Cases

Image-based cases that connect textbook knowledge to real-world cardiac sonography.

Study Notes & Formula Sheets

Concise resources to help you review efficiently and reinforce key measurements and concepts.

Mock Exam Preparation

A comprehensive final review and mock examination experience to help identify areas that need additional attention.

Who Is This Program For?

This program is designed for students and sonographers preparing to write the Sonography Canada Cardiac Exam under NCP 7.0 who want a structured, focused approach to their exam preparation.

Whether you're looking to:

• Strengthen your cardiac fundamentals

• Review difficult concepts

• Improve your image interpretation

• Practice exam-style questions

• Connect pathology with clinical findings

• Build confidence before exam day this program is designed to help you get there.