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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR CSCT
  • The CSCT Certification examination is a total of 4 hours in duration. The timer starts when the test-taker actually begins the exam.
  • Candidates will be permitted to take a 15 minute break after the first half of the exam. Candidates will not be permitted to return to Part 1 after it has been submitted. Please ensure to complete this section entirely before the break.
  • It is mandatory that all candidates use Google Chrome as their browser.
WHAT ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION?

In a Physical Test Centre:

You must present a valid (unexpired, original ID - no photocopies). This must be government issued and have your first and last name, photo and signature. The first and last name that you used to register must match exactly the first and last name on the ID that you will present at the time of your test.

Candidates will not be permitted to test without proper ID. Acceptable methods of identification are:

  • Passport
  • Driver’s license
  • Permanent Resident card

Important: Candidates writing in a test center will also be required submit a printed copy of their booking confirmation email to the proctor.

In an Online Proctoring Environment:

You must present a valid (unexpired, original ID - no photocopies). This must be government issued and have your first and last name, photo and signature. The first and last name that you used to register must match exactly the first and last name on the ID that you will present at the time of your test.

Candidates will not be permitted to test without proper ID. Acceptable methods of identification are:

  • Passport
  • Driver’s license
  • Permanent Resident card
ARE THERE ANY PERMISSIBLE ITEMS ALLOWED DURING THE EXAM?

In a Physical Test Centre:

The testing location will provide you with the hardware and station requirements as needed.

An online calculator will be available within the exam interface. Candidates are not permitted to bring their own calculators.

An online notepad will be available within the exam interface. Candidates are not permitted to use scrap paper.

In an Online Proctoring Environment:

Bottled water (in a transparent bottle) is allowed at your workstation. No other items are permitted at your workstation.

  • Candidates must test on a hard surface (not a bed or couch)
  • Candidates are not permitted to wear watches
  • Candidates require a mirror or reflective surface to show the proctor the monitor. This can include a cell phone with a front facing camera or or an external USB camera.

An online calculator will be available within the exam interface. Candidates are not permitted to bring their own calculators.

An online notepad will be available within the exam interface. Candidates are not permitted to use scrap paper.

Other Permissible Items:

A small, double-sided 8-1/2" x 11" dry-erase whiteboard and writing utensil (to be checked by the proctor prior to starting exam, and to be erased in front of the proctor before exam session is ended).

  • Scrap paper is NOT permitted during the exam. You may use a personal dry-erase whiteboard and/or the notepad function on the exam platform to make notes during the exam.

Candidates are permitted to use calipers for the purposes of measuring ECG tracings. It must not have any numbers whatsoever and must not be confused with a "rate ruler". Please see below for examples of what is approved.
 

APPROVED:   NOT APPROVED:
 
ARE BREAKS PERMITTED DURING THE EXAM?

In a Physical Test Centre:

Candidates will be permitted to take a 15 minute break after the first half of the exam. Candidates will not be permitted to return to Part 1 after it has been submitted. Please ensure to complete this section entirely before the break.

In an Online Proctoring Environment:

Candidates will be permitted to take a 15 minute break after the first half of the exam. Candidates will not be permitted to return to Part 1 after it has been submitted. Please ensure to complete this section entirely before the break.

Rescheduling Policies

Physical Test Centre Policy:

You may reschedule your exam at least until the booking window closes.

To reschedule, navigate to your Exams Page and click the ‘Reschedule’ button.

Online Proctoring Policy:

You may reschedule your exam at least until the booking window closes.

To reschedule, navigate to your Exams Page and click the ‘Reschedule’ button.

Contact Information for Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists

Email: educationdirector@csct.ca

IS THERE A TUTORIAL EXAM I CAN TAKE?

Yes. The tutorial is designed to help you get familiar with the exam software. Try it as many times as you’d like!
Please login to your Exams Page to access the Platform Tutorial.

Contact Information for Meazure Learning

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