Consulting with patients and their parents to understand symptoms and health concerns.
Prescribing tests, treatments, and/or surgery, when necessary.
Maintaining detailed notes of appointments with patients, including comments, tests and/or treatments prescribed, and test results.
Performing tests, when needed, to check the health of patients’ hearts and/or cardiovascular systems.
Interpreting test results to determine how effectively the heart and/or cardiovascular system is functioning.
Using medical imaging equipment, such as CT and MRI scanners, to diagnose and treat heart and/or cardiovascular conditions.
Assisting and/or performing surgery which may include complex surgical interventions.
Prescribing medication to treat heart and/or cardiovascular problems.
Providing support and advice to patients, and their parents, receiving long-term care.
Conducting research on heart and cardiovascular diseases, disorders, and abnormalities affecting children.

Bachelor’s degree in biology, physical sciences, or a related field.
Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.
3 to 7 years’ internship and clinical residency training, specializing in pediatrics.
Successful completion of a fellowship program in pediatric cardiology.