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Advancing Heart Failure Practice
Study Type Supported online learning Duration Six months Level Level 7 (postgraduate) Start Date Various - see note on registration below This module explores the management of patients with chronic heart failure within a multi-disciplinary approach. Students will explore the pathophysiological changes that occur in the development of heart failure, relating them to the signs and symptoms of the syndrome, and will critically analyse the assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing treatment and management of individuals with heart failure. The module is grounded in person-centred care and the ways in which the multi-disciplinary team collaborates on the delivery of care for those living with heart failure.
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Cardiovascular Disease: Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke
Study Type Supported online learning Duration Six months Level Level 7 (postgraduate) Start Date various This module enables healthcare practitioners to develop their critical appraisal of the evidence supporting the current management of patients with atrial fibrillation and stroke. Students will review and critically analyse literature surrounding key aspects of the care pathway in the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation and stroke, with a focus on strategies for risk factor reduction and stroke prevention. The module supports students in planning evidence-based care.
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CVD Online Refresher
Study Type Facilitated online group sessions Duration Two, two hour sessions Level Refresher Start Date Various This CVD Refresher package is designed for health and care professionals who currently support people with conditions under the cardiovascular disease umbrella and wish to refresh their skills and implement quality improvement initiatives.
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Enhancing Cardiovascular Care for Professional Practice Short Course
Study Type Interactive Blended Online Learning Duration 6 months Level Level 6 (Degree) Start Date Various This course is aimed at healthcare professionals who participate in the delivery and management of care for patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD). The course aims to develop a range of skills and attributes with an emphasis on developing services that focus on the physical, psychological, social, and quality-of-life impacts of CVD for patients and their families and carers.
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Enhancing Diabetes Care in Professional Practice Short Course
Study Type Interactive Blended Online Learning Duration 6 months Level Level 6 (Degree) Start Date Various This multi-professional course focuses on the assessment and management of people with or at risk of developing diabetes and metabolic syndrome. It focuses on the prevention, recognition, and management of metabolic syndrome and diabetes. It aims to enable learners to demonstrate sound knowledge of the current evidence base relevant to diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular complications, and to empower them to participate effectively in managing patients with or at risk of developing diabetes.
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Essentials of CVD
Study Type 2 x online webinars Duration Two x 2 hour sessions Level Basic, essentials Start Date Various - see start dates This Essentials of CVD programme is designed for practitioners who have recently begun to, or are preparing to, support patients with cardiovascular disease. This may include newly qualified nursing staff, HCAs and HCSWs, social care staff, or experienced healthcare professionals who have been recently deployed to support patients with cardiovascular disease.
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Hypertension Masterclass
Study Type Interactive group session Duration 90 minutes, single session Level Masterclass Start Date Various This Hypertension Masterclass is designed for anyone supporting patients with, or at risk of hypertension.
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Principles of Diabetes for Professional Practice Short Course
Study Type Interactive Blended Online Learning Duration Six months Level Level 5 (Diploma) Start Date Various This course is aimed at healthcare professionals who participate in the assessment, management, and delivery of care for people with or at risk of developing diabetes. It aims to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills required to recognise patients at risk, and to prevent, recognise, and manage metabolic syndrome and diabetes, using current clinical guidelines.
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Tackling the Complexity of Managing Heart Failure Short Course
Study Type Interactive Blended Online Learning Duration 6 months Level Level 6 (Degree) Start Date Various This course is aimed at healthcare professionals who participate in the delivery and management of care for people with chronic heart failure. It aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage the complex needs of patients and their families and carers from the early diagnostic phase through to end of life. It provides a broader understanding of the multi-systems approach to disease management and strategic service development.