Cardiac Care

This module provides the opportunity to explore and develop the knowledge and skills required to meet the diverse acute and chronic needs of cardiac patients, their families or carers.

We will focus on the assessment, monitoring, medical and surgical management of cardiac disorders. It will include the patho-physiology for a range of cardiac diseases, disorders and abnormalities; rationale for signs and symptoms and the various treatment strategies. As well as managing the needs of these patients in the community.

Through our module, you will acquire the knowledge to analyse the most appropriate interventions and treatments for managing your clients needs. This will help you to understand the disease processes, symptoms and interventions that a person may require but allow you to understand why “you are doing what you are doing”. The module focuses on a holistic approach to cardiac care from community management to acute hospital settings and back to rehabilitation in the community, taking into account end of life options.

Our module is suitable for nurses working in areas such as coronary care units, cardiac (medical and surgical) wards, investigational units, catheter labs and critical care areas. However it would also be applicable for practitioners working within A&E, and admission assessment units. In addition, paramedics and (ODPs may also wish to gain insight into the care and management of cardiac patients).

How you’ll learn
This is a blended learning module meaning you will be taught both in person in a classroom setting and online. Your learning will be delivered by both academic tutors and specialist lecturers working in a clinical environment.

This is an academic assessment at level 6 (BSc level) and 7 (MSc level), see the links below for information about what is expected at each level.

Level 6 - Generic Assessment Criteria and Marking Standards

Level 7 - Generic Assessment Criteria and Marking Standards (Revised for 2024/25)

Assessment

The assessment for this module is a computer based exam.