Cardiac Care

CPD and short courses (short course)

Cambridge, Chelmsford, ARU Peterborough

12 weeks

Module level: 6 and 7

Module credits: 30 credits

Overview

Develop your skills in caring effectively for patients with chronic and acute cardiac disorders. Learn to understand the rationale for the management and holistic care needs of patients and critically discuss and debate the different issues which affect the delivery of care to cardiac patients.

Full description

Who should attend?

This course is suitable for registered healthcare practitioners working in areas such as:

  • Coronary care units
  • Medical or surgical cardiac wards
  • Investigational units
  • Critical care areas

All applicants will require basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system. They will also have insight into basic ECG interpretation and rhythm recognition.

Dates

Chelmsford - blended delivery (Wednesday)

Face to face:

  • 25 September 2024
  • 2 October (Basildon Hospital)
  • 9 October (Basildon Hospital)
  • 16 October
  • 30 October (Basildon Hospital)
  • 6 November (Basildon Hospital)
  • 20 November
  • 18 December

Online:

  • 23 October 2024
  • 13 November
  • 27 November
  • 4 December
  • 11 December

Cambridge and Peterborough - blended delivery (Wednesday)

Face to Face:

  • 25 September 2024
  • 2 October
  • 9 October
  • 16 October
  • 13 November
  • 20 November
  • 18 December

Online:

  • 23 October 2024
  • 30 October
  • 6 November
  • 27 November
  • 4 December
  • 11 December

Where you'll study

Your faculty

The Faculty of Health, Medicine and Social Care at ARU is primed to meet the demand for healthcare professionals, doctors, scientists and social workers in the East of England.

We've been training undergraduates for professional roles for over 25 years, with a reputation for quality, dedication and ambition balanced with student satisfaction.

We know that our students want the very best experiential learning, and we've invested heavily in purpose-built simulated wards, science labs and skills spaces, to support your learning every step of the way.

Where can I study?

Chelmsford
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Fees & funding

Course fees

30 Credits (Level 6) for courses starting in 2024/25

£2,312.50

30 credits (Level 7) for courses starting in 2024/25

£1,767

Funding for CPD

Please ask your manager or Education Lead about available funding before you apply.

Contact details

Selina Eastwood (Module Leader – Cambridge and Chelmsford)

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Natasha Lane (Module Leader – Peterborough)

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Anna Sexton (Module Tutor)

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CPD Admissions Team

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Entry requirements

All applicants will require basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system. They will also have insight into basic ECG interpretation and rhythm recognition.

Level 6

You should have at least 12 months post registration experience with minimum of 6 months cardiac care and be currently employed in a suitable cardiac care. area.

Level 7

You will have at least two years post registration experience with a minimum of 18 months within cardiac care and minimum 2:2 degree in nursing.

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