Anglia Ruskin University

Cardiac arrhythmias are the main causes of premature death in clients with coronary heart disease. Cardiac arrhythmias can lead to haemodynamic impairment, compromised myocardial ischaemia and to more pernicious arrhythmias. They require immediate assessment and effective treatment. Health care practitioners should be able to recognise cardiac arrhythmias, understand their significance and take appropriate actions in order to respond to potential and actual deterioration in a client's condition.

This module focuses on various cardiac arrhythmias, the haemodynamic effects of cardiac arrhythmias, the clinical presentations and various strategies for the management of cardiac arrhythmias such as pacing and anti-arrhythmia drugs.

This module can be delivered via distance learning.

Assessment

This module is assessed by case scenarios with short answer format. Written assignment of up to 3,000 words.

Entry Requirements

The theory components of modules are available to all professions.

Chelmsford delivery dates -
(Induction 16 Sept 2013, 9.30am to 12.30pm)
20 and 27* September
4* and 11 October
*held at Cardiothoracic Centre Basildon

Cambridge delivery dates
(Induction 17 Sept 2013, 9.30am to 12.30pm at Fulbourn)
17 and 24 September
1 and 8 October

Distance Learning delivery dates
No dates available

Teaching days and times are for guidance only and are subject to change.

For more information please contact:

Mary Edmonds (Module Leader)
Tel 0845 196 5502
Email mary.edmonds@anglia.ac.uk

Contracts Officer:
Margaret Parker
Tel 0845 196 4608
Email margaret.parker@anglia.ac.uk