Anglia Ruskin University

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. It will focus on the assessment, monitoring, medical and surgical management of cardiac disorders.

In order to receive care that is effective and of high quality the cardiac patient is dependent upon nurses being skilled in arrhythmia recognition and 12 lead ECG analysis. There is a strong emphasis on the development of this skill and the knowledge of how to interpret and respond to potential and actual deterioration in the patient's condition. This will involve focusing on the haemodynamic effects of cardiac arrhythmias, their clinical presentations, and the various strategies of the management for cardiac arrhythmias.

Target audience

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

Assessment

The achievement of learning outcomes will be assessed by a viva. The practice assessment will be achieved through the use of clinical competencies and a 1500 word critical reflection.

Entry Requirements

At least six months post registration current experience in critical care. Placement in a suitable critical care area and access to clinical supervision is essential.

Chelmsford
Induction 16 September 2013
20 and 27* September
4*, 11, 18 and 25* October
1, 8*, 15, 22 and 29 November
6 December
*held at Cardiothoracic Centre Basildon

Fulbourn Induction 17 September 2013
Cambridge
17 and 24 September
1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 October
5, 12, 19 and 26 November
3 December

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

For more information please contact:

Tutor for Fulbourn
Mary Edmonds
Tel 0845 196 5502
Email mary.edmonds@anglia.ac.uk

Tutor for Chelmsford
Alice Skull
Tel 0845 196 4132
Email alice.skull@anglia.ac.uk

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