Program Overview

PG Cert Cardiovascular Health and Management

About this course

Gain advanced knowledge in a number of cardiac diseases, their underlying pathophysiology, aetiology, management and care.

• Explore cardiovascular health and management of specific disease groups focussing on the holistic, spiritual and psychological care of patients.
• Study on a course taught by research-active, clinically relevant healthcare professionals who are experts in their field.
• Gain practical experience and an understanding of different disease groups and how they are managed in a variety of clinical settings.
• Acquire skills, knowledge and practical experience in our clinical practice simulation labs.
• Enjoy a range of teaching pedagogies from face-to-face lectures, workshops, sim abs, clinical placements and group tutorials.

Course modules

Discover the building blocks of your programme

• 70804NAPPG - Heart Failure - An Interdisciplinary approach to management and Care - runs over 15 weeks with a September intake.
• 7000ACHD - Adult Congenital Heart Disease - delivered over a week with a November intake
• 7015NAPPG - Developing Practice in Cardiac Care - runs over 15 weeks with a January intake.
• 7002CCMA - Cardiac Care - Adult - runs over 15 weeks with a January intake.

Core modules

• Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Care of the patient through their lifespan (20 credits)
  • This module focuses on developing a critical understanding of congenital heart disease in adults, including its origins, presentation, and impact, and addresses specific care requirements.
• Heart Failure-Interdisciplinary Approach to Management and Care (20 credits)
  • The structure of the module is designed to enhance the students understanding and knowledge of heart failure both from a healthcare professional, patient and carer perspective.

Optional modules

• Developing Practice in Cardiac Care (20 credits)
  • This module will help you to develop your knowledge and skills so that you are able to provide high quality care that is based on sound clinical judgement and robust evidence.
• Cardiac Care – Adult (20 credits)
  • This module will help you to develop your knowledge and skills so that you are able to provide high quality care that is based on sound clinical judgement and robust evidence.

Your Learning Experience

• Teaching Assessment
• An insight into teaching on your course
• We adopt an active blended learning approach, meaning you will experience a combination of face-to-face and online learning during your time at LJMU.
• Teaching is delivered through a combination of lectures, workshops, seminars and practical activities in our simulation suites.
• You will be required to engage with our on line activities and discussions using our virtual learning environment, Canvas.

Career paths

• Further your career prospects
• LJMU has an excellent employability record with 94% (HESA 2022) of our postgraduates in work or further study fifteen months after graduation.
• Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.

Tuition fees and funding

• Home Fee: £3,000
• The fees quoted above cover registration, tuition, supervision, assessment and examinations as well as library membership and student IT support with access to printed, multimedia and digital resources including programme-appropriate software and on campus wifi.

Entry requirements

• You will need:
  • BA/BSc (Hons) in relevant field at 2:2 or above, or evidence of potential to study at Masters Level
  • Please Note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check.

Your university life

• From accommodation and academic support to clubs and societies. Find out what LJMU has to offer.