Program Overview

Acute Cardiac Care

Level 6

Short Course

Our post-qualifying framework (PQF) allows health and social care practitioners to continue their professional development and achieve further qualifications in their field.

Course Overview

This module aims to enhance the practitioner’s knowledge and understanding of the care and management of patients at risk from or presenting with manifestations of Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) and abnormalities of cardiac conduction. It will review the normal functioning of the cardiovascular system which will inform the exploration of abnormal pathophysiology and electrophysiology. This will support the practitioner in critically analysing the assessment and management of patients presenting with symptoms of CHD in order to enhance and develop their own practice.

Learning Outcomes and Aims

• Explore and critically review cardiac physiology and control mechanisms.
• Critically discuss the presentation of angina and Acute Cardiac Syndromes
• Analyse cardiac dysrhythmias and the rationale for different treatment options.
• Critically explore the impact of cardiac crisis on the patient and carer.
• Critically analyse the evidence base for the multi-professional management of patients with an acute cardiac illness in order to develop and enhance your own practice.

Attendance and Delivery

• Attendance: Part-time
• Delivery: Campus/Blended
• Campus: Preston
• Duration: January - May (9 module weeks)
• Module code: NU3804
• Start date: January

Entry Requirements

All applicants must:

• Be registered health professionals
• Be currently working in a specialist acute cardiac setting
• Have studied to level 6 before
• Have six months of work experience in a specialist acute cardiac setting
• Be qualified for at least 2 years
• Have the support of their manager in practice
• Be able to demonstrate engagement throughout studies to the course leader

This course involves working with vulnerable people, including children. To make sure we accept suitable students, you must get a clear enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, previously called a CRB check.

Academic Expertise

• Jill Dobson, Senior Lecturer
• Hannah Jackson, Acute and Critical Care Lecturer

Learning Environment and Assessment

• Assessment:
  • Personal Development Plan (20%) - 500 words
  • Written Exam (30%) - 1 hour
  • Written Assignment (50%) - 2,000 words

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