Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master's program in Cardiac Insufficiency Nursing is designed to provide advanced training in the care of patients with cardiac insufficiency. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to provide high-quality care to patients with cardiac insufficiency.

Program Details

• Duration: 41 weeks
• Credits: 60 ECTS
• Type: Master's program
• Language: Catalan and Spanish
• Start Date: September 29, 2025
• End Date: July 15, 2026
• Location: Faculty of Nursing, University of Barcelona, Campus of Health Sciences of Bellvitge
• Tuition Fee: 3,550 €

Program Objectives

The program objectives include:

• To provide advanced training in the care of patients with cardiac insufficiency
• To equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to provide high-quality care to patients with cardiac insufficiency
• To promote the development of research and innovation in the field of cardiac insufficiency nursing

Program Structure

The program consists of the following modules:

1. Cardiac Insufficiency and Heart Disease
   • Definition and epidemiology
   • Anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of heart disease
   • Risk factors and prevention
   • Diagnosis and treatment of cardiac insufficiency
2. Research in Cardiac Insufficiency
   • Introduction to research methods
   • Quantitative and qualitative research designs
   • Data analysis and interpretation
3. Education, Communication, and Organization of Cardiac Care
   • Patient education and counseling
   • Communication skills for healthcare professionals
   • Organization of cardiac care services
4. Treatment of Cardiac Insufficiency
   • Pharmacological treatment of cardiac insufficiency
   • Non-pharmacological treatment of cardiac insufficiency
   • Device therapy for cardiac insufficiency
5. Pharmacology of Cardiac Insufficiency
   • Beta-blockers and ACE inhibitors
   • Diuretics and vasodilators
   • Anti-arrhythmic medications
6. Transplantation, Rehabilitation, and Geriatric Cardiac Insufficiency
   • Heart transplantation and mechanical assist devices
   • Cardiac rehabilitation and exercise therapy
   • Geriatric cardiac insufficiency and palliative care

Target Audience

The program is designed for:

• Graduates and diploma holders in Nursing
• Healthcare professionals working in cardiology and cardiac care

Faculty

The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members from the University of Barcelona and other institutions, including:

• Dr. Joan Maria Estrada Masllorens
• Sra. Magdalena Nebot Margalef
• Sra. Lluïsa García Garrido
• Sra. María Juana Oyanguren Artola

Discounts

Discounts are available for:

• Alumni of the University of Barcelona
• Employees of companies associated with the Catalan Association of Health Entities (ACES)
• Students who pay the full tuition fee upfront

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must:

• Hold a degree in Nursing or a related field
• Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in cardiology or cardiac care
• Meet the language requirements (Catalan and Spanish)

Application Procedure

The application procedure involves:

1. Pre-enrollment: Submitting the application form and required documents
2. Admission: Review of applications and selection of candidates
3. Enrollment: Payment of tuition fees and completion of enrollment procedures

Contact Information

For more information, please contact the Department of Program Management at the University of Barcelona. NA