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12 Nov 2024 (Intake closed)

Apply by: 29 Oct 2024

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Semester A

12 Nov 2024 (Face to Face Teaching), 13 Nov 2024 (Face to Face Teaching), 26 Nov 2024 (Face to Face Teaching), 27 Nov 2024 (Face to Face Teaching), 10 Dec 2024 (Face to Face Teaching), 11 Dec 2024 (Face to Face Teaching), 15 Jan 2025 (OSCE Assessment Face to Face)

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Course overview

This module aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills required for the assessment and management of patients presenting with cardiovascular conditions in the urgent and emergency care environment. 

 

The course will use a blend of online and face-to-face teaching, workshops and discussion forums to explore the theory underpinning cardiology in urgent and emergency care. Practical simulation will develop your skills to manage this group of patients.  

 

 

Course content includes: 

The module content will include fundamental physiological principles and processes including:

Cardiovascular physiology of the heart and circulation, including autonomic control, structure and function.

Regulation of a homeostatic environment within the cardiovascular system.

Applied pathophysiology will examine cardiovascular conditions such as:

Acute coronary syndromes

Heart Failure

Hypertension

Vascular Disease

Heart Valve Disease

Structural Heart Disease

Clinical assessment and examination skills developed will include:

Advanced ECG interpretation

Auscultation of heart sounds and murmurs

Cardiorespiratory systems-based examination

Monitoring within the context of hemodynamic instability

Pharmacological management of cardiovascular conditions


This module can contribute to the following programme(s)

HSACPM: MSc Advanced Clinical Practice

HSAPPM: MSc Advanced Paramedic Practice

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Funding

£865.00

The price quoted above is per 15 credits and relates to students assessed as UK/home self-funded for fee purposes. Prices may differ for students that are assessed as EU/Overseas. Fees status will normally stay with the student for the remainder of their course. Here you can find further details along with, costs and when your fees need to be paid. You may be able to obtain a Post Graduate student loan, for which you must sign up for the whole MSc programme and not just individual modules or a Post Graduate Diploma, further details can be found at Gov.uk Master’s Loan

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Course details

Course leader

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Administrator

Tracey Williamson

Telephone

01707 284800

Email

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Course delivery

Face to Face at College Lane Campus

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Prerequisites

 Degree in a relevant discipline; or evidence of appropriate knowledge and experience of level 6 studies. Or extensive demonstrable experience in a clinical role and willingness to undertake level 7 study.  

 

Professional registration (e.g. HCPC, NMC, GMC) 

 

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Health & Social Work

7HSK0329 [Module] 2024/25 - £865.00

Cardiology for Urgent and Emergency Care

15 Credits

Academic Level: 7

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