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BHF Cardiac Care Study Days

To update health professionals on current evidence based cardiovascular care. Hosted by the University of Glasgow. Study days can be arranged to be held in local areas (minimum no of participants is 15).

For further information:

Email: Dr Anna O'Neill

Telephone: 0141 330 4278

University of Glasgow School of Nursing Website


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Introduction To Cardiac Nursing—15 points At SCQF Level 9

Provides students with an introduction to cardiac care nursing. Hosted by Robert Gordon University.

For further information:

Email: Jennie Parry

Telephone: 01224 262981

Robert Gordon University Website


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Physical Activity and Exercise in the Management of Cardiovascular Disease

  • Part I: Principles and Practicalities – Saturday 26th Jan and Sunday 27th Jan 2013
  • Part II Advanced Applications – Saturday 27th April and Sunday 28th April 2013
  • Venue: Health at Heart Centre, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Corsebar Road, Paisley PA2 9PN

The Part I course provides a 2-day foundation programme in the principles of physical activity and exercise in the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease. This course includes both a theoretical and practical component aiming to equip health professionals with sound knowledge and understanding as well as key practical delivery skills required to meet the core standards and national guidelines for delivery of group, one-to-one and home activity programmes. This course is for any health professional advising on or delivering physical activity and exercise to cardiac patients in either a primary or secondary health care setting.

The Part 2 course extends the core knowledge, understanding and skills gained in Part 1 to clinical reasoning for the inclusion of the higher risk and complex cardiac patient, such as heart failure, arrhythmias, ICDs, unstable blood pressure and diabetes. In addition additional subjects explored include the safety of high intensity sports and activities, resistance training, water-based activity and difficult clinical scenarios.

Hosted by the British Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation (BACR).

For further information:


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Managing Cardiac Care – 20 Credits At Masters Level

Prepares students to intervene and manage long–term cardiac disease using a holistic approach, reflecting on the patient journey and appraising their own role in the delivery of evidence based interventions. Hosted by the University of Glasgow.

For further information:

Telephone: 0141 330 4278

Email: Dr Anna O'Neill

University of Glasgow School of Nursing Website


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Managing Cardiovascular Risk – 20 Credits At Masters Level

Prepares students to assess and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, working within an inter–disciplinary team, providing effective communication and evidence based practice to deliver effective cardiac care. Hosted by the University of Glasgow.

Classes run every Wednesday from 30th November 2011 to 22nd February 2012 (excluding 14th, 21st, 28th December).

For further information:

Email: Dr Anna O'Neill

Telephone: 0141 330 4278

University of Glasgow School of Nursing Website


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Non Malignant Palliative Care: A Distance Learning Partnership with Strathcarron Hospice and the University of West of Scotland

This module is part of our flexible distance learning programme. The module runs over 11 weeks and can be taken either as a 'stand alone' module or as part of the Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care which consists of 3 modules delivered at SQF9 (degree level).

For further information please contact:

Jackie Higgins or Pam Clark
Lecturers in Palliative Care
Strathcarron Hospice
Stirlingshire
Tel: 01324826222
Email: Education Administrator clare.kerr1@nhs.net


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Principles of Acute Cardiac Management – 20 Credits At Masters Level

This course encourages students to reflect on how acute cardiac care is integrated into processes of service delivery to both sustain life and maintain dignity. By integrating the evidence from research into clinical practice students are encouraged to benchmark practice to the holistic needs of the acutely ill cardiac patient and their family. Hosted by the University of Glasgow.

Classes run every Wednesday from 29th February 2012 to 16th May 2012 (excluding 4th, 11th April).

For further information:

Email: Dr Anna O'Neill

Telephone: 0141 330 4278

University of Glasgow School of Nursing Website


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Assessing And Managing Symptoms—20 Credits At Masters Level

Helps students adopt a holistic and systematic approach when assessing and managing pain and other cardiovascular symptoms and so facilitates decision making in what are often very complex situations. It seeks to promote an inter–disciplinary approach, effective communication and evidence based practice to provide effective cardiovascular care. Hosted by the University of Glasgow.

For further information:

Email: Dr Anna O'Neill

Telephone: 0141 330 4278

University of Glasgow School of Nursing Website


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Specialist Heart Failure and Heart Failure Palliative Care Modules (Masters Level)

  • Supportive Palliative Care for Patients with Advancing Heart Failure (15 credits) adopts a traditional face to face learning approach and will be delivered from Glasgow Caledonian University from Monday 10th to Friday 14th September 2012. The cost of this module is £445.
  • Chronic Heart Failure: Optimising Health & Wellbeing (30 credits) adopts a blended learning approach to delivery and will commence on Monday 21st to Friday 25th January 2013. The cost of this module is £890.
  • Advanced Communication Skills (15 credits) adopts a traditional face to face learning approach and will be delivered from Glasgow Caledonian University over one full week. Dates for this module are still to be confirmed for 2013.The cost of this module is £445.

Please Note that funding applications for either of these modules will be considered on an individual basis by the British Heart Foundation.

  • To receive an application form please email the programme administrator: Angela Miller or tel: 0141 331 3468.
  • To discuss any other aspect of the module please email the module leader: Yvonne Millerick.

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MSc (Med Sci) in Health Care—Cardiac Care
Validated For SPQ in Adult Nursing

A multi–disciplinary programme offering nurses, doctors, clergy and allied health professionals the opportunity to further develop their knowledge and skills to apply within the field of cardiac care. Hosted by the University of Glasgow.

For further information:

Email: Dr Anna O'Neill

Telephone: 0141 330 4278

University of Glasgow School of Nursing Website


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Online Catalogue of Modules Related to Long Term Conditions

This database consists of individual modules that practitioners and workers can take to compliment and increase their knowledge and skills in the management of long term conditions. The modules included in this listing cover a wide area of topics related to long term conditions, and they span different levels and modes of learning.

Online Catalogue of Modules related to Long Term Conditions


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Positive Ageing: Promoting Health and Well–being with Older People

20 credit module for nurses and other health professionals who would like to develop their interest, skills and knowledge of working with older people within a range of settings and health issues.

See Napier University Website for more information.


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