Investigation and Management of Arrhythmias and Blackouts UCPPD course
Program start date | Application deadline |
2023-09-01 | 2023-07-09 |
2024-01-01 | 2023-11-26 |
2024-04-08 | - |
2024-09-09 | - |
Program Overview
Course overview
The award is delivered over eight days in two blocks – one five day block, followed by one three day block five months later, which allows time for consolidation of knowledge and application to practice. In these blocks you cover patient assessment, arrhythmia and blackout management, electrophysiology management, interventions and investigations. This award is supported by the British Heart Foundation.
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Where you study
Teesside University campus.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Investigation and Management of Arrhythmias and Blackouts University Certificate in Postgraduate Professional Development (UCPPD) program equips healthcare professionals with advanced knowledge and skills to care comprehensively and competently for patients experiencing arrhythmias, blackouts, and those at risk of developing these conditions.
The program delves into all aspects of patient assessment, investigations, holistic care, and management for arrhythmia and blackout patients.
Objectives:
- Develop advanced knowledge and skills in managing arrhythmias and blackouts.
- Enable holistic and competent care for patients with arrhythmias and blackouts.
- Cover all aspects of patient assessment, investigations, control, holistic care, and management.
- Provide practical and theoretical knowledge for effective patient care.
- Enhance professional development in the field of arrhythmia and blackout management.
Program Description:
The Investigation and Management of Arrhythmias and Blackouts UCPPD program is delivered over two blocks of study:
- Block 1: A five-day block covering patient assessment, arrhythmia and blackout management, and interventions.
- Block 2: A three-day block held five months later, focusing on electrophysiology management and investigations. This allows time for knowledge consolidation and application to practice. This program is supported by the British Heart Foundation and provides participants with the necessary expertise to excel in their field.
Entry Requirements:
EU Home Students and International Students (Outside the EU):
General Requirements:
- Applicants must possess 120 credits at degree level or equivalent.
- They must be qualified healthcare professionals currently practicing and working with critically ill patients or within a cardiac arrhythmia environment.
Additional Requirements for Applicants Funded by the British Heart Foundation:
- Applicants funded by the British Heart Foundation must have been working in a specialized setting for at least three years.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
No specific language proficiency requirements are mentioned in the provided context.
Summary:
- Applicants must have a degree-level qualification with 120 credits.
- Applicants must be qualified healthcare professionals working with critically ill patients or in a cardiac arrhythmia environment.
- Applicants funded by the British Heart Foundation must have 3 years of experience in a specialized setting.
- There are no language proficiency requirements mentioned.