Cardiac Care

On this module, you'll develop the knowledge, skills and clinical reasoning required to support people living with cardiovascular disease, alongside their families and carers, across the patient journey.

We'll explore the assessment, monitoring, medical and surgical management of cardiovascular conditions within a variety of clinical settings. Content includes cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, ECG interpretation, pathophysiology of common cardiac diseases, disorders and abnormalities, alongside the rationale for associated signs, symptoms, investigations and treatment approaches.

Throughout the module, we'll contextualise learning through authentic patient journeys and clinical scenarios, enabling you to explore how cardiovascular health changes over time and how healthcare professionals support individuals and communities through different stages of illness.

The module adopts a holistic approach to cardiovascular care, considering the patient pathway from prevention and early recognition through acute care, recovery, rehabilitation, long-term management and palliative care where appropriate. You'll develop the ability to analyse and evaluate interventions and treatment strategies, applying evidence-based knowledge and clinical reasoning to support safe, person-centred cardiovascular care.

How you'll learn

This is a blended learning module, delivered through a combination of online and classroom-based learning activities. Teaching is supported by academic staff and specialist clinicians working within cardiovascular care.

The module uses interactive clinical scenarios, case-based learning and reflective discussion to support the development of applied cardiovascular knowledge and decision-making skills.

Assessment
The assessment for this module is a computer-based examination designed to assess your ability to interpret ECGs, apply clinical reasoning and make evidence-informed decisions within cardiovascular scenarios.