Introduction to Heart Failure Care: Short Course

With an ageing population and improved care for people having heart attacks, heart failure is an increasingly common condition. There is no "cure" for the condition and it has a dramatic effect on the quality of life of people who suffer from it. If not properly managed in the community it can place very heavy pressure on hospital beds through emergency admissions and re-admissions.

Aims

This interactive one day short course is designed to provide an introduction to the assessment and optimal management of patients with heart failure in line with the NSF for CHD and the NICE guidelines. It will provide up to date basic information about the disease and its practical management.

Objectives

To be aware of the NICE guidelines for Heart Failure
To understand the usual causes of heart failure and be able to recognise potential sufferers
To be aware of the optimal investigation and assessment of a patient that lead to a di agnosis
To know the optimal treatment options

Target Audience

Health Care Professionals working with, and caring for, patients with heart failure in the community. This is likely to include Practice Nurses, District Nurses, GPs, Palliative Care Nurses and Car di ac Rehabilitation Nurses wishing to develop services in the community, Discharge Planners and Community Pharmacists

Programme

The short course will provide practical, interactive sessions covering:

Overview of heart failure
Causes and diagnosis
Management of heart failure - pharmacological and non-pharmacological

Reference can be made to local guidelines.

The day will not replace the need to undertake more in-depth training for those wishing to undertake a more extensive role in patient care. It is hoped that following the day people may wish to take advantage of the validated training available.

Duration and Format

One training day with informal lectures and interactive practical sessions.

Cost

£99

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Short Course Contact Details

For further details and/or to book this short course:
Email Booking - Individual
Tel: +44 (0)1926 493313

Locally Delivered Courses
To commission this short course in your local area for 12 or more people:
Email Booking - Locally Delivered
Tel: +44 (0)1926 836836