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Atrial Fibrillation: Diploma Level Module

Study Details

Credit Points: 15 Level 2 (diploma)
Notional study time: 150 hours
Duration: 3 months

Atrial fibrillation has been described as 'a new epidemic' and its incidence is expected to rise to that of heart failure over the next fifty years. It has been given a new priority with the launch of the new CHD NSF chapter on arrhythmias and included for the first time in the QOF assessments for 2006-7. Often undetected, atrial fibrillation doubles the risk of death in both sexes at any age as well as bring a major cause of stroke. It is therefore vital that healthcare professionals are able to identify, diagnose and manage atrial fibrillation. This module enables healthcare professionals to deliver effective, safe and competent evidence based care to patients based on national guidelines.

Suitable for

The module is suitable for healthcare professionals who come into contact with patients with or at risk of developing atrial fibrillation in the community. This is likely to include practice nurses, district nurses, community matrons, GPs, community pharmacists and other appropriate healthcare professionals.

Outline Content

  • Epidemiology
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Identification, assessment and diagnosis of atrial fibrillation
  • Management of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments
  • Organisation of care
  • Supported self care

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to:

  • Discuss the epidemiology of atrial fibrillation and its impact on healthcare resources
  • Critically evaluate the role of the healthcare professional in identifying and diagnosing atrial fibrillation
  • Examine the different approaches to the management of atrial fibrillation

Module Delivery

Distance learning supported by comprehensive study materials.

Available to individuals or can be commissioned by PCOs or Acute Trusts for local delivery as a satellite course.

Assessment

3,000 word case study

Cost

£395 + £10 Open University certification fee...
(Regional venue fee may apply)

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Module Contact Details

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

Locally Delivered Courses
To commission this module in your local area for 10 or more people:
Email Booking - Locally Delivered
Tel: +44 (0)1926 836836