This focal point will give you an understanding of familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH), and its identification and management. It will enable you to improve care for people with known familial hypercholesterolaemia and identify people who are not yet diagnosed, supporting them to make informed decisions about their condition.
We have emerged as market leaders in providing a diverse range of resuscitation courses, including anaphylaxis training and defibrillator (AED) usage. This course is open to all healthcare professionals, whether they are newcomers to vaccination or those seeking a refresher.
This is a comprehensive and practical programme that enables you to conduct Clinical Medication Reviews for Heart Failure in General Practice. In this module you will learn the different classifications of Heart Failure, QOF indicators and how to action them, How to structure your clinical medication review, The monitoring requirements for the condition of Heart Failure, The monitoring requirements for the medicines commonly used to treat this condition, How to identify red flags and know when to refer, How to use Heart Failure Review templates on EMIS and SystmOne.
The aim of this e-course is to develop your knowledge and skills in cardiovascular therapeutics. This will enable you to provide a person-centred approach to support the healthcare of people living with or at higher risk of cardiovascular disease. It is designed for pharmacy professionals working in all areas of practice.
This Tackling the Complexity of Managing Heart Failure Short Course is aimed at any healthcare professional who participates in the delivery and management of care for people with chronic heart failure, their families and carers.
This course is delivered by Interactive Blended Online Learning including two pre-recorded lectures, videos and a minimum of five live sessions offered with a module support tutor to ensure learners get the opportunity to ask questions and discuss with peers.
The Tackling the Complexity of Managing Heart Failure Short Course allows the acquisition of both practical skills and clinical knowledge necessary to manage the complex needs of patients and carers from the early diagnostic phase through to end of life.
In addition, it equips the learner with a broader understanding of the multi-systems approach to disease management and strategic service development. This course explores the pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of heart failure. It focuses on both pharmacological and non-pharmacological management of heart failure and how this may be impacted by co-morbid conditions.
It is aimed at healthcare practitioners who are working with people with heart failure and complex needs and will enable learners to apply the evidence in the context of other comorbidities.
A 90-minute session exploring hypertension best practice, and ‘ask the expert’ opportunity
There has never been a better time to update your CVD knowledge and know-how. Hypertension has been highlighted in the Core20PLUS5 approach as one the key clinical areas for accelerated improvement, and our 90-minute masterclass will explore how to effectively diagnose and support patients with hypertension. Whether you are in a new role and want to refine your blood pressure measuring technique, or you are a more experienced clinician who has questions about challenging cases, this CPD-accredited workshop is for you.
Increase your knowledge and know-how
Led by an experienced clinical specialist and facilitator, the Hypertension Masterclass will cover the following content:
This session will highlight the relationship between health inequalities and effective hypertension case-finding and management, so you are encouraged to think about your local practice population as you listen. You will then have the opportunity to ask questions of our expert facilitator – please do come prepared with any specific questions or issues you would like to discuss.