Course description

How to approach heart failure and different forms of heart failure

Drug Treatment in Heart Failure

Management of symptoms

Pharmacological interventions

Arrythmias and device therapy in heart failure

Overview of hypertension

Prescribing in hypertension

What will i learn?

  • Develop skills in managing hypertension, cardiac disease and heart failure in primary care. Demonstrate an understanding of common medications and clinical decision-making in heart failure and hypertension in out-of-hospital settings.

Requirements

  • GPN’s, Nurse practitioners, pharmacists and healthcare professionals working in the community, pharmacies, general practice and primary care. Course Level Intermediate CPD Hours 3 (Participatory) Lecturer Nadia Dallsingh – Cardiology Specialist Nurse ***This is a recorded audio session

Belmatt Healthcare Training

Nadia Dallsingh

Nadia Dallsingh, RGN, BSc, MSc, is an esteemed Cardiac Specialist Nurse Practitioner with a career spanning over thirty years in the National Health Service (NHS). Her passion for cardiology nursing has been the cornerstone of her journey since 1994, where she has dedicated herself to advancing patient care in various domains of cardiovascular health. Nadia's expertise lies in interventional cardiology, particularly in areas related to coronary artery disease, acute coronary syndrome, heart failure, and cardiac rehabilitation. Her extensive experience in the field has taken her through diverse roles, starting with nine years in cardiac critical care settings from 1994 to 2003. Subsequently, she transitioned into cardiac diagnostics, risk prevention/intervention, research, and cardiac rehabilitation, a phase that continued from 2003 to 2015. In her current role since January 2015, Nadia plays a pivotal role in screening and preparing patients for elective cardiac procedures. These encompass a wide range, including angiograms, percutaneous coronary interventions, transcatheter aortic valve interventions, cardiac ablations, pacemakers, and internal cardiac defibrillators. Her dedication to ensuring a smooth and informed experience for patients undergoing these procedures underscores her commitment to patient-centred care. Nadia's overarching goal is to contribute to the education and training of nurses, enabling widespread access to information and care for cardiac conditions within the general population. Through her extensive knowledge and hands-on experience, she strives to empower healthcare professionals to deliver the highest quality of care in the realm of cardiology, ultimately improving outcomes for individuals with cardiovascular concerns.

£25

+VAT

Course code

Cpd hours

Skill level

Intermediate

Expiry period

Lifetime

Certificate

Yes

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