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Overview
On the University of Sunderland's course of Coronary Heart Disease and Heart Failure you'll learn from experienced cardiac specialists. Study at Level 6 or Level 7 depending on your experience.
Key facts
Are you a healthcare professional? Do you work with patients affected by coronary heart disease and heart failure? Do you want to develop your knowledge and skills? This short course could be for you.
- There are two routes available depending on your experience:
- Undergraduate Achievement Certificate in Coronary Heart Disease and Heart Failure (Level 6)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Coronary Heart Disease and Heart Failure (Level 7).
The course will help you build the skills to promote holistic, patient-centred care. You'll also gain the knowledge to develop an effective patient management plan. You'll use transferable skills and evidence-based practice for patients with cardiovascular disease. By the end of the course, you'll have a wider breadth of knowledge in your field.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Cardiovascular disease as a public health concern
- Pathophysiology and development of cardiovascular disease in the adult population
- Identifying and diagnosing cardiovascular disorders. This could include stroke, acute coronary syndromes, stable cardiovascular disease, and heart failure.
- Risk factors
- Prevention strategies and lifestyle choices
- Health promotion
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 6 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Sunderland, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
To apply for this course, you need to be:
- A healthcare professional
- Working in a clinical setting
- Delivering coronary heart disease and heart failure services.
- For entry to the Level 7 route, you must have already undertaken a Level 6 qualification.
Tuition Fees
Additional Details
- Employers usually meets course costs. We advise that you speak to your workforce development lead before applying.
Living costs
Sunderland
United Kingdom
758 - 1438 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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