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An interactive course guiding you through the ins and outs of the 12 lead electrocardiogram (ECG). Starting with an introduction to cardiac anatomy, physiology and the electrical conduction system, we will guide delegates through how to perform a 12 lead ECG correctly and how to begin its interpretation. Using real-life examples you’ll learn the important aspects of atrial arrhythmias, heart blocks, bundle branch blocks, ventricular arrhythmias in addition to changes that occur during myocardial infarction, ischaemia and electrolyte imbalances. The course will be provided by Cardiac Physiologists and Cardiac Clinical Scientists from Manchester University Foundation Trust - one of the largest tertiary cardiac centres in the UK.
Demystifying cardiac devices — a practical introduction for healthcare professionals new to device therapy and monitoring A one day introductory course for all healthcare professionals with limited or no experience of cardiac devices. Ever wanted to know why there are so many different devices and what they do? What do device checks even involve? When are they needed? What should I be looking for on my telemetry? The course will be hosted by senior Cardiac Physiologists/ Scientists from the Cardiac Rhythm Management team at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. Full draft agenda below. **If submitting payment via CPD funding OR Purchase Order (i.e. not a card payment) - please DO complete your registration - you can detail payment method in the ‘Billing name' box. Many thanks. **
Cardiac Catheterisation
By M&K Update Ltd
This course enables participants to develop essential patient management skills that are necessary for identifying and managing the safe care of a patient requiring cardiac catheterisation.
A one day course for healthcare professionals to introduce brady pacing concepts. Draft agenda included below - first date to be confirmed. Register your interest now by joining our waiting list. This is the first course in a series which will include Tachy and CRT devices. Our agenda is not manufacturer specific. The course will be hosted by senior Cardiac Physiologists/ Scientists from the Cardiac Rhythm Management team at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. Final registration fee yet to be confirmed. Pacing 101 - Brady devices course 9.00-9.50 Brady Pacemaker indications 9.50 -10.20 Implant and equipment 10.20 -10.50 Physics 10.50 -11.05 Coffee break 11.05-11.30 Lead testing – sensing, impedance and thresholds 11.30-12.15 Timing cycles and modes 12.15-12.45 Test your knowledge Quiz 12.45-13.30 Lunch 13.30-14.00 Brady algorithms 14.00-14.30 Follow-up and device diagnostics 14.30-15.00 Complications and troubleshooting 15.00-15.15 Coffee break 15.15-16.30 Simulation session – split into small groups 4 or 5 per station 16.30-17.00 Test your knowledge Quiz **If submitting payment via CPD funding OR Purchase Order (i.e. not a card payment) - please DO complete your registration - you can detail payment method in the ‘Billing name' box. Many thanks. **
The ECG Workshop
By M&K Update Ltd
The ECG Workshop addresses the needs of nurses, doctors and allied health professionals who encounter ECG monitoring and traces. Theoretical and practical workshops in ECG Interpretation are delivered by experienced cardiac professionals.
Exercise Tolerance Testing
By M&K Update Ltd
Aimed at cardiac professionals to develop their Exercise Tolerance Testing (ETT) skills.
QA Level 2 Award In Basic Life Support And Safe Use Of An Automated External Defibrillator (RQF) Half day course This course provides candidates with the skills needed to administer safe, prompt and effective basic life support and use an AED Also available as a bolt-on to other courses Course Contents: The Chain of Survival Primary Survey Managing an Unresponsive Casualty Recovery Position CPR Safety Barriers CPR Safe Use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) AED Practical Benefits of this course: Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the UK’s biggest killers With an estimated 60,000 out of hospital cardiac arrests occurring every year in the UK alone, make sure you are prepared! Following a cardiac arrest, every minute without CPR and defibrillation reduces a casualty’s chance of survival by 10% Most of the British public are unaware of the life-saving difference they can make by performing CPR and defibrillation AEDs are easy to use and save lives This Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator qualification has been designed to provide candidates with the skills needed to administer safe, prompt and effective basic life support and use an AED safely in emergency situations Accredited, Ofqual regulated qualification: Our Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator training course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards.This means that you can be rest assured that your Basic Life Support and Safe Use of anAED Certificate fulfils the legal requirements. It is a very good way to make sure you and your employees are trained in how to use an AED safely.The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2402/8
