The course will cover the essential underpinning knowledge to effectively manage the patient throughout the life cycle of the implantable device.
Awareness of what is happening during the rupture of a coronary plaque assists the attendee in understanding why such a microscopic event can have such a catastrophic outcome.
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Safe use of AED training
A comprehensive 2 day course for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals working in cardiology. This courses will be especially useful to those new to this speciality but will also be of use as an updater for more experienced professionals.
A hands-on introduction to various AAC devices for anyone with a personal or professional interest. This day introduces you to EATS and is a good foundation in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). You will learn different terminology used in the specialism; the difference between complexity of devices; key concepts related to implementing and making AAC work; how and when to refer to the specialist service and other essential knowledge needed to work in this area. The session is a good mix of theory and practical activities, and the day concludes with a generous interactive session for all to have a chance to have hands on experience with many devices and communication tools. The course is for anyone who wants information about AAC, whether you are a client, family member, paid carer, teacher, Speech & Language Therapist, other Allied Health Professional or anyone else who has an interest. If you are booking for a group, please supply details for each member of your party at checkout. This helps us to get an idea of who the course is helping, and in which manner. Thank you! This course is a requirement to attend our level 2 AAC awareness course. If you are interested in attending the level 2 course after you have completed this introduction, please contact us at eats.lincoln@nhs.net to book your place. If you have any questions about the event, please feel free to email us at eats.lincoln@nhs.net We hope to see you there!
Following attendance, candidates will be able to record an ECG correctly and start to develop interpretation skills. The course includes supervised practice in recording a 12 lead ECG.
An opportunity to develop essential knowledge and skills that are necessary for the safe care and management of a patient requiring an Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
An opportunity to learn about a structured assessment of chest pain. Primarily looking at Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), but also other differentials such as myopericarditis, dissection.
An opportunity to learn about various heart rhythm disturbances, their aetiology, management and treatment strategies.