Awards
Target Award
Programme Offerings
Part-Time
F2F-JMU-NOV
Educational Aims of the Course
The aim of the programme is to develop a critical understanding of the aetiology, presentation and impact of congenital heart disease in adults. To explore the specific care requirements of this group of patients.
Learning Outcomes
- Organisation
- Communication
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Numerical literacy
Teaching, Learning and Assessment
The module syllabus includes:
Developmental anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system - including embryological development of congenital heart defects (CHD) - Pathophysiology and management of different congenital heart conditions - Assessment and therapy strategies to minimise the long-term effects of CHD Healthcare and psycho-social implications - including aspects of the transition from paediatrics to adult care Patient perspective Ethical issues. This module focuses on developing a critical understanding of congenital heart disease in adults, including its origins, presentation, and impact, and addresses specific care requirements. Topics covered include cardiovascular anatomy, pathophysiology, management, long-term effects, healthcare implications, patient perspectives, and ethical issues.
The assessment has one element: Presentation of a case report of 3000 word equivalent.