Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Care of the patient through their lifespan

Awards

Target Award

Award Description:Certificate of Professional Development - CPM

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

Develop comprehensive knowledge relating to the impact of common congenital cardiac anomalies on the physical, psychological and social needs of adult patients

Organisation

Demonstrate a higher level of knowledge of the common interventions and subsequent specific care needs of adult patients with a congenital cardiac anomaly

Communication

Demonstrate skills in locating and evaluating a range of relevant bibliographic and information sources in order to inform and develop a critical understanding of current issues in the Congenital Heart Disease field.

Leadership
Collaboration

Challenge arguments and construct, develop and defend a coherent argument using the conventions and skills of academic scholarship.

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.

Programme Structure

Programme Structure Description

This is a stand alone CPD module and offers the student the opportunity to undertake study over 15 weeks, the module commences in November and is a non-standard delivery over a week which is face-to-face.

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