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Postgraduate Certificate
University of Leeds
Part Time
JAN
9 months
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Postgraduate Certificate
University of Leeds
Part Time
JAN
9 months
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Cardiac disease is a major problem of the Western world. In the UK the demand for cardiac specialists is greater than the number practising, ensuring a continued future for registered professionals. Cardiac rhythm and device practitioners are in-demand specialists who work across stimulating hospital and community environments, combining patient care with analytical problem solving.
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Our Cardiac Device and Rhythm Management course will develop you into a highly competent and advanced practitioner ready to make a real contribution to modern healthcare services. It is designed for healthcare professionals with a specialist interest in cardiac rhythm management and implantable cardiac devices (including pacemakers, ICDs and heart failure devices).
Course highlights
Develop specialist clinical expertise underpinned by in-depth theoretical knowledge in cardiac Implantable devices including pacemakers, ICD, CRT and remote monitoring.
Gain an understanding of the evidence and research base of the discipline.
Teaching delivered by a research active multi-disciplinary team of clinical academics including IBHRE and BHRS accredited cardiac physiologists, specialist nurses and cardiologists.
Undertake hands on training in implantable loop recorder implantation
Aimed at a range of healthcare professionals including Cardiac Physiologists, Hospital Doctors, GPs, Cardiac Nurse Specialists, Physician Associates, Radiographers and Allied Health Professionals.
Entry Requirements GCSE English and Maths grade C or above or equivalent Relevant undergraduate degree in a related field including BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) or equivalent e.g. HNC MPPM, professional body exams such as BHRS. Undergraduate degree in a related field 2:2 including nursing, radiography, or equivalent. There must be evidence that you have studied within the last 5 years and must have access to cardiac assessment opportunities as part of your current role. English requirements for candidates for whom English is not their first language: GCSE English Language grade C or above
Students living in
Domestic
£4,500 per year
Students from Domestic
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£10,333 per year
Students from EU
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£10,333 per year
Students from International
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