Cardiology in Practice
A six week online tutored CPD course with Charlotte Pace
Week 1
Feline Heart Disease
- Prevalence, aetiology and pathophysiology of feline heart disease
- Classification systems used to diagnose and treat feline cardiomyopathies
- Nursing care and treatment aims
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Explain the pathophysiology of feline heart disease
- Understand the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) classification system as it applies to feline cardiomyopathies
- Be familiar with the best approach to a nurse a cat with heart disease and heart failure
Week 2
Canine Heart Disease
- Prevalence, aetiology and pathophysiology of myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)
- Classification systems used to diagnose and treat MMVD
- Staging systems used to diagnose and treat DCM in dogs
- Nursing care of dogs with heart disease and heart failure
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Explain the pathophysiology of MMVD and DCM
- Understand the ACVIM classification system as it applies to MMVD and the staging system as it applies to canine DCM
- Be familiar with the best approach to nurse a dog with either MMVD or DCM
Week 3
Electrocardiography (ECG) – Theory
- The ECG machine and settings
- Achieving a good quality ECG trace
- How to interpret an ECG
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Set up an ECG and understand the settings
- Apply theory to achieve a good quality ECG trace
- Understand how to interpret an ECG, using an algorithmic system
Week 4
Electrocardiography (ECG) – Application
- Application of theory from week 1 to cases
- Anaesthesia and ECGs
- Life threatening arrhythmias
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Apply theoretical learning to practical cases
- Understand the role of anaesthesia and surgery upon ECGs
- Identify life threatening arrhythmias
Week 5
Heart Failure
- Pathophysiology of heart failure
- Acute life threatening and chronic management
- Management of patients with heart failure
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Understand how heart failure can occur
- Identify patients with heart failure and nurse them appropriately
- Recognise drugs used in the treatment of heart failure
Week 6
Diagnostic Tests and the Cardiac Patient
- Diagnostic tests used in cardiac patients
- How to approach the test and the patient
- Evaluation of diagnostic tests in cardiac patients
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Perform or assist with diagnostic tests with confidence
- Apply best practice methods to achieve reliable and repeatable results
- Understand the purpose of diagnostic tests used in cardiac medicine
CPD Course Content
Modules
Status
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Welcome
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Week 1 - Feline Heart Disease Available on: 10/06/2024 12:00 am
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Week 2 - Canine Heart Disease Available on: 17/06/2024 12:00 am
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Week 3 - ECG Theory Available on: 24/06/2024 12:00 am
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Week 4 - ECG Application Available on: 01/07/2024 12:00 am
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Week 5 - Heart Failure Available on: 08/07/2024 12:00 am
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Week 6 - Diagnostic Tests Available on: 15/07/2024 12:00 am
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