University of Sunderland

Practice Development in Heart Failure

* Exceptions may apply.  Please see Fees and Finance for further information.

Introduction

The course aims to question and enhance  existing knowledge and practice and enable the practitioner to critically apply pathophysiological and psychosocial principles of chronic heart failure management within the context of their working environment, demonstrate competence underpinned by clinical reasoning and decision making skills, review the impact of local and national policy initiatives on their practice and critically review their personal and professional practice development. 

You will explore how to manage the stable/unstable continuum using the principles of chronic heart failure management and drug titration, and then work in practice to develop these competencies supported by a local Heart Failure Specialist Nurse.

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Course Content

• Epidemiology
• Investigations and Diagnosis of Heart Failure
• Disease Management in Primary Care
• Drug Titration
• Acute Exacerbations and Tertiary Intervention
• User/carers Perspectives in Delivery of Care and Rehabilitation
• Reflective Practice, Professional Competencies, Clinical Governance and Audit
• Palliation
• Skills for Health Competency Framework
• Nice Guidelines for Chronic Heart Failure

This module is accredited with 20 points at Level 3.

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Entry Requirements

Students must hold current registration with a relevant professional body. Students need to be working in a practice environment that will enable them to develop the competency element of the module.

Support for students with disabilities

The University of Sunderland is fully committed to principles of Equality and Diversity. We welcome applications from potential students who have or may have a disability and are eager to ensure that all reasonable adjustments and support can be put in place where appropriate.

When you apply for a course at Sunderland you will have the opportunity to disclose that you have a disability, specific learning difficulty or a medical condition. You are not obliged to provide us with this information. However, if you do not, it may mean that we are unable to provide you with the level of support and assistance that you require.

For courses and programmes where no application form is required we recommend that you contact the appropriate Faculty and department to discuss your needs as soon as possible before the start of the course. This will enable the University to work with you to identify any disability-related support needs and to make sure you receive timely advice and guidance about how your needs may be met.

We advise all applicants to make themselves familiar with the demands of a programme, including requirements for field trips, placements, years abroad and teaching, learning and assessment methods.

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Fees and Finance

For information about University scholarships and bursaries please see the page Fees and Finance.

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Teaching and Assessment

This course will employ a variety of teaching and learning methods

• Workshops
• Seminars 
• Lectures
• Case Studies
• Educational Visits
• Tutorials
• Self-directed Learning

Student support sessions available following sessions. Tutorials also available by individual arrangement.

How is the course assessed?

• The course is assessed through the submission of a reflective account
• All participants will be expected to demonstrate competence in the workplace and will be supported by a member to achieve this.  Competencies include assessment, monitoring and reviewing the care and management plan of patients with a diagnosis of chronic heart failure, promoting patient self-management and providing palliative care to patients and their families.

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Career Opportunities

A continuing professional development qualification, it will allow you to move your career forwards. It will help you to fulfil your role in health care better, and to take the next step in your career.

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Facilities

*World Class Web/Design Tools*
The University of Sunderland has made a significant investment in providing students with access to the latest releases of Adobe products.

Selected PCs within the St Peter's and Murray Libraries have been pre-loaded with the Creative Suite 4 (CS4) Adobe Design Premium Suite for your exclusive use.

CS4 Creative includes key products such as Indesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver as well as Photoshop and a range of many others.

Further information is available from:

http://www.adobe.com/uk/products/creativesuite/design/
For information regarding locations of PC or Macs within your own faculty that have access to Adobe products please contact your Faculty IT Support.

If you are interested in purchasing Adobe products for your own PC/Mac Adobe offer significant savings for student purchases via any of its approved re-sellers.

Please visit:

http://www.student-software.co.uk/

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