FACULTY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE Department of CPD Postgraduate Studies MSc Advanced Practice Student Intake: September 2013 Aintree Campus
Module Handbook
HEA 4003 Advanced Cardiac Care
Module Leader Chris Jones jonesch@edgehill.ac.uk 0151 5296242
CONTENTS
Introduction
Page 3
Learning Outcomes
Page 4
Assessment Strategy
Page 5
Assignment Guidance
Page 6
Assessment Submission
Page 7
Turnitin: Interpreting Originality Reports
Page 9
Confidentiality
Page 10
Learning Resources
Page 11
Appendix A: Instructions for online submission Appendix B: Marking Criteria Timetable
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to module HEA 4003 Advanced Cardiac Care. On successful completion of all the elements within the module, you will be awarded 20 credits at Level 7. Those accessing this module will be registered nurses and allied health professionals who have the appropriate knowledge and skills to study at Masters level. This module is open to those working with and caring for patients with cardiac problems and will enable you to assess, diagnose and provide appropriate treatment. The module will aim to produce practitioners capable of leading innovation in a field where roles are changing and expanding at a rapid rate. It will be expected that you will have access to clients with cardiac conditions in order to demonstrate practice skills. Throughout the module I will be your module leader and my contact details are listed on this handbook cover. If you wish to arrange a tutorial outside the timetabled support, please contact me to arrange an appointment. This will ensure that I am available to see you and will prevent a wasted journey for yourself. This module handbook should be read in conjunction with your CPD Postgraduate Student Handbook available on the Edge Hill website, which details important information regarding confidentiality, academic rules, regulations and support. On behalf of all the staff within the Faculty of Health and Social Care, I would like to offer you a warm welcome, I hope that you enjoy this module and wish you every success.
Chris Jones Module Leader
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ONLINE LEARNING
This module uses an online approach to teaching and learning. The online sessions are identified in your timetable. Each session is time released so will only become available on the date that it is timetabled for delivery. You will then have one week to complete that session and feedback from the tutor will be provided the following week.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On successful completion of the module you will be able to: 1. Critically review the evidence relating to the incidence and spread of heart disease in the UK and elsewhere, evaluating the role of national and local policies in dealing with the complex problems presented by these conditions. 2. Examine the interaction of pharmacological and other interventions with the disordered physiology of the patient with heart disease. 3. Evaluate the effectiveness of multi-professionals who deliver care to the patient with heart disease, formulating strategies to enhance the care provided. 4. Analyse the philosophical issues in the interpretation of current research evidence, where appropriate challenging old hypotheses and developing new ideas.
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ASSESSMENT STRATEGY
Formative Assessment Within this module a range of formal and informal assessment procedures will be employed during the learning process to support you in achieving the learning outcomes and to improve your performance in the summative assessment. This will include on line quizzes, debates and discussions.
Summative Assessment The summative assessment for this module will be: Assessment will involve you preparing an article aimed at a specified peer reviewed journal. The article will conform to the criteria demanded by the journal, and the authors guidelines will be submitted as an appendix. There is no expectation on you to achieve publication, rather to successfully complete the task of a credible attempt. There will be opportunities during the module to present the work to fellow participants, but this will be in the form of a formative rather than a summative experience.
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ASSIGNMENT GUIDANCE
The idea of this assessment is to measure your performance against the learning outcomes. But it is also designed to accustom you to the notion of publishing your work. In essence this will involve you writing an essay, but an essay which conforms to the discipline laid down by a named journal. You must acknowledge the demands of the journal to conform to the house style. There is no expectation that the essay achieves publication, although if the essay is of high enough quality you are strongly encouraged to attempt it. The choice of journal is a matter for you. You might wish to write for a large circulation journal. Alternatively you might wish to aim for a small specialist journal. In either case, you should declare which journal you are aiming at, and include the ‘Guide For Authors’ as an appendix.
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ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION
Online Submission Date: 16th December 2013 Before 4.00pm Provisional Marks available by: Date 16th January 2014
Your assignments should be generated electronically and submitted online. Instructions for online submission and the how to view results can be found in Appendix A of this handbook.
Non-submission will result in a fail grade being recorded.
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General Submission Requirements (For written assessments)
Assignments must be electronically generated and you must keep an electronic copy of your assignment.
Appropriate referencing should take place throughout your assignment, utilising the Harvard Referencing System. Useful information and advice can be obtained via the University’s website at: General Guidance for Academic Skills, including referencing: http://www.edgehill.ac.uk/ls/support/academicskills/#intro Full Harvard Referencing Guide: http://www.eshare.edgehill.ac.uk/1133/1/HR_guide_RevisedDec2011.pdf
In-text authors and dates of publication, the work you include in your reference list and any appendices you attach are not included within the word count. Direct quotations from other sources are included within the word limit. Appendices are not marked and for information only.
Assignments are expected to adhere to guidance regarding the recommended wordage and failure to do so may influence the final grade awarded.
You are responsible for stating the word count when submitting your assignment.
The marking criteria being used in this assessment strategy are attached in Appendix B of this handbook.
Confidentiality and academic malpractice regulations apply to all assessments.
Please note if you are unable to submit your assignment due to sickness or other exceptional mitigating circumstances, it will be necessary for you to apply to the Head of Department for an extension or to submit an exceptional circumstances form along with appropriate evidence (e.g. a medical certificate/independent evidence).
The details of the external examiner responsible for the assessment of this module can be found within the Health Student Wiki at: https://go.edgehill.ac.uk/wiki/display/health/External+Examiners+-+Student+Info
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TURNITIN: INTERPRETING ORIGINALITY REPORTS The Originality Report is a report that highlights text in students’ work that has been submitted through Turnitin and then displays matches with the database that have the same or very similar wording. This consists of all quotes and paraphrases that students have included in their work, as well as phrases, which are favourably similar to other sources. Turnitin compares students’ work with text from: • • •
Published books, documents, journals, and articles; Websites, databases, and information repositories; Work submitted to Turnitin.
The report also includes a Similarity Score, which is a percentage, indicating how much of your essay matched other sources in the Turnitin Databases. If you receive a Similarity Score of 30% this means that Turnitin has identified 30% of your work as being similar to existing work stored in the database. There is NO similarity score that the student should aim for as a target. The Originality Report is usually ready in 5-10 minutes post-submission but can take longer when the demand is high.
HOW TO USE THE ORIGINALITY REPORT EFFECTIVELY
Armed with your similarity score and the list of colour-coded web-based links that matches each source highlighted in your text, you can begin direct comparison for in-depth analysis of the use of sources in your work. Features of this analysis should include: 1. 2. 3. 4.
The amount of textual borrowing; The reliance on sources; The accuracy of citations; The effectiveness of paraphrasing.
The main aim of the report is to help guide the student to rewrite their work to the point that they feel confident about the content, as well as improve academic skills to avoid poor academic practice by recognising the various forms of plagiarism.
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CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT There should be no reference within your assessed work to any name or identifying information relating to patients/clients or any staff member of any organisation. Inclusion of such information will result in a failed submission. Where it is relevant to state the name of any organisation, the information should be supported by reference to published documents that are available to the general public and form approved official documentation relating to the operation and provision of that organisation. It would be considered relevant to include the name of an organisation when:
Discussing/debating/analysing published data relating to the performance of that organisation. Discussing/debating/analysing published and approved policy and strategy of that organisation. Discussing/debating/analysing published research/evaluations/audit/opinion, which relates to and names that organisation.
Where the assignment requires reflection or analysis of specific practice/patient/client/service user scenarios, confidentiality must be maintained by the use of pseudonyms. Whilst retaining the essence of the scenario, where necessary some information may be altered to enhance anonymity, e.g., changing the number of siblings/children/place or type of work/accommodation or housing.
ACADEMIC MALPRACTICE AND THE PROFESSIONAL REGISTRANT Students should be aware that as a registrant of a Professional Body, any proven academic malpractice issues, such as plagiarism or any other type of malpractice as outlined in the university's regulations and procedures in respect of academic malpractice, may be reported to that (professional) body and or the commissioning agent. In addition, the university reserves the right to deny subsequent re attempts in accordance with the university's regulations and procedures in respect of academic malpractice.
For further details relating to both assessment processes and regulations, please refer to the CPD Postgraduate Student Handbook.
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LEARNING RESOURCES Please use the library catalogue to access all your print and e-resources. Beevers, G., Gregory, Y.H. Lip and O’Brien, E. (2006) ABC of Hypertension. London: BMJ Books. Chikwe, J., Beddow, E. and Glenville, B. (2006) Cardiothoracic Surgery. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Hatchett, R. and Thompson, D.R. (2001) Cardiac Nursing: A Comprehensive Guide. London: Churchill Livingstone. Jones, C. (2006) Issues in Heart Failure Nursing. Cumbria: M&K Update Ltd. Kenny, T. (2005) The Nuts and Bolts of Cardiac Pacing. London: Blackwell Futura. Lionel, H., Opie, B. and Gersh, J. (2006) Drugs for the Heart. Saunders (W.B.) Co Ltd. Morris, F., Edhouse, J., Brady, W. and Camm, J. (Eds) (2002) ABC of Clinical Electrocardiography. London: BMJ Books. Nigel, I., Jowett, D. and Thompson, R. (2002) Comprehensive Coronary Care. London: Bailliere Tindall. Stewart, S. and Blue, L. (2002) Improving Outcomes in Chronic Heart Failure: Specialist Nurse Intervention from Research to Practice. London: BMJ Books. Websites NICE guidelines relating to cardiac topics at: http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/topic/cardiovascular The Liverpool Care Pathway at: http://www.lcp-mariecurie.org.uk/ Learning Services has a range of journals, databases and e-books to enable you to search for high quality, evidence-based information. A full list of the resources, supporting information and Frequently Asked Questions can be found on the Health and Social Care subject web pages: http://www.edgehill.ac.uk/ls/subject/health/ http://www.edgehill.ac.uk/ls/subject/social-work/
A discovery service is a single search tool that provides fast and simple access to print and electronic material. Use Discover More to search for print books, eBooks, journals, full-text articles and much more. They search the library catalogue and the majority – although not all – of Edge Hill’s electronic resources. Use the Discover More link in the library catalogue.
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Key Online databases and journal collections All resources are available through the health subject web pages or the library catalogue. Learning Services has 19,000 journals available online. Cinahl Cochrane Library –full text Proquest Nursing – full text Internurse – full text Wiley Online Library – full text PsycInfo Social Care Online Anatomy TV InterMid – full text Maternity and Infant Care (MWIC) For multi-disciplinary and more specialist resources, there is more information on the health and social care subject web pages. http://www.edgehill.ac.uk/ls/subject/health/ http://www.edgehill.ac.uk/ls/subject/social-work/ E-books Edge Hill has a collection of over 80,000 e-books which can be accessed 24/7. Links are in the library catalogue or subject web pages. MyiLibrary Ebrary Ebsco e-books Ovid e-books (Made Incredibly Easy! Series) Royal Marsden Manual OnLine StatRef Midwifery
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APPENDIX A Instructions for Online Submission TURNITIN Ensure front cover sheet is attached and completed prior to submission. Follow the following steps to submit your assignment through Turnitin. 1. Access http://www.edgehill.ac.uk/ 2. Login using your username and password 3. Access Learning Edgehill 4. Access the Module Area 5. Access Module Assessment Area 6. Click on Turnitin Drop Box 7. Complete form add Module Code 8. Click on Browse button to locate your assignment that is saved 9. Double click the file name to start load process 10. Select the upload button 11. Confirm content 12. Click submit You will receive an e-mail to your university account to confirm your assignment is submitted. Save a copy. Non-submission will result in a fail grade being recorded. Access and view feedback through Turnitin You will receive an e-mail to your university account informing you that your grade and feedback is available for view. Follow the following steps to view your grade and feedback: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Access http://www.edgehill.ac.uk/ Login using your username and password Access Learning Edgehill Access the Module Area Access Module Assessment Area Access Turnitin Click on your Assignment title View Grade and Feedback Click reply to comment on feedback
Save a copy of the assignment and store on the Z Drive Contact the Module Lead to report problems encountered with submitting the assignment through Turnitin and viewing your feedback. Please note that guides to submit work through Turnitin are available at: http://www.eshare.edgehill.ac.uk/883/ 13
APPENDIX B
Assignment Marking Criteria: Academic Level 7 Weighting Descriptor
Grade 90-100%
(Distinction)
80-89%
(Distinction)
70-79%
(Distinction)
Relevant knowledge and understanding
75% Application of theory to practice
Level of analysis
(If relevant) Demonstrates excellent depth, breadth and a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of theoretical and conceptual material. Explicit evidence of independent, critical and original thinking which adds to the body of existing knowledge, Proposes new hypotheses/ theories/generates knew knowledge.
Strong evidence of a critical application and evaluation of the theoretical concepts to practice. Demonstrates sophistication in the ability to draw on critically reflective skills where appropriate with explicit evidence of perspective transformation. Demonstrates reasoned judgement in the consideration and critical appraisal of alternative interpretations, acknowledging the complexities in practice.
Demonstrates excellent depth, breadth and a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of theoretical and conceptual material. Evaluates and appraises a full range of key and wider issues demonstrating evidence of independent critical and original thought, adding to the body of existing knowledge.
Strong evidence of a critical application and evaluation of the theoretical concepts to practice. Demonstrates increasing sophistication in the ability to draw on critically reflective skills where appropriate, with explicit evidence of perspective transformation. Depth of analysis and clarity of judgement in the consideration of alternative interpretations, acknowledging the complexities in practice.
Demonstrates a deep and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of theoretical and conceptual material Critically analyses and evaluates an extensive range of wider issues and perspectives, drawing on an extensive consideration of relevant literature.
Strong evidence of a critical application and evaluation of the theoretical concepts to practice. Demonstrates increasing sophistication in the ability to draw on critically reflective skills where appropriate, with explicit evidence of perspective transformation.
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Strong evidence of a sophisticated ability to critically analyse concepts and theories in depth. Manifested by: careful criticism of arguments, statements and research evidence, managing uncertainty and ambiguity with analysis of alternatives. Management of complex issues in a systematic and creative way, synthesising information, making reasoned judgements and taking responsibility for conclusions. Strong evidence of a sophisticated ability to critically analyse concepts and theories in depth. Manifested by: critical evaluation of research and advanced scholarship in the discipline/field, managing uncertainty and ambiguity with analysis of alternatives. Management of complex issues in a systematic and creative way, synthesising information, making reasoned judgements and taking responsibility for conclusions. Strong evidence of a well developed ability to critically review and analyse concepts and theories in depth. Manifested by: critical evaluation of research and advanced scholarship in the discipline/field with transfer to the wider arena and evidence of a strong ability to synthesise
25% Level of Structure investigation presentation and use of and supporting grammar evidence Demonstrates a thorough engagement with an exhaustive range of literature from diverse sources, presenting a highly critical appraisal of the original material. Demonstrates outstanding levels of autonomy in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level. Sophisticated use of current Harvard referencing with meticulous attention to detail.
Outstanding organisation of material, discussion is articulate and fluent. Systematic and logical development of arguments. Succinct, focussed debate, grammatically sound, and impeccable syntax. Presented in accordance with assignment guidelines.
Demonstrates a thorough engagement with an extensive range of literature from diverse sources, presenting a highly critical appraisal of the original material. Demonstrates high levels of autonomy in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level. Sophisticated use of current Harvard referencing with meticulous attention to detail.
Excellent organisation of material, discussion is articulate and fluent. Systematic and logical development of arguments. Succinct, focussed debate, grammatically sound, and impeccable syntax. Presented in accordance with assignment guidelines.
Demonstrates a thorough engagement with a wide range of literature from diverse sources, presenting a highly critical appraisal of the original material. Demonstrates high levels of autonomy in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level.
Excellent organisation of material, discussion is articulate and fluent. Systematic and logical development of arguments. Succinct, focussed debate, grammatically sound, and correct syntax.
Assignment Marking Criteria: Academic Level 7 continued ‌ Weighting Descriptor
Relevant knowledge and understanding
Grade
60-69%
(Merit)
50-59%
(Pass)
75% Application of theory to practice
Level of analysis
(If relevant) Explicit evidence of independent thought and creativity.
Comprehensive consideration of alternative interpretations of the complexities of practice.
Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of theoretical and conceptual material Critically analyses and evaluates a range of wider issues and perspectives, drawing on an extensive consideration of relevant literature. Explicit evidence of independent thought and creativity.
Strong evidence of a critical application of the theoretical concepts to practice. Demonstrates a well developed ability to draw on critically reflective skills where appropriate, with evidence of perspective transformation. Detailed consideration of alternative interpretations of the complexities of practice.
Meets learning outcomes. Demonstrates a systematic knowledge and understanding of the theoretical and conceptual material including some discussion of wider issues. Clear evidence of independent thought and creativity.
Clear evidence of critical application of the theoretical concepts to practice. Demonstrates a well developed ability to use critically reflective skills where appropriate with evidence of new insights. Considers alternative interpretations within complex scenarios.
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information related to complex issues in a systematic and creative way. Significant and decisive conclusions drawn. Critical appraisal of potential areas of uncertainty and ambiguity, discusses alternative proposals. Strong evidence of a well developed ability to critically analyse and evaluate concepts and theories in some depth, demonstrating critical evaluation of research and advanced scholarship in the discipline/field and an ability to synthesise information related to complex issues in a systematic and creative way. Provides substantial and significant conclusions from a wide range of perspectives. Recognises potential areas of uncertainty and ambiguity and discusses alternative proposals. Consistent critical analysis of research and advanced scholarship in the discipline/field. Ability to deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively. Provides substantial conclusions drawn from a range of perspectives. Recognises potential areas of uncertainty and ambiguity.
25% Level of Structure investigation presentation and use of and supporting grammar evidence Sophisticated use of current Harvard referencing with attention to detail.
Presented in accordance with assignment guidelines.
Demonstrates a strong engagement with a wide range of literature from diverse sources, presenting a highly critical appraisal of the source material. Demonstrates autonomy in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level. Sophisticated use of current Harvard referencing with attention to detail
Well organised material, discussion is coherent and fluent. Logical development of arguments. Succinct, focussed debate. Syntactically correct with minimal grammatical errors. Presented in accordance with assignment guidelines.
Demonstrates engagement with a range of relevant literature from a range of sources. Demonstrates increasing autonomy in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level. Accurate use of current Harvard referencing with attention to detail.
Well organised material, discussion is coherent and fluent. Logical development of arguments. Succinct, focussed debate. Syntactically correct with few grammatical errors. Presented in accordance with assignment guidelines.
Assignment Marking Criteria: Academic Level 7 continued ‌ Weighting Descriptor
Grade 40-49%
(Pass)
30-39%
(Fail)
20-29%
(Fail)
10-19%
(Fail)
Relevant knowledge and understanding
75% Application of theory to practice
Level of analysis
(If relevant) Meets learning outcomes at threshold level. Demonstrates an understanding of the theoretical and conceptual material as appropriate.
Demonstrates the ability to use critically reflective skills where appropriate. Clear evidence of application of theory to practice. Feasible recommendations with same evidence of originality.
Demonstrates the ability to critically analyse/critically reflect on information presented within the field of study. Critical review/evaluation and conclusions drawn from a range of perspectives.
Does not meet learning outcomes. Limited knowledge and understanding of theoretical and conceptual material presented.
Demonstrates a developing ability to use critical reflective skills in general. Some application of theory to practice is evident.
Demonstrates limited evidence of critical analysis/critical reflection on methodological issues within the field of study/professional practice. Limited critical review/evaluation. Some conclusions drawn from a narrow range of perspectives.
Does not meet the learning outcomes. Some serious deficiencies/omission s in the theoretical and conceptual material presented. Some evidence of misunderstanding.
Demonstrates a limited ability only to use critically reflective skills. Limited application of theory to practice. No feasible recommendations or evidence of originality.
Demonstrates little evidence of critical analysis/critical reflection on methodological issues within the field of study/professional practice. Limited conclusions drawn from a narrow range of perspectives.
Does not meet learning outcomes. Seriously deficient in presenting theoretical and conceptual material. Evidence of significant misunderstanding.
No evidence of critically reflective skills. No application of theory to practice.
Demonstrates no evidence of critical analysis/critical reflection on methodological issues within the field of study/professional practice. No relevant evidence of critical thought or enquiry. No conclusions drawn.
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25% Level of Structure investigation presentation and use of and supporting grammar evidence Engages in independent systematic study. Draws on a range of contemporary sources extending beyond core texts. Demonstrates a developing autonomy in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level. Accurate use of current Harvard referencing. Limited evidence of engagement in independent systematic study. Draws an a satisfactory range of contemporary sources, focussing on core texts only. Demonstrates some developing autonomy in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level. Attention to current Harvard referencing system required. Limited evidence of engagement in independent systematic study. Draws on a narrow range of contemporary sources. Demonstrates little autonomy in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level. Attention to current Harvard referencing required; many inaccuracies present. Very little evidence of any reading. Work is unsupported. Many referencing errors/omissions throughout the work.
Logical, systematic development of arguments within the discussion. Presented in accordance with assignment guidelines. Largely fluent and coherent work. Largely correct syntax with few grammatical errors. Legible and satisfactory presentation. Limited discussion, developing fluency and coherence in the presentation of logical argument. Syntax and/or grammar requires attention.
Work does not flow and is disorganised and disjointed. Presentation of work does not conform to guidance. Many issues with syntax and grammar impede the flow of work.
High level of disorganisation. Little evidence of reading or progression to lines of discussion. Numerous syntax/ grammatical errors, which seriously impede the work.
Assignment Marking Criteria: Academic Level 7 continued ‌ Weighting Descriptor
Grade 1-9%
(Fail)
0%
Relevant knowledge and understanding
75% Application of theory to practice
Level of analysis
(If relevant) Does not meet learning outcomes. No evidence of application of theory to practice. No knowledge of understanding of any issues. Evidence of widespread misunderstanding.
No evidence of reflective skills. No attempt to apply theory to practice.
Work is a descriptive narrative. No evidence of critical thought or enquiry. No conclusion drawn.
25% Level of Structure investigation presentation and use of and supporting grammar evidence No evidence of any reading. Work is unsupported. Numerous referencing errors/omissions throughout the work.
Late submissions without relevant permission. Evidence of academic malpractice as defined by Institutional Policy. Major breach of confidentiality. Evidence of unsafe/harmful or discriminatory practice or presentation of misinformation. Failure to generate assignment electronically.
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Breach of confidentiality. No evidence of reading or progression to lines of discussion. High level of disorganisation. Syntax/grammati cal errors throughout.
TIMETABLE
Week
Date
Subject Acute cardiac care
Chronic cardiac care
1
12.09.13 Introduction to module
Introduction: Heart failure
2
19.09.13 Relevant A&P
The epidemiology of HF
3
26.09.13 Who gets heart disease?
The causes of HF
4
03.10.13 Chest pain assessment
Outcomes in HF
5
10.10.13 Acute coronary syndromes
Clinical assessment in HF
6
17.10.13
7
24.10.13 Managing MI: then and now
Treatment essentials in HF
8
31.10.13 Nursing in coronary care
9
07.11.13 The management of complications
Exercise and rehabilitation in HF Management of HF
10
14.11.13 Rhythm change and pacemakers
Invasive treatments
11
21.11.13 Percutaneous interventions and CABG
End of life decisions
12
28.11.13 Palliative care and heart disease
Building a HF service
13
05.12.13
Tutorial
14
12.12.13
Tutorial
Reading week
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