Postgraduate Certificate in

Congenital Cardiothoracic

Care

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The Faculty of Health and Life Sciences constantly

strives to continue to provide high quality educational

provision to a wide range of students. This is

underpinned by our over-riding commitment to

student support. The Faculty comprises more than

300 staff and 4,500 students. We offer a wide

range of courses from undergraduate level through

to degrees by research. Approximately 60% of the

Faculty’s work is linked to NHS contracts.

Staff engage in a variety of applied research and

consultancy activities, focused in: Biological

and Molecular Sciences, Criminology, Dietetics,

Midwifery, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Operating

Department Practice, Paramedic Science, Physiology

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Social Work, Sport and Exercise Science. The Faculty

research permeates its educational provision.

This Faculty is complemented by an equally strong

profile in pre-registration and post-qualifying

professional courses in health and social care. The

Nursing and Midwifery department has recently

been the subject of a government-funded audit

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Practitioners. There has also been a successful

outcome for provision in Clinical Psychology,

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QAA expressed confidence in standards with a

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Simple and Complex Congenital Heart Disease Management

Aims and summary

The aim of this online module is to explore the scheduled/

unscheduled health care journey of children, young people

and adults with ‘simple’ and ‘complex’ congenital heart

defects. This module builds upon normal anatomy and

physiology of the cardiovascular system from the level

3 module ‘An Introduction to Congenital Cardiothoracic

Care’ and will consider in depth: genetics, embryology, fetal

circulation, aetiology and epidemiology; the impact of the

associated pathophysiology on principles of management.

The module will utilise ‘patient journeys’ and interprofessional

learning styles to enable practitioners to learn with, from and

about other professional groups and the role of multi-agency

support throughout the healthcare journey for this group of

children. Practitioners also have the opportunity to reflect on

their own experiences and share examples of good practice

with peers nationally and internationally.

What are the Entry Requirements?

• Thismoduleisopentoallregisteredhealthcare

professionals working with children, young people and

adults with Congenital Heart Disease.

• Evidenceofprioracademicstudyand/ortheabilityto

study at level 3 (undergraduate degree level).

• ComprehensiveITskillsareessential.

Key themes included in this module:

• IntroductiontoCUOnlineandonlinelearning

• Introductiontointerprofessionallearning

• Genetics,embryology,morphology,anatomyand

pathophysiology, presentation and physical signs and

indications for treatment of simple and complex CHD

• Investigations,includingelectrocardiogram,

echocardiography, laboratory studies, radiology and

cardiac catheterisation

• TreatmentOptions

• Medical/Surgical/Interventionalcardiaccatheterisation

• CurrentOutcomes

• Qualityandsafetyofcare

• SocialandFamilyIssues

Benefits to You:

• Continuedprofessionaldevelopment

• EntirelyE-basedofferingenhancedflexibilityand

accessibility

• Interprofessional

• Theoryrelevanttoclinicalpracticewhichwillunderpin

your current practice

What we offer:

• Onlinetutorialandtechnicalsupport

• Lecturingonlineviawebconferences

• Administrativesupportonline

• Electronicaccesstolibraryfacilities

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Chronic Disease Management in Congenital Heart Disease

Aims and summary

The aim of this module is to enable practitioners to

develop knowledge of the long term physical, social and

psychological implications affecting children, young people

and adults with chronic congenital heart disease and the

impact of these on the individual and their family. It will

also facilitate the development of teaching and guidance,

leadership and management and communication skills,

whilst enabling the practitioner to examine the role of the

interprofessional team in the patient journey, in all health

care settings. This module will give practitioners the

opportunity to study in a flexible and accessible way using

e-based learning strategies. Practitioners will also have

the opportunity to reflect on their own experiences and

share examples of good practice with peers nationally and

internationally.

What are the Entry Requirements?

This module is open to all registered health care practitioners

currently involved in the care of children, young people,

and adults with congenital heart disease. Evidence of prior

academic study at level 3 (undergraduate degree level).

Comprehensive IT skills are essential.

Key themes included in this module:

• Long-termphysicalandsocialissues

• Psychologicalissues

• Bereavement/counselling

• InterprofessionalCollaboration

• CommunicationSkills

• TransitiontoAdultServices

• TeachingandGuidanceSkills

• Leadershipskills

Benefits to You:

• Continuedprofessionaldevelopment

• EntirelyE-basedofferingenhancedflexibilityand

accessibility

• Interprofessional

• Theoryrelevanttoclinicalpracticewhichwillunderpin

your current practice

What we offer:

• Onlinetutorialandtechnicalsupport

• Lecturingonlineviawebconferences

• Administrativesupportonline

• Electronicaccesstolibraryfacilities

Special Features

This module will be delivered via e-learning strategies.

Collaboration continues with the British Heart Foundation

(BHF), the British Congenital Cardiac Association (BCCA)

and the Congenital Cardiac Nurses Association (CCNA).

Lectures will be given by experts in the field via web

conference.

Students will also be able to access the BCCA National

Core Curriculum sessions via www.cardiacmorphology.com.

This module incorporates an interprofessional learning

(IPL)component,whichbuildsupontheUniversity’sIPL

experience.

For further information and times,

please contact the module leader:

Kerry Cook

Tel: 024 7679 5854

Email: kerry.cook@coventry.ac.uk

OR

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Introduction

This is an innovative module which is completely delivered

and assessed online. It is available for National and

International health care professionals giving them the

opportunitytoliaisewithfellowprofessionalsintheUKand

abroad on the concepts, practices and challenges of work

based learning.

This module has been designed to enable the health care

professional to critically evaluate current practice, adopt a

reflective and critical approach to their work and move their

own practice forward. By developing the intellectual skills

necessary to advance their own clinical practice, the health

care professional will be able to meet the challenges of the

more advanced health care professional and contribute to

continued development of their profession and work base.

The course is open to all health care professionals in •health or social care and on the appropriate part of the

Professional Register. This module may also attract

non-standard entrants to include for example religious

leaders, parents and carers. For these applicants and

any others who do not meet the above requirements

they may seek approval through APL/APEL

The health care professional must be employed in a •suitable health care environment, where work based

learning can be undertaken with the support of a

designated supervisor.

Inter-professional Work Based Learning

MustberegisteredonaPostGraduateCertificateor•MSc Programme of Study

Proficient information technology skills with access to a •computer with Internet access (preferably broadband)

are essential.

In the meantime for further information please do not hesitate to contact me

Collette Clay

CourseTutorPostGraduateCertificateinPhysical

Examination of the Newborn,

Senior Lecturer in Midwifery,

Tel: 024 7679 5867

Email: c.clay@coventry.ac.uk

OR

TheMarketing&AdmissionsUnit

Faculty of Health & Life Sciences

Richard Crossman Building

CoventryUniversity

Priory Street

Coventry

CV1 5FB

Tel: 024 7679 5959

Fax: 024 7679 5950

Email: hlsgen@coventry.ac.uk

Special features:

Collaboration continues with BHF/BCCA/CCNA Lectures will

be given by experts in the field and will be accessed via web

conference.

Web streamed specialist lectures will also be available via

the National Core Curriculum website currently available to

allUKSpecialistRegistrarsinthespeciality,fromtheBCCA.

This module incorporates an interprofessional learning

(IPL)component,whichbuildsupontheUniversity’sIPL

experience

For further information and times, please contact the module leader:

Kerry Cook

Tel: 024 7679 5854

Email: kerry.cook@coventry.ac.uk

OR

TheMarketing&AdmissionsUnit

Faculty of Health & Life Sciences

Richard Crossman Building

CoventryUniversity

Priory Street

Coventry

CV1 5FB

Tel: 024 7679 5959

Fax: 024 7679 5950

Email: hlsgen@coventry.ac.uk

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Faculty of Health & Life SciencesRichard Crossman BuildingCoventryUniversityPriory StreetCoventryCV1 5FB

Telephone: 024 7679 5959

E-mail: hlsgen@coventry.ac.uk

Website: www.coventry.ac.uk

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