Foundations of Cardiovascular Disease for HCAs

This one-day course is designed for Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) aiming to build a solid foundation in cardiovascular disease (CVD) management within primary care. Participants will gain essential knowledge and practical skills to support registered healthcare professionals in delivering effective CVD care.

Foundations of Cardiovascular Disease for HCAs

What You'll Learn

  • Understand the basic anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system.
  • Recognise common cardiovascular conditions and their risk factors
  • Learn the role of HCAs in supporting CVD prevention and management strategies

This course includes

Direct Teaching

Case Studies

Practical Sessions

Course Content

  • Overview of the cardiovascular system and its functions
  • Basic pathophysiology of cardiovascular diseases
  • Prevalence and impact of cardiovascular diseases in the UK
  • Importance of CVD management and prevention
  • Role of HCAs in supporting hypertension and CVD management
  • Overview of common CVDs
  • Risk factors – modifiable and non-modifiable
  • Causes, diagnosis, and stages of hypertension
  • Techniques for accurately measuring blood pressure
  • Management of hypertension and reviews
  • Introduction to the NHS Health Check programme and its objectives
  • Key components and process of an annual review for CVD patients
  • New patient health assessments
  • Risk assessment tools
  • Recognising normal and abnormal findings and when to refer
  • Scope of practice and responsibilities
  • Importance of health promotion in CVD management
  • Effective communication and engagement strategies
  • Lifestyle modifications and preventive strategies
  • Case studies on risk assessment and management plans
  • Best practices and challenges in implementing CVD management strategies in primary care
  • Reflection on local practice and identifying areas for improvement
  • Q&A discussion

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Yes, you will be issued with a certificate on successful completion of the course

Assessment by the instructor will be continuous throughout the course

This course is aligned with national guidance, including NHS and NICE cardiovascular disease frameworks. It is designed to build foundational skills, but HCAs should only carry out reviews independently when both they and their employer are confident they are competent to do so.

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A man and a woman running: Foundations of Cardiovascular Disease for HCAsOur ‘Foundations of Cardiovascular Disease for HCAs’ course aims to equip healthcare assistants (HCAs) and other non-registered healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively support long term condition reviews related to cardiovascular disease (CVD) and hypertension. Participants will gain insights into the anatomy and physiology of the heart, understand various CVDs including Coronary Heart Disease (CHD), learn about risk factors including hypertension, understand to conduct assessments, and engage in health promotion strategies.

Overall, this course aims to empower HCAs in playing a pivotal role in supporting patients with CVD and hypertension, promoting better health outcomes through effective management and patient education. This one-day course is aimed to be interactive with discussions, case studies and practical tips for those working in primary care settings.

 

 

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Developed in line with current UK National Standards and Guidelines (including those in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) and guidance from the NHS, NICE and Best Practice Guidelines.

 

 

 

 

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