Heart Failure in Primary Care

Our ‘Heart Failure in Primary Care’ course is designed for healthcare professionals aiming to enhance their expertise in managing heart failure within a primary care setting. This course offers comprehensive insights into the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care of patients with heart failure, emphasising evidence-based practices and patient-centred approaches.

Heart Failure in Primary Care

What You'll Learn

  • Understand the pathophysiology and classification of heart failure.
  • Identify and apply current guidelines for the diagnosis and management of heart failure in primary care.
  • Develop strategies for patient education, self-management, and multidisciplinary collaboration to optimise care.

This course includes

Direct Teaching

Case Studies

Practical Sessions

Course Content

  • Definition and epidemiology
  • Classification of heart failure
  • Importance in cardiovascular disease prevention
  • Normal heart anatomy and physiology
  • Pathophysiology of heart failure
  • Neurohormonal activation
  • Mechanisms of decompensated heart failure
  • Signs and symptoms of heart failure
  • Distinguishing between different types of heart failure
  • History taking and clinical examination
  • Diagnostic investigations including NT-proBNP, biomarkers, ECG and echocardiogram
  • Differential diagnosis and other investigations
  • Diagnostic pathways & specialist referrals
  • Overview of pharmacological interventions including ACE inhibitors, ARBs, beta-blockers, and mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists
  • Indications, contraindications and side effects
  • Patient education and self-management
  • Lifestyle modifications including dietary considerations, fluid management, exercise, smoking and alcohol moderation
  • Providing resources and support for patients and caregivers
  • Overview of specialist treatment options
  • Management of heart failure in those with other comorbidities
  • Device therapy including implantable cardioverter defibrillators and cardiac resynchronisation therapy
  • Emerging therapies and ongoing clinical trials
  • Importance of regular patient assessments
  • Recognising signs of worsening heart failure and when to refer to specialist services
  • Cardiac rehabilitation
  • Guidelines and clinical pathways
  • End-of-life care considerations and discussions
  • Exploring challenges and strategies for improvement
  • Communicating effectively
  • Practical case studies and scenarios
  • Q&A discussion

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FAQs

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 aligns with national and international heart failure guidelines including NICE, SIGN, and ESC. It enhances clinical knowledge and confidence, but registered professionals should only manage heart failure independently once they and their employer are satisfied they are competent to do so.

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Our ‘Heart Failure in Primary Care’ course is designed to equip practice nurses and other registered health care professionals with the essential knowledge and skills required to effectively manage patients with heart failure in primary care settings. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of heart failure pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment modalities, patient education, and ongoing management strategies. Through interactive learning, case studies and discussions, participants will feel better prepared to confidently navigate the complexities of heart failure management and improve patient outcomes in primary care.

 

 

 

 

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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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Unique Selling Point: Equip yourself with the latest knowledge and skills to effectively manage heart failure patients in primary care, improving patient outcomes and quality of life.

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