Cardiac Arrhythmias
This module is for nurses, paramedics and allied healthcare professionals working in acute and primary care who regularly work with patients with arrhythmias.
Module Information
Module code
NH6133 (level 6) and NH7133 (level 7)
Content
Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology related to cardiac rhythms · Principles of electrocardiography · Cause, recognition, haemodynamic consequences and management of atrial, junctional and ventricular arrhythmias · Sudden arrhythmic (cardiac) death syndromes · Pharmacological management of arrhythmias · Electrical management of arrhythmias · Surgical management of arrhythmias · Psychosocial care of patients and families with reference to Resuscitation Council (UK) algorithms, clinical guidelines and evidence-based research
Entry Requirements
Applicants should be working in the UK as a healthcare professional for a minimum of 2 days per week, working in a clinical area with support available from a designated mentor.
Applicants at level 7 would normally possess a bachelor degree or equivalent or have evidence of the ability to study at postgraduate level
Assessments
Case Study Written Assignment
6 Clinical Skills completed in your Practice Setting
Module Leader
Emma Menzies-Gow
Module Dates
2024-25 Semester 1 Falmer Campus, Brighton (Dates subject to change)
- October 3, 10,17, 24
- November 7, 14, 21, 28
Assessment submission date: tbc
Fees
If you are choosing this module as part of a postgraduate or community course, please contact fees@brighton.ac.uk for specific information on the fee for this module
If you are taking this as a single module or part of the BSc / Grad Cert/ PG Cert Clinical Practice or BSc (Hons) Professional Practice course, the module fee is:
2024-25 £1170
Further Information
Please contact SHS-CPE-Admissions@brighton.ac.uk for further information about the module
This module can be taken as part of the following courses:
BSc (Hons) Clinical Practice (Cardiac Care) and (Acute Care)
Graduate Certificate Clinical Practice (Cardiac Care) and (Acute Care)
Postgraduate Certificate Clinical Practice (Cardiac Care) and (Acute Care)
MSc Health / MSc Health and Education / MSc Health and Management