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ACUTE CARDIAC CARE COURSE - 9.00 am to 4.30 pm

COURSE DELIVERY DATES:​​​​
The course is delivered in intensive mode over 5 days and is equivalent to a 10CP (or one semester) tertiary course in teaching and study time.

These courses have previously been held twice annually on the Gold Coast.   Many of the enrolments are from undergraduate nursing students, as well as registered nurses and paramedics who want to do the courses for professional development.

The courses will be offered by Health Ed Professionals P/Ltd three to six times per year, depending on demand. Numbers are limited.

New Format
The cardiac course is a remarkably interesting elective for Undergraduate Nurses and all registered nurses. It has a strong clinical application.  The course addresses knowledge and practical application of Advanced Life Support with the explanation of Life-threatening arrhythmias and treatment being addressed in detail. Assistance is given to all nurses on how to cope in a cardiac arrest.  Very applicable for all registered and enrolled nurses. 

Anne has extensive knowledge of arrhythmia's and 12 Lead ECG's and she will be supported by clinical teachers from hospitals. 

The number of students will be limited to a smaller number which ensures each student and registered nurses will be given support. 


Course Dates:​ COURSE TIMES: 9.00 am to 4.30 pm daily.

Gold Coast venue:
Health Ed Professionals Pty Ltd
Unit 12
10 Enterprise St
Molendinar 4214
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BENEFITS OF THE COURSE
  • • The course is fully accredited with Griffith University for undergraduate nursing programs.
  •  • Choose your level of assessment: professional development only, undergraduate, or postgraduate
  • • Increase your knowledge and confidence in assessing and managing patients experiencing acute cardiac conditions, including Acute Coronary Syndrome, cardiac arrest, heart failure, and pulmonary oedema.
  • • Develop greater knowledge and confidence in recognizing reading and interpreting 12 lead ECGs.
  • • Recognise the difference between a STEMI and a NSTEACS on a 12 lead ECG • Strengthen your knowledge in recognizing and managing basic and advanced cardiac arrhythmias including AF, SVT and Heart Block and lethal arrhythmias (VT & VF)
  • • Increase your knowledge of cardiac pharmacology, types of drugs and why they are used.
  • • Develop greater understanding about the cardiac “Cath Lab”: nursing care and management (pre and post care) for patients suffering an acute cardiac episode — PCI.
  • • Enjoy learning with expert clinical nurse educators who provide a friendly and supportive teaching and learning environment that will assist you to increase your knowledge and confidence in managing care for acute cardiac patients.
  • This course can provide you with an ideal way to improve your confidence and clinical practice skills!
  • Learn how to cope in a cardiac arrest and to anticipate treatment, develop confidence in an emergency setting. 

CREDIT, ENDORSEMENT, & ACCREDITATION:
This course receives the following credits and accreditation from:
  • Griffith University
** Specific course credit information on application**

WHO CAN ENROL?
  • • All RNs & EENs : general ward, practice nurses, or community nurses wanting to upgrade their current cardiac care knowledge.
  • • Student nurses: Bachelor of Nursing ** Diploma of Nursing **
  • • Other health professionals (paramedics) working in acute care.
  • • Overseas (non-resident) undergraduate and post graduate studies.

Note: Enrolment Eligibility
If you are unsure about your eligibility, please call to see if you are eligible to do the course. Undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing student nurses will have completed the first semester of their second year clinical and pathophysiology courses.
Diploma of Nursing students will be enrolled in their final semester of their program.

MORE BENEFITS OF THE COURSE:
  • • A clinically relevant course.
  • • Direct “face to face” teaching by highly experienced nurse educators.
  • • All course notes and resources
  • A free textbook: "ECGs Simply" by Anne Evans-Murray ($60 value).
  • • Certificate of Achievement.
  • • Grading transcript for credit application to tertiary programs.
  • • Friendly, supportive, and flexible teaching and learning environment.
  • • Attendance attracts 45 CNE (Continuing Nursing Education points.

 ASSESSMENT STREAMS:
The course is offered using multiple assessment streams to provide the best opportunity for students to access credit into other formal tertiary health care programs.

Students can choose from four levels of assessment:

Non – Assessment Stream:
  • 1. Professional Development: Attendance Only

Fully Assessed — Tertiary Standard:
  • 2. Undergraduate Level​






THE HIGHLY EXPERIENCED TEACHING TEAM:

Ms. Anne Evans-Murray
The course is taught by Ms. Anne Evans-Murray who is highly experienced and qualified clinical nurse educator and nurse academic.  Anne has worked extensively throughout Australia and internationally in New Zealand teaching a broad range of clinical nursing topics including acute nursing practices, high dependency, coronary and critical care, emergency nursing, clinical teaching and learning, curriculum development, evidence-based practice, and professional counselling courses to a broad range of health professionals. The collaborative, supportive teaching approach encourages students to develop greater clinical knowledge and confidence and most importantly, the ability to apply this knowledge to clinical practice. Anne will be supported with lectures by current clinical educators also.

COURSE COST 
Registered or Enrolled Nurse: $1250
Overseas students:  $1250
Undergraduate (Domestic) Student: $900

Places are not confirmed until payment either in full, or 20% minimum non-refundable deposit is received. The balance is then due 14 days prior to the course commencement date.

ASSESSMENT STREAMS:
The course is offered using multiple assessment streams to provide the best opportunity for students to access credit into other formal tertiary health care programs. There are two assessment pieces:

Undergraduate level: Explanation given on the first day, with assistance throughout the course
1. Exam
2. Clinical Scenario

The written examination is held several weeks after completion of the intensive study week. Exam dates will be discussed by the convener during the study week (alternative dates offered) allowing the student adequate time to study.  Support is given during the course with many examples of exam questions.  An exam review with discussion and exam hints are given on the final day of the course.  Students from remote areas may elect to do their exam locally.

Phone enquiries during business hours only please:
Anne Evans-Murray: Mobile 0412452950, or email Anne directly anne@healtheducation.com.au

Refunds and Cancellations
We reserve the right to cancel an event up to 14 days prior to the event if registrations numbers are insufficient to make the event financially viable. In the unlikely event this happens a full refund will be made to registrants. Cancellations by registrants 30 days prior to events will receive a re-fund less 15% administrative costs. Cancellations less than 30 days but more than 14 days will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations less than 14 days of event no refunds.

​All efforts will be made to ensure that the advertised speakers present at our events, or a speaker of similar standard is substituted if they are unavailable on the day because of unforeseen circumstances.

​​Evaluation comments from past students:
This course has received positive feedback from previous students for many years. 

"I just loved this course. I think it should be a mandatory course at the university".

"I learnt so much, I am so excited that I am an undergraduate and I can read 12 lead ECGs and life-threatening arrhythmias".

"Anne is just so passionate about the lectures, we all had such fun".

"Wish all my subjects were over a week like this, I now have less work to do next year as I used this course as an elective for my university course".

"Thanks Anne, the course was fantastic".

"I am a Registered Nurse in the Coronary Care Unit, I have learnt so much about ECGs, cardiac disorders and rhythms. I feel so much more confident at work. I also found doing the course over one week suited me better rather than over a long semester".

Thanks for all your support and enthusiasm, this was the best elective!
PLEASE NOTE:
Due to the COVID19 threat the format for the courses has been altered to reduce the face-to-face time, making the finish time each day a little shorter, and duration reduced from 6 to 5 days. Class numbers have been restricted to allow more social distancing.
Some lectures will be provided as online recorded video presentations. The details are sent as a pdf file with the video link and a password (usually a 7-8 digits), Any pre-reading notes if applicable sent as another pdf file.​

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