All About ABC Training for General Practice Nurses

Name: All About ABC Training for General Practice Nurses
Start: 2024-10-30T09:30:00+00:00
End: 2024-10-30T15:30:00+00:00

30th Oct 2024

9:30am - 3:30pm (GMT)

Nursing

30th Oct 2024

9:30am - 3:30pm (GMT)

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Description

This is a bespoke course for North of Tyme and Gateshead

Course aims and learning outcomes

• Be familiar with current relevant national guidance relating to CVD prevention, including the new 2019 NICE Guidelines for the management of hypertension (NG 136)

• Recognise of the importance of prompt diagnosis and adherence to patient treatment pathways for atrial fibrillation, hypertension and lipid management (NG 136, CG180, CG181, CG71)

• Understand diagnostic pathways, including gold standard blood pressure measurement and ambulatory monitoring; basic ECG skills and lipid profiles

• Recognise the importance of detecting and treating Familiar Hypercholesterolaemia

• Get to grips with evidence-based treatments, how they work and their position in the ABC of cardiovascular prevention

• Be better equipped to support patients and their families to reduce their own cardiovascular risk through effective communication of risk and support with lifestyle modification strategies and adherence to treatments

• Recognise of the importance of the integrated, multi-disciplinary team in the prevention of cardiovascular disease within populations, and their own role in this within Primary Care Networks

• Have an appreciation of reporting measures, accountability and governance issues pertinent to the prevention of cardiovascular disease

• Be aware of relevant Competency Frameworks and their application

If you are interested in commissioning your course for your area, please contact info@smarthealthsolutions.co.uk to discuss further.

Summary

'All About ABC Training for General Practice Nurses' is a unique course tailored for medical staff from North of Tyme and Gateshead. This training will familiarize attendees with current national guidelines relevant to cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention. The course ensures understanding of diagnostic pathways, important treatment methods, and the significance of early diagnosis for conditions such as atrial fibrillation and hypertension. It aims to equip nurses with the skills for effectively communicating with patients, supporting lifestyle changes, and applying relevant Competency Frameworks. The curriculum also emphasizes collaborative work within Primary Care Networks and addresses crucial aspects such as reporting measures and governance issues. For enquiries about organizing this course for your region, please contact info@smarthealthsolutions.co.uk.

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Learning objectives

Gain familiarity with the current national guidelines related to prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD), with a special focus on the new 2019 NICE Guidelines for hypertension management.
Comprehend the significance of prompt diagnosis and adhere to patient treatment pathways for conditions such as atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and lipid management.
Enhance understanding of diagnostic pathways, learn and demonstrate skills in performing and interpreting basic ECGs, and effectively use lipid profiles for patient management.
Understand the importance of detecting and treating Familial Hypercholesterolaemia, and stay abreast with recent developments in its management.
Learn about evidence-based treatments for cardiovascular diseases, understand their mechanism of action, and apply them effectively for CVD prevention.
Develop skills to better support and educate patients and their families in reducing their own cardiovascular risk through lifestyle modifications and adherence to prescribed treatments.
Acknowledge the crucial role that multi-disciplinary teams play in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, and recognize their own responsibilities within this as a part of Primary Care Networks.
Understand the role of reporting measures, and examine issues related to accountability and governance that pertain to the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
Gain awareness

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