The 5 modules below cover the background and detail of the remaining core components of cardiac rehabilitation Each module can be accessed individually once you have registered and paid £25.
These online modules are ideal for health professionals who are looking for an up to date overview covering the key principles of cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation.
Each of the 5 e-learning modules listed below include learning outcomes, engaging learning materials and interactive tasks, as well as a pre and post Multiple Choice Questionnaire (MCQ) assessment to test your knowledge. On successful completion of each module you will receive a BACPR certificate.
Health Behaviour Change and Education Short Course
Course Learning Objectives:
- Be able to describe why health behaviour change and education underpin all of the other components
- Have an understanding of the psychological models which guide health behaviour change
- Have gained an overview of the basic principles and main methods for supporting health behaviour change
- Identify key health behaviour change techniques to use in cardiac rehabilitation
- Be able to outline the main assumptions of successful adult education
- Have gained a grounding in the delivery of engaging adult education and the development of associated educational materials
Lifestyle Risk Factor Management Short Course
Course Learning Objectives:
- Increase awareness of current guidelines in relation to Physical Activity and Exercise and link to cardiovascular health
- Understand healthy eating and weight recommendations for cardiovascular health
- Increase awareness of current guidelines in relation to smoking cessation and recommended interventions
Psychosocial Health Short Course
Course Learning Objectives:
- Have an awareness of psychological issues in cardiac rehabilitation
- Have an understanding of the evidence base for the importance of psychosocial factors in cardiac rehabilitation
- Be familiar with the relevant psychological factors to be assessed
- Be able to outline some of the main interventions employed in cardiac rehabilitation settings
- Have gained an increased awareness of the ways in which social support from partners and others plays a part in cardiac rehabilitation
Medical Risk Management Short Course
Course Learning Objectives:
- Be able to describe how to assess and manage BP, Lipids and Glycaemia within the setting of the cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation programme
- To understand the overall rationale for cardio-protective therapies and their potential impact
- To be familiar with the main national and international guidelines which support the use of cardio-protective drugs and devices
- To be aware of practical guidance for optimising drug doses and the necessary surveillance requirements for side-effects and complications
Long Term Strategies Short Course
Course Learning Objectives:
- Have an understanding of reassessment and agreement of long term goals
- Have gained an understanding of long term community exercise sessions, community dietetic and smoking cessation services and heart support groups
- Be able to describe why there should be communication between primary and secondary care services