Course description
Fetal, paediatric and adult congenital cardiology is a rapidly developing field of medicine and as the network’s regional Level 1 Centre our experts are proud to offer a five-day course culminating in the provision of a Certificate of Achievement in Improving Clinical Practice in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
This 5 day course provides a quality assured qualification and is appropriate for a range of healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with congenital heart disease. This course is delivered either face to face at a venue in Newcastle Upon Tyne or virtually via MS Teams, please see the individual booking page for each cohort for details of the delivery.
It aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage the care of a patient with congenital heart disease throughout their lifetime, allowing healthcare professionals to develop vital skills and knowledge to manage the care of patients with complex anatomy and physiology.
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage the care of a patient with congenital heart disease (CHD) across the lifespan.
At the end of the course delegates will be able to:
- Understand the physiology of the normal heart and developing fetus in utero alongside the anatomy and physiology of common basic CHD lesions
- Recognise the complexities and pathway for diagnostic fetal imaging, interventional cardiology, the expected outcomes and approach to counselling
- Recognise normal ECG and common arrhythmias in CHD and the range of cardiac imaging approaches in the diagnosis and ongoing management including staged surgical options
- Understand the pathophysiology of pulmonary hypertension with associated CHD
- Gain knowledge of the process of transportation and the importance of preparation and communication
- Gain knowledge of pre-operative and post-operative care, exploring complexities and challenges of managing the child with CHD
- Understand the common pharmacological strategies and complex nutritional requirements throughout a CHD patient’s life
- Gain knowledge and understanding of advance, complex pathways for transplantation, extracorporeal life support and fontan surveillance
- Navigate ethical dilemmas and difficult and challenging conversations, transition into adult services, the psychological impact on health and wellbeing for the patient and their family and end of life care.
Introduction
The Freeman Hospital is a recognised centre of expertise in managing neonates, children and adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) and life-threatening heart failure. In addition, we deliver advanced heart failure treatments (mechanical support and transplant) for the whole of the UK.
Both paediatric and adult congenital heart patients currently receive specialist surgical, intensive and medical care in Newcastle and our results for congenital heart surgery are among the best in the UK.
Fetal, paediatric and adult congenital cardiology is a rapidly developing field of medicine and as the network’s regional Level 1 Centre our experts are proud to offer a five-day course culminating in the provision of a Certificate of Achievement in Improving Clinical Practice in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
Course Lead
Kaye Walsh is Lead Nurse for the North East North Cumbria Congenital Heart Disease Network (NENC CHDN) where she leads professionals across the region developing collaborative relationships with patient and families and robust education programmes for healthcare professionals managing patients across the lifespan of congenital heart disease (CHD).
Kaye has over 20 years’ experience in the field of paediatric nursing, specifically in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery having worked in specialist centres in Dublin and Newcastle.
After 16 years providing direct patient care, Kaye progressed into the role of Clinical Educator at Freeman Hospital’s Children’s Heart Unit where she oversaw and responded to the personal and professional development of nursing colleagues through high quality training and education. She then took up her current role with the NENC CHDN in 2020.
With over 10 years of experience in the field of clinical education, Kaye is passionate about ensuring colleagues are supported to kept abreast of the very latest clinical practice and guidelines, and is delighted to bring together an array of clinical experts in this field to share their knowledge with colleagues across our national CHD networks here in Newcastle.
Audience
This course is appropriate for range of healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with congenital heart disease (CHD).
Course days
Day 1 – Introduction to Congenital Heart Disease
Day 2 – Medical and surgical management pathways
Day 3 – Co-existing conditions associated with Congenital Heart Disease
Day 4 – Living with Congenital Heart Disease
Day 5 – Psychosocial care of the patient and their family