Part time
12 weeks
25-SEP-23
Postgraduate Credits
Cardiology
Taught
About the course
This course is aimed at health professionals who wish to develop their skills in the monitoring and interpretation of electrocardiograph (ECG). It offers you the opportunity to analyse and understand complex rhythm strips and 12 lead ECGs in order to challenge and develop your existing knowledge base.
The course is taught within a contemporary learning environment where you will have access to the latest ECG equipment, providing you with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
You will be taught by experts in the field of healthcare who have close links with practice.
The course will assist you in gaining the skills and knowledge required for diagnosis recommendations based on the information provided.
It provides you with the opportunity to gain knowledge of ECG interpretation at advanced level.
You will be taught alongside peers from other healthcare settings providing you with a multidisciplinary experience.
Teaching and assessment
You will be taught through a series of lectures, tutorials and independent study. Your studies will be supported by the University's virtual learning environment.
Assessment will include of an unseen examination. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.
Career support
This short course may assist you to meet the specialist skills and post registration development requirements stipulated by your employer/professional regulator.
The tuition fees for 2021/22 entry is £660 (Band 2) per 15 credit module and £1,320 (Band 2) per 30 credit module. There may be slight increase in 2022/23 courses.
To be confirmed
Entry requirements You must be a registered health professional with an appropriate governing body and have experience working with electrocardiographs (ECGs) as part of your clinical role.