Course summary

Cardiac disease causes significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. There is increasing demand across all cardiac specialties and particularly within cardiac rhythm management. Cardiac arrhythmia specialists and cardiac device practitioners are sought after individuals who work across hospital and community environments, combining clinical excellence with patient centered care and trouble shooting skills. Making an impact The Cardiac Device and Rhythm Management PG Cert is designed to facilitate the development of highly competent, knowledgeable advanced practitioners, who will make a significant contribution to both individual patient care and to the wider healthcare services. The course is designed for healthcare professionals with a specialist interest in cardiac rhythm management and implantable cardiac devices (including pacemakers, defibrillators and heart failure devices), and those who encounter cardiac patients on a routine basis. Why study at Leeds? The course is run within the School of Medicine, taught by practicing multi-professional team, with excellent simulation opportunities including simulation for device lead implantation and close industry links. Course highlights

• Develop specialist clinical expertise underpinned by in-depth theoretical knowledge in implantable cardiac devices including pacemakers, ICD, CRT and remote monitoring.

• Gain an understanding of the evidence and research base of the discipline.

• Teaching delivered by an active, research-focused, multi-disciplinary team of clinical academics including IBHRE and BHRS-accredited cardiac physiologists, specialist nurses and cardiologists.

• Complete hands on training in implantable loop recorder implantation

• Aimed at a range of healthcare professionals including Cardiac Physiologists, Hospital Doctors, GPs, Cardiac Nurse Specialists, Physician Associates, Radiographers and Allied Health Professionals.