Advanced Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiothoracic Surgery Nursing Attachment Programme

Training outcomes

This programme aims to provide participants with a learning environment, to understand the holistic approach in the total care of patients, in Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiothoracic Surgery and a comprehensive programme to understand the professional practice of Nursing in NHCS.

Training outline

Pathophysiology related to cardiovascular and cardiothoracic problems.
Medical and surgical management of cardiac and thoracic patients.
Preparation and care of patients undergoing various interventional cardiology procedures e.g. Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA), Electro-Physiology Studies (EPS) etc.
Management of cardiac emergencies.
Health education programmes for patients and their family.
Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit Programme.
Infection Control Principles and Practices in NHCS.

Duration

3 to 4 months

Criteria

Registered Nurses with clinical experience in managing patients with cardiac and pulmonary disorders, ventilators and cardiac monitoring equipment.
Currently working in a Cardiovascular or Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit.