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

Overview of the pathophysiology, medical and surgical management of cardiac and thoracic patients.
Pre-operative and post-operative management of patients undergoing various intervention cardiology procedures and cardiothoracic surgery.
Haemodynamics and cardiovascular monitoring.
Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit Programme.
Infection Control Principles and Practices in NHCS.

Duration

1 month

Criteria

Registered Nurses with clinical experience in managing patients with cardiovascular and thoracic conditions/diseases.
Currently working in a Cardiac Rehabilitation or Cardiothoracic Surgery Unit.