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Currency conversions are based on exchange rate January 2008.
All prices quoted are PER PERSON.

Course Overview

Heartsaver AED courses organised by Cardiac Services are given by trained and certified instructors who are registered with the Irish Heart Foundation. On completion of the course, the trained person is certified for 2 years. The Irish Heart Foundation guidelines recommend that AED providers complete an AED skills check every 90 days. We can provide this on-site or in our own training facility in Glasnevin.

The Heartsaver AED course is 3 - 4 hrs long, depending on numbers (maximum number per instructor is 6 people). The course, DVD driven and led by an instructor, is based on the ‘watch then practice’ method of learning. The course is very interactive and questions are encouraged. It is very ‘hands on’ and every person gets ample opportunity to perfect their skills and practice until they are confident.

The skills taught are:

• Adult CPR – including chest compressions and giving breaths


• Use of AED's


• Relief of choking

Also covered are signs and symptoms of Heart attack, Cardiac Arrest and stroke. This enables the first responders to recognise an emergency and alert the emergency services when appropriate. There is a continuous skills evaluation by the instructors and on successful completion of this, the responders are issued with their certificate from the Irish Heart Foundation along with a keyring face shield.

Course:
Endoscopy Day Based on Olympus Keymed Equipment
Duration:
One Day
Dates and Venue:
Thursday 6th May 2010, Belfast Cardiac Services Office
Thursday 8th November 2010, Belfast Cardiac Services Office
Price:
€146/£105

Testimonial
“I found all the staff were very helpful and made me feel at ease when asking questions. Very informative and a lot of clarification. Thank you.”

Julie Knox, Ulster Hospital

Course:
Temporary Pacing - Fundamentals & New Advances
Course Overview:
This introductory course, designed in response to feedback from our customers covers all the basic elements in relation to Temporary Pacing. Using a combination of lectures and practical exercises it aims to achieve an understanding of the related physiology as well as the clinical elements of Temporary Cardiac Pacing. This comprises a day long course addressing the following broad topics:
Exploring Cardiovascular Physiology

• Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology


• Electrophysiology of the Normal Heart


• Abnormal Cardiac Rhythm requiring pacing

Understanding Cardiac Pacing

• The language of Pacing


• Understanding different Modes


• Thresholds and Sensitivity


• Choosing & adjusting settings

This section is supported by practical demonstrations and exercises.
The style is open and interactive and questions and discussion are encouraged throughout the day.
Duration
One Day
Dates and Venue
Tuesday 2nd November 2010, Cardiac Services Office, Dublin
Thursday 4th November 2010, Cork, Venue TBA
Price
€100/£95


Testimonial
“Thoroughly enjoyed the day – thank you. Excellent”.

Claire Kiely, Nurse Education Bon Secours Cork

Course:
Basic Cardiac Rhythm Analysis
Course Overview:
This is an incisive foundation level course, particularly suitable for those using bedside or telemetry monitoring. The focus of this course is rhythm recognition and interpretation, it includes a practical workshop to consolidate the knowledge gained. This course contains an informative session on anatomy and physiology of the heart including the electrophysiology of the myocardium. It provides extensive training on Cardiac Rhythm analysis.
This course also covers in great detail abnormal atrial rhythms, abnormal ventricular rhythms, and atrio-ventricular blocks in great detail.
Candidates will practice their skills through a workshop session in the afternoon, which proves very popular.
This course is suitable for anyone with an interest in cardiac rhythm analysis or for newly appointed staff Medical/ Nursing to a Cardiac ward or Coronary Care Unit. Many Cardiac Physiologists also attend our courses and have found it helpful in preparation for their exams.


Course manuals and workbooks are supplied.
Topics Covered include:
- An introduction to Electrophysiology
- Normal Cardiac Rhythms
- Atrial Dysrythmias
- Ventriclar Dysrythmias
Duration:
One Day
Dates and Venue:

Tuesday 5th October 2010, Dublin Cardiac Services Office
TBA, Belfast Cardiac Services Office
Price:
€95/£85

Course:
Introduction to 12 Lead ECG
Course Overview:
A foundation level course designed for nurses, technicians or doctors. The course focuses on good ECG technique and the recognition of cardiac ischaemia or myocardial infarction. Also included is a practical workshop to practice technique and interpretation of the 12 lead ECG.
This course de-mystifies the 12 lead ECG. Candidates complete the course with a greater ease to assist them in clinical practice. During the course myocardium is covered including the electrophysiology also looking at Cardiac Rhythm analysis skills. An extensive part of the course explains Acute Coronary Syndromes in detail including identification of same on ECG. How the 12 lead recordings are derived is explained in detail, this assists greatly to understanding ECGs.
This course can be tailored to the ability of the candidates including more advanced aspects of Myocardial Infarction including Right Sided Ventricular involvement.
The above course is suitable for anyone who has an interest in understanding 12 LEAD ecg and effectively diagnosing infarction or ischaemia.

Course manuals and workbooks are supplied.

Topics Covered include:
- An introduction to Electrophysiology
- Recording the 12-lead ECG
- ST Analysis
- Defining the area of injury
Duration:
One Day
Dates and Venue:
Tuesday 19th October 2010, Dublin Cardiac Services
TBA, Belfast Cardiac Services Office
Price:
€100/£90

Course:
Conduction Defects & Other Interesting ECGs
Course Overview:
This course is designed as a follow on from the foundation courses. It focuses on the conduction of disorders such as Right and Left Bundle branch block and other advanced concepts. This is a challenging and enjoyable course for clinical people who want more from cardiology. Often attended by Nurses who have extensive knowledge and background and who want to learn more advanced concepts. Bundle branch blocks are explained and demystified, they are taught in a systematically and simple way. Candidates complete the course with the skills necessary to share with others and to understand the concept.
Bifasicular Blocks are covered in detail. Other interesting ECGs cover the newer and more advanced ECGs including long QT Syndrome.
This course is attended by Cardiac Physiologists who find them extremely helpful in preparation for their exams.


Course manuals and workbooks are supplied.

Topics Covered include:
- A review of Electrophysiology
- Bundle branch Blocks
- Conduction disorders
- Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
Duration:
One Day
Date and Venue:
Tuesday 16th November 2010, Dublin Cardiac Services Office
TBA, Belfast Cardiac Services Office
Price:
€110/£100


Tailored on site workshops can be arranged for these courses - minimum numbers are 10 people

Testimonial
“Lots of time for questions and answers. Very knowledgeable lecturer. Course subject matter well simplified”

Stephen McDonnell, A & E Beaumont Hospital

Beginning at 7.30am Ending approx 11.30am

Course:
Stress Testing Tips & Techniques
Dates:
TBA
Venue:
TBA
Price:
€50/£45

Course
Fundamentals of Fetal Monitoring
Lecturer
Declan Devane, MSc, PGDip, BSc, DipHE, RGN, RM, RNT
Course overview
This daylong workshop is for practitioners who want to learn or update knowledge on the current, fundamental concepts related to fetal monitoring in labour. It is designed for:
1. Practitioners new to the provision of intrapartum care
2. Practitioners with clinical experience who have not attended a programme recently, and
3. Experienced practitioners and those responsible for teaching others who want a complete review of the subject area.

Objectives

• Discuss the evidence and current guidelines related to intrapartum fetal monitoring.


• Identify the basic principles of maternal/fetal circulation, including the effects of uterine contraction patterns.


• Identify physiological controls on and of the fetal heart rate.


• Describe and discuss issues related to fetal hypoxia including: fetal acid-base balance, fetal blood sampling and fetal heart rate patterns associated with fetal hypoxia.


• Demonstrate skill in interpretating fetal blood gas results


• Discuss the benefits and limitations of methods of monitoring the fetus during labour (intermittent auscultation and electronic fetal monitoring).


• Describe the technique of intermittent auscultation and electronic fetal monitoring including interpretation and management.


• Identify the definitions, characteristics, aetiology, physiology/pathophysiology and classification of all aspects related to interpretation of the cardiotocograph tracing.


• Describe appropriate clinical management for prevention of and/or correction of abnormal fetal heart rate patterns.


• Use appropriate terminology in the contemporaneous documentation of findings from fetal heart rate assessment by intermittent auscultation or electronic fetal monitoring.


• Share examples of possible referral procedures within institutions to avoid conflict and/or conflict resolution.


• Discuss the legal issues related to intrapartum assessment of fetal well-being.


Dates and Venues
Thursday 02nd December 2010, Limerick - Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Limerick
Registration for all courses will commence at 09.00am. The course will commence at 09.30am sharp and finish at approx 16.30.

Cost
€100

We are currently reviewing suitable dates and venues for this course. Please send your contact details for updates on this course to education@cardiac-services.com

Course:
Philips XL Defibrillator
Duration:
One Day
Dates and Venue:
Dates to be advised for late 2010
Tailored courses can be scheduled subject to demand
Price:
€95/£68

Course:
Philips Medical Systems MRx Biphasic Defibrillators
Duration:
Two Days
Dates and Venue:
Wednesday 22nd & Thursday 23rd September 2010, Belfast Cardiac Services Office
Tuesday 28th & Wednesday 29th September 2010, Dublin Cardiac Services Office
Price:
€410/£365

Course:
Philips Medical Systems IntelliVue Patient Monitors
Duration:
Two Days
Dates and Venue:
Dates to be advised for late 2010
Tailored courses can be scheduled subject to demand
Price:
€410/£365

Course:
Philips Medical Systems Central Stations
Duration:
Two Days
Dates and Venue:
Dates to be advised for late 2010
Tailored courses can be scheduled subject to demand
Price:
€410/£365

Course:
Physiology for BioMedical Engineers
Course Outline:
The Physiology Course which was designed in response to feedback from our other Technical courses introduces basic human anatomy and physiology to the Biomedical Engineer, aiming to enhance their understanding of the commonly monitored parameters in the hospital patient. The course adresses the following broad topics:
Exploring Cardiovascular Physiology

• The Heart & Blood Vessels


• Understanding the Electrical Activity of the heart and the major cardiac Rhythms (ECG)


• Understanding Blood Pressures & its normal Control Mechanisms

Exploring the Lungs and the mechanisms of breathing

• Incorporating the exchange of gases & the normal mechanisms of control of breathing

Understanding the Kidneys

How the renal system works

It’s influence on other systems

Duration:
One Day
Dates and Venue:
TBA
Price:
€100/£90