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Cardiac Services can provide extensive training for all of the systems and products that we supply, including Technical Training courses, ECG courses, Endoscopy courses and Foetal Monitoring courses.
For further information on any of the courses detailed below, or to book please contact:
Education & Training Department,
Cardiac Services Group,
128 Slaney Rd,
Dublin Industrial Estate, Dublin 11
Tel: + 353 (0)1 8307499 Fax: +353 (0)1 8307 662
Email to: education@cardiac-services.com
Visit our website: www.cardiac-services.com
Training Courses
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Endoscopy Courses
One day courses for nurses & technicians involved in Endoscopy
Belfast)
Course:
Endoscopy Day Based on Olympus Keymed Equipment
Duration: One Day
Dates and Venue: Thursday 6th May 2010, Cardiac Services Office in Belfast
Thursday 8th November 2010, Cardiac Services Office in Belfast
Price: TBC
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
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Temporary Cardiac Pacing Courses
(Cardiac Services Dublin and Cork)
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 26th January 2010, Cardiac Services Office, Dublin
Thursday 28th January 2010, Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork
Price: €100 / £90
Testimonial
“Thoroughly enjoyed the day – thank you. Excellent”.
Claire Kiely, Nurse Education Bon Secours Cork
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ECG Courses
(Dublin & Belfast)
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 9th February 2010, Cardiac Services Office, Dublin
TBA - Cardiac Services Office, Belfast
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
Date and Venue: Tuesday 16th February 2010, Cardiac Services Office, Dublin.
TBA - Cardiac Services Office, Belfast.
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 23rd February 2010, Cardiac Services Office, Dublin.
TBA - Cardiac Services Office, Belfast.
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
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Breakfast Seminars
(Cardiac Services Dublin & Belfast)
Beginning at 7.30am Ending approx 11.30am
Course:
Stress Testing Tips & Techniques
Dates: Thursday 18th February 2010
Venue: Cardiac Services Office, Dublin
Price: €50 / £45
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Foetal Monitoring
(To Be Advised)
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
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Pathfinder Digital Holter Analyser
(To Be Advised)
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
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Technical Training Courses
(Dublin)
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: TBC
Course:
Philips Medical Systems MRx Biphasic
Defibrillators
Duration: Two Days
Dates and Venue: Tuesday 2nd and Wednesday 3rd March 2010,Cardiac Services Office, Dublin.
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: TBC
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: TBC
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: Thursday 15th April, Cardiac Services Office, Dublin.
Price: €100 / £90
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For further information on any of the details above, please contact:
Education & Training Department,
Cardiac Services Group,
128 Slaney Rd,
Dublin Industrial Estate, Dublin 11
Tel: + 353 (0)1 8307499 Fax: +353 (0)1 8307 662
Email to: education@cardiac-services.com
Visit our website: www.cardiac-services.com
Tailored on-site workshops can be arranged for these courses – minimum numbers are 10 people
Available Discounts:
- 10% on group bookings of 5 or more from the same hospital booking at the same time (bookings must be sent together)
- 10% on an individual booking for two or more courses (this discount does not apply to group bookings). These bookings must be made at the same time, on the same booking form.