Cardiovascular Disease Awareness
£20 + VAT
This cardiovascular disease awareness course is suitable for those working in health and care settings, those who care for someone with a form of cardiovascular disease and individuals who have been diagnosed or have been identified as being at risk of cardiovascular disease who are wanting to gain a greater understanding of what cardiovascular disease is and how it develops and how to support someone living with cardiovascular disease.
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All about this Cardiovascular Disease Awareness Course
In this cardiovascular disease awareness course, you will cover what cardiovascular disease is and the illnesses it includes, you will then look at the symptoms of each of the conditions. You will cover the risk factors for cardiovascular disease, including those that are modifiable through lifestyle choices and those that are non-modifiable.
You will also learn about the methods of diagnosis for the main types of cardiovascular disease and what each test shows in terms of cardiovascular health and how this may differ, you will also cover the various treatments including medications, exercise and surgery.
You will also explore what it is like living with cardiovascular disease and how cardiovascular disease can impact people on a psychological and social level, including work, relationships and the individual personally. You will gain knowledge on what support is available to those with cardiovascular disease and how those around them can offer support.
Important terminology will be put in bold throughout the course.
In order to complete the course, you must achieve 80% or more in the final multiple choice quiz.
You will earn 3 CPD points on completion of the course, this course will take around 3 hours to complete and the certificate will last for two years.
- Fully CPD registered
- Completed online with instant downloadable certificate
- Fully printed certificate posted next day
- Complete the online multiple choice assessment as many times as you need to pass
Units covered on this course
Introduction to Cardiovascular Disease
In the first unit of the cardiovascular disease course you will gain greater understanding of what cardiovascular disease is, UK statistics and why it is relevant to understand.
Risk Factors
This unit will cover what increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and how important managing lifestyle factors is in risk reduction. You will also learn about the non-modifiable risk factors that cannot be managed by the individual.
Diagnosis and Treatment
In this unit you will explore the different diagnosis processes of the main types of cardiovascular disease and the treatments given, including medication.
Living with Cardiovascular Disease
In the final unit of this cardiovascular disease course you will look at the impacts of cardiovascular disease on an individual’s life and how support may be offered.
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This course has been checked and assured for quality and accuracy by RoSPA, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, to ensure it meets their exacting standards and is up-to-date. Formed over 100 years ago, RoSPA are committed to increasing safety measures and reducing accidents throughout numerous industries as well as campaigning for better standards in health and safety worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about this course and others that we offer. If you still have any questions, simply contact our course advisors on 0800 077 3063 or email hello@cpdonline.co.uk.
How long does it take to complete this course?
This course takes a few hours to complete and you can do this without any restrictions. This means you can buy the course and start at any time. You can also begin your learning, stop and come back to the course to pick up where you left off.
Is this Cardiovascular Disease Awareness course accredited?
Yes the course is fully accredited through the CPD Certification Service. They review all of our content to check for quality, depth and that the material is fully up-to-date. Each year our membership with the service is renewed and all courses are thoroughly checked prior to being accredited.
Will I get a certificate when I finish?
Yes, as soon as you finish this course you can immediately download a PDF version of your personalised certificate. We also then send a fully printed copy to you by first class post.
How long does the certificate last?
The certificate after finishing this course lasts for 2 years until expiry which is when we recommend completing the training again. Some industries may require an update to CPD more frequently than this and others may not but, as a standard rule, we recommend completing the Cardiovascular Disease Awareness course every 2 years to ensure it is fresh in your mind and you understanding the latest regulations.
What are the benefits of studying this course online?
By completing this course online you can study in your own time and at your own pace. Having the ability to complete the units at a time to suit you engages your learning much more and enables you to interact and soak up the information easier.
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