(Part time) 2023 start
Cardiac Device and Rhythm Management PGCert
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Overview
Cardiac disease is a major problem of the Western world. In the UK the demand for cardiac specialists is greater than the number practising, ensuring a continued future for registered professionals. Cardiac rhythm and device practitioners are in-demand specialists who work across stimulating hospital and community environments, combining patient care with analytical problem solving.
Make an impact
Our Cardiac Device and Rhythm Management course will develop you into a highly competent and advanced practitioner ready to make a real contribution to modern healthcare services. It is designed for healthcare professionals with a specialist interest in cardiac rhythm management and implantable cardiac devices (including pacemakers, ICDs and heart failure devices).
Course highlights
Develop specialist clinical expertise underpinned by in-depth theoretical knowledge in cardiac Implantable devices including pacemakers, ICD, CRT and remote monitoring.
Gain an understanding of the evidence and research base of the discipline.
Teaching delivered by a research active multi-disciplinary team of clinical academics including IBHRE and BHRS accredited cardiac physiologists, specialist nurses and cardiologists.
Undertake hands on training in implantable loop recorder implantation
Aimed at a range of healthcare professionals including Cardiac Physiologists, Hospital Doctors, GPs, Cardiac Nurse Specialists, Physician Associates, Radiographers and Allied Health Professionals.
Course content
This is a 9-month course with teaching during 2 seperate one week-long intensive study weeks in Leeds, one in semester 2 and the other in semester 2a.
International students will require just one short term study visa because both study weeks are within a six-month period. You will complete the rest of your study from your home country and submit your assessment online. In view of the COVID-19 pandemic we will assess the situation of the study weeks closer to the time that they due to run and may need to replace these with online activities.
To gain the PG Cert qualification you will complete both 30 credit modules:
The Bradycardia Device and Rhythm Management module covers many aspects of bradycardia rhythm management with primary focus of bradycardia devices. This module is particularly relevant for practicing cardiac physiologists and allied health professionals who are involved with cardiac pacemaker implantation and follow up.
Topics covered include: anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology related to conduction system; pharmacology; pacemaker implantation and follow up; patient management.
The Tachycardia Device and Rhythm Management module covers many aspects of tachyarrhythmia management with the primary focus on cardiac devices and electrophysiology. This module is particularly relevant to practicing health professionals who are involved in the care of patients with tachyarrhythmias and heart failure.
Topics covered include: Electrophysiology and haemodynamics; Electrophysiology studies; ICD Implant and follow up indications, contraindications, procedures, trouble shooting; DVLA regulations, MHRA, Ethics.
Course structure
The list shown below represents typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.
Modules
Year 1
Compulsory modules
- Bradycardia Device and Rhythm Management 30 credits
- Tachycardia Device and Rhythm Management 30 credits
Learning and teaching
On completion of our course you should have provided evidence of being able to:
Demonstrate in-depth specialist knowledge of techniques relevant to cardiac rhythm management.
Demonstrate an advanced understanding of concepts and techniques across the forefront of cardiac rhythm management.
Demonstrate an advanced understanding of research techniques.
Proactively formulate ideas and hypotheses, and to evaluate these along with current issues and research in cardiac rhythm management.
On this course you’ll be taught by our expert academics, from lecturers through to professors. You may also be taught by industry professionals with years of experience, as well as trained postgraduate researchers, connecting you to some of the brightest minds on campus.
Assessment
We use a range of assessment methods to assess your knowledge and professional skills, including: written examination, oral examination and written essays. You’ll need to demonstrate the knowledge and application of standard concepts, information and techniques relevant to the discipline. You need to be able to draw on a wide variety of material and be able to critically evaluate them.
Applying, fees and funding
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements
GCSE English and Maths grade C or above or equivalent
Relevant undergraduate degree in a related field including BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) or equivalent e.g. HNC MPPM, professional body exams such as BHRS.
Undergraduate degree in a related field 2:2 including nursing, radiography, or equivalent.
There must be evidence that you have studied within the last 5 years and must have access to cardiac assessment opportunities as part of your current role.
English requirements for candidates for whom English is not their first language:
GCSE English Language grade C or above
English language requirements
IELTS 7.0 overall, with no less than 6.5 in every skill. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications.
Improve your English
International students who do not meet the English language requirements for this programme may be able to study our postgraduate pre-sessional English course, to help improve your English language level.
This pre-sessional course is designed with a progression route to your degree programme and you’ll learn academic English in the context of your subject area. To find out more, read Language for Science (6 weeks) and Language for Science: General Science (10 weeks).
We also offer online pre-sessionals alongside our on-campus pre-sessionals. You could study a part-time online course starting in January, or a full-time course in summer. Find out more about online pre-sessionals.
You can also study pre-sessionals for longer periods – read about our postgraduate pre-sessional English courses.
How to apply
Applications are considered on the basis of the applicant’s qualifications and experience. Applications may close before the deadline date if numbers accepted reach capacity.
Deadline for applications is 14 December 2023
Your application must include a reference indicating managerial consent in support of your application including indication that you are employed in an appropriately related clinical area and that you have the appropriate time for study. The references should be provided on headed paper with either a stamp from the institution or an electronic signature.
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Read about visas, immigration and other information in International students. We recommend that international students apply as early as possible to ensure that they have time to apply for their visa.
Admissions policy
School of Medicine Taught Postgraduate Policy 2022
Fees
- UK: £4,250 (total)
- International: £9,333 (total)
Read more about paying fees and charges.
For fees information for international taught postgraduate students, read Masters fees.
Additional cost information
There may be additional costs related to your course or programme of study, or related to being a student at the University of Leeds. Read more about additional costs.
Scholarships and financial support
If you have the talent and drive, we want you to be able to study with us, whatever your financial circumstances. There may be help for students in the form of loans and non-repayable grants from the University and from the government. Find out more at Masters funding overview.
Career opportunities
The NHS employs the majority of cardiac specialists and our course is tailored to provide ideal preparation to allow you to move into this speciality. Some cardiac specialists work in the private sector and in GP surgeries.
Opportunities arise for cardiac specialists to work in industry as application specialists, supporting clients in using and troubleshooting equipment. Cardiac specialists work largely autonomously, making clinical decisions and providing clinical reports. As well as conducting diagnostic assessments and providing treatment.
Cardiac specialists roles can also include being a consultant, counsellor, advisor, educator, facilitator, researcher and therapist. Whichever area you plan to move into once you’ve graduated, our dedicated careers team, including your own personal supervisor, are on hand to provide detailed and specific career guidance and support to make sure that you are well positioned to move into your chosen career.