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Atrial Fibrillation Management and Stroke Prevention
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Course OverviewThis module will provide theoretical and practical knowledge of the condition of Atrial Fibrillation. Diagnosis will be examined, treatment (both medical and surgical) explained and evidence based management to include anticoagulation for stroke prevention.
Learning outcomesBy the end of the module the students should be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of the theory underpinning the disease of Atrial Fibrillation, the epidemiology, aetiology and pathophysiologyDemonstrate an understanding of diagnostic and assessment criteria for Atrial FibrillationPerform an accurate ECG and interpret normal and irregular rhythmsApply concepts appropriately in dealing with the current evidence for the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation, rhythm and rate controlDemonstrate an understanding of the management of Atrial Fibrillation, when referral
is appropriate, the national guidelines, as well as quality and outcome framework aimed at stroke prevention including anticoagulation.
Faculty includes:Professor David Fitzmaurice - GP and Professor of Primary Care, University of BirminghamDr Deirdre Lane - Lecturer in Cardiovascular Health, University of BirminghamDr Clare Taylor - General Practitioner and NIHR Doctoral Research Fellow, University of Birmingham
Programme to include
DAY 1Background and Diagnosis of Atrial Fibrillation
DAY 2Management of Atrial Fibrillation
DAY 3Anticoagulation Management
RegistrationTo register for this course please complete the form below using BLOCK CAPITALS and return with remittance to: Amy Partleton, Room 101, Institute of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (IOEM), School of Health and Population Sciences, University of Birmingham, B15 2TT
Course fee £500Please make cheques payable to ‘University of Birmingham’. Bench fees apply; please enquire for further details.
To register online please go to http://shop.bham.ac.uk/ and follow Conferences and Events > College of Medical and Dental Sciences > Continuing Professional Development
Detailed information will be sent to you with an acknowledgement of booking.
If you require further information please contact:Amy PartletonTel: 0121 414 2677Email: [email protected]
Cancellations: Fees will be refunded on a sliding scale as follows: within 2 weeks prior to course date 25% refunded; 2-4 weeks prior to course date 50% refunded, 4-6 weeks prior to course date 75%; 6 weeks plus 100% refund. It may be possible to transfer your reserved place to another available date when 6 weeks or more notice is provided, transfers with less than 6 weeks before date of course are subject to administration fees. All information correct at time of going to press, programme is subject to variation.
Atrial Fibrillation Management and Stroke PreventionMonday 24th - Wednesday 26th November 2014Primary Care Clinical Sciences, University of Birmingham
MSc accredited course worth 10 / 20 credits
