Micro-credential - Cardiac Chronic Disease Management

This micro-credential is for registered nurses working in the hospital or community setting who care for patients with chronic cardiac conditions or those who are at risk of developing this condition.

The micro-credential equips learners with the skills and knowledge required to aid patients/service users in self-management of their cardiac chronic disease, covering a range of core concepts; from health promotion and disease prevention to disease diagnosis, treatment and management. Specific skills such as motivational interviewing and action plan initiation will be facilitated as part of this micro-credential. To conduct an appropriate motivational interview, knowledge of the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease will be central to this module. Additionally, as this module has a cardiac focus, attention will be placed on cardiac chronic illnesses such as hypertension and heart failure.

How will this Micro-credential be delivered?

The micro-credential will be delivered in a blended format, including 2-3 days of in-person sessions. The remainder of direct hours will be held online and asynchronously.

On successful completion of this micro-credential, learners will be able to:

• Illustrate the impact of risk factors on the pathophysiological processes which contribute to the development of cardiac disease.
• Demonstrate the requisite knowledge and skills in health promotion in relation to cardiac disease.
• Compose and critique an action plan in collaboration with the person living with chronic illness that is person-centered and evidence based.
• Demonstrate the requisite knowledge, skills and attitudes required in conducting a motivational interview with a patient/service user.

Cardiac Chronic Disease Mgt – Micro-credential – Courses | Trinity College Dublin (tcd.ie)