Short Courses in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and...

Short Courses in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Health series of short course is designed for physicians, nurses, dietitians, physiotherapists, physical activity specialists, sports scientists, pharmacists, psychologists, occupational therapists and any other health professional with a role in prevention of cardiovascular disease.

These Short Courses in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Health are broken down into 7 moduels (module 1 took place in December 2009) are individually designed to cover the following areas (modules can be taken separetly or together):

Module 2 -  Smoking Cessation Programmes
17th, 18th & 19th March 2010
This module looks at the approach to smoking cessation recommended by the Department of Health (DoH). It presents the importance of smoking cessation and evaluates the current literature into the effectiveness of behavioural, pharmacological and combination interventions. The module includes clinical observation of smoking cessation clinics in practice.

Module 3 -  Nutrition and Weight Management in CVD Prevention
21st, 22nd and 23rd April 2010 
The aim of this module is to promote the acquisition of evidence based knowledge and skills needed for safe and effective professional practice of dietary and weight management in the prevention of cardiovascular disease. It also aims to engage students in developing tools for critical appraisal, self assessment and self directed learning to promote continued professional development.

Module 4 -  Physical Activity and Exercise in CVD Prevention
24th, 25th and 26th February 2010 
This module aims to critically review the evidence base for the role of physical inactivity in the aetiology of CVD.  Students will also evaluate how the evidence base for physical activity can be translated into practical strategies to help reduce CVD.

M 5 - Health Behaviours and Health Psychology
7th, 8th and 9th April 2010
This module will enable students to understand a variety of socio-cognitive models that are utilised in supporting patients and their families to participate in healthy lifestyle behaviours within a cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation programme. The theory behind behaviour change and the development of a client-centered approach will be explored, as well as the practical use of motivational skills and techniques that are used to facilitate and support lifestyle change.

M 6 - Cardioprotective Drug Therapies and Medical Management of Blood Pressure,  Lipids and Glucose
19th, 20th and 21st May 2010 + Clinical Visits
This module discusses the scientific background and its application to the prevention and treatment of CVD with pharmacological therapies. The module aims to identify and evaluate best practice in the use of prophylactic drug therapies in the prevention of CVD. It explores the ass ociated clinical outcome data associated with best-practice and explores the current health care structure and policies that govern current practice. The mechanisms of dyslipidaemia, hypertension and diabetes and their treatment to reduce CVD are evaluated. An update on clinical guidelines and trial evidence in targeting CVD as well as the practical use of cardiovascular risk calculators are explored.

M 7 - Putting Prevention First: Vascular Checks - Vascular Management
3rd, 4th and 5th March 2010 
This module encompasses the DoH publication of 'Putting Prevention First' and the public health agenda in screening forand managing individulas at Cardiovascular risk as a top priority.  This module aims to equip studets with the necessary knowledge and practical skills to critically assess and manage cardiovascular risk using a variety of risk estimation tools, assessment methods and subsequent management strategies.

All participants will receive an Imperial College London Certificate of Attendance at the end of the course.

The cost of these Short Courses in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Health courses are:

• £500 per module, per delegate or as a Distance Learning Option - £1600 per delegate for all modules.

The School of Professional Development, formerly known as Centre for Continuing Education, was established in 1987 to provide a focus for the College in addressing the educational needs of professionals in the most recent research.

The School provides a complete range of professional training in many areas include marketing, financial administration, management and the development of short courses, conferences and seminars in collaboration with departments, business and industry. The School strives to develop and manage a whole range of activities to a high professional standard by using the considerable experience and expertise that has evolved since its inception.

Intensive short courses for professionals working in science, technology, medicine and management

The School of Professional Development presents a diverse range of intensive short courses for professionals working in science, technology, medicine and management. 

These courses, given by leading authorities both from within and outside the College, provide the most up-to-date developments in specific areas of interest. According to the nature of the topic some courses are given once only while others are repeated every year. Course contents are reviewed regularly and new courses are introduced frequently.

Most courses are of 3 or 5 days duration although some continue for a number of weeks and others are designed on a modular basis, extending over several months. The majority of courses are taught at the South Kensington (Central London) campus. Most are open to all on a fee paying basis.

Professional Development for Healthcare and Medical applied professionals

The international health sector has evolved into a significantly more competitive environment. The skills required to be successful are changing rapidly and now include the management of resources, budget and staff. These management skills are becoming increasingly important across all disciplines of the UK health sector.

For the first time this year, Imperial College Business School is offering the following four components from its MSc International Health Management programme as Continuing Professional Development courses for the healthcare profession.

The courses benefit from the expertise of the faculty in the Healthcare Management group, who are recognised around the world for their research. Throughout the courses the latest theory and techniques are supported by real life case studies and external speakers working in the healthcare industry, ensuring that course content remains practical and rooted in current best practice.

Find out more about Imperial College London - School of Professional Development and how their courses can help you here.