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    Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
    EnglishSelf Study, Virtual ClassroomVideo and Text Based

    Course Overview

    The Interdisciplinary Management of Cardiopulmonary Health and Disease - Cardiac Focus certification by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University is an 8-week online course. This is an introductory online certification course that focuses on the study of cardiac diseases. Offered via edX, the Interdisciplinary Management of Cardiopulmonary Health and Disease - Cardiac Focus certification course from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University helps broaden learners’ understanding of the patient’s journey in healthcare from a holistic perspective ranging from symptoms arising to the disease diagnosis and assessment to disease management.

    The Interdisciplinary Management of Cardiopulmonary Health and Disease - Cardiac Focus certification syllabus is designed in a way that will sharpen the knowledge of a fresh graduate by providing a new insight from an interdisciplinary approach. The curriculum consists of five modules covering numerous topics regarding cardiac health and diseases. The Interdisciplinary Management of Cardiopulmonary Health and Disease - Cardiac Focus online course will be delivered by eminent healthcare professionals and guest speakers who will help develop students’ knowledge of the cardiac disease

    The Interdisciplinary Management of Cardiopulmonary Health and Disease - Cardiac Focus certification course does not have any prerequisites and is apt for graduates or students currently pursuing to take a degree in nursing, medicine, or allied health. Participants will get an option to enroll either in the free audit track that offers limited access or they can choose to upgrade to the paid version which is the verified track.

    The Highlights

    • 8 weeks online course
    • 3-6 hours of learning every week
    • Certificate of completion  

    Programme Offerings

    • Online Course
    • Learning from industry experts
    • Instructor-led course
    • quizzes
    • assessments
    • discussion forum
    • Certification

    Courses and Certificate Fees

    Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
    USD 99yesThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

    Interdisciplinary Management of Cardiopulmonary Health and Disease - Cardiac Focus certification fee structure :

    Fees componentsAmount
    Certificate fees$99 USD



    Eligibility Criteria

    To be eligible for the Interdisciplinary Management of Cardiopulmonary Health and Disease - Cardiac Focus training programme, candidates must be a graduate or graduating in medicine, nursing, or allied health.

    Certification Qualifying Details

    Upon successfully completing the Interdisciplinary Management of Cardiopulmonary Health and Disease - Cardiac Focus online course from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University via edX, participants will get a certificate.

    What you will learn

    Knowledge of anatomy

    By the end of the Interdisciplinary Management of Cardiopulmonary Health and Disease - Cardiac Focus certification by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University via edX, students will be able to:

    • Understand and identify the causes, signs and symptoms of common cardiac diseases.
    • Learn the psychosocial needs of patients and caregivers.
    • Utilize the knowledge learnt in the management for patients with cardiac diseases.
    • Evaluate the outcomes of medical examinations for cardiac diseases.
    • Interpret and distinguish the roles of healthcare professionals

    Who it is for

    The Interdisciplinary Management of Cardiopulmonary Health and Disease - Cardiac Focus certification by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University via edX is designed for graduates and students taking a degree in medicine, nursing, or allied health to enter this field as cardiologists, nurses, and doctors. 


    Admission Details

    Interested candidates must follow certain steps included in the admission process for the Interdisciplinary Management of Cardiopulmonary Health and Disease - Cardiac Focus certification course. These steps are as follows:

    Step 1: Visit the official website - https://www.edx.org/learn/medicine/the-hong-kong-polytechnic-university-interdisciplinary-management-of-cardiopulmonary-health-and-disease-cardiac-focus

    Step 2: Register yourself

    Step 3: Choose the option (Verified Track or Audit Track)

    Step 4: Begin the course

    The Syllabus

    • Course Overview
    • Warm-up Activities

    • Introduction & Pre-module 1 Quiz
    • Cardiovascular System
    • Post-module 1 Quiz

    • Introduction & Pre-module 2 Quiz
    • Pathophysiology of Common Cardiac Diseases
    • Understanding the Psychosocial Needs of Patients and Caregivers
    • Post-module 2 Quiz

    • Introduction & Pre-module 3 Quiz
    • Understanding & Interpretation of Chest Imaging

    • Introduction to Module 3B, Incomplete
    • Understanding & Interpretation of Medical Laboratory Results, Incomplete
    • Post-module 3 Quiz

    • Introduction & Pre-module 4 Quiz
    • Surgical Management
    • Inpatient Management
    • Outpatient Management
    • Post-module 4 Quiz

    • Introduction
    • Cardiac Diseases and Management in Pediartics

    Evaluation process

    Participants will have to take a final test at the end of the Interdisciplinary Management of Cardiopulmonary Health and Disease - Cardiac Focus training programme. The test comprises 20 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) through which students will be able to assess their overall understanding of the course. The grading system will be based on the following assessments:

    Assessments

    Grade

    Heart structure labelling game

    10%

    Post-module (1, 2, 3 & 4) quiz

    10% for each quiz

    Final test

    50%

    Students will get a maximum of two attempts to answer each graded question in the final test. They will be given a certificate after completing all the course content and assessments and obtaining a minimum of 70 marks in the final test.

    Instructors

    The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

    1: What is the duration of the Interdisciplinary Management of Cardiopulmonary Health and Disease - Cardiac Focus online course?

    The total course duration is 8 weeks, with 3-6 hours of learning every week.

    2: What are the prerequisites for this online certification course?

    The course does not have any prerequisites.

    3: Do I need to appear in an exam?

    Yes, at the end of the course, you will have to appear in the final test comprising 20 multiple-choice questions.

    4: Do I need to attend the Interdisciplinary Management of Cardiopulmonary Health and Disease - Cardiac Focus classes in person?

    No, all the Interdisciplinary Management of Cardiopulmonary Health and Disease - Cardiac Focus classes will be conducted online.

    5: How can I get enrolled in this online course?

    You need to register yourself on the official webpage and then start learning by choosing the option from Varified Track and Audit Track as per your convenience.

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