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Cardiovascular Risk Assessment Online Training
Course Description
This course provides healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to assess, manage, and monitor cardiovascular risk effectively. With a focus on evidence-based tools, patient assessment, and treatment guidelines, learners will gain the confidence to perform cardiovascular risk assessments and support patients in reducing their risk of cardiovascular disease.
Course Summary
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
CPD Points: 1 CPD point
Certificate: Certificate of completion awarded
Access: 6 months from date of purchase
Delivery: 100% online, self-paced training
Who Is This Course For?
This module is designed for:
Nurses and midwives
GPs and primary care practitioners
Healthcare assistants
Allied health professionals involved in cardiovascular health
Any professional seeking to update or refresh their knowledge in cardiovascular risk assessment
Course Contents
Introduction to Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
Understanding cardiovascular diseases and their impact on public health.
Importance of assessing and managing cardiovascular risk.
Understanding Risk Factors
Modifiable vs non-modifiable risk factors.
Impact of lifestyle choices on cardiovascular health.
Assessment Tools and Guidelines
Use of validated tools such as QRISK2 and JBS3.
Interpreting risk scores.
Patient Assessment and History Taking
Medical history, family history, and lifestyle assessment.
Considering social determinants of health.
Physical Examination and Investigations
Blood pressure, BMI, auscultation.
Additional investigations: lipid profile, glucose, ECG, imaging.
Risk Stratification and Treatment Guidelines
Categorising patients by risk level.
Lifestyle interventions, pharmacological treatment, referral pathways.
Communication and Shared Decision-Making
Strategies for effective patient discussions.
Encouraging patient engagement in treatment planning.
Monitoring and Follow-up
Importance of regular reviews.
Adjusting treatment plans over time.
Resources and References
Access to guidelines, websites, and further reading materials.
Course Outcomes
By completing this training, learners will be able to:
Recognise the importance of cardiovascular risk assessment in disease prevention.
Identify modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
Use validated tools (e.g., QRISK2, JBS3) to assess cardiovascular risk.
Carry out a comprehensive patient assessment and interpret findings.
Perform relevant physical examinations and understand supporting investigations.
Apply treatment guidelines tailored to different risk categories.
Communicate risk clearly and support patients through shared decision-making.
Implement monitoring and follow-up strategies for long-term management.
Use case studies and evidence-based resources to strengthen professional practice.
Frameworks & Standards
This course aligns with:
Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) CPD Requirements – contributing to the 35 hours of CPD every 3 years (including participatory learning).
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Guidelines – cardiovascular risk assessment and management.
Joint British Societies (JBS3) Guidelines – prevention of cardiovascular disease.
Professional and Legal Standards – including patient confidentiality, consent, and accountability in healthcare practice.
