EAPCI NAPs Online Course
The aim:
- To deliver a standardised educational programme for all nurses and allied professionals working in a cathlab
- To deliver the knowledge required to work at a higher level in the cathlab setting
- To provide nine modules covering the EAPCI NAPs Curriculum
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The course content follows the Curriculum with a focus on:
- The cathlab environment: the importance of the team in primary PCI and managing emergencies in the cathlab; cathlab safety; patient pre-, peri- and post-procedural management.
- The coronaries and PCI: coronary artery disease, coronary anatomy; history of PCI, PCI toolbox; angiographic views; ECG interpretation.
- Advanced/complex PCI: imaging (IVUS & OCT); pressure wiring, managing calcium; Introduction to CTO.
- Structural procedures: Imaging, pacing, and management of patient pre-, peri-, and post-procedure
- Radiation safety and radiation protection: for patients and personnel in the cathlab.
- Patient-centred care: principles and practice of person and family care, shared decision making, patient rights and safety.
The EAPCI Online Course features 9 modules, available for individual purchase or as a complete package.
The price for each module is €18 (+VAT) for EAPCI Members and €30 (+VAT) for non-EAPCI Members.
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Price for the course package is €144 (+VAT) for EAPCI Members, and €240 (+VAT) for non-EAPCI Members.
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- Enroll now for the module on “Fundamentals and cardiovascular pathophysiology”
- Enroll now for the module on “Procedures and techniques”
- Enroll now for the module on “Radiation and imaging in cardiovascular interventions”
- Enroll now for the module on “Optimising cardiovascular health”
- Enroll now for the module on “Assessment, planning, and managing patient care”
- Enroll now for the module "Pharmacology and appropriate use of medications in the cathlab"
- Enroll now for the module on “Principles and practices of person and family-centred care & emotional care"
- Enroll now for the module on "Physical well-being and comfort"
- Enroll now for the module on "Evaluation of the quality of care and research in interventional cardiology"
EAPCI Certification for Nurses and Allied Professionals
The aim of this certification is to ensure optimal quality in interventional cardiology by assessing the knowledge and attitudes of nurses and allied professionals (NAPs).
EAPCI Nurses and Allied Professionals Core Curriculum
A Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory Core Curriculum for the Continuing Professional Development of Nurses and Allied Professions, published on 8 November 2016.
Nurses and Allied Professions Core Curriculum
The Core Curriculum comprises nine themes that integrate theory and clinical practice into a holistic approach to education. Each theme's content is organised with specific objectives, knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviours. A syllabus is included, breaking down the themes into more detailed subject areas. Complementing the curriculum is the skills matrix, a logbook used to document the trainee’s achievements as they progress through their training.
Core Curriculum Competencies Matrix "Logbook"
Article of Interest
- EAPCI Focus on the Nurses and Allied Professionals (NAPs) Committee - Lene Klovgaard (Past Committee Chair), EuroIntervention Volume 11 Number 10
Our mission: To reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease.