Lead the Change. Shape the Future of Cardiovascular Care!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level?

The ACNAP Leadership in Cardiovascular Research online course empowers nurses and allied professionals to become leaders of tomorrow in research leadership.

Through expert-led presentations, interactive discussions, and practical assignments, you’ll gain the skills to:

  • Develop advanced research leadership skills
  • Drive impactful, evidence-based research
  • Influence clinical practice and policy.

Join a vibrant community, connect with leading experts, and earn your certificate in cardiovascular research. Don’t just follow — lead the way!

What's in it for you?

Many nurses and allied professionals are involved in cardiovascular care, but few receive training in research leadership. This programme bridges that gap, helping you initiate projects, secure funding, and shape the future of practice. 

Don’t just witness change — lead it. Gain the skills, confidence, and network to launch high-impact research and shape the future of your profession.

Who should attend? 

This course is ideal for nurses and allied professionals currently involved in cardiovascular research and/or aspiring to take on research leadership roles. Participants should have a basic understanding of scientific research principles, including study design, data collection, and evidence-based practice. 

Learning objectives 

After completing this eLearning course, participants will be able to:  

  • Identify research designs, data collection techniques, and ethical considerations relevant to cardiovascular studies
  • Apply leadership theories, foster team collaboration, and navigate institutional structures to lead/guide research initiatives
  • Critically evaluate and translate cardiovascular research findings into evidence-based practice.

Programme

  • STEP 1: Strategies to optimise research leadership: Alignment with key priorities and contemporary needs     
    Pre-recorded presentation (~45 minutes) / MCQs (15 min)
  • STEP 2: Building collaborative networks to accelerate research leadership    
    Pre-recorded presentation (~45 minutes) / MCQs (15 min)
  • STEP 3: Standing on the shoulders of ACNAP research leaders: Lessons learned to establish high-impact research    
    Round table live discussion with faculty via Zoom (60 min)
  • STEP 4: Practical tips to strengthen research infrastructure: people and processes, academic and clinical agreements, visibility    
    Pre-recorded presentation (~45 minutes) / MCQs (15 min)
  • STEP 5: Closing the research-practice gap: Integrating knowledge translation in high-impact research programmes    
    Your strategic plan (optional assignment) / Round table live discussion with faculty via Zoom (60 min) / MCQs (15 min)

Timeline

  • 12 January 2026: Registration opens
  • 2 February 2026: Course access to pre-recorded presentations and MCQs (step 1, 2, 4).
  • 19 February 2026, 16:00 - 17:00 CET: Live round table discussion (step 3)
  • 5 March 2026, 16:00 - 17:00 CET: Live round table discussion (step 5) and access to MCQs just after the live discussion
  • 9 March 2026: Course closes