Most patients will experience emotional and psychological difficulties after their heart event

The challenge for clinicians working with clients after a heart event is how to recognise and support those going through the expected emotional and psychological recovery process, but be ever vigilant in identifying, supporting and escalating care for the management of more high risk anxiety and depression. This course will equip clinicians with the skills and confidence to tackle this challenge and support their patients' holistic recovery.

How YOU as a Healthcare Professional Can Screen, Identify, Reassure and Support Your Patients' Emotional Recovery After a Heart Event.

Introduction from Dr Jennifer Coller

The Cardiac Blues & Supporting Emotional Recovery for Healthcare Professionals course brings psychocardiology leader Dr Barbara Murphy's expertise to six specific modules.

Throughout the course we will comprehensively address:

  • Emotional and psychological impact of a heart event

  • The Cardiac Blues- An expected emotional reaction

  • Persistent Depression and Anxiety after a heart event

  • The Vital Trajectory of Recovery and Screening

  • Clinician Conversations and Care to Support Emotional Recovery.

  • Referral and Support

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Expect and Differentiate

    Understand the trajectory of emotional recovery after a heart event, how to support your patients, and how to differentiate between the cardiac blues and persistent anxiety and/or depression.

  • Normalise, reassure, support and escalate

    Learn when and how to talk to your patients about their emotional and psychological symptoms that will reduce their distress and support their recovery.

  • Establish screening processes

    Learn how you can conduct best practice psychological screening in your service that will help identify the level of support your patients require.

What you receive in this course

    1. Welcome to Cardiac Blues & Supporting Emotional Recovery for Healthcare Professionals

    2. Emotional and psychological impact of a heart event

    3. The Cardiac Blues- an expected emotional reaction

    4. Persistent Depression and Anxiety after a heart event

    5. Review and Reflect

    6. The Vital Trajectory of Recovery and Screening

    7. Supporting Patients' Emotional Recovery- Conversations, reassurance and care.

    8. Referral and Support

    9. Wrap Up and Supporting Resources

    10. End of Course Survey

About this course

  • $60.00
  • 10 lessons
  • 12 Months with Free Access to New Content
  • Certificate of Participation
  • Access Anytime, Anywhere

FAQ

Have further questions? Not sure if the Cardiac Blues & Supporting Emotional Recovery Course is right for you? Book a consultation on the link below.

  • How often is the information updated?

    Our courses are updated and reviewed twice a year to ensure content is consistent with the most recent evidence in high-quality cardiac care.

  • How long will this course take me to complete?

    The Cardiac Blues & Supporting Emotional Recovery for Healthcare Professionals Course will take around 90 minutes to complete.

  • How long do I have access to the course?

    You will have access to the course and any updates for 12 months from your date of purchase.

  • What if I have questions?

    We are here to help! Contact [email protected] for assistance.

  • Is there a guarantee?

    If you are not satisfied with the Cardiac Blues & Supporting Emotional Recovery for Healthcare Professionals course we will refund 50% of your purchase fee paid within 7 days. Please email [email protected]

  • What happens when I finish?

    At course completion, you will be issued a certificate and encouraged to remain engaged in our community for newsletter, online events and notification of new heart health courses

  • Who is the course for and are there any prerequisites?

    If you are a trained health professional, our course will be accessible and relevant to you. There are no prerequisites. Our courses are targeted to clinicians working in chronic disease management in community and clinic settings. This course will also be very relevant to those working in inpatient acute cardiac care.

  • How can I enrol more than one participant?

    We offer group discounts for more than five enrollments, get in touch!