Across the lifespan, from risk to disease outcomes, women experience cardiovascular disease differently.

Our 6 module Women's Heart Health Upskilling course will build your awareness and knowledge of heart disease in women and support you in developing skills and competence in providing evidence based cardiac care for the women you care for.

How YOU as a Healthcare Professional Can Better support Women and their Heart Health?

Dr Jennifer Coller explains the problem and this learning opportunity

The Women's Heart Health Upskilling Course is composed of six core modules.

Throughout the course we focus on the following heart health topics:

  • Cardiovascular Risk Factors- How do they differ?

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome and Microvascular Dysfunction in Women

  • Atrial Fibrillation and Heart Failure in Women

  • Pregnancy, Menopause & Heart Health

  • The Heart and Breast Cancer

  • Integrating Learnings into Everyday Practice

Learning Outcomes

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

  • Recognise and Identify

    Recognise sex differences in CVD risk between women and men and understand heart health conditions that disproportionately affect women.

  • Detect and monitor

    Grow your confidence to screen and identify cardiac condition early in a woman's heart health journey.

  • Investigate and Manage

    Conduct appropriate investigations and be confident in providing evidence based management of heart disease in women.

  • Reduce Distress

    Build your knowledge and skill in providing emotional support and counseling to women seeking care for heart disease.

What you receive in this course

    1. Welcome to the Women's Heart Health Upskilling Program

    2. Cardiovascular Risk Factors- How do they differ in women?

    3. Acute Coronary Syndrome, SCAD and Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy

    4. SCAD Survivors Experience and Needs Part 1

    5. How to better support SCAD survivors: Part 2

    6. Acute Coronary Syndrome and Microvascular Dysfunction In Women

    7. Part 1 Atrial Fibrillation in Women: Presentation, diagnosis and treatment

    8. Part 2- Atrial Fibrillation in Women- Management and Opportunities for Improvement

    9. Heart Failure in Women

    10. Pregnancy, Menopause and Heart Health

    11. The Heart and Breast Cancer

    12. Case Study- Anthracycline induced cardiotoxicity

    13. Integrating Learnings into Everyday Practice

    14. Wrap Up- Women's Heart Health Upskilling Program

    15. End of Course Survey- Women's Health Upskilling Course

About this course

  • $400.00
  • 6 Module Course, A Year of Access
  • Certificate of Participation- 10 Hours

Dr. Jennifer Coller

A Leader in Cardiovascular Health. Champion for Women's Heart Health

Dr. Jennifer Coller is a highly experienced consultant cardiologist and educator dedicated to improving cardiovascular health across Australia. Jennifer has diverse experience working in metropolitan and regional cardiology settings, both public and private services, and in the healthcare sector. She is a passionate advocate for women's health health and equity in cardiovascular health for vulnerable groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and regional/rural communities. With a wealth of experience in both metropolitan and regional settings, she's committed to:
•Advancing heart health: Driving innovation and quality improvement in cardiology.
•Elevating healthcare: Empowering healthcare professionals through education and training and providing a forum for them to share their expertise.
•Bridging healthcare gaps: Ensuring equitable access to cardiac care, especially in regional areas.
Learn More
https://www.pulsepointacademy.com.au/our-people/

FAQ

Have further questions? Not sure if our Women's Heart Health Course is right for you? Hopefully we can answer 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 Women's Heart Health Course is likely to take around 10 hours to complete. We recommend spreading out your learning to allow time for reflection and for you to plan translating your learning to practice.

  • 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 or schedule a meeting with us via Calendy.

  • How can I enrol more than one participant?

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

  • Is there a guarantee?

    If you are not satisfied with the Women's Heart Health 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. However, the disparities in women's heart health occur across all settings and the course is very relevant to those providing acute care to understand the context and challenges in women's heart health.