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FELLOWSHIP IN CARDIAC CARE NURSING is

a specialized course within the domain of

professional nursing prac�ce. It is specially

designed for nurses with an ap�tude and inclina�on of

developing specialized nursing knowledge, skills,

competencies and exper�se in caring for pa�ent popula�ons

suffering with cri�cal illnesses and enabling preven�on and

promo�on of health. Upon successful comple�on of this course the

nurse would be proficient in providing advanced cri�cal care to the pa�ents,

families and communi�es in various health-care se�ngs.

Course Objective

Course Description

Ÿ To provide qualita�ve and safe nursing care to the pa�ents suffering with cardiac diseases and associated

condi�ons.

Ÿ To manage cardiac diseases within community and healthcare se�ngs with emphasis on health

promo�on, preven�on and rehabilita�on.

Ÿ To improve clinical competencies, skills and knowledge in the area of cardiac care.

Ÿ To conduct, par�cipate and organize research studies in the area of specializa�on for the benefit of

pa�ents, communi�es and organiza�ons.

Current Market Demand

Indian popula�on is enormous and warrants appropriate healthcare needs to be fulfilled. Healthcare is one of

the largest sectors for genera�on of revenue and employment at India. This sector comprises of healthcare

ins�tu�ons, medical devices, medical equipment, medical tourism, health insurance, clinical trials & research

and telemedicine. The Indian healthcare sector is growing at a brisk pace due to its strengthening coverage,

services and increasing expenditure by public as well private players. India has also become one of the leading

des�na�ons for high-end diagnos�c services with tremendous capital investment for advanced diagnos�c

facili�es. It also has the benefit of well-trained expert medical professionals. The Indian popula�on has rising

income levels, greater health awareness, increased precedence of lifestyle diseases and improved access to

insurance. Thus nursing professionals are in demand all across the globe within India and abroad. Specially

trained nursing professionals can provide specialized a�en�on, management and con�nuity of effec�ve and

efficient care across the healthcare spectrum.

Major Course Modules

Ÿ Applied Anatomy and Physiology

Ÿ Pharmacology and Pharmacokine�cs.

Ÿ Review of Immunity, Infec�ons, Asepsis, infec�on

preven�on and control

Ÿ Introduc�on to Cardiac Care, Historical developments and

technologies

Ÿ Nursing Process- Nursing Care Planning and Pathways

Ÿ Diagnos�cs & Therapeu�c Interven�ons care - Invasive

and Non - Invasive Interven�ons

Ÿ Cardiac Emergencies , management and ICU Care

Ÿ Cardiac Diseases – Assessment, care and management

modali�es.

Ÿ Nursing care of pa�ents with Pacemakers

Ÿ Management of dysrhythmias- Defibrilla�on and care

Ÿ Managing obstruc�ve Airway; Mechanical Ven�la�on

Care & monitoring

Ÿ Preven�ng Cardiac Disease and promo�ng healthy

lifestyle

Ÿ In hospitals at medical surgical units

Ÿ In hospitals at intensive care units

Ÿ In health clinics and occupa�onal health services

Ÿ In quality assurance and health care audits

Ÿ In management and supervision of specialized units

Ÿ In teaching and clinical educa�on

Ÿ In conduc�ng clinical research and clinical trials.

Job Roles after Completion of CourseEligibility

Total Course Duration

Course Delivery

Nurses with Diploma in General Nursing& Midwifery (GNM) and B.Sc Nursing.

Clinical experience post registra�on of one year is preferred.

Six Months

LMS access through Login id and Password, Short Notes, Web Resources

Assessment

Online and offline module tests, followed by final exam at the end of the course

Certification

Apollo MedSkills, NSDC and Skill India

Course Structure

4 weeks of classroom sessions.8 weeks of on the job training in healthcare set-up and12 weeks of self study

Ÿ High quality course content developed by expertsfrom Apollo Hospitals group

Ÿ Blended, Flexible and varied learning modali�esŸ Learning from experienced faculty

High Lights of the Program

Ÿ On the Job Training (OJT) in live-environmentŸ Exposure to numerous case studies during OJTŸ Apollo MedSkills cer�fica�onŸ Placement assistance provided in �e up with

India's leading healthcare groups.