This interactive workshop is suitable for all members of the Primary Care Clinical Team.

Course Overview

The aims is to help healthcare professionals to understand the different types of heart failure and pathway from initial presentation to end of life. 

Course Content
  • What is the impact of heart failure?  
  • Understanding the classification of heart failure  
  • Diagnosing heart failure  
  • Treatment options for heart failure – pharmacological and lifestyle interventions 
  • What’s required in Primary Care: registers and annual review 
  • Monitoring and recognising deterioration 
  • End of life care considerations 
Learning Outcomes
  • To appreciate the burden of heart failure  
  • To recognise the different types of heart failure  
  • To be familiar with the diagnostic pathway and investigations  
  • To be familiar with and evaluate treatment option 
  • To appreciate the importance of regular review 
  • To recognise the importance of effective personalised and End of Life care 
Course Length

Course time: 9.30am-3.30pm

CPD: 6 hours