This micro-credential is for registered nurses working in the hospital or community setting who care for patients with chronic cardiac conditions or those who are at risk of developing this condition.

The micro-credential equips learners with the skills and knowledge required to aid patients/service users in self-management of their cardiac chronic disease, covering a range of core concepts; from health promotion and disease prevention to disease diagnosis, treatment and management. Specific skills such as motivational interviewing and action plan initiation will be facilitated as part of this micro-credential. To conduct an appropriate motivational interview, knowledge of the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease will be central to this module. Additionally, as this module has a cardiac focus, attention will be placed on cardiac chronic illnesses such as hypertension and heart failure.

How will this Micro-credential be delivered?

The micro-credential will be delivered in a blended format, including 2-3 days of in-person sessions. The remainder of direct hours will be held online and asynchronously

• Level 8 award in nursing.
• Or relevant experience based on evidence of the following: experience working in any healthcare setting and with patients or service users with a cardiac chronic disease and evidence of recent CPD.
• Up to date CV required.