Cardiac Health: Interdisciplinary Management Essentials

This module provides foundational knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology, covering the conduction system of the heart, events during the cardiac cycle, and action potential of pacemaker cells. Participants will gain essential understanding of how the heart functions at the cellular and system levels.

This module explores the pathophysiology of common cardiac diseases through animated case studies and focuses on coronary artery disease diagnosis. Additionally, it addresses the psychosocial considerations and needs of patients and caregivers dealing with cardiac conditions.

This module covers the role of radiography in cardiopulmonary disease management, with special focus on chest X-rays. Participants will learn how chest X-rays are taken and how to interpret common chest X-ray pathologies across multiple learning segments.

This module introduces medical laboratory science principles including sample integrity, diagnostic performance, and quality control of clinical lab tests. Participants will learn specifically about laboratory tests used in cardiac disease diagnosis and monitoring.

This module covers comprehensive cardiac disease management including surgical approaches, lifestyle modifications, pharmacological treatments, and interventional procedures. It also addresses peri-operative and post-operative care, along with outpatient management including cardiac rehabilitation and dietary considerations.

This module focuses on pediatric cardiac conditions, covering embryonic heart development, fetal circulation, various types of congenital heart defects including shunts and obstructive lesions. It also addresses physical therapy principles and exercise training for children with cardiac diseases.