2025/26 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue

PGCert Cardiac Device and Rhythm Management

Programme overview

Programme code
PGC-CDRM-PT
UCAS code
Duration
9 Months
Method of Attendance
Part Time
Programme manager
Lisa Ashton
Contact address
l.m.ashton@leeds.ac.uk
Total credits
60
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme
School of Medicine
Examination board through which the programme will be considered
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements are available on the Course Search entry

Programme specification

This programme is designed to ensure students are able to apply the taught content to their subject specific area, students will develop their knowledge in relation to cardiac device and rhythm management focusing in cardiac rhythm disorders, diagnosis and treatment. You will be developing knowledge in bradycardia devices, heart failure devices, cardiac defibrillators, electrophysiology studies, and pharmacology utilised to treat brady and tachy arrhythmias. Knowledge developed can then be applied to your own subject specific area.

Students will develop the skills required to critically analyse the impact of implantable cardiac devices across a service users lifespan, and the possible changes in device indication over this time. You will develop skills and knowledge to evaluate individual management plans for service users with various implantable cardiac devices, and the skills required to provide advanced practice within your own professional boundaries and professional bodies guidance, to enable you to work at an advanced level within your scope of practice and recognise the importance of lifelong learning and continuing professional development.

Year 1

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Compulsory Modules

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules

CodeTitleCreditsSemesterPass for Progression
ARCS5204MBradycardia Device and Rhythm Management30Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)PFP
ARCS5205MTachycardia Device and Rhythm Management30Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)PFP

Year 2

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Last updated: 11/03/2025 09:14:08

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