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Education

Aims of the Network Education Programme

  • To extrapolate learning from a variety of case study discussions and apply this learning to practice
  • To develop skills in the management of patients with congenital heart disease
  • To acquire skills in the ABCDE approach and apply this rational to clinical practice
  • Distinguish normal values appropriate to age and congenital heart lesion
  • Acquire knowledge of common congenital heart disease lesions and the impact this has on the patient’s condition across the life span of the disease
  • Recognise signs and symptoms of heart failure
  • To have an awareness of pathways of care to support the person living with CHD    

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Our Educational Strategy 2024/25

Our vision is to support through education and training the delivery of high quality congenital heart disease (CHD) services for patients and families in the North East and North Cumbria.  

Education plays a crucial role in sharing knowledge and skills to enhance practice and develop the workforce. The aim of the network education programme is to promote and ensure access to specialist continued professional development and education.  

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Sharing of knowledge

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Sharing of knowledge

The NENC-CHD Network are delighted to be able to present the education offer for 2021.  We have brought together a range of expert congenital heart disease professionals to share their knowledge and experience of managing the care of children and adults with CHD. 

Designed on feedback

Time for Questions & Answers

Sharing of knowledge

We have designed the programme this year following the feedback given by those who completed our regional education survey.  The sessions have been separated into professional groups to ensure we deliver relevant and appropriate education sessions to those who join us. 

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Time for Questions & Answers

Time for Questions & Answers

Your contribution is valuable

Each session will be no longer than 90 minutes with time for question and answer with the presenters.  All sessions will be delivered via Microsoft Teams and the link to each session is available on the network website and on our social media sites.  The sessions are open to all and most of the time there is no need to book a place in advance. 

Your contribution is valuable

Your contribution is valuable

Your contribution is valuable

Your contribution to these sessions is valued and we invite you to participate in the session chat using the chat function within the Teams virtual platform. The session will be facilitated and will endeavour to ensure that your questions are addressed by the presenters. 

Share the good news

Your contribution is valuable

Share the good news

Please share widely with your colleagues to ensure we reach all those interested in developing their knowledge and skills in managing patients with congenital heart disease. Please feel free to download a copy of our promotional posters and share them with your colleagues! 

PEC Programme

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Currently in development our PEC programme is designed to help paediatricians develop additional specialist experience in children with heart disease.  

CHD Programme

Our CHD programme is now available on the Learning Lab, click here to access the free learning.

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Paediatric CHD Echocardiography course 20 - 21 November 2021 Freeman Hospital Newcastle.

Paediatric CHD Echocardiography course 20 - 21 November 2021 Freeman Hospital Newcastle. 

Paediatric CHD Echocardiography course 20 - 21 November 2021 Freeman Hospital Newcastle.

Paediatric CHD Echocardiography course 20 - 21 November 2021 Freeman Hospital Newcastle. 

Paediatric CHD Echocardiography course 20 - 21 November 2021 Freeman Hospital Newcastle. 

Paediatric CHD Echocardiography course 20 - 21 November 2021 Freeman Hospital Newcastle. 

Paediatric CHD Echocardiography course 20 - 21 November 2021 Freeman Hospital Newcastle. 

Paediatric CHD Echocardiography course 20 - 21 November 2021 Freeman Hospital Newcastle. 

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