Subject Credits Type

General Principles of Cardiology

5 ECTS

Obligatory

Diagnostic Tests in Cardiology

3 ECTS

Obligatory

Nursing in Cardiology Inpatient Care: Assessment, Wound Care and Continuity of Care

3 ECTS

Obligatory

Interventional Cardiology

9 ECTS

Obligatory

Comprehensive Care for Patients with Heart Failure

3 ECTS

Obligatory

Advanced Treatments in Cardiac Surgery and Circulatory Support

5 ECTS

Obligatory

Critically Ill Cardiology Patients: Management and Advanced Treatments

6 ECTS

Obligatory

Research Methodology in Cardiovascular Nursing

5 ECTS

Obligatory

Clinical Placements

12 ECTS

Obligatory

Master's Thesis

9 ECTS

Obligatory

Specific skills

- KT01: Identify cardiovascular anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology.
- KT02: Describe the main cardiovascular conditions, their clinical management and potential complications.
- KT03: Interpret the indications and rationale for diagnostic tests and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- KT04: Explain the pharmacological principles of cardiovascular treatments.
- KT05: Recognise person-centred care models in cardiology.
- KT06: Describe the organisation of the cardiovascular care system.

- ST01: Apply cardiovascular clinical assessment techniques.
- ST02: Use diagnostic tests to guide the care plan.
- ST03: Develop individualised nursing care plans.
- ST04: Apply nursing procedures in interventional cardiology.
- ST05: Demonstrate knowledge of cardiovascular emergencies using established protocols.
- ST06: Develop educational interventions focused on self-care.
- ST07: Demonstrate the ability to communicate and defend academic work in a clear, structured and reasoned manner.

- CT01: Conduct a comprehensive assessment of complex cardiac patients.
- CT02: Plan advanced, evidence-based nursing care.
- CT03: Prioritise clinical decisions in highly complex settings.
- CT04: Integrate monitoring technologies and systems.
- CT05: Design therapeutic education strategies.
- CT06: Communicate effectively in complex clinical contexts.
- CT07: Critically integrate clinical practice.
- CT08: Design research or clinical improvement projects.

Title obtained

Lifelong Learning Master's Degree in Advanced Cardiological Nursing in High-Complexity Care