Course Description
Older adults face a significantly higher risk of developing coronary heart disease (CHD), such as angina and myocardial infarction (heart attack), both of which can result in severe, life-threatening complications.
Globally, CHD is a leading cause of death, responsible for approximately 18 million deaths annually according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), and a major contributor to disability and hospitalisation.
In long-term care and home care environments, recognising early warning signs and taking appropriate action can significantly reduce the risk of serious outcomes. This is critical training for care staff looking after older persons.
This engaging, scenario-based training module from Altura Learning explains how to recognise chest pain in older people. Through immersive video-based content, staff gain the skills and confidence to take steps to take when it occurs, including how to respond and when to seek help.
Learning Outcomes
Older people are at higher risk of angina and heart attacks, which can lead to serious and life threatening complications. This course explores angina and heart attack, explains how staff can recognise the signs and symptoms and outlines management and treatment options.
By the end of this course, the learner should be able to:
– Define angina and heart attack
– Identify signs and symptoms of angina and heart attack
– Explain how to manage signs and symptoms of angina
– Explain how to respond to signs and symptoms of a heart attack
– Outline treatment options for angina and heart attack
Course Code:
AOC17261-B-H-UKCPD Points:
0.5Course Availability:
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Angela Hartley - RN Angela Hartley is a Cardiac Nurse with over 20 years of experience. She completed her training at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, before moving to the UK in 2008. She has a wide variety of cardiac nursing experience, from ward nursing, pre and post op cardiac surgery nursing, to her current role in Cardiac Rehabilitation. She enjoys teaching others about heart health and raising awareness about preventing heart disease.
Last Updated:
22/07/2025 12:00 am