2nd edition
Thursday, 18 January9:00-Friday, 01 March 202410:00CET (44Days) 18/01/2024 09:0001/03/2024 10:00Europe/Paris ACNAP Online Course on Syncope 2024 Access event page
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Summary
This online educational programme on the 2018 ESC Guidelines for the Diagnosis/Management of Syncope has been developed for healthcare professionals, specifically for nurses and allied professionals working in all areas of syncope and related disorders.
Following a successful first edition in 2021, ACNAP decided to organise a second course with added subtitles in Italian, Spanish and French.
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Introduction
Syncope is a transient loss of consciousness (TLOC) due to transient global cerebral hypoperfusion, characterised by rapid onset, short duration, and spontaneous recovery. While there are other causes of TLOC, syncope is present when there is the:
- presence of features of reflex, orthostatic hypotension, or cardiac syncope, AND
- absence of features specific to other forms of TLOC.
In 2018, the ESC released guidelines on the diagnosis and management of syncope. The aim of this course is to:
- Support skills development for professionals working in all areas of cardiovascular care related to the management of syncope.
- Promote the use of the guidelines, ensuring that they are enabled to diagnose and manage syncope effectively.
Who should attend?
Healthcare professionals, particularly nurses and allied professionals working in all areas of syncope and related disorders. This course can be of particular interest to either Italian, Spanish or French speakers as subtitles will be available in those languages.
Learning objectives
- Understand diagnosis and management of syncope.
- Be able to describe the ESC guidelines on syncope.
- Understand how to implement ESC guidelines on syncope in practice.
- Learn how loop recorders are implanted for longer-term diagnostic strategies.
Programme and timeline
This programme will be delivered on ESC eLearning over six weeks.
| Dates | Programme | Format and duration |
| 18 January - 29 February 2024 | Session 1 - Syncope: diagnosis and management | *Recorded sessions - 60 minutes each |
| Session 2 - ESC Guidelines on syncope: key messages | ||
| Session 3 - How to implement ESC Guidelines on syncope in practice | ||
| Session 4 - Learn how loop recorders are implanted for longer-term diagnostic strategies | ||
| 15 February at 09:30 CET | Zoom discussion with the course tutors - Session 1 | Live sessions in English - 30 minutes each |
15 February at 10:05 CET | Zoom discussion with the course tutors - Session 2 | |
| 22 February at 09:30 CET | Zoom discussion with the course tutors - Session 3 | |
| 22 February at 10:05 | Zoom discussion with the course tutors - Session 4 | |
| 29 February | 2018 ESC Guidelines on Syncope: Test your knowledge | **60 multiple-choice questions to answer in 90 minutes |
*These lectures will be recorded and be available to all course participants to watch at any time (on-demand) during the six-week course.
** MCQ test available via the ESC eLearning from 29 February 2024, 09:00 CET to 1 March, 10:00 CET. Passed this timeframe, the MCQ test will no longer be accessible.
Translations available in Italian, Spanish and French
- Subtitles are available in the four recorded sessions in English, Spanish, Italian and French
- MCQ test fully translated into the above languages
The rest of the course content will remain in English.
Faculty
Ciara Rice - Course Director
St. James Hospital
Dublin, Ireland
Lynne Hinterbuchner
Lecturer
University of Applied Science Upper Austria
Wels, Austria
Marieke van der Heijden
Clinical nurse specialist for pacing-electrophysiology
Middlemore Hospital
Auckland, New Zealand
Alice Pearsons
Research Fellow
Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Registration
Application deadline: 17 December 2023
Registration is now closed.
This course is open to ACNAP Members:
- ACNAP Silver Members: free
- ACNAP Associates: 25 euros (+VAT)
You must have an active ACNAP Membership at the date of the registration.
Important notes
- A limited number of spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t wait to register!
- You will need to have a 'My ESC' account to register and secure your place. If you don't have an ESC account, don't panic! Follow the steps to create your account and become an ACNAP member. This will only take a few minutes.
- Four moderated sessions will be held via Zoom discussions for you to drop in and engage with the course tutors. Participation is not mandatory but we encourage you to attend and ask as many questions as you need to get ready for the MCQ test.
- Short MCQs will be available on ESC eLearning to test your knowledge once the recorded sessions are released online.
- You must fully watch all four recorded sessions to be able to access the final MCQ Test via the eLearning platform.
- A certificate of course completion (in English only) will be delivered to each participant who successfully passes the final MCQ Test.
For any questions, please contact us at ACNAP@escardio.org
Course Platform
The course will be accessible on ESC eLearning and will open on 18 January 2024.
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Support
This course is supported by Medtronic in the form of an unrestricted financial support. The scientific programme has not been influenced in any way by its sponsor.
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This course is supported by Medtronic in the form of an unrestricted financial support. The scientific programme has not been influenced in any way by its sponsor.
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Regarding the concepts mentioned in this article, let's break them down:
Syncope:
Syncope is a transient loss of consciousness (TLOC) due to transient global cerebral hypoperfusion. It is characterized by rapid onset, short duration, and spontaneous recovery. Syncope can be caused by various factors, including reflex, orthostatic hypotension, or cardiac syncope. It is important to differentiate syncope from other forms of transient loss of consciousness by considering the presence or absence of specific features.
2018 ESC Guidelines for the Diagnosis/Management of Syncope:
In 2018, the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) released guidelines on the diagnosis and management of syncope. These guidelines aim to support skills development for professionals working in all areas of cardiovascular care related to the management of syncope. They provide recommendations on the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of syncope.
ACNAP Online Course on Syncope 2024:
The ACNAP Online Course on Syncope 2024 is an educational program developed for healthcare professionals, specifically for nurses and allied professionals working in all areas of syncope and related disorders. The course is based on the 2018 ESC Guidelines for the Diagnosis/Management of Syncope. It aims to promote the use of the guidelines and enable healthcare professionals to effectively diagnose and manage syncope. The course consists of recorded sessions, live sessions, and a multiple-choice question (MCQ) test.
Programme and Timeline:
The ACNAP Online Course on Syncope 2024 will be delivered on the ESC eLearning platform over six weeks, from January 18 to February 29, 2024. The program includes recorded sessions on syncope diagnosis and management, ESC guidelines on syncope, implementation of ESC guidelines in practice, and loop recorders for longer-term diagnostic strategies. There will also be live Zoom discussions with course tutors on February 15 and 22. The MCQ test, consisting of 60 multiple-choice questions, will be available from February 29 to March 1, 2024.
Registration and Membership:
Registration for the course is now closed. The course is open to ACNAP Members, with different registration fees depending on membership type. ACNAP Silver Members can attend for free, while ACNAP Associates need to pay 25 euros (+VAT). Participants must have an active ACNAP Membership at the time of registration. Spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Course Platform and Access:
The ACNAP Online Course on Syncope 2024 will be accessible on the ESC eLearning platform starting from January 18, 2024. Participants will need to have a 'My ESC' account to register and secure their place. The course content, including recorded sessions and the MCQ test, will be available on-demand during the six-week course. Subtitles in English, Spanish, Italian, and French will be available for the recorded sessions, while the rest of the course content will remain in English.
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