Angina and Heart Attack
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.
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.
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:
After completing this course, participants 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
Who is this course appropriate for:
This course is appropriate for all care and clinical staff.
View the trailer below to preview the course:
