Certificate in Essentials of Cardiology
Certificate in Essentials of Cardiology
The Certificate in Essentials of Cardiology is an essential foundational course designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the cardiovascular system. This course is part one of a...
Duration
3 Months
CPD Points
10
from CPD Standards UK & ACCME
Medvarsity Points
1,000
Earn Upon Completion
Credit Points
Learning Hours
CPD Points
CME Points
Courses Completed
Specialties
Overview
The Certificate in Essentials of Cardiology covers the anatomy and physiology, which forms the basis for understanding the pathophysiology and clinical correlation of cardiovascular disease.
The course highlights the importance of history taking and physical examination of the cardiovascular system. It helps to identify the signs and symptoms of cardiovascular disease, such as a heart murmur, a rapid or irregular heartbeat, or elevated blood pressure. This course comprehensively covers the use of diagnostic modalities such as the electrocardiogram (ECG), echocardiogram, and cardiac MRI. Understanding these primary diagnostic modalities can help you accurately diagnose cardiovascular disease and determine the best course of treatment.
The Certificate in Essentials of Cardiology course incorporates a case-based learning approach within the Medvarsity Learning Framework to address the gaps in medical education. With this unique methodology, you will acquire the knowledge of relevant medical content while learning concepts through interactive case studies. Thus, you are provided with specialty-specific cases and a clear structure for precise diagnosis and customized treatment plans on a case-to-case basis.
You can upskill yourself through this online course while managing your clinical responsibilities and this course is an essential first step for achieving your Fellowship in Clinical Cardiology.
Upon completing the course, you will be awarded with a Certificate in Essentials of Cardiology, which will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide excellent cardiac care.
Medvarsity is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME®) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Medvarsity designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Claiming CME credits without active participation may be considered unethical and may impact license renewals.
Non-physician participants are not eligible to claim AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Participation hours may be documented separately.
Eligibility
- Nurses
- BDS or MDS
- MBBS, MD, MS, or DNB
- Ayush
Your Career Progression
See how this course fits into your learning journey towards specialization and advanced practice.
Course 1
Certificate in Essentials of Cardiology
Course 2
Advanced Certificate in Clinical Cardiology
Course 3
Fellowship in Clinical Cardiology
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Curriculum
- •From Course Director
- •From Course Faculty
- •Lesson Plan
- •Embryology of the Heart
- •Anatomy of the Heart
- •Physiology of the Heart
- •Physical Examination in CVS
- •Cardiac Symptoms and Physical Signs
- •Case Study: Unstable Angina
- •Chest X-ray and Fluoroscopy
- •Imaging Techniques Used in Cardiology
- •Diagnostic Tests in Cardiology
- •Antiarrhythmic Agents
- •Beta Blockers
- •Calcium Channel Blockers
Pedagogy
- Medvarsity Learning Framework: Benefit from a structured learning approach that incorporates specialty-specific cases, providing a clear pathway for precise diagnosis and treatment.
- Flexible Online Learning: Balance your clinical responsibilities while upskilling through an accessible online format, making it convenient to enhance your expertise.
Faculty & Disclosures
Accreditation
This program is certified by the AHERF - Apollo Hospitals Educational and Research Foundation, The CPD Standards Office, UK, BAC - BRITISH ACCREDITATION COUNCIL, and INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF CLINICAL CARDIOLOGISTS
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Course enrollment
- How can I enroll in the Medvarsity courses?
You can enroll in a course by clicking on the “Buy Now” option available on the course page that you want to opt for.
- I am not a registered medical professional. Can I still sign up for a course?
To sign up and access a course, you need to be a registered healthcare professional and must upload your certificate or valid license copy in our portal before you sign up for any course.
2. Course delivery
- How to access the course material online?
Go to “medvarsity.com” and login via your mobile number or email id. You will receive an OTP to the registered mobile number or email. Enter the “OTP” and click “Continue” to login. After logging in, click on your profile and go to “My Courses” to access the enrolled course. By clicking “Start” on the course card, you will be directed to the learning page where you can access the content online.
- Can I download the videos to study offline?
Our videos cannot be downloaded as they are available online only. However, you can view the videos at any time within the time frame of the course.
- Are classes available offline?
The entire course content is delivered online through the Medvarsity website “medvarsity.com” in the form of videos, reading material, etc.
- Can I pause a module in the middle and finish it later?
Yes. Once you begin a module, it will be updated in your Medvarsity portfolio under “My Courses,” wherein you can continue and complete the modules at your own pace. However, you should complete it within the time frame of the course.
- Are the courses available in other languages?
All the Medvarsity courses are written and presented in English only.
- How can I get my course duration extended?
To extend the course duration, please write to us at " [email protected] ". You can extend the course duration, however you will be charged based on the extension period needed.
3. Assessments
- How and in what format are the course assessments made?
Assessments are conducted at multiple intervals as the course progresses. Each chapter ends with a multiple-choice quiz.
- What if I am not able to clear the quiz at each level or the final assessment on the first attempt?
You will be given three attempts to clear the quiz at each level. If you are unable to clear the final assessment in three attempts, you will have to pay re-activation fees. Please write us at “[email protected]” for any further queries.
- What if I feel a question is wrongly framed or an answer is wrongly marked in an assessment?
If you feel something is incorrect, you can write us at “[email protected].”
4. Certification
- What certification will I get at the end of the course?
You will get the course certificate upon meeting the completion criteria with a minimum score of 60% in the final assessment. You will receive a certificate from Medvarsity with your name, course name, and completion date, which will be generated in your account. No salutations will be added to the name on the certificate.
- Do I get a hard copy of the certificate?
The certificate is accessible online, where it can also be downloaded and printed.
- What happens if I lose my certificate?
The certificate can be downloaded anytime from your account. However, we can provide the certificate if our team has valid information with proof of completion.
5. Feedback
- What if I have any concerns regarding the program delivery or suggestions to improve the quality of the course?
For any feedback regarding the course, you can write us at “[email protected].”
Course Fee
$969