Programme Overview

Caring for patients with cardiac conditions requires timely assessment, close monitoring, sound clinical judgement and confident teamwork. This 12-week certificate course is designed to help nurses strengthen these essential capabilities across cardiac wards, CCUs, cath labs and emergency care settings.

Through short self-paced modules, case-based learning and a one-day hands-on contact programme, participants will develop practical skills in cardiac assessment, ECG monitoring, medication safety, emergency response, post-procedure care, rehabilitation and patient education.

The programme focuses on knowledge and skills that nurses can apply at the bedside - recognising early deterioration, communicating concerns clearly, supporting timely escalation and delivering safe, compassionate, evidence-informed cardiac care.

What will you learn?

• Perform focused cardiac assessment and identify important warning signs
• Monitor cardiac patients safely and recognise clinically significant ECG changes
• Respond promptly and effectively to common cardiac emergencies
• Provide safe nursing care before and after cardiac procedures
• Administer and monitor commonly used cardiac medicines with greater confidence
• Educate patients and families about medicines, lifestyle, rehabilitation and follow-up
• Document accurately and communicate effectively within the multidisciplinary team

Eligibility

GNM, BSc Nursing or MSc Nursing with clinical experience. The programme is especially relevant for nurses working in a Cardiac ICU, CCU, Cath Lab, Emergency Department or Cardiology Ward. Nurses from other clinical areas who wish to build cardiac nursing competencies may also apply.

Duration and mode

The course is delivered over three months through online learning and includes 2 days in-person contact programme at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket.

Course Modules

A bedside-focused learning pathway for cardiac nursing practice

Module 1  Understanding Cardiac Nursing in the Indian Healthcare Setting

Module 2  Cardiac Anatomy, Physiology and Focused Nursing Assessment

Module 3  ECG Monitoring: Rhythm Recognition and Nursing Response

Module 4  Cardiac Medicines: Safe Administration and Monitoring

Module 5  Recognising and Responding to Cardiac Emergencies

Module 6  Nursing Care in the Cath Lab and After Cardiac Interventions

Module 7  Cardiac Rehabilitation, Discharge Readiness and Patient Education

Module 8  Documentation, Communication, Patient Safety and Legal Responsibilities

Programme highlights

• Content developed and delivered by experienced cardiac, emergency, rehabilitation, nutrition and nursing faculty
• Clinical scenarios that connect concepts with day-to-day nursing decisions
• Focused learning on patient safety, escalation, communication and continuity of care
• Certificate awarded by Max Institute of Medical Education on successful completion