Health Care Professional Education Programmes Partnering with you to provide focused educational opportunities

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1 Health Care Professional Education Programmes 2016 Partnering with you to provide focused educational opportunities

2 Medtronic Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF) has worked with educational experts to develop a programme for 2016 that can provide a variety of learning opportunities for health care professionals at various stages in their training pathways. We offer an out of classroom virtual learning environment through The interactive online academy provides a rich learning environment for a variety of health care providers throughout any stage of their development. MedtronicAcademy.com Education at your fingertips

3 The Medtronic Academy website ( offers learning plans to provide educational opportunities for health care professionals from the beginner to advanced stages of their continuing professional development. Certificates are available to print after the completion of each online learning module.

4 CRHF Educational Opportunities for Cardiac Physiologists The Cardiac Physiologist Partnership Programme has been designed as an educational opportunity for Band 6 Cardiac Physiologists in hospitals actively implanting and following up pacemakers, icds, and cardiac resynchronisation devices. Each module has been designed to provide intense structured training with relevant Medtronic programming and implant support skills as the primary focus. Candidates can request an application from their local Medtronic Territory Manager or Technical Consultant. Each module will require pre-reading on Module 1: Virtual Pacemaker Clinic The first module of the programme will focus on practical application of pacemaker follow up skills. This module will cover choosing the correct device for the patient, how to use the data a pacemaker provides, and understanding algorithms and their clinical use. 9th & 10th March th & 15th September 2016 Module 2: Understanding ICD Algorithms The second module of the programme will utilise case studies to teach ICD sensing, detection, therapies and discriminators. A review of the latest clinical evidence and how to interpret device diagnostics will help students learn how to get the most out of Medtronic devices. 4th & 5th May th & 20th October 2016 Module 3: CRT Implant and Follow Up Day 1 will provide cardiac physiologists with information about Medtronic CRT equipment used in implant. Catheters, venograms and leads will be discussed in relationship to patient anatomy. Plastic hearts will be used to simulate implants and allow physiologists an opportunity to place LV leads. 4th July rd November 2016 Day 2 of the CRT module will provide a clinical papers overview, review of NICE guidance and a chance for attendees to review patient cases and discuss which devices would be most appropriate. CRT algorithm application will be taught through patient case studies. 5th July th November 2016

5 Other exciting CRHF Educational Opportunities in 2016 Introduction to Devices A one day course designed to teach Band 5 physiologists the application of the basic principles of pacemakers and ICDs. Online pre-reading at is required as the day is spent in a virtual clinic setting. Heart Failure Devices for Nurses A one day course designed to provide heart failure nurses with an understanding of how Medtronic devices can add value and save time in their centres. Please speak with your local Territory Manager, Technical Consultant, or member of the Patient Access Team team to set up a local date. Dates: 11th February 14th July 8th September 9th November Advanced Technologies An opportunity for heads of departments and those senior physiologists wanting a refresher on the latest Medtronic algorithms, clinical evidence, and a place for discussion about local best practice. This course will be held regionally twice a year. Please contact your local Territory Manager or Technical Consultant for more information and dates. CareLink for New Centres A one day course run in our Watford UK Headquarters designed to help new CareLink Centres in setting up a device service effectively utilising connected care. Getting the Most out of CareLink Patient Management A one day course run in our Watford UK Headquarters for centres who would like to take their current use of Connected Care to the next level. Talks from centres experienced with implementing CareLink and review of case studies make this an ideal course for centres having used CareLink but would like more help with improving work flow. Dates: 27th April 21st September Dates: 28th April 22nd September

6 CRHF Educational Opportunities for Specialist Trainees Foundations of Device Therapy This stand-alone course provides students with an introduction to cardiac device concepts. The course will provide a framework for device follow up as well as teach pacemaker implantation skills using implant simulators. Attending this course is not a pre-requisite to attending Medtronic CRHF University. Please contact your local Medtronic Representative for further information. Course to be held in Watford Office on these dates: 23rd February th June th September nd November 2016

7 Medtronic CRHF University 2016 The CRHF University has been developed in partnership with an advisory board of UK cardiologists in order to provide trainee cardiologists with hands on device training to complement current opportunities available in late stage cardiac device specialty training. The University programme consists of three modules run over the course of 8 months. Upon successful application to Medtronic CRHF University the applicants will be enrolled in each of the 3 modules. Each module involves a topic relevant to becoming a consultant who will ultimately be heavily involved with cardiac rhythm management devices on a daily basis. The Medtronic CRHF University modules are designed to provide intense hands on training around Medtronic device implantation, programming, and troubleshooting.

8 Faculty Medtronic CRHF University has been developed with our board of faculty advisors. Applications to Medtronic CRHF University will be reviewed by our faculty advisors in the relevant geographical area. All applications received by the 14th December 2015 will receive a response within one month. The first module takes place in May. The faculty and application review team include: Dr David Begley MD FRCP - Consultant Cardiologist and Clinical Lead for Electrophysiology, Papworth Hospital Dr Mark Hall MBBS MD FRCP - Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital Dr Stuart Harris MB FRCP - Consultant Cardiologist & Electrophysiologist and Clinical Director for Cardiothoracic Services, The Essex Cardiothoracic Centre Basildon University Hospital Dr Francisco Leyva MD FRCP FACC - Chair of British Society of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Consultant Cardiologist Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham Dr Mark Mason MBBS FRCP - Consultant Cardiologist, Harefield Hospital Dr Jon Panting FRCP - Consultant Cardiologist and Device Lead, Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust Dr Nikhil Patel FRCP - Consultant Cardiologist and Cardiovascular Lead, East Sussex Healthcare Trust Dr Chris Pepper MD FRCP - Consultant Electrophysiologist, Leeds General Infirmary Dr Archana Rao MD MRCP - Consultant Cardiologist Devices and Heart Failure, Liverpool heart and Chest Hospital Dr Oliver Segal MD MBBS FRCP FHRS - Heart Hospital London MBBS MD FRCP FHRS Dr Paul Smith PhD FRCP - Consultant Cardiologist, Bradford Teaching Hospitals Dr Stuart Walker MD FRCP - Consultant Cardiologist, Clinical Director, Southwest Vascular Strategic Clinical Network, Taunton and Somerset NHS Trust Dr Amir Zaidi FRCP - Consultant Cardiologist, Manchester Royal Infirmary

9 Medtronic University Programme: Module 1: A highly interactive two day training course designed to provide trainees with the skills needed to implant and follow up complex devices. The course will also familiarise trainees with the latest device guidelines and clinical research. Module 2: A two day course held in a virtual catheter lab setting. Participants are filmed taking part and leading various cath lab scenarios. Feedback is then provided by experienced consultants in device implantation, human factors, and teamwork. Module 3: A two day course held in the Medtronic Customer Innovation Centre in Galway, Ireland. The course includes sessions on complex device case troubleshooting, the latest advances in Medtronic miniaturisation technology, changes in the NHS and case study reviews with the experts.

10 About Medtronic Looking Beyond the Device Medtronic is a global leader in medical technology. Our work in heart rhythm therapies dates back to We have always made leading devices but what we offer goes beyond just the device. Medtronic understands that hospitals now more than ever need more value for money and improved productivity with the same or sometimes less resource. Medtronic not only supplies hospitals with best in class devices, but has also developed a range of expert support services to drive efficiency and increase effectiveness within hospitals. We are continuously evolving our services to meet the needs of an ever changing environment. Medtronic works closely with centres to identify areas that can help them to reduce costs and meet targets. Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure UK employs over 100 dedicated people to deliver a quality service to you, your hospital and patients.

11 Application Process Applications are available from your local Medtronic representative or Applications for the Cardiac Physiologist Partnership Programme and the Medtronic CRHF University, must be submitted before the 14th December All applications for Medtronic CRHF University will be reviewed by the faculty member closest to the local deanery. Applicants should expect to receive a response by the end of January Applications for the Physiologist Partnership Programme will be reviewed on a local basis and applicants will be notified as places open up on the programme. Application submitted for EBAC credit.

12 Medtronic Limited Building 9 Croxley Green Business Park Hatters Lane Watford Herts WD18 8WW Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) for interactive online courses for CRHF device feature information