Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Awareness

Overview

• This module is designed for all primary care staff to assist with their understanding of AF and raise awareness of this condition in primary care.  
• The course contains a case study and multiple-choice questions.

Goals

During this course you will learn:

• What atrial fibrillation (AF) is.
• How common AF is.
• What causes AF.
• About the prognosis for people with AF.
• The role of primary care in managing people with AF.
• What the CHA2DS2VASc score tool is.
• What the HAS-BLED scoring tool is.
• What follow up and monitoring is required for people with AF.
• What advice to give people about anticoagulant therapy.
• About the CQC’s view

Topics covered