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Congenital Heart Disease
The Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) elearning programme consists of three sessions that provide a foundational overview of congenital heart disease, from infancy through adulthood, the programme highlights how advances in antenatal and paediatric care have contributed to increasing numbers of people with CHD living into adulthood.
The programme supports healthcare professionals in recognising, understanding and responding to CHD across the life course, sessions include:
- An Introduction to Congenital Heart Disease
- An Introduction to the Neonate or Infant with Congenital Heart Disease
- Acute Presentations in Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Intended audience
This programme is designed for all clinical healthcare staff who are not CHD specialists but may encounter children or adults with congenital heart disease as part of their role. It is also suitable for wider clinical colleagues who need a general understanding of CHD and its implications across different NHS services.
Key areas covered
- Overview of congenital heart disease and its increasing prevalence
- Advances in paediatric care and improved survival into adulthood
- Key considerations when caring for neonates, infants and adults with CHD
- Recognition of acute presentations in adult congenital heart disease
- Awareness of CHD networks and helplines for support and referral
Learning objectives
Across the programme, learners will:
- Develop a core understanding of congenital heart disease across the lifespan
- Recognise common presentations in infants, children and adults with CHD
- Understand the impact of advances in paediatric cardiology on long-term survival
- Build confidence in supporting patients with CHD in non-specialist settings
- Know how to contact their nearest CHD network and access specialist support
The programme has been developed by CHD specialists and endorsed by the British Congenital Cardiac Association (BCCA), the Congenital Cardiac Nurses Association (CCNA), The Children’s Heart Federation (CHF), and the Somerville Heart Foundation.