Leadership in Prevention
The National Institute for Prevention and Cardiovascular Health (NIPC) is an independent medical research and education institute. The overarching goal of NIPC is to enhance the cardiovascular well-being of the Irish population through research, education, and communication of evidence-based health information. By doing so we also strive to position Ireland as an international leader in cardiovascular health. We work in strong partnership with the National University of Ireland, Galway and Croí, the Heart and Stroke Charity.
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August Message from the NIPC Medical and Research Director
Prof. J. William McEvoy NIPC Medical and Research Director, Chair of Executive CouncilAs the summer draws to a close this year, I hope you have had some time to relax and refresh - preferably during a spell of the generally good weather we have been enjoying lately....
July Message from the NIPC Medical and Research Director
Prof. J. William McEvoy NIPC Medical and Research Director, Chair of Executive CouncilWelcome to our July NIPC e-Bulletin. I hope you have been enjoying the fine weather, though 30 degrees Celsius is a little too much for Ireland! Without putting a damper on the...
NIPC Series: New Horizons in Obesity Management – Recorded Sessions
Thank you to all who attended our recent edition of the NIPC Series: New Horizons in Obesity Management on 15th July. We have received resoundingly positive feedback from attendees and we will continue to use your suggestions to improve our offering in the future. We...
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Education and Training
The NIPC provides a portfolio of educational and training programmes in the prevention and control of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity, and active lifestyles. This portfolio includes programmes designed specifically to meet workforce development needs and support continuous professional development right through to a range of formal postgraduate qualifications.
Demystifying the ECG
This is an easy-to-understand and interactive virtual worskshop which will teach you all the ECG basics you need to know. This course addresses the needs of primary care nurses and doctors, hospital-based nurses, private and public, paramedics and other allied health professionals who encounter ECG. It aims to be as interactive as possible, with participants encouraged to bring along ECGs for discussion.
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MSc Preventive Cardiology
The scientific evidence for cardiovascular disease is compelling but translating this evidence into effective patient care is a challenge.
This innovative programme in Preventive Cardiology is delivered in the NIPC Headquarters, the Croí Heart and Stroke Centre in Galway, and provides students with the knowledge and practice skills required to bridge this implementation gap and achieve the recommended lifestyle and therapeutic targets.
It is currently the only postgradute progamme in Preventive Cardiology worldwide. The MSc and PG Dip programmes aims to equip students with knowledge and skills required to make meaningful contributions to the discipline of preventive cardiology.
Join the NIPC Alliance
Bringing together Institutions, Healthcare Providers, and Industry in preventive action. In addition, the NIPC Alliance offers patients and members of the public a platform for information exchange and discovery with the aim of empowerment and self care.
