NIPC is an independent medical research and education institute striving to position Ireland as a leader in Cardiovascular Health
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.
NIPC Fellowship Programme
The NIPC is delighted to launch the NIPC Fellowship Programme. The fellowship is in honour of individuals who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the Institute and who have made highly significant contributions to the field of preventive cardiology, either by virtue of their clinical leadership or track record in education, research and/or public policy development.
Closing Date for Applications: 28th August 2020
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August Message from NIPC Medical & Research Director
August Message from the Medical & Research DirectorProf. J. William McEvoy NIPC Medical and Research Director, Chair of Executive CouncilWelcome to the August e-bulletin from NIPC. I hope you have been enjoying the nice summer weather and had an opportunity for a...
Launching: The NIPC Fellowship
The NIPC is delighted to launch the NIPC Fellowship Programme. The fellowship is in honour of individuals who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the Institute and who have made highly significant contributions to the field of preventive cardiology, either by...
June Message from NIPC Medical & Research Director
Finally, there are some things we can celebrate this month; for example, the weather has been great overall, it looks like travel is starting to open up a little just in time for a Summer staycation, and, most importantly, we have suppressed COVID-19 in our...
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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 a blended workshop which comprises of a half day of online learning and a half day of real-time workshop sessions. Participants will have the option to partake in these workshop sessions either virtually or face-to-face. 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.
