NIPC Series: Getting to the Heart of Heart Matters in Women
Wednesday 5th March, 7:00 – 8:30pm
NIPC are delighted to announce the first NIPC Series webinar of 2025, Getting to the Heart of Heart Matters in Women. Join us for this free webinar to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025 as we shine a spotlight on women’s heart health. Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in women globally and women remain underdiagnosed and undertreated for cardiovascular disease.
- Late, Missed and Mis-Diagnosis of Heart Disease in Women: Lived Experience
- Hypertension, Lipids and Diabetes: Sex- Specific Differences in Management?
- Premature Heart Disease in Women: Case-Based Spotlight on How Best to Manage Cardiovascular Risk Factors
- Menopause and Obesity: The Truths that Every Practitioner Should Know
Delivering Evidence-based Physical Activity Behaviour Change in Primary Care and Community Settings
Two Course Start Date Options:
Wednesday 26th March, 6:30 – 8:30pm or Tuesday 20th May, 6:30 – 8:30pm
The National Institute for Prevention and Cardiovascular Health (NIPC), in collaboration with HSE Health and Wellbeing, is pleased to offer a comprehensive, free online training programme designed specifically for healthcare professionals in Ireland. The Delivering Evidence-based Physical Activity Behaviour Change course provides essential knowledge and practical skills to empower clinicians in promoting and integrating physical activity into patient care.
This online programme begins with a live online introductory session, followed by five self-paced online modules over a three-month period and concludes with an interactive consolidation session.
Participants may select from two course start dates:
- Wednesday, 26th March 6:30 – 8:30 pm
- Tuesday, 20th May, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
- Fundamentals of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour
- The Current Landscape in Primary Care and Community Settings
- Understanding Behaviour Change – The Essentials
- Motivational Interviewing
- Measurement, Monitoring and Goal Setting to Promote Physical Activity
Applications are encouraged from healthcare professionals working in primary care and community setting, with the prerequisite of completing the HSE Making Every Contact Count (MECC) e-learning course.
Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your expertise and play a pivotal role in preventive healthcare.
Delivering Evidence-based Obesity Management
Two Course Start Date Options:
Wednesday 2nd April, 6:30 – 8:30pm or Thursday 1st May, 6:30 – 8:30pm
The NIPC are thrilled to announce the first Delivering Evidence-based Obesity Management courses of the year. This comprehensive, free online training and education programme is designed to equip healthcare professionals in Ireland with the essential knowledge, skills and competencies required to deliver evidence-based obesity management.
The course begins with a live, online introductory session, followed by eight self-paced online modules completed over three months. It concludes with a live, interactive consolidation session, providing participants with an opportunity to reinforce their learning.
Participants may select from two course start dates:
- Wednesday, 2nd April, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
- Thursday, 1st May, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Course content includes:
- ASOI Obesity Clinical Practice Guidelines
- Understanding obesity and its current prevalence in Ireland
- Addressing obesity stigma and integrating patient perspectives
- Conducting obesity assessments in primary care
Irish Nurses Cardiovascular Association Annual Scientific Meeting
Tallaght University Hospital
Saturday 8th March, 8:30 – 15:00
Join us at the Irish Nurses Cardiovascular Association (INCA) Annual Scientific Meeting on the 8th of March 2025, taking place in person at the Centre for Learning & Development, Tallaght University Hospital.
Dr Jenni Jones, NIPC Director of Training and Education, will deliver an insightful presentation at the event on the “Five Key Messages in CVD Prevention.” This session will provide evidence-based strategies for reducing cardiovascular disease risk, drawing on the latest research and clinical guidelines.
With a jam-packed agenda, this event provides an invaluable platform for cardiovascular nurses to expand their professional network and gain insights into the latest research and advancements.
NIPC will also have a stand at the event, so be sure to stop by to find out more about our latest training, education and research initiatives.
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