Course Description
Older adults face a significantly higher risk of developing coronary heart disease (CHD), such as angina and myocardial infarction (heart attack), both of which can result in severe, life-threatening complications.
Globally, CHD is a leading cause of death, responsible for approximately 18 million deaths annually according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), and a major contributor to disability and hospitalisation.
In long-term care and home care environments, recognising early warning signs and taking appropriate action can significantly reduce the risk of serious outcomes. This is critical training for care staff looking after older persons.
This engaging, scenario-based training module from Altura Learning explains how to recognise chest pain in older people. Through immersive video-based content, staff gain the skills and confidence to take steps to take when it occurs, including how to respond and when to seek help.
Learning Outcomes
Older people are at higher risk of angina and heart attacks, which can lead to serious and life threatening complications. This course explores angina and heart attack, explains how staff can recognise the signs and symptoms and outlines management and treatment options.
By the end of this course, the learner should be able to:
– Define angina and heart attack
– Identify signs and symptoms of angina and heart attack
– Explain how to manage signs and symptoms of angina
– Explain how to respond to signs and symptoms of a heart attack
– Outline treatment options for angina and heart attack
Course Code:
AOC17261-B-R-NZCPD Points:
0.5Course Availability:
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Care & ClinicalSubject Matter Expert:
Rhonda Sheriff RN Rhonda Sherriff is a registered nurse and clinical advisor working with the Aged Care Association in New Zealand. She has extensive experience in the aged care sector and provides clinical advice to members. Over the last 25 years, Rhonda has worked in a variety of operational and management roles within the sector. Rhonda is passionate about the aged-care industry, ensuring residents welfare, their safety, staff education and competence, and safe outcomes for all clients.
Last Updated:
22/07/2025 12:00 am