Diploma in Atrial Fibrillation Management: Master AF Diagnosis, Treatment & Long-Term Care

Diploma in Atrial Fibrillation Management: Master AF Diagnosis, Treatment & Long-Term Care

Build a stronger understanding of atrial fibrillation (AF), from diagnosis and rhythm concepts to stroke-risk awareness, treatment principles and long-term patient care.

Atrial fibrillation is one of the most important arrhythmias encountered across modern healthcare. Effective AF management involves far more than recognising an irregular rhythm. Healthcare professionals need to understand AF fundamentals, rhythm and rate concepts, ECG awareness, symptoms, stroke-risk considerations, treatment approaches, medication awareness, patient education and ongoing follow-up.

The Diploma in Atrial Fibrillation Management is designed to provide a structured educational foundation for professionals who want to develop their knowledge of AF and strengthen their confidence when communicating about its diagnosis, management and long-term care.

Whether you are developing your cardiovascular knowledge, expanding your professional skill set or looking to better understand the multidisciplinary management of people living with AF, this course provides a practical and accessible learning journey.

Course Modules

• Understand Atrial Fibrillation From the Fundamentals: Essential principles, rhythm/rate terminology, and clinical assessment.
• Develop ECG Awareness: Characteristic concepts associated with AF and rhythm assessment.
• Recognise Symptoms and Patient Experiences: Person-centred care and the patient perspective.
• Explore Stroke-Risk Concepts: Thromboembolic risk and evidence-based decision-making.
• Understand Treatment Principles and Medication Awareness: Rate vs. rhythm control, anticoagulation, and medication safety.
• Cardioversion & Ablation Awareness: Foundational awareness of electrical and procedural management pathways.
• Patient Education and Shared Decision-Making: Clear communication and supporting patient care plans.
• Long-Term AF Follow-Up and Ongoing Care: Monitoring, symptom review, and ongoing support.
• Multidisciplinary Teamwork & Professional Development: Collaboration across healthcare disciplines.

Who Is This Course For?

Suitable for healthcare professionals seeking structured education in AF, including those interested in cardiovascular/rhythm-related education, ECG awareness, stroke-risk concepts, treatment principles, and long-term care management.

Disclaimer: This course is provided for educational and professional development purposes only. It is not a substitute for medical school, specialist training, or individualised medical advice.