EAPCI Nurses and Allied Professionals Community

Welcome to the dedicated page for the EAPCI Nurses and Allied Professionals (NAPs) Committee and its activities.

Here you will find information about who we are, our mission and objectives, and how you can become part of this growing community.

Who are we?

We are a team of 12 nurses, radiographers, technicians, and physiotherapists from ESC National & Affiliated Cardiac Societies, dedicated to enhancing patient care in the field of interventional cardiology.

Chair: Ms. Alison Dahlmann, cathlab nurse, email: Dahlmannalison@gmail.com

Co-Chair: Ms. Angeliki Kolyda, radiographer, email: kolyange@yahoo.gr

Committee Members:

Dr. Helena Correia, Portugal
Mr. David Creber, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Dr. Iain Gillingham, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Mrs. Christina Marie Grima, Malta
Mr. Andre Gruender, Germany
Dr. Matteo Migliorini, Italy
Mrs. Kristin Rykkje-Johannessen, Norway
Ms. Shareefah Shereef, Kuwait
Mrs. Katarina Sundqvist, Sweden
Ms. Sanna Neeltje Maria Verweg, The Netherlands

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What do we do?

The NAPs Committee collaborates with other EAPCI committees to enhance patient care in interventional cardiology.

During our two-year mandate, we aim to:

Advance research for NAPs,
Promote the new EAPCI NAPs online course (more details below),
Foster collaborations by organising joint sessions and partnerships at congresses hosted by ESC National and Affiliated Cardiac Societies.

Our activities

EAPCI NAPs Online Course

The aim:

To deliver a standardised educational programme for all nurses and allied professionals working in a cathlab
To deliver the knowledge required to work at a higher level in the cathlab setting
To provide nine modules covering the EAPCI NAPs Curriculum

The course content follows the Curriculum with a focus on:

The cathlab environment: the importance of the team in primary PCI and managing emergencies in the cathlab; cathlab safety; patient pre-, peri- and post-procedural management.
The coronaries and PCI: coronary artery disease, coronary anatomy; history of PCI, PCI toolbox; angiographic views; ECG interpretation.
Advanced/complex PCI: imaging (IVUS & OCT); pressure wiring, managing calcium; Introduction to CTO.
Structural procedures: Imaging, pacing, and management of patient pre-, peri-, and post-procedure
Radiation safety and radiation protection: for patients and personnel in the cathlab.
Patient-centred care: principles and practice of person and family care, shared decision making, patient rights and safety.

The NAPs EAPCI Online Course includes 9 modules, which can be purchased individually or as a complete package.

Individual modules:

€18 (+VAT) per module for EAPCI Members
€30 (+VAT) per module for non-EAPCI Members

Full course package (includes all 9 modules, with 1 free module!):

€144 (+VAT) for EAPCI Members
€240 (+VAT) for non-EAPCI Members

Choose the full course package to save on the total cost and get an extra module for free!

By becoming an EAPCI Member you can get a 40% discount for the 9 modules online course package Join now

EAPCI Nurses and Allied Professionals Core Curriculum

The Core Curriculum features nine themes that integrate theory and clinical practice into a holistic educational approach. Each theme is structured with specific objectives, knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviours. The curriculum also includes a syllabus that breaks down the themes into more detailed subject areas. Complementing this is the skills matrix, a logbook designed to document trainees’ achievements as they progress through their training.

Access the Core Curriculum