Training and education is integral to the role of the Network. This is aimed at all health professionals with an interest in paediatric cardiology and ACHD.The Network is in the process of developing an Annual Training Plan to formalise the training and education strategy. The Network’s Education Task and Finish Group brings together nurses, medical staff and AHPs to assist with the development of this strategy.
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The following training and educational sessions are designed for nurses, medical staff, and allied health professionals (AHPs). Whether you’re a specialist or a non-specialist, we have tailored learning opportunities to support your professional development.
Who is it for?: Nurses, medical staff, or AHPs
When: Wednesdays, 08:45–09:45.
Where: Teams or face-to-face.
Details: Weekly academic programme encompassing the full spectrum of congenital heart disease, from fetal to adult life. Topics range from medical and surgical management of CHD to fetal cardiology, ACHD and journal club. Meetings are recorded.
Contact: Email Raul Correia (Clinical Fellow, Cardiac Surgery, Alder Hey) to be added to the invite list - Raul.Correia@alderhey.nhs.uk
Who is it for?: Non-specialist healthcare professionals.
Details: Aimed at improving understanding, identification, and management of congenital heart disease across the lifespan.
Modules:
- An introduction to Congenital Heart disease
- An introduction to the Neonate or Infant with Congenital Heart Disease
- Acute Presentations in Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Access: Free on NHS Learning Hub
Who is it for?: Healthcare professionals worldwide involved in paediatric and congenital heart disease care.
What does it provide?: Monthly webinars offering global education.
Details: Visit the World University for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery for more information.World University for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery.
What it offers: A virtual library and online classroom featuring evidence-based educational materials for healthcare providers specialising in paediatric and adult congenital cardiology.
Details: Access a wealth of resources to deepen your expertise and support your practice.
Access: Heart University - Homepage
What it offers: The app shows anatomically accurate images of congenital heart defects and repairs of those defects. This can be used by families and professionals.
Access: Heartpedia Mobile App
There are further resources provided by third sector organisations and heart charities.
Please visit our Resources section of the website.
The Network provides support for a rolling programme of Sonographer training events:
Tiny Tickers is a small charity whose focus is on improving the detection, care and treatment of babies with serious heart conditions. Training resources can be found at Training Resources - Tiny Tickers, this area of their website includes training videos and information regarding webinars.
Tiny Tickers are engaged in a programme of sonographer training which aims to improve detection rates of CHD, this is supported by the NW CHD Network. Please click on this link for further information: Training services - Tiny Tickers
The most recent training event was facilitated by the Network, this being the 4th sonographer day and was held in collaboration with St Mary’s Hospital, Manchester. These events are planned to run twice a year and alternate between St Mary’s Hospital, Manchester and the Liverpool Women’s Hospital.
SAVE THE DATE - The 5th Fetal Cardiac Sonographers Hands-on Training will take place on Saturday, 12th September 2026, 8.30am-4.30pm at St Mary's Hospital, Manchester.
Registration details to follow in due course.
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