CRM education UK & Ireland

Mastering implantable cardiac devices course

Six-month programme for physicians involved in Medtronic pacemaker, ICD & CRT follow-up looking to develop their knowledge and skills with features, programming strategies and troubleshooting for optimising patient management. Includes weekly e-learns, monthly virtual classrooms and a two-day face to face/virtual session. Limited spaces.

Six-month programme – two start dates to choose from (February to September)

Weekly e-learns, monthly 90-minute virtual classroom, two-day face to face or virtual session with faculty

Led by European Consultants

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Medtronic University 

Two 2-day face to face courses aimed at ST6-ST7 trainees. Each module is designed to provide intense hands-on training and theory around Medtronic device implantation, programming, and troubleshooting, including further topics relevant to becoming a Devices Consultant.

Attendance is limited to 16 applicants. If you are interested in this course, please register your interest to receive the application form and the final participants will be chosen by the faculty. Attendance of both modules is required for this course.

Module 1: two-day - face to face, Watford

Faculty: Dr Archie Rao, Dr Mark Hall, Dr Paul Smith & Dr Peysh Patel

Module 2: two-day – face to face, Simulation Centre, Stafford

Faculty: Dr Ash Patwala & Dr Mark Hall

Virtual cardiac devices - technology and troubleshooting 

One day virtual course will focus on case studies, questions and answers to help prepare you for device accreditation.

This course has been designed to cover topics to consolidate your knowledge of management of Pacemaker, ICD and CRT Devices.

Timings: 09:00 to 16:45

Faculty: Dr Peysh Patel & Dr Mark Hall

HIS bundle pacing

One-day face to face course for Consultant Cardiologists looking to start His bundle pacing in their hospitals. Participants must complete pre-learning before attending this course.

One-day – face to face, Watford (Covid restrictions dependent) 

Faculty: Dr Dan Keene & Dr Ahran Arnold

Timings: 10:00 to 16:00

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BCJA device implant course 

Four-part programme designed to support the Cardiology trainee in developing competencies for cardiac device implantation and management.

These sessions build on from the learning points of the BJCA Device Programming course with the use of a simulated programmer and case studies. Additionally, these sessions include interactive discussion with commentary of an in-lab pacemaker and CRT implant.

Four 90-minute virtual sessions held 17:30 to 19:00

Dr Nikhil Ahluwalia

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Physiologist partnership programme - pacemaker  

Four-part programme for Band 5/6 Cardiac Physiologists looking to learn more about Medtronic algorithms for pacemakers.

These sessions will cover basic pacing concepts, conducting a follow-up using PBL-STOP, troubleshooting abnormal measurements, and case studies with a practical application of Medtronic algorithms.

Four 3.5-hour virtual sessions

Timings: 09:00 – 12:30

Practical programmer day - basic

One-day hands-on course focusing on troubleshooting pacemaker, ICD and CRT case studies commonly seen in the follow-up clinic.

Recommended for those who attended the virtual Physiologist Partnership Programme sessions.

One-day face to face course, Watford

Timings: 10:00 to 16:30

Practical programmer day - advanced

One-day hands-on course focusing on troubleshooting pacemaker, ICD and CRT case studies commonly seen in the follow-up clinic. This session also includes troubleshooting of Micra AV and His bundle pacing cases.

Recommended for those who attended the virtual Physiologist Partnership Programme sessions.

One-day face to face course, Watford

Timings 10:00 to 16:30

HIS bundle pacing

One-day course aimed at Cardiac Physiologists who are supporting His bundle pacing cases in their hospital and are looking to deepen their understanding of the implant and follow-up for this procedure.

One-day face to face course, Watford 

Faculty: Matt Swift  

Timings: 10:00 – 16:00

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Practical programmer day - basic

One-day hands-on course focusing on troubleshooting pacemaker, ICD and CRT case studies commonly seen in the follow-up clinic.

Recommended for those who attended the virtual Physiologist Partnership Programme sessions.

One-day face to face course, Watford

Timings: 10:00 to 16:30

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Practical programmer day - advanced

One-day hands-on course focusing on troubleshooting pacemaker, ICD and CRT case studies commonly seen in the follow-up clinic. This session also includes troubleshooting of Micra AV and His bundle pacing cases.

Recommended for those who attended the virtual Physiologist Partnership Programme sessions.

One-day face to face course, Watford

Timings 10:00 to 16:30

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Physiologist partnership programme - CRT  

Three-part programme for Band 5/6 Cardiac Physiologists looking to learn more about Medtronic algorithms for CRT devices.

Each session will cover basic CRT concepts, following up a CRT device using PBL-STOP including troubleshooting abnormal measurements, evaluation of CRT diagnostic data, and case studies with a practical application of Medtronic algorithms.

Three 3.5-hour virtual sessions

Timings: 09:00 12:30

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Introduction to cardiac implantable devices

Four-part programme for Junior Cardiac Physiologists and students wanting to learn about the very basics of pacing.

These sessions focus on basic pacing concepts, pacemaker timing cycles, an introduction to PBL-STOP and troubleshooting abnormal measurements in clinic, basic ICD concepts, and an introduction to CRT.

Four 60-minute lunchtime virtual sessions

Timings: 12:30 – 13:30

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Essentials of remote monitoring course  

Two-day Course aimed at Cardiac Physiologists who are supporting Remote follow up in their hospital looking to deepen their understanding of remote follow up and remote monitoring ILR, Pacemakers and CareAlert management, Understanding reports and priorities. Suitable for  Cardiac Physiologists wishing to gain knowledge in basic aspects of remote follow up


Two-day face to face course, Watford 

Physiologist partnership programme - pacemaker  

Four-part programme for Band 5/6 Cardiac Physiologists looking to learn more about Medtronic algorithms for pacemakers.

These sessions will cover basic pacing concepts, conducting a follow-up using PBL-STOP, troubleshooting abnormal measurements, and case studies with a practical application of Medtronic algorithms.

Four 3.5-hour virtual sessions

Timings: 09:00 – 12:30

Practical programmer day - basic

One-day hands-on course focusing on troubleshooting pacemaker, ICD and CRT case studies commonly seen in the follow-up clinic.

Recommended for those who attended the virtual Physiologist Partnership Programme sessions.

One-day face to face course, Watford

Timings: 10:00 to 16:30

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Practical programmer day - advanced

One-day hands-on course focusing on troubleshooting pacemaker, ICD and CRT case studies commonly seen in the follow-up clinic. This session also includes troubleshooting of Micra AV and His bundle pacing cases.

Recommended for those who attended the virtual Physiologist Partnership Programme sessions.

One-day face to face course, Watford
Timings 10:00 to 16:30

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