Presented on board
Royal Caribbean International
QUANTUM OF THE SEAS
7-14 February 2025
7-Night Cruise to the South Pacific
Sailing from Brisbane
7 February 2025 - 14 February 2025
South Pacific (from Brisbane)
Quantum of the Seas
7 Nights
Cruise from Brisbane to the South Pacific islands while participating in our Cardiac Care Masterclass course, designed to provide contemporary knowledge of cardiac care inclusive of acute coronary syndrome, myocardial infarction assessment and management, and ECG interpretation along with the pathophysiology associated with cardiac presentations.
Our Cardiac Care Masterclass course is designed to increase the participants' cardiac knowledge and ECG interpretation skills for advanced cardiac patient presentations. This course is recommended for healthcare professionals including paramedics and nurses working in medical wards, high dependency units, intensive care, cardiac wards, or emergency departments.
This course comprises 20 CPD hours of education
Education sessions include those arrhythmias as a consequence of Right Coronary Artery (RCA) occlusion and Left Anterior Descending (LAD) artery and the septal branch of the LAD artery, leading up to STEMI ECG lead interpretation. ECG interpretation is prioritised throughout the sessions and supported with case studies and interactive group work activities to promote critical thinking which will be transferable to the care of your patients.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this course the participant should be able to:
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to interpret an ECG for patients presenting with common and uncommon cardiac conditions.
• Apply the knowledge and skills to provide contemporary management for the majority of cardiac patients, and STEMI complications.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to interpret an ECG for patients presenting with uncommon cardiac arrhythmias and specific cardiac abnormalities of conduction.
• Interpret ECG changes indicative of Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome, Brugada and Wellens Syndrome.
• Determine electrolyte abnormalities on an ECG.
CARDIAC CARE MASTERCLASS
Presented on board
Royal Caribbean International
QUANTUM OF THE SEAS
7-14 February 2025
7-Night Cruise to the South Pacific
Sailing from Brisbane
CRUISE AND COURSE ITINERARY
Brisbane, Australia
• Embarkation & Cruise Seminars registration
• Quantum of the seas departs Brisbane
At sea
08:30-13:30 Education Sessions (5 CPD)
(includes breaks)
• Welcome & Introduction
• Review Pre-Course Readings
• Arrhythmias (part 1)
• Arrhythmias (part 1)
• Myocardial Infarction Assessment
Self-Directed Learning (1 CPD)
A couple of weeks prior to the cruise you will receive pre-course activities to complete at home. Please bring these with on the cruise for discussion during the course. This activity will contribute 1 CPD hour towards the total 20 CPD hours available in this course.
At sea
08:30-13:30 Education Sessions (5 CPD)
(includes breaks)
• Acute Coronary Syndrome: Pathophysiology & Management
• Mechanical & Thromboembolic Complications of Myocardial Infarction
• Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
• Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection
Self-Directed Learning (1 CPD)
You will be provided with case studies to read and activities to complete at your leisure during the next couple of days. The case studies will be discussed on the next sea day when we re-group.
Noumea, New Caledonia
Mystery Island, Vanuatu
Mystery Island is a small, uninhabited island in Vanuatu’s Tafea Province. The official name is ‘Inyeug’ and is located approximately 0.5km from the larger, populated island of Aneityum. The island boasts white sand, snorkelling and swimming opportunities or you could take a leisurely walk around the island (approximately 45 minutes). The island features a grass airstrip, used by the US Military during World War II and is still used by general aviation aircraft today. When cruise ships visit, the locals come across from the larger island of Aneityum to set up huts, selling handicrafts, clothing and souvenirs (Australian currency accepted here).
At sea
08:30-13:30 Education Sessions (5 CPD)
(includes breaks)
• Cardiac Emergencies
• Acute Aortic Dissection Assessment & Management
• Heart Failure & Cardiogenic Shock
At sea
08:30-11:30 Education Sessions (3 CPD)
(includes breaks)
• Advanced ECGs & Cardiac Syndromes
• Electrolyte Imbalances & Drug Toxicity Effects
• Course Conclusion
Brisbane, Australia
Welcome back! We trust you have enjoyed this Cruise Seminars event and we wish you a safe onward journey home.
Cruise Seminars is delighted to welcome back Bronwyn Seehusen and Joye Hill as presenters for our Cardiac Care Masterclass course. Both Bron and Joye bring a wealth of knowledge and dedication, collectively contributing to this course that promises to be thoroughly educational, interactive, and enjoyable for all participants.
BRONWYN SEEHUSEN
Bronwyn is currently working as a Clinical Nurse Educator at the Tweed Valley Hospital. Bronwyn has continued to teach acute medical, surgical and cardiac nursing skills. She was most recently a Nurse Educator on Norfolk Island which provided Bronwyn with the life skills and experience of remote area nursing.
Her career started in Intensive Care and Coronary Care at the Gold Coast Hospital. Bronwyn’s role prior to relocating to Norfolk Island was working in collaboration with co-presenter Joye Hill, as the Gold Coast Cardiac Services Nurse Educator. Bronwyn has a Masters in Learning and Development, a Post-Grad Certificate in Emergency Nursing, and a Post-Grad Certificate in Principles of Emergency Care. She is a current member of ACCCN, CENA, and Cranaplus, and is a CSDS ALS Trainer.
Her career as a Nurse Educator is reflective of her personal values of integrity, respect, and excellence, with the reputation for role modelling and empowering Nurses with the passion for critical thinking and life-long learning.
JOYE HILL
Joye is a Clinical Facilitator in coronary care/cardiothoracics at the Gold Coast and enjoys supporting staff with clinical teaching in the acute setting, as well as presenting at ECG/cardiac nursing and advanced life support workshops. Joye has been involved with cardiac nursing for over 30 years, after initially completing midwifery and working in intensive care units. She played an integral part in the development and support of nurse education in a hospital that has grown from a regional hospital, to a tertiary hospital incorporating interventional, electrophysiological, and surgical cardiac services. Her experience also includes cardiac rehabilitation and heart failure management.
A very rewarding part of her nursing practice is simplifying concepts of cardiac nursing and building the confidence of nurses/colleagues to identify "at risk" patients, interpret signs of deterioration and respond appropriately. Empowering staff to be inquisitive, value the contribution of colleagues, support each other to provide the best care in a respectful, compassionate environment is a priority for Joye. Joye is a member of ACCCN and has been involved with ACRA previously.
Quantum of the Seas was launched in 2014 and offers guests a variety of unique activities, entertainment and dining options. Discover deck-defying thrills, game-changing onboard entertainment, and endless ways to fill every sea day with unforgettable moments. Experience the North Star for panoramic views 90m above the water, be amazed at the Bionic Bar as robotic arms mix your favourite drink or indulge in mouth-watering food at Jamie's Italian restaurant. Quantum of the Seas has it all!
WHAT'S ONBOARD?*
• Multiple dining options including Jamie's Italian, American Icon Grill, Coastal Kitchen, Chops Grill plus much more!
• More than 7 bars including the Bionic Bar powered by Makr Shakr®, multiple lounges and entertainment venues
• North Star: Take yourself to new heights with the jewel-shaped capsule that gently ascends over 90 metres above sea level giving breathtaking 360° views of the sea
• A choice of pools including an adults-only solarium pool - a glass canopied retreat
• Indoor pool with retractable roof
• 67-metre outdoor poolside cinema screen
*Some dining options and activities may incur an additional fee
To register for the course and book the cruise, please click the Booking Request button below. You'll be contacted by Christie Gowan from TravelManagers who will assist with your cruise booking. You'll receive a separate invoice from Cruise Seminars for the course fee. A deposit for the course is not required, the full payment is due on 15 November 2024.
Indicative cruise fare, per person:
2 passengers from $ 987 pp*
Plus Course Fee: $ 899^
per person attending course
*Cruise fares shown are in AUD and are per person, for two people occupying one room. Indicative fares shown are for an 'interior' room (no window). Fares for other room categories may be higher. Fares for sole-occupancy use of a room will be higher. Cruise fares are not updated on this website in real-time and are subject to change and availability. Cruise Seminars course fee additional.
^Course fee shown is in AUD, including GST, per participant. Cruise fare additional.
