Training & Education
Cardiac Rhythm Management Training and Education
BIOTRONIK is committed to supporting excellent, world-class cardiac rhythm management and cardiac electrophysiology training for healthcare professionals. Each training session or program creates opportunities to meet and discuss new developments which actively shape the future of cardiovascular medicine. By attending a training, cardiologists, electrophysiologists or medical staff are supported in maintaining the highest level of knowledge of BIOTRONIK’s state of the art products.
European Physician Education Program - Pacemaker Therapy
This module provides a complete clinical overview of pacemaker therapy generally, and deep insight into technical functionality of pacemakers and their features.
Goals
Give a deeper insight into mechanisms of cardiac arrhythmias
Review indications for different therapeutic options and their practical applications
Provide practice follow-ups for patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices
BIOTRONIK Home Monitoring
This two-day Cardiac Rhythm Management training program has been fashioned for medical professionals who are involved in the follow-up of patients with implantable pacemakers, ICDs, and CRT devices. BIOTRONIK Home Monitoring, an innovative technology for remote monitoring of cardiac devices patients, has opened new avenues towards advanced, need-based patient management ensuring the highest level of care in device therapy.
Goals
Understanding of the functionality, workflow models of clinical use
Clinical evaluation of BIOTRONIK Home Monitoring findings and its practical consequences
Share experience with other experts in the field of remote patient management
Implant Simulator Training
The Implant Simulator is a realistic tool that gives physicians the opportunity to learn through practice. Dealing with emergencies as they come up, physicians usually have to rely on real-life events to master their lifesaving skills. With our simulator, cardiologists and electrophysiologists can get hands-on training without the risk of any negative consequences for the patient.
Goals
Understanding of the challenges and difficulties encountered during device implantation
Gaining implantation skills through hands-on practice
Improving patient safety and reducing errors
EPIC Alliance
Due to the small number of women in EP and in leadership roles the Electrophysiologist International Community Alliance (EPIC) offers a professional development program specifically for female EPs and Cardiac Implanted Electronic Device (CIED) specialists. The EPIC Alliance is a global network of female EPs who collaborate and inspire each other. It ensures a promotion of topics like professional development, work-life-balance, education on radiation and fortified clinical research as well as speaking opportunities for women.
Goals
Attract female practitioners to Electrophysiology and Cardiology
Increase the number and prominence of female speakers at national and international meetings
Provide speaking opportunities for young female EPs
Present “role-models” and increase attention to different ways to success
BIOTRONIK CRM Employee Training - Cardiac Rhythm Management
Upon completion of this program, participants will have a good overview of BIOTRONIK’s CRM products, their functionality and application.
Goals
Providing employees with encompassing knowledge of our products and their application
Informing about scientific development in cardiac rhythm management
Meeting standards for field personnel set by the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA), the Hearth Rhythm Society (HRS), and hospital quality management requirements based on ISO 9001
Ensuring personal development and permanent education