Cardiology Specialty Certificate
For more than 25 years, Duke University School of Nursing has been a leader in addressing the ongoing challenges of cardiovascular disease. Our comprehensive cardiology nursing specialty equips advanced practitioners with expert knowledge in the care of individuals with cardiovascular disease issues. Our cardiology certificate program, encompassing nine credit hours, features a distinct combination of online courses and intensive on-campus experiences, preparing you to meet the high standards of the American College of Cardiology Core Curriculum for cardiac nurses.
Whether you’re a current nurse practitioner student or a practicing NP, our cardiology specialty will prepare you for success in both inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular settings. After completing this program, you can find employment as a nursing cardiology specialist with marketable skills in general cardiology, electrophysiology, heart failure, cardiac transplant, and vascular and lipid specialties.
Cardiology Specialty Highlights
The online coursework at the heart of our advanced practice cardiology specialty prioritizes the latest evidence-based knowledge in the field of heart and vascular science. As one of only five cardiology specialties in master’s programs across the country, our program offers several unique benefits, including:
A flexible course schedule:
We know how important it is for students or practicing nurses to balance life, work and study. Our online cardiology nursing courses allow you to further your education around other commitments. Advance your career as a cardiology nursing specialist with convenient courses designed to fit your busy schedule.
Esteemed faculty:
Become an expert in advanced practice cardiology nursing with the guidance of our world-class heart and vascular faculty experts. From virtual meetings to in-person training, our faculty members pull from their experience as practicing clinicians in cardiology to give you the essential skills and knowledge to help your patients.
Practical hands-on training:
Tailor your clinical experiences to your interests and goals with a minimum of 168 clinical hours in heart and vascular settings across the spectrum of nursing cardiology. These could include inpatient cardiology services, electrophysiology clinics or a rural clinic. When you participate in on-campus clinical experiences, you’ll work in the internationally renowned Duke Heart Center.