Angina Awareness - All Care Staff

Angina Awareness - Care Staff, Nurses, Support Workers

Presentation, Handout, Knowledge Check Questions, Trainer Aide Answer Key

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Overall Aim: To increase awareness and understanding of angina — its causes, symptoms, management and emergency response — to ensure safe, effective support for individuals in care settings.

Learning Objectives:

Explain what angina is, including its main types, common triggers and risk factors.​

Recognise the signs and symptoms of angina and describe the immediate actions required during an angina episode.​

Support individuals with angina safely and effectively in health and social care settings, including an understanding of treatment and medication management such as GTN use.

Presentation (30 Slides)

Aim
Objectives
Introduction​
What is Angina?​
Types of Angina
Causes and Risk Factors​
Signs and Symptoms​
Recognising an Angina Attack​
Immediate Actions​
Medication Awareness​
Supporting Individuals with Angina​
Documentation and Communication​
When To Seek Urgent Help​
Preventative and Lifestyle Measures​
Case Scenario​
What Should You Do?​
How Do You Document It?​
When Do You Call 999?​
Suspected or Undiagnosed Angina​
Signs to Look Out For​
Who Can Administer GTN?​
Procedure: How GTN Is Given​
Precautions and Safety Points​
Reminder - Calling 999​
Summary ​
Key Messages​
References and Further Resources​

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