Module overview
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Use correct terminology when discussing scientific issues
- Understand the application of safe and effective clinical practice in diagnostic physiological measurement in normal subjects including 12 lead ECG, ambulatory ECG, non-invasive blood pressure, ambulatory BP oxygen saturation and spirometry.
- Outline the anatomy and physiology relating to cardiac vascular, respiratory and sleep science.
- Understand the fundamental principles of routine diagnostic investigations in cardiovascular respiratory and sleep science, including 12 lead ECG, ambulatory ECG, noninvasive BP, ambulatory BP, oxygen saturation and spirometry..
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Type | Hours |
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Independent Study | 145 |
Lecture | 42.5 |
Total study time | 187.5 |
Resources & Reading list
Textbooks
Aaronson, P., Ward J & Connolly, M. (2012). The Cardiovascular System at a Glance. Wiley.
Guyton, A. & Hall, J. (2009). Textbook of Medical Physiology. Elsevier.
Klabunde, R. (2005). Cardiovascular Physiology Concepts. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Sunthareswaran, R. (2004). Cardiovascular System. Mosby’s.
Marieb, E. (2018). Human Anatomy & Physiology. Pearson.
Morris, F. (2008). The ABC of Clinical Electrocardiography. BMJ Books.
Opie,l. (2004). Heart Physiology: From Cell to Circulation. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
McNicholas, W & Phillipson, E (2008). Breathing Disorders in Sleep. Saunders.
Chokroverty, S. & Thomas, R. (2005). Atlas of Sleep Medicine. Elsevier.
Ward, J., Ward, J. & Weiner C (2006). The Respiratory System at a Glance. Wiley-Blackwell.
Butkov, N., Lee-Chiong, T. (2007). Fundamentals of sleep technology. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins..
West, J (2008). Pulmonary Pathophysiology. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Assessment
Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Blackboard quizzes
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback: You will review your own work by checking correct answers via Blackboard and book tutorials as appropriate.
- Final Assessment: No
- Group Work: No
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Exam | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Exam | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: External