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Placement 3 (Specialist Skills)

When you'll study it: Whole Academic Year
CATS points: 15
ECTS points: 7.5
Level: Level 6
Module lead: Richard Bain
Academic year: 2027-28

Module overview

This module will allow you to safely practice in a cardiac physiology department and in a cardiac theatre environment, working independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team. Supervised by specialist qualified cardiac physiologists, you will perform cardiac investigations and interventions you have learnt within the programme's unique clinical skills facility base at University Hospital Southampton.

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

Learning will be facilitated by placement educators. A variety of teaching and learning methods may include the following: • Demonstration by a recognised clinical educator in the placement facility • Supervised patient contact using mentorship • Case presentations • Ward rounds • Attendance at clinics and opportunities to observe specialist treatments such as surgical interventions • Departmental in-service programmes • Peer support in the university and practice-based setting • Support from practice educators and visiting tutors • E-learning resources: Blackboard site • Learning resources in practice area • Practice Placement handbook

Study time
Type	Hours
Practical classes and workshops	10.5
Clinical Practice	750
External visits	0.5
Total study time	761

Assessment

Assessment strategy

This module is based within a clinical environment and can only be attempted in-person. Only two total attempts are allowed, irrespective of the regulatory conditions under which it is attempted.

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Assessment of Practice

Assessment Type: Formative
Feedback:
Final Assessment: No
Group Work: No

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Assessment of Practice	100%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Assessment of Practice	100%