Module overview
This module will introduce you to the theoretical concepts and application of testing the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Our dedicated clinical skills facilities will allow you to apply your knowledge in a safe environment under the supervision of clinical experts. The inclusion of model patients will provide you with confidence and the communication skills required whilst out on your year 1 clinical placements.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Understand the fundamental principles of routine diagnostic investigations in cardiovascular respiratory and sleep science.
- Understand the application of safe and effective clinical practice in diagnostic physiological measurement in normal subjects including 12 lead ECG, non-invasive blood pressure, oxygen saturation and spirometry.
- Use correct terminology when discussing scientific issues
- Outline the anatomy and physiology relating to cardiac vascular, respiratory and sleep science.
Syllabus
Indicative Content
Anatomy and physiology applied to cardiology, vascular, respiratory and sleep science.
- Sleep / wake cycle and common sleep disorders
- Anatomy of the vasculature and blood flow
- Diseases of the vascular system
- The cardiac cycle and control of the circulation
- Fundamental cardiac electrophysiology
- Investigations and procedures performed for the diagnosis of cardiac disease
- Introduction to the recognition and interpretation of normal ECG waveforms
- Anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system
- Anatomy and physiology of central and autonomic nervous systems
- Control of respiration during sleep
- Control of sleep wake cycle
- Investigations and procedures performed for the diagnosis of respiratory and sleep disorders
- Calibration and quality control procedures
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Students will learn by exploring material in seminars and laboratory practical's in conjunction with directed learning. Students will be encouraged to take responsibility for the development of their own learning by utilising a variety of means such as multimedia resources, and the library, and by self-directed development of the study skills necessary to access these resources.
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 145 |
| Lecture | 42.5 |
| Total study time | 187.5 |
Resources & Reading list
Textbooks
Sunthareswaran, R. (2004). Cardiovascular System. Mosby’s.
Marieb, E. (2018). Human Anatomy & Physiology. Pearson.
Chokroverty, S. & Thomas, R. (2005). Atlas of Sleep Medicine. Elsevier.
Butkov, N., Lee-Chiong, T. (2007). Fundamentals of sleep technology. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins..
Aaronson, P., Ward J & Connolly, M. (2012). The Cardiovascular System at a Glance. Wiley.
McNicholas, W & Phillipson, E (2008). Breathing Disorders in Sleep. Saunders.
Opie,l. (2004). Heart Physiology: From Cell to Circulation. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
West, J (2008). Pulmonary Pathophysiology. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Guyton, A. & Hall, J. (2009). Textbook of Medical Physiology. Elsevier.
Klabunde, R. (2005). Cardiovascular Physiology Concepts. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Morris, F. (2008). The ABC of Clinical Electrocardiography. BMJ Books.
Ward, J., Ward, J. & Weiner C (2006). The Respiratory System at a Glance. Wiley-Blackwell.
Assessment
Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Blackboard quizzesSummative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Exam | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Exam | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: External