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
- 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..
- 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.
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 42.5 |
| Independent Study | 145 |
| Total study time | 187.5 |
Resources & Reading list
Textbooks
Morris, F. (2008). The ABC of Clinical Electrocardiography. BMJ Books.
Sunthareswaran, R. (2004). Cardiovascular System. Mosby’s.
Chokroverty, S. & Thomas, R. (2005). Atlas of Sleep Medicine. Elsevier.
Guyton, A. & Hall, J. (2009). Textbook of Medical Physiology. Elsevier.
McNicholas, W & Phillipson, E (2008). Breathing Disorders in Sleep. Saunders.
Marieb, E. (2018). Human Anatomy & Physiology. Pearson.
Butkov, N., Lee-Chiong, T. (2007). Fundamentals of sleep technology. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins..
Klabunde, R. (2005). Cardiovascular Physiology Concepts. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Ward, J., Ward, J. & Weiner C (2006). The Respiratory System at a Glance. Wiley-Blackwell.
Aaronson, P., Ward J & Connolly, M. (2012). The Cardiovascular System at a Glance. Wiley.
Opie,l. (2004). Heart Physiology: From Cell to Circulation. 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 |
|---|---|
| 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