2023/24 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

ARCS2229 Functional Cardiac Testing

20 creditsClass Size: 35

Module manager: Natasha Watchorn
Email: n.watchorn@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2023/24

Pre-requisite qualifications

Entry criteria for BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cardiac physiology)

Students who enrol on this module must have successfully completed year 1 of the BSc Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) Programme.

Module replaces

ARCS2200

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module builds on knowledge acquired previously throughout their level 1 modules allowing students to apply their understanding of a range of pathophysiology’s associated with cardiac and vascular science in regards to how they are diagnosed and managed through non invasive functional imaging and ambulatory monitoring and analysis. The module will provide students with knowledge on all aspects of non-Invasive diagnostics in line with up to date guidance and related to varying cardiac disease processes.

Objectives

The overall aim of this module is to ensure that the student understands the breadth of the application of science within Cardiac Physiology, and building on previous learning, develops and applies knowledge and understanding in Cardiac Physiology.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module the student will have knowledge in:



1. Discuss the abbreviations and units used specific to assessments for CAD demonstrate the ability to apply these to clinical situations.

2. Discuss the normal physiological variability in humans regarding various functional cardiac testing and ambulatory monitoring procedures

3. Discuss how to utilise normal ranges to define normal and abnormal test results in functional cardiac testing and ambulatory monitoring

4. Discuss the clinical framework for, and basic principles of functional imaging and ambulatory monitoring

5. Recognise and respond appropriately to life-threatening arrhythmias.

6. Discuss and analyse procedure limitations

Skills outcomes
Within this module students will develop subject specific skills transferable into practice. Specific skills will be the interpretation, analysis of Non-Invasive diagnostic procedures for Ischaemic Heart Disease.

Syllabus

Module content will include:

Interpretation of ambulatory blood pressure and ECG monitors
Circulatory control and response to exercise
Principles of functional image testing

- Characteristics of recording equipment

- Indications / Contra-Indications and end-points

- Recommended measurement technique

- Common problems

- Protocols used

- Cardiac arrhythmias and exercise

- Differential diagnosis of cardiac and non-cardiac outcomes

Principles of CT Calcium scoring for assessment CAD

Principles of diagnostic functional imaging for assessment of CAD

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Class tests, exams and assessment	8	1.00	8.00
Lecture	20	2.00	40.00
Tutorial	2	1.00	2.00
Independent online learning hours			50.00
Private study hours			100.00
Total Contact hours			50.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

Students will be required to participate in individual and group private study. This time will be used for reading, literature searches and assessment preparation / practice based learning sessions.

Student led sessions are timetabled which require students to discuss cases of specific interest. An abstract of the case with data where possible can be uploaded onto Minerva prior to the session.

Minerva will also include relevant guidance documentations, power point presentations, associated handouts and multiple-choice questions to facilitate independent learning.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Student progress during this module will be monitored through the use of the workbook; answers will be discussed at the beginning of the following session.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Oral Presentation	10 minute presentation with 5 mins of questions	50.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		50.00

Both exam and presentation need to be passed to pass module. Pass mark for each component is 40%. There is no compensation between marks.

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Unseen exam	2 hr	50.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		50.00

Both assessed pieces of work must be passed in order to pass the module.  There is no compensation between the two pieces of work.  Failure of either element will result in a resit opportunity for the failed component(s) of assessment and a capped overall module mark of 40% following a pass at resubmission.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 28/04/2023 14:58:59

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