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2022/23 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
HECS3257 ECG Interpretation
30 creditsClass Size: 30
Module manager: Alison Malecki-Ketchell
Email: a.c.ketchell@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2022/23
Pre-requisite qualifications
Certified evidence of the ability to study at level 3. Experience of caring for patients requiring ECG interpretationThis module is mutually exclusive with
| HECS3220 | ECG Interpretation in Practice |
| HECS5301M | ECG Interpretation |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
The aim of this module is to enable the student to critically examine the knowledge, skills and activities required to accurately interpret the ECG, establish a differential diagnosis and consider appropriate immediate treatment and care for patients with cardiac electrophysiological dysfunction.Objectives
The aim of this module is to enable the student to critically examine the knowledge, skills and activities required to accurately interpret the ECG, establish a differential diagnosis and consider appropriate immediate treatment and care for patients with cardiac electrophysiological dysfunction. Students will develop an in depth knowledge and understanding of normal and altered cardiac electrophysiology and electrocardiography. They will develop skills in ECG interpretation of ischaemia, infarction, atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, conduction defects and accessory pathways, pacemakers, anatomical, electrolyte and drug influences upon the ECG.Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students will:
1. Demonstrate and apply in depth knowledge and understanding of cardiac electrophysiology and the principles of electrocardiography.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the causes and mechanisms of altered cardiac electrical activity.
3. Recognise and interpret a range of electrophysiological disorders and demonstrate effective problem solving, critical thinking and decision making skills in practice.
4. Discuss the key principles of assessment, investigation and diagnosis of electrophysiological disorders.
5. Critically analyse the range of pharmacological and invasive electrical interventions used to manage electrophysiological disorders.
6. Explore and analyse the nature and role of inter professional team working with respect to the management and care of patients with altered cardiac electrical activity.
7. Reflect upon service user carer experiences and the implications of altered cardiac electrophysiology for the patient and significant others.
Skills outcomes
Students will gain skills in rhythm and 12 lead ECG interpretation
Syllabus
Normal cardiac electrophysiology
Principles of electrocardiography
Modes of monitoring electrophysiological function
Normal rhythms and cardiac axis
Ischaemia, injury and infarction on ECG
Atrial and ventricular brady and tachyarrhythmia's
Conduction defects and pre excitation
Anatomical, electrolyte and drug influence upon the ECG
Assessment, investigation and differential diagnosis based upon ECG interpretation
Pharmacological and invasive electrical management and care of individuals with altered electrophysiological function
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 11 | 3.00 | 33.00 |
| Tutorial | 11 | 2.00 | 22.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 22.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 223.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 55.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300.00 | ||
Private study
Guided readingUse of VLE for guided online (Articulate) work to:
1. Assess prior knowledge
2. Offer opportunities to revisit learning in the classroom
3. Facilitate formative assessment of understanding
Preparation for discussion of set 12 lead ECG's / rhythm strips (ECG's will be provided each week for student led discussion the following week)
Examination preparation
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Students will complete pre course work in preparation for the first session and will have weekly homework to complete to assess progress prior to the following session. Weekly tutorials (usually at the beginning of each session) facilitated by the module leader will discuss and provide answer guidance on the ECG interpretation homework and on line work completed. There are 4 timetabled sessions which are dedicated to reviewing and revising learning from the previous 3 weeks including an exam preparation and revision session in the final week of taught input. A 1 hour group tutorial for academic supervision for the exam and written assignment is scheduled in the timetable and students may access one individual tutorial session for further support. A mock exam paper is available in the VLE.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Project | Project report 2,500 words | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Online Time-Limited assessment | 2 hr 00 mins | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 | |
As both elements of assessment will assess all learning outcomes compensation will be allowed
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 29/04/2022 15:42:07
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