2023/24 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

ARCS1127 ECG Interpretation

20 creditsClass Size: 35

Module manager: Rhona Riley
Email: r.l.riley@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2023/24

Pre-requisite qualifications

Programme Entry Requirements

Module replaces

ARCS1106 & ARCS2199

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module addresses fundamental principles that underpin the interpretation of electrocardiographs (ECG), focusing on the interpretation of normal and abnormal ECGs in children and adults, across ethnicities. Recognising the limitations of this cardiac diagnostic tool.

Objectives

This module addresses fundamental principles that underpin the interpretation of electrocardiographs (ECG), focusing on the interpretation of normal and abnormal ECGs in children and adults, across ethnicities. Recognising the limitations of this cardiac diagnostic tool.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to:


1. Understand the abbreviations and units used in Cardiac Physiology and demonstrate the ability to apply these to clinical situations.

2. Understand the concept of “normal” and the calculation and use of normal ranges in the interpretation of cardiac investigations and demonstrate the ability to apply these to clinical situations.

3. Understand how to utilise normal ranges to define normal and abnormal test results across Electrocardiography

4. Understand the clinical framework for, and basic principles of:

Interpretation of ECG including:

normal ECG from birth to old age

normal ECG of varying ethnicities

Common arrhythmias and abnormalities

Life-threatening arrhythmias

Skills outcomes
Interpretation of ECG’s

Syllabus

In this module students will build on concepts introduced in semester 1 Cardiovascular science. Knowledge required for routine clinical practice will be developed, specifically:

- Clinical Electrocardiography interpretation

- Develop a framework for analysis and interpretation of Normal and abnormal Electrocardiograms

- The Normal Electrocardiogram from birth to old age

- Human variations

- Anatomy

- Physiology

Interpretation of life-threatening arrhythmias

Interpretation of cardiac arrhythmias

Interpretation of ECG abnormalities

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Class tests, exams and assessment	10	1.00	10.00
Lecture	20	1.00	20.00
Tutorial	20	1.00	20.00
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

It is expected that the students will consolidate learning by private study. During this time students have access to EpicardioSim a bespoke online learning platform consisting of online tutorials and self-assessment. This will provide students with additional resources to self – assess their progress and seek additional support, if required. Additionally, time will be spent on independent learning in preparation for the summative assessment.

The VLE will also include relevant guidance documentations, power point presentations and associated handouts .

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Each key lecture will be followed by a tutorial applying the theory to the practice of interpreting ECGs, this will occur weekly. In addition, there will be formative quizzes through epicardio simulation and a mock exam.

Methods of assessment

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) (S1)	3 hr	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		100.00

Examination pass mark for this level 1 module is 40, if this is not achieved the student will be offered a 2nd attempt in line with School policy. Re-sit will be within the August assessment period.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

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

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