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Cardiac Physiology

Programme Aims and Objectives (For students in Year 3)

On successful completion of the programme, students should be able to:

  • Understand and apply detailed subject knowledge and professional competencies which are underpinned by relevant research and evidence based practice
  • Critically analyse the impact of cardiac disorders across the lifespan
  • Develop effective and appropriate individual management plans for service users with cardiac disorders
  • Utilise effective communication skills with service users/carers and professionals
  • Work inter-professionally to improve the outcomes of service users with cardiac disorders
  • Critically evaluate the evidence base for practice
  • Practice within professional boundaries and the guidance of professional bodies
  • Work within their scope of practice and recognise the need for lifelong learning
  • Develop leadership skills and contribute to service design and delivery in order to maintain and improve standards
  • Demonstrate successful completion of the work-based training component of the “Healthcare Science Practitioner Training Programme” (PTP BSc (hons) Healthcare Science Work Based Training , Learning Guide 2013)

 

Programme Aims and Objectives (For students entering from September 2023 onwards)

On successful completion of the programme, students should be able to:

  • understand and demonstrate coherent and detailed knowledge of Cardiac Physiology and professional competencies informed by recent research/scholarship in the discipline;
  • deploy accurately standard techniques of analysis and enquiry within the discipline of Cardiac Physiology;
  • demonstrate a conceptual understanding which enables the development and sustaining of an argument;
  • discuss and evaluate aspects of recent research and/or scholarship within the Cardiac Physiology and Healthcare field;
  • demonstrate understanding of the uncertainty, ambiguity and limitations of knowledge within Cardiac Physiology;
  • make appropriate use of scholarly reviews and primary sources;
  • apply their knowledge and understanding in order to initiate and carry out an extended project;
  • conform to NSHCS and AHCS professional boundaries and norms; and evidence skills required to register as a practicing Cardiac Physiologist
  • demonstrate reflective practice
  • communicate effectively in English using verbal and non-verbal skills

 

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Programme Handbooks

202425 BSc Healthcare Sciences Cardiac Physiology (Years 1 & 2) Programme Handbook

202425 BSc Healthcare Sciences Cardiac Physiology Programme Handbook (Year 3)

Year 1

ARCS1107 Cardio-Respiratory Practice

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module students will:

  • Describe the role of Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Sleep Sciences in relevant patient pathways
  • Extend broad basic and clinical sciences knowledge and apply that knowledge with respect to Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Sleep Sciences.
  • Explain the application of safe and effective clinical practice in physiological measurement associated with Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Sleep Science
  • Explain the basic principles underpinning the routine investigations and procedures carried out in the diagnosis and treatment of Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Sleep diseases.
  • Demonstrate the reflective practices required to be a professional healthcare worker.

 

Assessment

  • 2500 word Reflective Essay
  • Portfolio of Clinical Evidence (Pass/Fail)

 

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Year 2

ARCS2232 Clinical Practice 2

Learning outcomes

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

  •  Discuss the underpinning principles of integrating knowledge of basic and clinical science associated with non-invasive diagnostic cardiac physiology tests and cardiac catheterisation procedures.
  • Review and evaluate routine tasks in relation to with non-invasive diagnostic cardiac physiology tests and cardiac catheterisation procedures.
  • Produce a professional online portfolio which cumulatively records/provides evidence of the skills, knowledge and attitudes gained with regards to with non-invasive diagnostic cardiac physiology tests and cardiac catheterisation procedures.
  • Demonstrate increased knowledge, understanding and confidence in application of the core skills in clinical practice in with non-invasive diagnostic cardiac physiology tests and cardiac catheterisation procedures.
  • Discuss a range of professional issues including patient centred care, communication, diversity, health inequalities, leadership, team work, self-awareness, ethics, infection control, health inequalities, quality assurance, regulation and time management.

Assessment

  • 3000 word Reflective Essay
  • Portfolio of Clinical Evidence (Pass/Fail)

 

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Year 3

ARCS3265 Clinical Practice 3

Learning Outcomes

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

  • Review and evaluate departmental protocols in relation to the core skills in health and safety, human rights, patient identification, communication skills and management and quality assurance.
  • Discuss the underpinning principles of integrating knowledge of basic and clinical science associated with ETT, haemodynamic monitoring during cardiac catheterisation and pacemaker implantation.
  • Review and evaluate routine tasks in relation to ETT, haemodynamic monitoring during cardiac catheterisation and pacemaker implantation.
  • Discuss the test selection process for ETT, haemodynamic monitoring during cardiac catheterisation and pacemaker implantation.
  • Produce a Professional portfolio which cumulatively records/provides evidence of the skills, knowledge and attitudes gained with regards to ETT, haemodynamic monitoring during cardiac catheterisation and pacemaker implantation.
  • Demonstrate increased knowledge, understanding and confidence in application of the core skills in clinical practice.
  • Assist in performance and evaluation of ETT, haemodynamic monitoring during cardiac catheterisation and pacemaker implantation
  • Make the appropriate choice of equipment/procedure and use equipment to produce the highest quality results.
  • Perform patient investigations in a safe manner whilst undertaking appropriate infection control techniques.
  • Undertake and document measurements and assist in the production of a factual report.
  • Critically apply the scientific principles covered in the academic module within own practice.
  • Evaluate regulations regarding safeguarding
  • Evaluate a range of professional issues including patient centred care, communication, diversity, health inequalities, leadership, team work, self awareness, ethics, infection control, health inequalities, quality assurance, regulation and time management.

 

Assessment

  • 5000 word Reflective Essay
  • Portfolio of Clinical Evidence (Pass/Fail)

 

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