Year 2 (National level 5)
Cardiac and Resiratory Disease (30 credits)
The module will continue to develop the student’s understanding of the human body by focusing on the effects that disease can have on the physiological processes. The module will compare acquired and congenital disease and discuss a broad range of pathophysiological processes linked to specific diseases that affect the cardiac, vascular, respiratory and sleep systems. Embedded within each discussion will be an explanation of how ageing and genetic predisposition impact risk and disease progression. There will be a broad range of specific conditions covered in this module that will include amongst others, Coronary Artery Disease, Hypertension, Asthma and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea. Within each discussion there will be an explanation of diagnostic testing, prognostic assessment and management.
Electrocardiogram Interpretation (30 credits)
The module will develop a student’s understanding of 12 Lead Electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation. ECG Interpretation is a vital aspect of healthcare and students studying this module will participate in exercises to develop their analysis and interpretive skills. The module will begin by reviewing the essential characteristics of ECG Interpretation including waveform recognition, normal intervals, measurement of rate and rhythm recognition. The module will then discuss recognition of abnormal ECG rhythms including supraventricular arrhythmias, ventricular arrhythmias, junctional arrhythmias, bradyarrhythmias, conduction abnormalities. The module will also explain how an ECG can be affected by specific disease processes as well as abnormal metabolic, endocrine and electrolyte states.
Evidence Informed Practice and Leadership in Healthcare (30 credits)
The module will develop the learners knowledge and skills of research methods and statistical analysis. Learners will develop skills in formulating hypothesis and learning to test that hypothesis through experimental design and statistical methods. Learners will calculate a range of statistical variables using dedicated software. Learners will also develop an appreciation of the framework governing research including research ethics. The module will continue to develop leadership skills amongst learners, promoting critical reflection techniques and expanding the learners knowledge of the legal and ethical principles that support a patient centered healthcare approach. The principles and practices of clinical audit will be discussed and this will be used as foundation that will be built upon in later modules.
Ambulatory Monitoring and Provocative Testing (30 credits)
The module will develop a student’s understanding of a range of diagnostic testing techniques including non-invasive blood pressure measurement, ambulatory Holter monitoring, exercise treadmill testing and cardiopulmonary exercise testing. The module will discuss the theoretical approach to measurement technique focusing on how operators can perform high quality measurements, comparing alternative techniques and discussing indications/contraindications. There will also be a practical approach to develop students skills in performing these tests. Analysis and interpretation of results will be covered both independently and within the holistic care of a patient.
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