CVR8009 : Diagnosis & Management of Cardiac Rhythm Disorders
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Professor Christopher Eggett
- Lecturer: Mr Christopher Cox
- Owning School: School of Medical Education
- Teaching Location: Mixed Location
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 30 |
| ECTS Credits: | 15.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
This module is designed to provide the knowledge associated with the work based practical training in the diagnosis and management of cardiac rhythm disorders.
It will provide the students with the understanding of the theoretical aspects and an appreciation of the practical aspects of working with patients who are suspected or known to have pathological disturbances of their heart rhythm.
Outline Of Syllabus
Implantable cardiovertor defibrillators
Cardiac resynchronization therapy
Device derived heart failure diagnostic information
Cardiac electrophysiology
Communication with patients and carers
Rules, regulations and guidelines relating to implantable devices
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Examination prep |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 2 | 2:00 | 4:00 | Written exercise |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 47 | 1:00 | 47:00 | Present in person |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 60 | 1:00 | 60:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 15 | 1:00 | 15:00 | Present in person: Tutorials |
| Guided Independent Study | Reflective learning activity | 9 | 5:00 | 45:00 | PBL Case Studies |
| Guided Independent Study | Student-led group activity | 6 | 2:30 | 15:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 16 | 7:00 | 112:00 | N/A |
| Total | 300:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lecture sessions are used to explain concepts and develop the theoretical knowledge required to understand the
causes, investigation and treatment of cardiac rhythm abnormalities.
Small group sessions are used to provide opportunity for interaction, discussions and clarification, supporting learning through the use of case study examples (for example, patients with pacemakers, implantable cardiovertor
defibrillators, cardiac resynchronisation devices and electrophysiology studies).
Students will complete the remainder of their learning through independent study, directed research and reading supported by Canvas VLE.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | 1 | A | 50 | PIP unseen written (closed book) exam. To pass this module candidates must achieve a mark of at least 50% in the exam. |
Exam Pairings
| Module Code | Module Title | Semester | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound Imaging in Cardiac Disease | 1 | N/A | |
| Upper Gastrointestinal Physiology (E-Learning) | 1 | N/A | |
| 1 | N/A | ||
| Vascular Science 2 | 1 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 1 | M | 50 | 3000 Word written exercise |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The examination provides an opportunity to assess the students’ acquisition of appropriate knowledge and their ability to present that knowledge in a written format. The exam also assesses the students’ critical understanding of the fundamentals of Cardiac Rhythm Disorders.
The written exercise provides further opportunities to summatively assess the student's understanding and knowledge and their ability to apply that knowledge in a practical and real sense which is relevant to their work place environment.
In order to pass this module candidates must achieve a mark of at least 50% in the written examination.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CVR8009's Timetable