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Module

CVR8009 : Diagnosis & Management of Cardiac Rhythm Disorders

  • Offered for Year: 2024/25
  • Module Leader(s): Mr Chris Berry
  • 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 StudyAssessment preparation and completion22:004:00Written exercise
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesLecture471:0047:00Present in person
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion12:002:00Examination prep
Guided Independent StudyDirected research and reading601:0060:00N/A
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesSmall group teaching151:0015:00Present in person: Tutorials
Guided Independent StudyReflective learning activity95:0045:00PBL Case Studies
Guided Independent StudyStudent-led group activity62:3015:00N/A
Guided Independent StudyIndependent study167:00112:00N/A
Total300:00
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 Examination1201A50PIP 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 Disease1N/A
Advanced Gastrointestinal Physiology1N/A
1N/A
Vascular Science 21N/A
Other Assessment
Description Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Written exercise1M503000 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