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Module

CVR8022 : Vascular Science 1

  • Offered for Year: 2024/25
  • Module Leader(s): Ms Kathia Fiaschi
  • Lecturer: Dr Barry Ward
  • 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: 10
Semester 2 Credit Value: 10
ECTS Credits: 10.0
European Credit Transfer System

Aims

This module provides the underpinning scientific knowledge and practical skills to use ultrasound instrumentation safely and competently. This module delivers a baseline knowledge that underpins the specialist areas of physics of ultrasound, technology in vascular science, haemodynamics of the peripheral vascular system and safety.

Outline Of Syllabus

Ultrasound Physics
Clinical Ultrasound Technology
Ultrasound Safety and Quality Assurance

Teaching Methods

Teaching Activities
Category Activity Number Length Student Hours Comment
Structured Guided LearningLecture materials141:0014:00Non-synchronous
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesLecture221:0022:00Present in person
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion451:0045:00N/A
Guided Independent StudyDirected research and reading251:0025:00N/A
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesPractical16:006:00Present in person
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesSmall group teaching61:006:00Present in person: interactive tutorials
Structured Guided LearningStructured research and reading activities101:0010:00N/A
Structured Guided LearningStructured non-synchronous discussion12:002:00N/A
Guided Independent StudyProject work201:0020:00N/A
Guided Independent StudyIndependent study441:0044:00N/A
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesModule talk61:006:00Present in person.
Total200:00
Teaching Rationale And Relationship

This knowledge is delivered via a series of present in person lectures, demonstrations, and practical exercises; this provides the student with the necessary framework to acquire accurate ultrasound images in the workplace, and apply their knowledge of ultrasound theory and haemodynamics for the diagnosis of patients with a comprehensive range of vascular diseases.

Non-synchronous lectures and problem based learning activities provide essential skills to interpret and critically evaluate diagnostic ultrasound waveforms, images, and measurements.

Project based learning allows the student to critically evaluate the safety of diagnostic ultrasound equipment.

Problem based learning, tutorials and case based discussions provide the opportunity to apply technical and scientific principles of ultrasound to vascular ultrasound imaging and to critically evaluate the diagnostic ultrasound measurements

Assessment Methods

The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners

Exams
Description Length Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Written Examination1202A75PIP unseen written exam (closed book). To pass this module candidates must achieve a mark of at least 50% in the exam.
Exam Pairings
Module Code Module Title Semester Comment
Diagnostic Approaches and Management Strategies in Cardiac Science2N/A
Upper Gastrointestinal Physiology 1 (E-learning)2N/A
Other Assessment
Description Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Practical/lab report2M25Short practical project - 1000 words
Assessment Rationale And Relationship

The written exam assesses the application of knowledge in ultrasound theory, technology, safety and heamodynamics to the interpretation of ultrasound images and waveforms in patients with vascular disease.


The practical project assesses the student’s ability to apply knowledge of safe practice in ultrasound scanning; and to critically evaluate ultrasound measurements.

Reading Lists

Timetable