CVR8023 : Vascular Science 2
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Ms Kathia Fiaschi
- Lecturer: Dr Anand Dixit, Dr Colin Nice, Professor John Allen, Professor Gerard Stansby
- 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 provides students with the underpinning scientific and clinical knowledge to assess and interpret extracranial vascular and peripheral venous ultrasound investigations; to safely contribute to the diagnosis and screening of peripheral vascular disease (macro and microvascular), abdominal aortic aneurysms.
Outline Of Syllabus
Special topics in arterial and venous disease
Advanced ultrasound technology
The haemodynamics & pathology of the arterial and venous circulation & its investigation with ultrasound
Techniques used in the investigation of the microcirculation
Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
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Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 40 | 1:00 | 40:00 | Preparation for examination |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 30 | 1:00 | 30:00 | Present in person |
Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 40 | 1:00 | 40:00 | Written exercise investigation & development |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 2 | 3:00 | 6:00 | Present in person: Lab work and visits |
Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 60 | 1:00 | 60:00 | Additional reading & reflective learning |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 15 | 1:00 | 15:00 | Present in person: Tutorials |
Guided Independent Study | Reflective learning activity | 14 | 1:00 | 14:00 | Written exercise investigation & development |
Guided Independent Study | Student-led group activity | 6 | 2:30 | 15:00 | Problem based learning |
Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 80 | 1:00 | 80:00 | N/A |
Total | 300:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The knowledge is delivered via a series of lectures in the face to face teaching block. Lectures are supported by small group teaching and practicals. Students will gain the knowledge required to undertake project based learning in the workplace via directed reading, independent research and independent study.
Independent study is supported by VLE.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
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Written Examination | 120 | 1 | A | 50 | PIP 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 |
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Ultrasound Imaging in Cardiac Disease | 1 | N/A | |
Diagnosis & Management of Cardiac Rhythm Disorders | 1 | N/A | |
Upper Gastrointestinal Physiology (E-Learning) | 1 | N/A | |
1 | N/A |
Other Assessment
Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
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Written exercise | 1 | M | 50 | 3000 word written exercise |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
A written exercise is used to assess critical thinking skills and the understanding and application of the knowledge developed as well as the student's ability to apply this knowledge to real life problems and service developments.
The written examination assesses the students’ critical understanding and application of knowledge. The examination also provides an opportunity to assess the students’ acquisition of appropriate knowledge and their ability to present that knowledge in a written format.
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/
- CVR8023's Timetable