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Module

CVR8025 : Introduction to Electrocardiography

  • Offered for Year: 2024/25
  • Module Leader(s): Mr Peter Luke
  • Lecturer: Professor Christopher Eggett
  • Visiting Lecturer: Mr David Richley
  • 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
ECTS Credits: 5.0
European Credit Transfer System

Aims

This module aims to develop the trainees’ knowledge and appreciation of electrocardiography (ECG) in the diagnosis and management of cardiac disease. Understanding the role of ECG is fundamental to practice as a Clinical Scientist in Cardiac Science.

Outline Of Syllabus

Understand the key roles of 12-lead and ambulatory ECG within clinical practice.

Recognition and accurate assessment of standard ECG waveform intervals.

Recognise normal waveform variations during an ECG related to the patients age, gender, ethnic origin and athletic training.

Role of ECG in the recognition and evaluation of various cardiovascular disorders such as cardiomyopathies, myocardial ischemia and conduction abnormalities.

ECG features in non-cardiac disorders such as respiratory, renal, cerebrovascular, neuromuscular and neurological conditions.

Acknowledge the impact of artefact and errors while recording an ECG such as limb lead reversal.

Teaching Methods

Teaching Activities
Category Activity Number Length Student Hours Comment
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesLecture122:0024:00Present in person
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion121:0012:00Preparation for exam
Guided Independent StudyDirected research and reading201:0020:00N/A
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesSmall group teaching81:3012:00PiP - Tutorials
Guided Independent StudyReflective learning activity42:008:00PBL Case studies
Guided Independent StudyIndependent study241:0024:00N/A
Total100:00
Teaching Rationale And Relationship

Lecture sessions are used to explain concepts and develop theoretical knowledge regarding the role of 12-lead and ambulatory ECG in disease investigation together with an ability to differentiate normal and abnormal findings.

Small group sessions are used to provide opportunity for interaction, discussions and clarification to support learning in selected areas based on case study examples (for example, ECG in conjunction with patient history to aid diagnosis and management).

Students will complete the remainder of their learning through independent study, directed research and reading supported via Canvas.

Assessment Methods

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

Exams
Description Length Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Digital Examination602A70Present-in-person Inspera invigilated MCQ (SBA) - 40 questions
Other Assessment
Description Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Poster2M30PIP Oral presentation. Infographic (poster) delivered as an individual 5 minute presentation
Assessment Rationale And Relationship

The MCQ exam (single best answer style questions) will evaluate the student’s theoretical knowledge and practical skills when interpreting ECG. This assessment type will offer students the ability to apply the knowledge and experience they have obtained during the module and their hospital placements, to offer a comprehensive understanding of the module outcomes. This is particularly relevant as students will be based within various hospital departments during their work placements.

A digital exam will be used to assess the critical and analytical skills necessary when interpreting 12-lead and ambulatory ECG. The application of the knowledge developed through the course of study and the students’ ability to apply this knowledge when assessing a range of ECG will be assessed in accordance with module outcomes and objectives.

The oral presentation offers opportunity for students to demonstrate their knowledge of electrocardiography in a format akin to a workplace teaching session. The material developed as part of this authentic assessment may be applicable in the real world as an element of the student’s workbased portfolio.

Reading Lists

Timetable