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Module

CVR8028 : Introduction to Neurophysiology

  • Offered for Year: 2024/25
  • Module Leader(s): Professor Christopher Eggett
  • 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: 6
Semester 2 Credit Value: 4
ECTS Credits: 5.0
European Credit Transfer System

Aims

This module provides an opportunity for the student to develop their knowledge of neurophysiological assessment with particular relevance to respiratory and sleep physiology.

Outline Of Syllabus

•       Common diseases and disorders in the clinical neurophysiology practice: aetiology, pathophysiology,
treatment and prognosis.
•       Instrumentation for clinical neurophysiological assessments.
•       Routine test procedures and equipment used in neurophysiology for assessment of neurological conditions.
•       Effects of medications on electrophysiological recordings and patient states.

Teaching Methods

Teaching Activities
Category Activity Number Length Student Hours Comment
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion120:0020:00N/A
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesLecture101:0010:00Present in person
Guided Independent StudyDirected research and reading301:0030:00N/A
Guided Independent StudyIndependent study401:0040:00N/A
Total100:00
Teaching Rationale And Relationship

A fundamental understanding of the human nervous system and techniques used to investigate neurophysiology are delivered to students predominately in the initial six week face-to-face study period through a mix of lectures. Students will be given the opportunity for formative practice.

Lecture sessions are used to establish a learning framework for the development of understanding, to explain complex concepts and to provide early insights into the relationships between theory and clinical practice.

Assessment Methods

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

Exams
Description Length Semester When Set Percentage Comment
PC Examination602A50Present in person - Inspera invigilated: MCQ - 40 SBA questions.
Exam Pairings
Module Code Module Title Semester Comment
Introduction to Vascular Science2N/A
Introduction to Gastrointestinal Physiology2N/A
Introduction to Electrocardiography2N/A
Other Assessment
Description Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Written exercise2M501000 words.
Assessment Rationale And Relationship

The MCQ exam (single best answer style questions) will test the student’s knowledge and their ability to apply that knowledge effectively and appropriately to the clinical setting and consequently demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the module material. This is particularly important as the students will be based in a hospital/laboratory setting during their work placements.

The written exercise is used to assess the critical thinking skills, understanding and application of the knowledge developed through the course of study and the students' ability to apply this knowledge to real life problems and service development.

Reading Lists

Timetable