Module overview
This module will allow you to safely practice in a cardiac physiology department and in a cardiac theatre environment, working independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team. Supervised by specialist qualified cardiac physiologists, you will perform cardiac investigations and interventions you have learnt within the programme's unique clinical skills facility base at University Hospital Southampton.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Perform a range of invasive and non-invasive procedures to national standards of competence including: • Cardiac catheter based procedures including intervention • Cardiac rhythm management including implantation and post implant checks • Electrocardiography and interpretation • Ambulatory electrocardiographic monitoring and analysis • Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and analysis • Cardiac stress testing investigations
- Justify the performance of a test for a patient referred for a cardiac investigation.
- Demonstrate effective communications with a range of patients and healthcare care professionals within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Demonstrate the standards of professional behaviour expected of a healthcare practitioner.
- Critically appraise a range of test data and patient history demonstrating clinical reasoning and competence.
Syllabus
- Indications and contraindications for testing
- Graphical representation of results and interpretation from the following areas;
- Electrocardiography
- Cardiac stress testing
- Haemodynamic monitoring during cardiac catheter lab based procedures
- Pacemaker implantation
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Learning will be facilitated by placement educators. A variety of teaching and learning methods may include the following:
- Demonstration by a recognised clinical educator in the placement facility
- Supervised patient contact using mentorship
- Case presentations
- Ward rounds
- Attendance at clinics and opportunities to observe specialist treatments such as surgical interventions
- Departmental in-service programmes
- Peer support in the university and practice-based setting
- Support from practice educators and visiting tutors
- E-learning resources: Blackboard site
- Learning resources in practice area
- Practice Placement handbook
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Clinical Practice | 187.5 |
| Total study time | 187.5 |
Assessment
Assessment strategy
This module is based within a clinical environment and can only be attempted in-person. Only two total attempts are allowed, irrespective of the regulatory conditions under which it is attempted. Any student who must re-attempt this module in a subsequent academic year must do so in attendance, as there is no external option.
If this is the only module taken in a specific academic year then the student will be suspended when not directly on placement. The attempt will be subject to pro-rata fees liability, which will be calculated based upon the credit total of the module. Any student choosing to re-attempt the module accepts the conditions described above and the fees liabilities defined, this includes any student who attempts this module as part of the conditional progression policy.
Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Assessment of Practice
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback: Feedback will be provided by your practice educator to help you improve your clinical skills and knowledge.
- Final Assessment: No
- Group Work: No
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Assessment of Practice | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Assessment of Practice | 100% |