SE212-5-AP-CO:
Cardiovascular Physiotherapy
2023/24
Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences (School of)
Colchester Campus
Autumn & Spring
Undergraduate: Level 5
Current
Thursday 05 October 2023
Friday 22 March 2024
15
31 March 2021
Requisites for this module
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This module will allow students to explore the role of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physiotherapy in the management of patients from different age groups and populations, with medical and surgical conditions, both in the acute and non acute settings. Students will develop their assessment, clinical reasoning and treatment intervention skills for this group of patients. The impact of psychosocial and diversity issues on rehabilitation will be considered.
The development of a reasoned understanding of Physiotherapy assessment and intervention processes will be facilitated by integration of the previously covered theoretical elements of anatomy, physiology and pathology.
On completion of this module students will be able to:
1. Describe the normal anatomy and physiology of the CVP systems and discuss how pathological changes and their subsequent medical management can alter CVP function and impact upon the patient.
2. Demonstrate appropriate, safe and effective assessment processes leading to a clinically reasoned identification of the patient’s problems, goals and management plan, in line with professional standards
3. Justify and demonstrate the use of appropriate, safe and effective treatment techniques for identified individual patient problems.
4. Explore the impact of psychosocial, ethical and cultural factors in the management of patients with CVP disorders
5. Discuss the role of the physiotherapist as part of the MDT in the management of CVP disorders in a range of patient groups and healthcare settings.
The module consists of taught sessions by the module lead to introduce key concepts, and supported by practical skills instruction. Case group work will be used to allow students to explore more common CVP pathologies, and the common problems encountered by such patients. Throughout the module the concept of MDT and holistic management, in line with NHS Values, will be embedded into teaching and learning, including the professional standards required when documenting such management.
The module will combine a number of different teaching approaches. There will be skills-focused practical sessions, including the use of simulated practice and case based scenarios. Problem based learning groups will be used to explore realistic examples, relating theory and practice around more common CV conditions and problems. On occasion, whole group lectures will introduce key concepts.
Lectures by module lead
Supervised group work and independent study on common CVP conditions and management strategies. Learning of specific Anatomy, Physiology and pathologies related to the PBL subjects will be expected. General revision time has been allocated within the module, in preparation for assessment.
Discussion forums will be expected to be accessed to enable effective PB group learning. Additional resources will be available via Moodle, to enhance student learning
Personal tutorials can be arranged with the module lead at any time, with prior notice. The timetable allows for a tutor led revision session of practical skills, for students to access prior to assessment.
The student will undertake instruction, and practice, on a number of Physiotherapeutic techniques relating to the CVP patient. Appropriate professional documentation will also be taught throughout this module, with formative feedback provided weekly. Pre assessment practical work will be facilitated in class, via fictional patient scenarios.
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Practical |
Practical Exam: Clinical Reasoning |
|
50% |
| Practical |
Practical Exam: Practical skills |
|
50% |
Additional coursework information
Practical Examination, based on a patient scenario, split into 2 parts.
Part 1 - Students will have a discussion with the examiner from a given patient referral and accompanying assessment findings
Part 2 - Students will be asked to demonstrate elements of their management plan to the examiner.
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Mrs Jacalyn Clarke, email: jeclarke@essex.ac.uk.
Jackie Clarke
School Undergraduate Office, email: sres (Non essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create the full email address)
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No external examiner information available for this module.
Available via Moodle
Of 100 hours, 69 (69%) hours available to students:
31 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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