Examination of the Heart and Circulation (3 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to
- instruct the patient for clinical physiology examinations in a client-oriented manner, taking into consideration the preparation instructions
- look after patient safety and wellbeing during the examination
- record an ECG, measure blood pressure, and evaluate the reliability of the results based on reference values
- identify normal ECG patterns and the most common abnormalities
- know the sources of error in ECG registration
- identify and eliminate ECG artefacts
- identify ECG findings that require immediate attention
- perform ECG registrations using additional leads
- know the basics of clinical exercise test
- understand the purpose of ambulatory ECG and blood pressure monitoring
- observe the principles of quality control

Content (course unit)

Electrical system of the heart
Carrying out high-quality ECG recordings
Systematic identification of ECG patterns
Blood pressure measurements
Practical training of clinical exercise test
Patient safety issues
External quality assessment of ECG

Prerequisites (course unit)

Study module Anatomy and Physiology 7B00ET97 must be completed before the course.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student
- is able to define the basic concepts and explain the basic examinations related to the study module
- performs the tasks of the study module according to work instructions
- shows limited preparation for training lessons and assignments
- takes responsibility for his/her own performance
- can identify normal findings
- participates satisfactorily in group tasks

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student
- analyses concepts related to clinical physiology examinations
- can apply the acquired knowledge in the performance of basic examinations
- can identify normal findings and some abnormalities
- works carefully, systematically and reliably
- takes responsibility and engages in both individual work and group activities
- participates in given tasks as a member of the group

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student
- analyses the relations between concepts related to clinical physiology examinations
- develops his/her own vocational know-how in a goal-oriented and diverse way
- can apply and evaluate his/her acquired knowledge in the performance of basic examinations
- can identify normal findings and the most common abnormalities well
- participates in given tasks responsibly and constructively as a member of the group

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

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Assessment scale

0-5

Further information

The course includes clinical training in the university of applied sciences' teaching laboratory.