CVR8022 : Vascular Science 1
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Ms Kathia Fiaschi
- Lecturer: Dr Barry Ward
- 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 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
This module provides the underpinning scientific knowledge and practical skills to use ultrasound instrumentation safely and competently. This module delivers a baseline knowledge that underpins the specialist areas of physics of ultrasound, technology in vascular science, haemodynamics of the peripheral vascular system and safety.
Outline Of Syllabus
Ultrasound Physics
Clinical Ultrasound Technology
Ultrasound Safety and Quality Assurance
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 14 | 1:00 | 14:00 | Non-synchronous |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 22 | 1:00 | 22:00 | Present in person |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 45 | 1:00 | 45:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 1 | 6:00 | 6:00 | Present in person |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 25 | 1:00 | 25:00 | N/A |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | Present in person: interactive tutorials |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured non-synchronous discussion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Project work | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 44 | 1:00 | 44:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Module talk | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | Present in person. |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
This knowledge is delivered via a series of present in person lectures, demonstrations, and practical exercises; this provides the student with the necessary framework to acquire accurate ultrasound images in the workplace, and apply their knowledge of ultrasound theory and haemodynamics for the diagnosis of patients with a comprehensive range of vascular diseases.
Non-synchronous lectures and problem based learning activities provide essential skills to interpret and critically evaluate diagnostic ultrasound waveforms, images, and measurements.
Project based learning allows the student to critically evaluate the safety of diagnostic ultrasound equipment.
Problem based learning, tutorials and case based discussions provide the opportunity to apply technical and scientific principles of ultrasound to vascular ultrasound imaging and to critically evaluate the diagnostic ultrasound measurements
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | 2 | A | 75 | PIP unseen written exam (closed book). To pass this module candidates must achieve a mark of at least 50% in the exam. |
Exam Pairings
| Module Code | Module Title | Semester | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic Approaches and Management Strategies in Cardiac Science | 2 | N/A | |
| Upper Gastrointestinal Physiology 1 (E-learning) | 2 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/lab report | 2 | M | 25 | Short practical project - 1000 words |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The written exam assesses the application of knowledge in ultrasound theory, technology, safety and heamodynamics to the interpretation of ultrasound images and waveforms in patients with vascular disease.
The practical project assesses the student’s ability to apply knowledge of safe practice in ultrasound scanning; and to critically evaluate ultrasound measurements.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CVR8022's Timetable