CVR8023 : Vascular Science 2
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Ms Kathia Fiaschi
- Lecturer: Dr Colin Nice, Professor Gerard Stansby, Dr Anand Dixit
- 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: | 30 |
| ECTS Credits: | 15.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
This module provides students with the underpinning scientific and clinical knowledge to assess and interpret extracranial peripheral arterial and venous ultrasound investigations; to safely contribute to the diagnosis and screening of peripheral vascular disease.
Outline Of Syllabus
Extracranial disease: management, investigation, and diagnostic ultrasound in clinical practice.
Venous disease: management, investigation, and diagnostic ultrasound in clinical practice.
Peripheral arterial disease (lower limb, upper limb, abdomen): management, investigation and diagnostic ultrasound in clinical practice.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 27 | 1:00 | 27:00 | Present in person lectures and demonstrations |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 7 | 1:00 | 7:00 | VLE quizzes and non-synchronous lectures |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 100 | 1:00 | 100:00 | Preparation for examination and written assignment |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 50 | 1:00 | 50:00 | N/A |
| Structured Guided Learning | Academic skills activities | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 5 | 1:00 | 5:00 | Present in person |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | Present in person |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 80 | 1:00 | 80:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Module talk | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | Present in person |
| Total | 300:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The knowledge is delivered via a series of present in person lectures, and non-synchronous lectures. Lectures are supported by small group discussions of protocols and case studies, demonstrations and practical activities. Students will gain the knowledge required to interpret ultrasound images, write reports, provide complex scientific information to inform multidisciplinary teams of the diagnostic result; and critically evaluate ultrasound scanning protocols, and screening programmes. Independent reading and research will provide necessary skills for critical evaluation of national guidelines and safe scanning practices.
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 | 1 | A | 50 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound Imaging in Cardiac Disease | 1 | N/A | |
| Diagnosis & Management of Cardiac Rhythm Disorders | 1 | N/A | |
| Advanced Gastrointestinal Physiology | 1 | N/A | |
| 1 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 1 | M | 50 | 3000 word written exercise |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
A written exercise assesses critical thinking skills and the application of knowledge to realistic clinical scenarios and service developments. The written assignment provides an opportunity to assess the student’s appraisal skills of protocols and guidelines, and the ability to demonstrate scientific writing to convey complex scientific information.
The written examination assesses the student’s ability to critically appraise diagnostic and treatment options; interpret images and spectra; confidently and safely diagnose; and differentiate between the range of vascular diseases.
In order to pass this module candidates must achieve a mark of at least 50% in the written examination.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CVR8023's Timetable