BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology)
Bachelor's degree
In Wolverhampton
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Wolverhampton
This course combines and integrates both academic and work-based training in order to provide participants with the practical skills and underpinning knowledge to fulfil the role as a Healthcare Science Practitioner in Cardiac Physiology. Knowledge of the normal structure and function of the human body will be developed so that the student can appreciate the clinical abnormalities that occur as a result of disease. Students will consider the diagnostic tests used within the profession and be able to understand how test results are used to plan subsequent treatment. The course will provide the student with a wider appreciation of a number of specialisms in physiological sciences through broad experiential components in cardiovascular science in order to develop a more holistic view of the areas contributing to high-quality care. Students will develop competency in a range of techniques outlined in the Healthcare Science Practitioner Training Manual for Cardiac Physiology through integrated work-based placements in local hospitals. The encouragement of good professional practice will be paramount at all stages of work-based training and students will be encouraged to develop research skills which can be used to improve practice in their chosen specialism. The programme aims to include patient participation in its design, delivery and assessment of students in order to produce a Healthcare Science Practitioner that is focused on patient-centred care. Successful completion of the course will enable graduates to gain employment within a hospital to undertake physiological measurements in cardiac physiology physiology with patients as part of their patient care pathway.
Students do not start directly onto this course. They join BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences) and transfer onto this route for Year 2.
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Year One - The programme of study includes an introduction to the scientific basis of healthcare science including subjects such as anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology and microbiology. You will then build upon this foundation to focus initially on the theoretical aspects of both cardiac physiology and respiratory and sleep science.
All students are required to have an appreciation of good professional practice in the workplace so classes are held to facilitate this focusing on health and safety, patient communication and welfare, clinical governance and ethical practice. Professional practice and patient-centred care are themes that run throughout the three years of the course.
During your first year you will undertake clinical placements in both cardiac physiology and respiratory physiology departments. Each of these placements will be approximately five weeks long, this will enable you to experience the dynamics of each discipline so that you can make an informed choice regarding your specialist area.
At the end of your first year you will specialise in either cardiovascular physiology or respiratory and sleep science so that over the final two years of the course you develop a sound theoretical understanding of the knowledge that is required to support your practice within that discipline.
Year Two - You will learn about the various diseases which affect the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, consider the tests which are available to confirm their diagnosis, and develop an understanding of the treatments available to help such conditions.
Your studies in diagnostics will be supported with the inclusion of physics classes so that you develop an understanding of the physical processes which underpin both clinical investigations and diagnosis of disease.
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This year you will spend 15 weeks in a clinical placement within a local hospital trust in your chosen specialist area
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Subjects
- GCSE Physics
- Quality Training
- Healthcare
- Physiology
- Quality
Course programme
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Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
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Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
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Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
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Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
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Module: 5BM051
Credits: 20
Period: 2
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
The overall aim of this module is to ensure an understanding of the breadth of the application of science within Cardiac Physiology. Building on previous learning the student will develop and apply their knowledge and understanding in Cardiac Physiology and develop their skills with respect to patient-centred care.
Module: 5BM052
Credits: 20
Period: 2
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
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Module: 5BM058
Credits: 20
Period: 2
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
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Module: 5BM057
Credits: 20
Period: 2
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
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Module: 5BM059
Credits: 20
Period: 2
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
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Module: 5BM060
Credits: 20
Period: 2
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
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The overall aim of this module is to give the student experience of one or more areas of Healthcare Science and to ensure they can undertake the full breadth of practice expected of a newly qualified Health Care Science Professional within their chosen specialist area. The student will be expected to develop their skills with respect to patient-centred care, ensuring that patient values guide all clinical decisions and care is respectful of and responsive to individual patient preferences, needs and values
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BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology)