BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep Physiology)
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Bachelor's degree
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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 Respiratory and Sleep 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, respiratory and sleep sciences 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 Respiratory and Sleep 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 respiratory and sleep 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
Module: 4BM027
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
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Module: 4BM016
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
This module aims to examine the structure of the human body, via examining human anatomy, and to look at the way in which the systems of the body function via studying human physiology. It also aims to apply this knowledge to help explain how dysfunction of body systems can lead to disease.
Module: 4BM024
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
This module will introduce students to basic theoretical and practical concepts in medical and environmental microbiology.
Module: 4BM029
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
The overall aim of this module is to ensure that the student understands the breadth of the application of science across Cardiovascular and Respiratory/Sleep Science and is able to work safely within these environments.
Module: 4BM028
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
This module aims to introduce you to the application of Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Sleep Science within the healthcare environment and to ensure that you are able to work safely within this environment
Module: 4BM025
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
This module introduces, reinforces and expands the study and key skills necessary for the successful study of disciplines in Healthcare Science. This module will also provide an awareness of professional accreditation and registration of practitioners in various Healthcare Science Disciplines, including the role and use of reflection for continual professional development. The role of the relevant professional bodies will be described. Leadership and management within the NHS, patient confidentiality, standard operating procedures The basic principles of scientific writing, data and statistical analysis will be introduced. Introduction to Physics, Medical Physics and Clinical engineering including the basic principles of physics including ultrasound, radiation and chromatography, equipment safety and safety testing.
Module: 5BM050
Credits: 20
Period: 2
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
The overall aim of this module is to ensure that the student has the knowledge and understanding of the breadth of the application of science within Respiratory and Sleep Sciences. The student will be expected to develop their skills with respect to patient-centred care, ensuring that patient values guide all clinical decisions, and: (i) perform spirometry, static lung volumes, and administer and measure the response to a bronchodilator; (ii) measure gas transfer and spot oxygen saturation: and (iii) set up and download of an overnight oximeter in a range of patients referred to the respiratory physiology/sleep department. During this period of work-based learning students will apply their learning from the modules ‘Instrumentation, Signal Processing and Imaging’; ‘Pathophysiology of Common Cardiovascular and Respiratory Conditions’; ‘Respiratory and Sleep Physiology’; ‘Applying Respiratory and Sleep Physiology in Practice’; and ‘Professional Practice’. They will be expected to build their professional practice and practise safely in the workplace. Students will be expected to use critical reflection to review and improve their performance in the workplace and develop skills to promote CPD.
Module: 5BM058
Credits: 20
Period: 2
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
The overall aim of this module is to ensure that the student understands the underpinning principles of the measurement techniques that underpin investigations in Cardiology, Vascular, Respiratory and Sleep Science. The module will introduce the principles of operation, calibration and quality assurance surrounding the basic equipment and techniques used in Cardiology, Vascular, Respiratory and Sleep Sciences.
Module: 5BM057
Credits: 20
Period: 2
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
This module aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of the pathophysiology of common diseases, with a focus on cardiovascular and respiratory disorders.
Module: 5BM059
Credits: 20
Period: 2
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
This module focuses on issues that determine working practice in the laboratory and clinical environments, changing practice in light of research. This module covers the basics of research methods and details of professional practice within healthcare science. Students will evaluate how evidence based practice has impinged on their chosen specialist area.
Module: 5BM049
Credits: 20
Period: 2
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
The overall aim of this module is to ensure that the student has the knowledge and understanding of the breadth of the application of science within Respiratory and Sleep Sciences. The aim is to provide the knowledge required to ensure that students develop their understanding of a range of common respiratory disorders. The module will cover the underpinning knowledge required for the performance of spirometry, administration and measuring the response to a bronchodilator and spot check oximetry. The student will be expected to develop their skills with respect to patient-centred care, ensuring that patient values guide all clinical decisions
Module: 5BM060
Credits: 20
Additional information
BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep Physiology)
-
Birmingham City University
Postgraduate West Midlands / Classroom-based£ 10,800 + VAT -
Kaplan University
Bachelor's degree Distance LearningPrice on request -
University of Dundee
Postgraduate Distance Learning£ 7,300 -
Home Learning Courses
Vocational qualification Distance LearningPrice on request -
School of Natural Health Sciences
Course Distance LearningPrice on request -
Medway School of Pharmacy
Master Distance LearningPrice on request -
Weymouth College
Course OnlinePrice on request
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