PSYG06009 2023 Clinical Measurement Techniques 3

Recognise and outline indications, contraindications, and limitations for testing

Demonstrate an understanding of equipment and techniques appropriate to investigating conditions

Demonstrate operational techniques for the use of basic equipment, and the underpinning principles, in Clinical Measurement Physiology investigations and procedures

Identify advanced procedures in the evaluation of a patient's condition and their potential use

Classify normal results in basic Clinical Measurement Physiology investigations

Lectures will introduce learners to key concepts which will be supported by laboratory-based practicals. Practical work will offer opportunities for interactive learning in small groups through enquiry and discussion. 

The VLE will support the module as a repository for learning material but also providing opportunities for self-directed learning through the provision of short formative assessment quizzes and activities including case study work.

Students will be expected to actively engage with reading material and self-directed learning activities to promote integration of knowledge gained in other modules

The minimum ‘pass’ mark for this module overall is 40%. 

Assessment will include a final exam

Students will assessed with short quizzes during laboratory practicals which will be used to assess relevant theoretical content.  The module will also use a written assignment

Practical assessment is centred around competent use of and understanding of clinical equipment.  This will require some flexibility in terms of week of assessment, however assessments will be carried out in labs to distribute assessment workload evenly for students

Timely assessment feedback will also be available in written format and students will be given the opportunity to discuss their feedback on submissions. 

Students will be afforded the opportunity to undertake any/all failed elements of the module at the earliest opportunity. Where the attendance of practicals is below 75%, students will be expected to offset the deficit before being regarded as having successfully completed the module.

1.Identify and describe indications, contraindications, and limitations for testing

• Introduction to Clinical Measurement Physiology Investigations in Cardiac and Respiratory, including relevant disease presentations.  Overview of potential contraindications for particular investigations and the common limitations of these investigations.

2.Describe the equipment and techniques used in clinical measurement physiology to appropriately investigate clinical conditions

Cardiac Physiology

• ECG, Ambulatory monitoring – description of various types of equipment and techniques that can be used to perform these investigations.  Disease specific indications as well as contraindications and limitations specific to the different techniques or types of equipment.

Respiratory Physiology

• Basic lung function assessments - Spirometry, lung volumes, Diffusing capacity, Bronchodilator response - description of various equipment used and the techniques that can be used to perform these investigations. Disease specific indications as well as contraindications and limitations specific to the different techniques or types of equipment.

3.Demonstrate operational techniques for the use of basic equipment in Clinical Measurement Physiology investigations and procedures.

Cardiac Physiology

• ECG, Ambulatory monitoring – how to set up equipment, room and patient.  Demonstrate how to use the equipment, provide examples of indications including possible patient presentations, limitations in practice and further discuss contraindications. 

Respiratory Physiology

• Basic lung function assessments - Spirometry, lung volumes, Diffusing capacity, Bronchodilator response - Demonstrate how to use the equipment, provide examples of indications including possible patient presentations, limitations in practice and further discuss contraindications. 

4.Identify advanced procedures in the evaluation of a patient's condition and their potential use

• Introduction to more advanced techniques for the two disciplines and their clinical application and why they might be more suitable to assess a particular condition or overcome a contraindication or limitation.  Outline normal and abnormal responses to exercise and how this might be applied clinically.  Give examples for Cardiac and Respiratory.

5.Classify normal results in basic Clinical Measurement Physiology investigations

• Normal/expected and abnormal results. Discuss normal parameters for investigations as outlines above for both Cardiac and Respiratory.  Outline abnormal parameters which are indicative of pathology or limitations of the investigation.