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NHPPS2124 - Cardiovascular and Respiratory Anatomy and Physiology
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<p>Students will continue expanding knowledge of anatomy, with a focus on the cardiorespiratory systems and abdominal region. This includes a detailed study of gross anatomical structure and functional anatomy of the spinal cord, neck and cranial regions and viscera, physiological processes around special senses (including pain perception). The emphasis will be on gaining an integrated understanding of the human body through practical sessions including digital human cadaveric material and functional and clinical case-studies to facilitate the integration of material and correlation.<br>
This unit includes 10 Hours Professional Experience Placement</p>
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<p>Topics may include:</p>
<p>• Thoracic walls</p>
<p>• Thoracic cavity and the heart</p>
<p>• Lungs and the pleura</p>
<p>• Upper airways</p>
<p>• Supply systems of the heart</p>
<p>• Superior and posterior mediastina</p>
<p>• Immune system</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>Students will continue expanding knowledge of anatomy, with a focus on the cardiorespiratory systems and abdominal region. This includes a detailed study of gross anatomical structure and functional anatomy of the spinal cord, neck and cranial regions and viscera, physiological processes around special senses (including pain perception). The emphasis will be on gaining an integrated understanding of the human body through practical sessions including digital human cadaveric material and functional and clinical case-studies to facilitate the integration of material and correlation.<br> This unit includes 10 Hours Professional Experience Placement</p>
Unit content
<p>Topics may include:</p> <p>• Thoracic walls</p> <p>• Thoracic cavity and the heart</p> <p>• Lungs and the pleura</p> <p>• Upper airways</p> <p>• Supply systems of the heart</p> <p>• Superior and posterior mediastina</p> <p>• Immune system</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Physiotherapy
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/nhpps2124">061701 - Physiotherapy</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
Yes
Placement hours:
10
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed all of "<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=NHPPS2013" target="_blank">NHPPS2013</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=NHPPS2113" target="_blank">NHPPS2113</a>"</p>
Corequisite
<p>must be enrolled in "<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=NHPPS2024" target="_blank">NHPPS2024</a>"</p>
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Understand the structure and function of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.</p>
K2
<p>Describe the function the immune system</p>
K3
<p>Identify imaging techniques used in cardiology and respiratory medicine.</p>
S1
<p>Relate the concept of cardiology and respiratory function to physiological processes of various body systems</p>
S2
<p>Analyse clinical information related to thoracic and cardiovascular conditions.</p>
A1
<p>Apply knowledge of thoracic and cardiovascular anatomy and physiology to patient care.</p>
A2
<p>Apply knowledge of thoracic and cardiovascular anatomy to interpret medical images.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Quiz based on lesson content delivered with a focus on anatomy and physiology.</p>
<p>Quiz</p>
<p>5-15%</p>
K1, K2, S1, A2
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<p>Quiz based on lesson content delivered with a focus on anatomy and physiology.</p>
<p>Quiz</p>
<p>5-15%</p>
K1, K2, S1, A2
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<p>Revision oral presentation on previously delivered topic </p>
<p>Oral</p>
<p>5-15%</p>
K1, K3, S2, A2
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<p>Flag race styled assessment based on lesson content delivered with a focus on laboratory tasks and fundamental knowledge</p>
<p>Practical exam</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K1, K3, S1, S2, A2
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<p>Written examination covering all learning outcomes</p>
<p>Written Final Examination</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, A1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
FedTASK
Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Physiotherapy
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/nhpps2124">061701 - Physiotherapy</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
Yes
Placement hours:
10
Disclaimer
<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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Internal reference: NHPPS2124 - U3.1