This assessment task consists of four (4) separate online quizzes, each designed to assess your understanding of the key concepts covered in this unit. The topics and schedule for each quiz are as follows:

Online Quiz 1 (Week 3): Cardiac anatomy and physiology
Online Quiz 2 (Week 5): Respiratory anatomy and physiology, and echocardiography
Online Quiz 3 (Week 7): Electrocardiography
Online Quiz 4 (Week 9): Cardiac catheterisation

Quiz Format and Requirements

• Content Sources: Questions may be drawn from lectures, tutorial presentations, the recommended reading and the prescribed text.
• Format: All quizzes are online and open-book.
• Preparation Tip: Creating your own summary notes will help you locate key information quickly during the quiz.
• Question Randomisation: Quizzes are generated from a question bank, so each student's quiz may vary.
• Calculator: A calculator is recommended for certain question types.

Access and Timing

• Quizzes are available via the Assessment tab on Moodle during the assigned week.
• Duration: Each quiz is marked out of 30 marks and must be completed within 40 minutes, which includes 10 minutes perusal time.
• Attempt Policy:
  • Only one attempt per quiz is allowed.
  • Once started, the quizzes cannot be paused or restarted.
  • The quizzes will automatically close and submit at the closing time stated. 

Weighting and Pass Criteria

• Each quiz contributes 15% to your overall unit grade (60% total across all four quizzes).
• To pass this assessment, you must:
  • Attempt all four quizzes, and
  • Achieve a minimum combined score of 50% across all quizzes.

The 72-hour grace period does not apply to this assessment.

Academic Integrity and Generative AI Policy

This is an individual assessment. Collusion with other students on non-group tasks is considered academic misconduct.

Level of GenAI use allowed: 

Level 1: You must not use AI at any point during the assessment. You must demonstrate your core skills and knowledge. 

Any breaches of academic integrity including the misuse of generative AI will be investigated and may result in formal action by the Deputy Dean of Learning and Teaching, HMAS.  Refer to the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework) for further guidance.

Recommendations: 

• TASAC hours of operation are 7.30 am - 6:00 pm AEST Monday - Friday Tel: (07) 49309090.  
• It is recommended that you sit your Online Quiz(zes) during these hours in case IT assistance is required. 
• If any problems occur, please contact the Unit Coordinator and TASAC straight away. Please screenshot any computer errors to illustrate claims.
• Sit your Online Quiz on campus if you have any concerns about home internet reliability. 
  
  

Grading is based on the student's ability to:

• Interpret presented data and images;
• Describe concepts clearly and concisely;
• Use appropriate terminology and descriptors; and
• Apply correct spelling and grammar.

• Students will be required to demonstrate their acquired skills and proficiently perform a 12-Lead ECG.
• This practical assessment will take place during week 9 at the mandatory residential school.
• Students will be provided tuition and opportunity to practice during the residential school.
• A time limit of 20 minutes will be applied to the practical assessment.

In the absence of an approved extension, the ECG Practical Assessment cannot be completed at a later time. Re-attempt opportunity will be provided for a failed task on the same day as the original attempt. 

The 72-hour grace period does not apply to this assessment. 

Level of GenAI use allowed: 

Level 1: You must not use AI at any point during the assessment. You must demonstrate your core skills and knowledge. 

To achieve a pass, students must satisfactorily meet all criteria listed in the ECG Practical ARC Tool, which is available on the ECHO11002 Moodle site. 

Students will be assessed on their ability to: 
- Perform safe practice and professional behavior. 
- Appropriately and safely prepare the patient and equipment and correctly apply the ECG leads.
- Proficiently perform and acquire a 12 lead ECG. 
- Observe any inaccuracies in the ECG printout. 
- Navigate through any troubleshooting. 

Important Information

• In the absence of an approved extension, this assessment cannot be completed at a later time.
• Students who do not pass on the first attempt will be offered a re-attempt on the same day.

The Online Test will assess your understanding of content covered throughout the unit, including:

• Cardiac and respiratory anatomy
• Cardiac and respiratory physiology
• Associated diagnostic modalities
• Embryology

Test Format and Content

• Question Types: May include multiple choice, short answer, and image interpretation formats.
• Content Sources: Questions can be drawn from lectures, recommended readings, tutorial presentations and residential school content.
• Randomisation: Questions will be drawn from a resource bank, to allow the online test to vary between students.
• Calculator Use: A calculator is recommended for some questions.
• The test is designed to assess recall and understanding, not research-based responses.

Access and Timing

• The Online Test is accessible via the Assessment tab on Moodle at the assigned time.
• Duration: You will have 90 minutes to complete the test. This includes time for perusal.
• Marks: The test will be marked out of 80 marks.
• Attempt Policy:
  • Only one attempt is permitted
  • Once started, the test cannot be paused or restarted.
  • The test will automatically close and submit when the allocated time expires.

The 72-hour grace period does not apply to this assessment. 

Academic Integrity and Generative AI Use
This is an individual assessment. Collusion or working with other students on this non-group task is considered academic misconduct. 

Level of GenAI use allowed: 

Level 1: You must not use AI at any point during the assessment. You must demonstrate your core skills and knowledge. 

Any breach of academic integrity may lead to formal action by the Deputy Dean of Learning and Teaching, HMAS. Refer to the CQUniversity Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework) for further information.

Recommendations

• Complete the test during TASAC operating hours (7:30 am – 6:00 pm AEST, Monday–Friday) to access IT support if needed. Tel: (07) 49309090.  
• If technical issues occur, contact TASAC and the Unit Coordinator immediately. Be sure to screenshot any errors to support your claim.
• Consider sitting the test on campus if you have concerns about your home internet reliability.

Grading is based on the student's ability to:

• Interpret presented data and images;
• Describe concepts clearly and concisely;
• Use appropriate terminology and descriptors; and
• Apply correct spelling and grammar.