Overview
This unit provides an insight into the science of cardiac assessment by exploring the role and scope of practice of the cardiac physiologist and echocardiographer within the Australian health care system. You will acquire knowledge of communication strategies used in clinical practice and explore the types of cardiac testing procedures available and the outcomes of those assessments. You will apply your knowledge and skills to demonstrate procedures for the provision of safe patient care, ultrasound scanning coordination, spatial awareness and grey-scale pattern recognition in a simulated clinical environment. The aim of this unit is to provide introductory knowledge and skill that will support your learning throughout the Echocardiography / Cardiac Physiology course.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisite Students must be enrolled in CV69 Bachelor of Echocardiography and Cardiac Physiology / Graduate Diploma of Echocardiography
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 1 - 2027
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
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You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Academic Progression Policy and Procedure
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from SUTE feedback
Students expressed further guidance on referencing requirements for assessment tasks would be helpful.
While comprehensive referencing support is already available through unit resources, the Academic Learning Centre, and library services, assessment guidance and support resources will be reviewed to ensure referencing expectations remain clear and accessible.
Feedback from SUTE feedback
Some students reported content relating to scanning techniques and probe positioning would benefit from earlier exposure in the term to improve preparedness for the residential school.
The organisation of the unit content will be reviewed to ensure students are adequately prepared for the residential school. Consideration will be given to introducing scanning and probe positioning concepts earlier in the term and extending coverage over multiple weeks provide a more scaffolded learning experience and improve student confidence in practical sessions.
Feedback from SUTE feedback
Students expressed strong satisfaction with the teaching and learning experience in the unit. Highlighting the engaging and interesting subject content, the high level of lecturer knowledge and expertise, and the willingness of teaching staff to provide additional support, clarification and guidance when required.
Retain the current teaching and support strategies that contribute to positive student engagement and satisfaction, while continuing to monitor feedback and implement minor refinements where appropriate.