Overview
This unit prepares you for entry into the clinical environment by developing your knowledge and understanding of key physiological processes associated with the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, and introducing you to fundamental techniques used to measure cardiorespiratory function. You will enhance knowledge about the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, how the functionality of these two systems is interlinked, how pathological alterations in either system will result in systemic effects and, how major classes of medications mediate their effects within and between the two systems. Successful completion of this unit will require you attend all practical activities, perform fundamental cardiorespiratory measurements and interpret data collected from these procedures.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisite - BMSC11002 Human Body Systems 2 OR BMSC11011 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
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 - 2021
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).
Residential Schools
This unit has a Compulsory Residential School for distance mode students and the details are:
Click here to see your Residential School Timetable.
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
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
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback – Compliments and 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 Have your say survey
Students enjoyed the condensed structure of this unit
The structure of this unit will be maintained for future offerings. All content is covered in weeks 1-8, allowing students to complete all theory before attending the residential school in weeks 9 and 10.
Feedback from Have your say survey Staff reflection
Provision of exemplars for the written assessment
Exemplars of the assessment task will be provided to advise students on the depth of content required as per the marking rubric.
- Explain key physiological processes associated with the cardiovascular and respiratory systems
- Explain how a pathological alteration in either the cardiovascular or respiratory systems will have systemic impacts
- Perform cardiorespiratory measurements and interpret the results
- Accurately interpret ECG rhythm strips to aid in the diagnosis of common cardiac conditions
- Identify how major classes of cardiovascular and respiratory medications mediate their effects.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1 - Practical Assessment - 0% | |||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 40% | |||||
| 3 - Online Test - 60% | |||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1 - Communication | |||||
| 2 - Problem Solving | |||||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | |||||
| 4 - Information Literacy | |||||
| 5 - Team Work | |||||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | |||||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | |||||
| 8 - Ethical practice | |||||
| 9 - Social Innovation | |||||
| 10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | |||||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| 1 - Practical Assessment - 0% | ||||||||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 40% | ||||||||||
| 3 - Online Test - 60% | ||||||||||
Textbooks
Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology Essentials of Respiratory Care
Edition: Seventh (2020)
Authors: Des Jardins T
Delmar / Cengage Learning
Florence Florence , KY , United States of America
ISBN: 9781337794909
Binding: Paperback
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing styles below:
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
c.pullen@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Anatomy and physiology of respiratory system / Ventilation
Chapter
Chapters 1 and 2
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial discussion covering Week 1 content
Module/Topic
Pulmonary function measurements / Diffusion of pulmonary gases
Chapter
Chapters 3 and 4
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial discussion covering Week 2 content
Module/Topic
Anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system / Oxygen and carbon dioxide transport
Chapter
Chapters 5 and 6
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial discussion covering Week 3 content
Module/Topic
Acid-base regulation / Ventilation-perfusion relationships
Chapter
Chapters 7 and 8
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial discussion covering Week 4 content
Module/Topic
Control of ventilation / Electrophysiology of the heart
Chapter
Chapters 9 and 12
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial discussion covering Week 5 content
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
The standard 12-lead ECG system / ECG Interpretation
Chapter
Chapters 13 and 14
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial discussion covering Week 6 content
Module/Topic
Renal failure and its effects on the cardiopulmonary system
Chapter
Chapter 16
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial discussion covering Week 7 content
Module/Topic
Exercise and its effects on the cardiorespiratory system / The effects of major medications on the cardiorespiratory system
Chapter
Chapter 18
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial discussion covering Week 8 content
Module/Topic
Revision (No new content)
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Residential school
(15-16 May 2021)
Module/Topic
Revision (No new content)
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Revision (No new content)
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Residential school
(25-26 May 2021)
Module/Topic
Revision (No new content)
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
The unit coordinator for this unit is Dr Candice Pullen. Candice hold's a Bachelor of Biomedical Science with Honours and has completed a PhD within Cardiovascular Pharmacology focusing on diabetes and hypertension. Candice has also completed a Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Education.
Tutorials:
Each week, an online tutorial will be held. These tutorials will focus on the content covered in the lectures. These sessions will be student-focused and provide students with the opportunity to ask any questions. Students are welcome to email questions to the coordinator prior to the tutorials if they are unable to attend. These sessions will be recorded and placed on the moodle site.
Residential school:
There is a compulsory residential school scheduled for this unit. Please note that you are only required to attend one of the residential schools. You must contact the coordinator immediately if you can unable to attend for any reason for alternative arrangements to be made.
1 Written Assessment
This assessment item requires you to demonstrate your knowledge of the interrelationship of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. To meet this objective, you are required to outline how each of these systems contributes to “normal” physiological functioning and in a pathological condition such as pulmonary hypertension.
More specific guidance on this task is provided on the Unit Moodle site; but in summary, your submission should address each of the following points:
- An outline of how the cardiovascular and respiratory systems function under normal conditions.
- A discussion of how the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems are impacted by pulmonary hypertension.
- A discussion of any biochemical changes which occur in the cardiovascular and respiratory systems because of pulmonary hypertension.
- An overview of any compensatory mechanisms the cardiorespiratory system uses to offset changes induced by pulmonary hypertension.
In developing your assignment, you should consult peer-reviewed journal articles and referenced textbooks. Extensive use of non-peer-reviewed sources of information is strongly discouraged. Your response should be submitted in essay format (maximum 2000 words) as a word document to the unit Moodle site.
Week 10 Monday (17 May 2021) 9:00 am AEST
Students are required to upload their assessments to the unit Moodle site prior to the submission deadline. In the absence of an approved extension, late submissions will incur a 5% penalty per day after the due date.
Week 12 Friday (4 June 2021)
Feedback for this assessment task will be uploaded to the unit Moodle site.
The Written Assessment will be evaluated in accordance with a detailed marking rubric which can be found on the unit Moodle site.
Your knowledge and understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems under normal and pathological conditions will be assessed. You will also be assessed on your ability to articulate the relationship between the systems and how alterations in one of the systems affect the other.
Spelling, grammar and referencing will also be assessed.
- Explain key physiological processes associated with the cardiovascular and respiratory systems
- Explain how a pathological alteration in either the cardiovascular or respiratory systems will have systemic impacts
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
2 Practical Assessment
During the Residential School, you will be required to complete a series of tasks related to content covered in the unit lectures. Such activities include spirometry, acid-base balance interpretation, as well as performing a 12-lead ECG. Upon completion of all laboratory components, you will be assessed on your understanding of the theory associated with these techniques and your competency in performing them. The tasks will be graded as Pass / Fail.
In order to pass this Practical Assessment, you must complete all of the following objectives:
- Attend and participate in all Residential School sessions.
- Perform and interpret a 12-lead ECG.
- Answer a set of short answer questions that will require you to interpret data of cardiopulmonary function tests . You will be given one card (from a randomised set) which will contain three questions. One question will be based on spirometry (i.e. interpreting lung function test results), one question will relate to a pH / acid-base balance case-study and one question will relate to ECG interpretation. You must attempt all three (3) questions and get at least two (2) questions correct in order to pass.
The Practical Assessment will be completed during the Residential School.
Students will receive feedback on their Practical Assessment at the conclusion of the Residential School.
A Pass / Fail grade will be awarded depending on the level of competency and knowledge displayed during the Practical Assessment. In the event that a fail grade is awarded, students will be allowed a second attempt at the practical assessment during the residential school.
You must pass the Practical Assessment to be eligible to pass the unit.
- Perform cardiorespiratory measurements and interpret the results
- Accurately interpret ECG rhythm strips to aid in the diagnosis of common cardiac conditions
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Team Work
- Information Technology Competence
- Ethical practice
3 Online Test
You will be required to complete an end of term online test. This online test will assess all content covered during the term.
The test will be composed of multiple different question types that will assess your understanding of the content as well as your ability to apply the content. Please see the Moodle site for more details.
The online test will only be available for a 24-hour period.. You will have 3 hours to complete the test.
To be completed during exam week. The date and time will be finalised during term.
Certification of grades.
No Assessment Criteria
- Explain key physiological processes associated with the cardiovascular and respiratory systems
- Explain how a pathological alteration in either the cardiovascular or respiratory systems will have systemic impacts
- Accurately interpret ECG rhythm strips to aid in the diagnosis of common cardiac conditions
- Identify how major classes of cardiovascular and respiratory medications mediate their effects.
- Communication
- Information Literacy
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
