The information will not be changed unless absolutely necessary and any change will be clearly indicated by an approved correction included in the profile.
Overview
Accurate assessment of cardiac function requires comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, embryology, and physiology of the heart, lungs and surrounding structures. You will develop familiarity with the spatial relationship of thoracic structures and the heart. This unit exposes you to data acquired from multiple imaging modalities, including angiography, electrocardiograms (ECG), and echocardiography. You will explore normal ECG complexes, learn how a standard 12-lead ECG is generated, and learn to competently perform a standard 12-lead ECG. Attendance at a residential school is a requirement of this unit.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisite: Students must be enrolled in CV69 Bachelor of Echocardiography (Cardiac Physiology)/Graduate Diploma of Echocardiography ANDCo-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 2 - 2023
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).
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 Student Unit Evaluation
There were low rating for Useful Feedback.
Following each quiz, a more in-depth analysis of the quiz responses will be conducted identifying the questions that students struggled with the most, whilst maintaining question pool integrity. The tutorial following the quiz will dedicate a significant portion to covering content relating to the areas that needed the most improvement.
Feedback from Residential School Feedback Form
Students enjoyed the practical scanning component during the residential school and requested more scanning time in future deliveries.
Practical activities will continue to be developed to reinforce concurrent theoretical teachings.
Feedback from Unit Coordinator Reflection
There was poor tutorial engagement.
Importance of tutorial engagement will be reinforced in the E-unit profile 'term specific advice' and through forum posts upon term commencement. Case studies providing clinical contextualisation, guest lectures, and assessment focussed topics will be explored to foster tutorial engagement.
- Describe the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular and respiratory system
- Identify anatomical structures on diagrams and medical images of the thorax and cardiovascular system
- Describe the embryological development of the cardiovascular system
- Explain the formation of an electrocardiogram (ECG) complex, and its representation on a normal 12-lead ECG
- Perform a 12-lead ECG.
Linked to National and International Standards
1. ASAR Accreditation Standards for Cardiac Sonography - critical practice Unit 8 - Cardiac
2. European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging Core Syllabus
3. American Registry for Cardiac Sonography Core Syllabus
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 60% | |||||
2 - Practical Assessment - 0% | |||||
3 - Online Test - 40% |
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||||
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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 |
Textbooks
Echocardiography: The Normal Examination and Echocardiographic Measurements
Edition: 3rd (2017)
Authors: Bonita Anderson
Echotext
AUS
ISBN: 0992322219
Binding: Hardcover
Introduction to the 12-Lead ECG: The Art of Interpretation
Edition: 2nd (2015)
Authors: Tomas Garcia
Jones & Bartlett Learning
Burlington Burlington , MA , USA
ISBN: 9781284040883
Binding: Paperback
Before We Are Born: Essentials of Embryology and Birth Defects
Edition: 10th (2019)
Authors: Keith Moore, T. V. N. Persaud, Mark Torchia
Elsevier
Philadelphia Philadelphia , PA , USA
ISBN: 9780323608503
Binding: eBook
Kern's Cardiac Catheterization Handbook
Edition: 7th (2019)
Authors: Paul Sorajja, Michael J Lim and Morton J. Kern.
Elsevier
Philadelphia Philadelphia , PA , USA
ISBN: 9780323597739
Binding: eBook
Pathophysiology of Heart Disease: A Collaborative Project pf Medical Students and Faculty
Edition: 6th (2015)
Authors: Leonard S. Lilly
Wolters Kluwer Health
Hagerstown Hagerstown , MD , USA
ISBN: 9781451192759
Binding: eBook
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Vancouver
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
y.gao@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Cardiac anatomy
Chapter
See eReading List
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Cardiac physiology
Chapter
See eReading List
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Respiratory anatomy and physiology
Chapter
See eReading List
Events and Submissions/Topic
Online Quiz 1 opens at 08:00 am AEST on Monday 24th of July and closes at 08:00 pm AEST on Tuesday 25th of July.
Module/Topic
Echocardiography
Chapter
See eReading List
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Electrocardiography 1
Chapter
See eReading List
Events and Submissions/Topic
Online Quiz 2 opens at 08:00 am AEST on Monday 7th of August and closes at 08:00 pm AEST on Tuesday 8th of August.
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Electrocardiography 2
Chapter
See eReading List
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Cardiac catheterisation 1
Chapter
See eReading List
Events and Submissions/Topic
Online Quiz 3 opens at 08:00 am AEST on Monday 28th of August and closes at 08:00 pm AEST on Tuesday 29th of August.
Module/Topic
Cardiac catheterisation 2
Chapter
See eReading List
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Embryology 1
Chapter
See eReading List
Events and Submissions/Topic
Online Quiz 4 opens at 08:00 am AEST on Monday 11th of September and closes at 08:00 pm AEST on Tuesday 12th of September.
ECG Practical Assessment scheduled during the mandatory residential school in Week 9 on Thursday 14th and Friday 15th of September.
Module/Topic
Embryology 2
Chapter
See eReading List
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Embryology 3
Chapter
See eReading List
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Revision
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Online Test opens at 08:00 am AEST on Thursday 5th of October and closes at 08:00 pm AEST on Friday 6th of October.
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
The Unit Coordinator for ECHO11002 is Angie Gao. The best method to contact the Unit Coordinator is by email (y.gao@cqu.edu.au). Please put the unit code ECHO11002 and your name in the subject title to expedite a reply to your email. Course delivery and laboratory commitments for university staff are ongoing, therefore it is best to email and request a scheduled meeting (telephone, Zoom, office) if required. Angie's work days are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and she is based on Sydney Campus.
The first point of contact is the ECHO11002 Q&A forum. Prioritising the Moodle forums allows the entire ECHO11002 cohort to benefit from questions and answers. All Moodle forums are monitored and responses will be provided in a timely manner. If your query is personal, please email the Unit Coordinator. Students are encouraged to review the CQUniversity Student Charter and apply appropriate conduct in-person and on-line.
ECHO11002 consists of weekly lectures (recorded), readings, tutorials (live), and a mandatory residential school. Lectures, readings, and tutorial details are posted on the ECHO11002 Moodle. The mandatory residential school must be attended at your campus of enrolment in Week 9 on Thursday 14th and Friday 15th of September (further details posted on the ECHO11002 Moodle).
ECHO11002 has prescribed textbooks. These textbooks will also be prescribed in subsequent units within CV69. Please review the eReading List before purchasing your hardcopy textbooks.
To give yourself the best chance of success in ECHO11002, please ensure that you review all lectures, attend tutorials, complete readings and participate in all activities that are provided to you. You are expected to spend an average of 12.5 hours each week on ECHO11002 studies
1 Online Quiz(zes)
The ability to describe cardiac and respiratory anatomy, physiology, and associated diagnostic modalities is crucial in a professional cardiac diagnostic role.
Task Requirements
Respond to a series of questions to demonstrate knowledge of cardiac, respiratory, and associated diagnostic concepts, within the prescribed time frame. Questions are drawn from lectures, readings, and tutorials. The content covered in each Online Quiz is as follows:
- Online Quiz 1 (Week 3): Cardiac anatomy and physiology
- Online Quiz 2 (Week 5): Respiratory and physiology, and echocardiography
- Online Quiz 3 (Week 7): Electrocardiography
- Online Quiz 4 (Week 9): Cardiac catheterisation
To successfully complete the Online Quizzes, students must:
- Access the Online Quizzes via ECHO11002 Moodle between 08:00 am AEST on Monday and 08:00 pm AEST on Tuesday of Week 3, 5, 7, and 9;
- Attempt each Online Quiz only once (once started, the Online Quiz cannot be paused or restarted);
- Submit the responses to complete each Online Quiz (Moodle will automatically close and submit responses once the allocated time has elapsed);
- Prepare personal notes and have a calculator when attempting each Online Quiz;
- Undertake each Online Quiz as an individual (questions are drawn from a question pool to allow a different experience for each student, with any incidences of academic misconduct to be met with action from the Deputy Dean of Learning and Teaching);
- Notify TASAC and the Unit Coordinator immediately if technical issues arise during any Online Quiz (i.e. email TASAC at tasac@cqu.edu.au with a screen shot of the issue, and CC the Unit Coordinator at y.gao@cqu.edu.au); and
- Undertake each Online Quiz during TASAC operating hours where possible, to expedite the resolution of any technical issues.
In the absence of an approved extension, the Online Quiz cannot be completed at a later time.
4
Online Quiz 1 (15%) opens at 08:00 am AEST on Monday 24th of July and closes at 08:00 pm AEST on Tuesday 25th of July; Online Quiz 2 (15%) opens at 08:00 am AEST on Monday 7th of August and closes at 08:00 pm AEST on Tuesday 8th of August; Online Quiz 3 (15%) opens at 08:00 am AEST on Monday 28th of August and closes at 08:00 pm AEST on Tuesday 29th of August; Online Quiz 4 (15%) opens at 08:00 am AEST on Monday 11th of September and closes at 08:00 pm AEST on Tuesday 12th of September.
Students will receive feedback within two (2) weeks of the closing date of each quiz.
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.
- Describe the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular and respiratory system
- Identify anatomical structures on diagrams and medical images of the thorax and cardiovascular system
- Explain the formation of an electrocardiogram (ECG) complex, and its representation on a normal 12-lead ECG
2 Practical Assessment
The ability to perform a 12-lead ECG is crucial in a professional cardiac diagnostic role.
Task Requirements
- Perform a 12-lead ECG.
To successfully complete the ECG Practical Assessment, students must:
- Attend the mandatory residential school in Week 9;
- Practice performing an ECG during the residential school;
- Attempt the ECG Practical Assessment during the residential school;
- Perform a 12-lead ECG within 20 minutes;
- Re-attempt the ECG Practical Assessment once if required; and
- Pass the ECG Practical Assessment to pass ECHO11002.
In the absence of an approved extension, the ECG Practical Assessment can not be completed at a later time.
The ECG Practical Assessment must be completed during the mandatory residential school in Week 9.
Students will receive feedback during the mandatory residential school in Week 9.
A detailed ECG practical ARC tool is available on ECHO11002 Moodle. This is a pass/fail assessment. All criteria outlined must be achieved to pass this assessment.
- Perform appropriate hand hygiene, patient identification, patient consent and maintain patient modesty;
- Satisfactory skin preparation;
- Satisfactory lead placement identification and attachment;
- Obtain interpretable and complete ECG tracing;
- Correctly optimise machine settings and perform basic troubleshooting.
- Perform a 12-lead ECG.
3 Online Test
The ability to describe cardiac and respiratory anatomy, physiology, associated diagnostic modalities, and embryology, is crucial in a professional cardiac diagnostic role.
Task Requirements
- Respond to a series of questions to demonstrate knowledge of cardiac, respiratory, associated diagnostic concepts, and embryology within the prescribed time frame. Questions are drawn from lectures, readings, tutorials, and the residential school.
Task Details
- The Online Test contains 100 marks. Questions will be randomly drawn from a question bank, which will provide each student with a unique experience for the online test. The Online Test question bank will not released to students in its entirety;
- The Online test is weighted at 40% of the final unit grade;
- The Online Test has a minimum mark of 50/100 to pass;
- The Online Test questions include short answer, multiple choice and image interpretation format;
- The Online Test duration is 130 minutes. This time includes perusal and working time.;
- You may benefit from having a calculator and dictionary available when attempting the Online Test.
To successfully complete the Online Test, students must:
- Access the Online Test via ECHO11002 Moodle at the assigned time;
- Attempt the Online Test once (once started, the Online Test can not be paused or restarted);
- Submit the responses to complete the Online Test (Moodle will automatically close and submit responses once the allocated time has elapsed);
- Prepare personal notes and have a calculator when attempting the Online Test;
- Undertake the Online Test as an individual (questions are drawn from a question pool to allow a different experience for each student, with any incidences of academic misconduct to be met with action from the Deputy Dean of Learning and Teaching);
- Notify TASAC and the Unit Coordinator immediately if technical issues arise during the Online Test (i.e. email TASAC at tasac@cqu.edu.au with a screen shot of the issue, and Cc the Unit Coordinator at y.gao@cqu.edu.au); and
- Undertake the Online Test during TASAC operating hours where possible, to expedite the resolution of any technical issues.
Online Test (40%) opens at 08:00 am AEST on Thursday 5th of October and closes at 08:00 pm AEST on Friday 6th of October.
Individual results will be published within two (2) weeks of the due date
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.
- Describe the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular and respiratory system
- Identify anatomical structures on diagrams and medical images of the thorax and cardiovascular system
- Describe the embryological development of the cardiovascular system
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.