CQUniversity Unit Profile
ECHO12004 Cardiac Rhythm Assessment Skills
Cardiac Rhythm Assessment Skills
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General Information

Overview

This unit prepares you for performing cardiac rhythm assessments in the clinical workplace. Knowledge presented within this unit will prepare you for subsequent clinical placements. You will explore the pivotal role echocardiography plays in cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT).

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 2
Credit Points: 12
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.25

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Pre-requisites: MEDS12001 Physics of Ultrasound ANDECHO12006 Cardiac ScienceANDECHO11002 Cardiac Structure and Function

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 - 2020

Brisbane
Perth
Sydney

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.

Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 12-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 25 hours of study per week, making a total of 300 hours for the unit.

Class Timetable

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Written Assessment
Weighting: 30%
2. Online Quiz(zes)
Weighting: 20%
3. Online Test
Weighting: 50%

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.

Previous Student Feedback

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 Unit feedback

Feedback

Group work assessments remain unpopular with some students. Some students feel that combining groups over different campuses made communication difficult with different time zones.

Recommendation

Will attempt to keep groups allocations to similar campuses as much as possible.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Interpret the outcome of 12-Lead electrocardiogram (ECG) studies to an intermediate level of competency
  2. Explain the concepts underpinning cardiac assessment procedures associated with cardiac rhythm management, including consideration of best practice and patient safety
  3. Describe how echocardiography is used to assess cardiac performance and patient outcomes during cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT)
  4. Analyse clinical case studies (including data derived from cardiac devices and electrocardiography) and to construct links between cardiovascular disease presentation, assessment and patient outcomes.

Unit developed in collaboration with International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners certified staff.

Unit linked to ASAR Accreditation Standards for Cardiac Sonography - critical practice Unit 8 - Cardiac, Foundation units of competence - 1 - 5.

Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4
1 - Written Assessment - 30%
2 - Online Quiz(zes) - 20%
3 - Online Test - 50%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4
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 - Written Assessment - 30%
2 - Online Quiz(zes) - 20%
3 - Online Test - 50%
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

Prescribed

The Nuts and Bolts of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy

(2007)
Authors: Tom Kenny
Wiley-Blackwell
UK
ISBN: 978-1-4051-5372-0
Binding: Paperback
Prescribed

The Nuts and Bolts of ICD Therapy

(2009)
Authors: Tom Kenny
Wiley
UK
ISBN: 978-1-4051-8404-5
Binding: Paperback
Prescribed

The Nuts and Bolts of Implantable Device Therapy: Pacemakers

(2014)
Authors: Tom Kenny
Wiley
UK
ISBN: 978-1-118-67067-5
Binding: Paperback
Prescribed

The Nuts and Bolts of Paced ECG Interpretation

(2009)
Authors: Tom Kenny
Wiley-Blackwell
UK
ISBN: 978-1-4051-8404-5
Binding: Paperback

Additional Textbook Information

If you prefer to study with a paper copy, they are available at the CQUni Bookshop here: http://bookshop.cqu.edu.au (search on the Unit code). eBooks are available at the publisher's website.

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Vancouver

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Aidan Rickwood Unit Coordinator
a.rickwood@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 13 Jul 2020

Module/Topic

PPM Indications


ECG: Stepwise method recap

Chapter

The nuts and bolts of Implantable Device Therapy - Pacemakers;

Tom Kenny 2014. Chapters 10 & 11.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 2 Begin Date: 20 Jul 2020

Module/Topic

NBG Code


ECG: Rhythms

Chapter

The nuts and bolts of Implantable Device Therapy - Pacemakers; Tom Kenny 2014. Chapter 13.


The nuts and bolts of Paced ECG Interpretation; Tom Kenny 2009. Chapter 4.

Events and Submissions/Topic

ECG Quiz Open: Week 2 Tuesday (21 Jul. 2020) 8:00 am AEST

Week 3 Begin Date: 27 Jul 2020

Module/Topic

Electrical concepts


ECG: Types of heart block

Chapter

The nuts and bolts of Implantable Device Therapy - Pacemakers; Tom Kenny 2014. Chapters 2 & 8.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 4 Begin Date: 03 Aug 2020

Module/Topic

Single Chamber PPM


ECG: Arrhythmias

Chapter

The nuts and bolts of Implantable Device Therapy - Pacemakers; Tom Kenny 2014. Chapters 14.

Events and Submissions/Topic

ECG Quiz open: Week 4 Tuesday (4 Aug. 2020) 8:00 am AEST

Week 5 Begin Date: 10 Aug 2020

Module/Topic

Dual Chamber PPM


ECG: Interpretation 

Chapter

The nuts and bolts of Implantable Device Therapy - Pacemakers; Tom Kenny 2009. Chapter 15.


The nuts and bolts of Paced ECG Interpretation; Tom Kenny 2009. Chapter 1.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Vacation Week Begin Date: 17 Aug 2020

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 6 Begin Date: 24 Aug 2020

Module/Topic

Tachy arrhythmias


Introduction to EGM's

Chapter

The nuts and bolts of ICD Therapy; Tom Kenny 2009. Chapters 4, 6, 7 & 11.

Events and Submissions/Topic

ECG Quiz open: Week 6 Tuesday (25 Aug. 2020) 8:00 am AEST

Week 7 Begin Date: 31 Aug 2020

Module/Topic

ICD indications


EGM: Rhythms

Chapter

The nuts and bolts of ICD Therapy; Tom Kenny 2009. Chapters 4, 6 & 7.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 8 Begin Date: 07 Sep 2020

Module/Topic

Principles of CRT pacing


CRT pacing and Echocardiography

Chapter

The Nuts and Bolts of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy 2008 Chapter 14, 19 & 23


Events and Submissions/Topic

ECG Quiz open: Week 8 Tuesday (8 Sept. 2020) 8:00 am AEST

Week 9 Begin Date: 14 Sep 2020

Module/Topic

ICD sensing and detection


Upper rate behaviour

Chapter

The nuts and bolts of ICD Therapy; Tom Kenny 2009. Chapters 8 & 10.


The Nuts and Bolts of Implantable Device Therapy: Pacemakers 2014 Chapter 19

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 10 Begin Date: 21 Sep 2020

Module/Topic

SVT Discriminators


Brady therapy in ICDs

Chapter

The Nuts and Bolts of ICD Therapy 2007 Chapter 9


The nuts and bolts of ICD Therapy; Tom Kenny 2009. Chapters 4, 6 & 7.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 11 Begin Date: 28 Sep 2020

Module/Topic

EGM practice examples


Downside to RV pacing

Chapter

N/A

Events and Submissions/Topic

Written Assessment - Case studies Due: Week 11 Friday (2 Oct 2020) 5:00 pm AEST
Week 12 Begin Date: 05 Oct 2020

Module/Topic

Arrhythmia therapy


Radiological imaging of cardiac devices

Chapter

The nuts and bolts of ICD Therapy; Tom Kenny 2009. Chapters 8 & 12.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 12 Oct 2020

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Exam Week Begin Date: 19 Oct 2020

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Term Specific Information

The Unit Coordinator for ECHO12004 is Aidan Rickwood. The first point of contact is the Q&A forum, or if your query is of a personal nature please email via a.rickwood@cqu.edu.au or phone (0892604034). Aidan's office hours are Monday to Wednesday, therefore, it is often best to email and request a scheduled meeting (over the phone, via Zoom, or in person), if necessary.


The first point of contact is the Q&A forum on the unit Moodle site. Forums are monitored and responses will be posted to all students in a timely manner. Please ensure that your conduct in forums is consistent with that outlined in the Student Charter.


This unit consists of pre-recorded lectures and life tutorials via Zoom. Tutorials will be held weekly during the term and tutorial times and Zoom Meeting IDs will be posted on the Moodle site.


Note: the Residential School attached to ECHO12004 has been cancelled. This decision aligns with guidance from Australian Government Department of Health on reducing the risk of transmission of the virus responsible for COVID-19. Students will continue to be supported in achieving all Learning Outcomes for ECHO12004.


To give yourself the best chance of success with this unit, please ensure that you review all lectures, attend tutorials, undertake readings, and complete activities that are provided to you. Students are expected to spend on average 22 - 24 hours of time each week in their study activities for this unit.

Assessment Tasks

1 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Written Assessment - Case studies

Task Description

This assessment task requires you to consider six (6) clinical scenarios. To fully complete this assessment, you must answer all questions relating to each clinical scenario. Proposed scenarios are devised to explore student comprehension of concepts underpinning various cardiac testing modalities, their applications, associated patient outcomes and considerations of best practice and patient safety.

  • Some clinical scenarios will require completion of a series questions with short answer responses.
  • Other clinical scenarios will pose a singular question which will require submission of an analytical and logical essay style response to demonstrate comprehension of subject matter.


This assessment is to be undertaken as an individual. Colluding with other students on non-group work tasks is considered academic misconduct, and may lead to action being taken the Deputy Dean of Learning and Teaching HMAS. Students are advised to refer to the 'Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)' document for additional university guidelines regarding assessments.


Assessment Due Date

Week 11 Friday (2 Oct 2020) 5:00 pm AEST

Submission is due through Moodle. You are required to submit a copy to Turnitin. Please allow time for your Turnitin results and implement changes if required, prior to assessment due date.


Return Date to Students

Exam Week Friday (23 Oct 2020)

Individual student results and feedback will be made available once submissions have been marked, moderated and certified by the University.


Weighting
30%

Assessment Criteria

Question responses will be assessed according to the student's:

  • Locate and critically evaluate information.
  • Recognise pertinent professional information.
  • Use of Vancouver referencing to a high standard.
  • Use of appropriate terminology and descriptors.
  • Ability to appropriately interpret presented cardiac assessment data.
  • Ability to succinctly respond with accurate answers.

Question marks are allocated based on the accuracy, depth and breadth of required responses. The number of marks allocated for each question will be found on the task specific information located on Moodle.


Marks will also be allocated for appropriate application of Vancouver referencing, grammar spelling and academic writing style.


A minimum 5 peer reviewed journal articles must be cited. Literature titles must be current (<5 years of age), excepting seminal works.


A detailed marking rubric can be found on the Moodle site and students are encouraged to review this.


There is no opportunity for re-submission. 5% penalty will be applied for each day (or part there of) that submission is late.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submission is due through Moodle. You are required to submit a copy to Turn-it-in. Please allow time for your Turn-it-in results and implement changes if required, prior to assessment due date.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Explain the concepts underpinning cardiac assessment procedures associated with cardiac rhythm management, including consideration of best practice and patient safety
  • Describe how echocardiography is used to assess cardiac performance and patient outcomes during cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT)
  • Analyse clinical case studies (including data derived from cardiac devices and electrocardiography) and to construct links between cardiovascular disease presentation, assessment and patient outcomes.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Cross Cultural Competence
  • Ethical practice

2 Online Quiz(zes)

Assessment Title
ECG Quiz

Task Description

This assessment task will require you to complete four separate quizzes.

Questions posed in each quiz will assess your ability to interpret the outcome of 12-Lead electrocardiogram (ECG) studies, and to construct links between cardiovascular disease presentation, assessment and patient outcomes.

Questions may also be drawn from related lectures, additional resources provided (e.g. prescribed readings), or tutorial discussions.


Quiz 1 - Week 2


Quiz 2 - Week 4


Quiz 3 - Week 6


Quiz 4 - Week 8


Details of the quizzes include:

  • Once started, each quiz cannot be paused or restarted.
  • Only one attempt per quiz is permitted.
  • Each quiz will be open for 25 minutes.
  • Total marks for each quiz is 25 marks.
  • Each quiz is worth 5 % of the final unit grade.
  • The combined score from the quizzes will contribute to 4 x 5% = 20% of unit grade.


As each quiz is online and open book, you will find it useful if you have produced your own notes provided within the unit (lectures, readings, tutorials, etc) to ensure that you are prepared for this assessment.

Questions will be randomly drawn from a resource bank, which will provide each student with a unique experience for each quiz. You may benefit from having a calculator available when attempting the quiz.


This assessment is to be undertaken as an individual. As with all other university assessments, colluding with other students on non-group assessment tasks is considered a breach of academic integrity, as per the Student Academic Policy and Procedure, and may lead to action being taken by the HMAS Deputy Dean of Learning and Teaching.


Number of Quizzes

4


Frequency of Quizzes

Other


Assessment Due Date

Quiz 1 will occur during Week 2 (open at 08:00 am AEST on Tuesday 21st of July, and close at 08:00 pm AEST on Wednesday 22nd of July); Quiz 2 will occur during Week 4 (open at 08:00 am AEST on Tuesday 4th of August, and close at 08:00 pm AEST on Wednesday 5th of August); Quiz 3 will occur during Week 6 (open at 08:00 am AEST on Tuesday 25th of August, and close at 08:00 pm AEST on Wednesday 26th of August); and Quiz 4 will occur during Week 8 (open at 08:00 am AEST on Tuesday 8th of September, and close at 08:00 pm AEST on Wednesday 9th of September).


Return Date to Students

Individual student results will be made available once submissions have been marked and moderated. The online quiz question pool in its entirety will not be released to students.


Weighting
20%

Assessment Criteria

Students will be required to answer a variety of questions presented in an online format. Answers will be assessed according to the following criteria:

  • Ability to appropriately interpret presented data and images.
  • Ability to respond clearly and concisely.
  • Use of appropriate terminology and descriptors.
  • Correct grammar and spelling.


The dates, as well as the opening and closing test times, for each quiz are outlined above (see 'Due Description'). Students will receive a mark of zero for any quiz not completed by the scheduled date and time.


This includes ensuring that each quiz is commenced with sufficient time before the quiz closes (i.e. commence the test before 7:30 pm AEST on designated Wednesdays - if the test is not completed by 08:00 pm AEST your test may be automatically submitted incompleted or with no answers). In the absence of an approved extension, there will be no opportunity to complete each quiz after the closing time.


To PASS this assessment task, a minimum of 50% must be achieved for the combined 'overall' mark from quiz 1, 2, 3 and 4 (i.e. 50/100 marks overall).


Students are reminded that IT support from the university Information and Technology Division (TaSAC) is only available during AEST business hours. It is recommended that the Online Test is completed during

business hours.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Each quiz can be accessed through Moodle using the Assessment tab, at the assigned time.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Interpret the outcome of 12-Lead electrocardiogram (ECG) studies to an intermediate level of competency
  • Analyse clinical case studies (including data derived from cardiac devices and electrocardiography) and to construct links between cardiovascular disease presentation, assessment and patient outcomes.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Cross Cultural Competence
  • Ethical practice

3 Online Test

Assessment Title
Online Test

Task Description

The Online test will assess your understanding of the content presented within this unit.

Questions may be drawn from:

  • Lectures.
  • Additional resources provided (e.g.prescribed readings).
  • Tutorial presentations.

Perusal Time and Online Test duration will be 130 minutes in total. Open book conditions. As the test is online and open book, you will benefit from having created your own study notes.


It is recommended that you have a calculator available when sitting the online test.


Details of the quizzes include:

  • Once started, the Online Test cannot be paused or restarted.
  • Only one attempt is permitted.
  • The Online Test will automatically close and submit completed student answers once the allocated time has elapsed.
  • The time available to complete this assessment is purposely kept tight to promote fact recall, rather than testing the ability of students to look up answers in available resources at hand.


You will be required to answer a variety of online questions. Questions may include multiple choice, short answer, essay style or image interpretation format.


The Online Test must be completed within the advised dates/times. This includes ensuring that the Online Test is commenced with sufficient time before the test closes.


Students are reminded that IT support from the university Information and Technology Division (TASAC) is only available during AEST business hours. It is recommended that the Online Test is completed during business hours.


In the absence of an approved extension, this assessment cannot be completed at a later time. Students will receive a mark of zero (or fail) for this assessment, if you have not completed it by the scheduled date and time and do not have an extension.


This assessment is to be undertaken as an individual. As with all other university assessments, colluding with other students on non-group work tasks is considered academic misconduct, and may lead to action being taken the Deputy Dean of Learning and

Teaching HMAS. Students are advised to refer to the 'Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework) document for additional university guidelines regarding assessments.


Assessment Due Date

The online Test will be scheduled by the university during the formal examination block, between the 15th and 23rd of October, 2020.This date will be formally advised once confirmed.


Return Date to Students

Individual student results and feedback will be made available once submissions have been marked, moderated and certified by the University. The Online Test question pool in its entirety will not be released to students.


Weighting
50%

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

Answers will be assessed according to the following criteria:

  • Ability to appropriately interpret presented data and images.
  • Ability to respond clearly and concisely.
  • Use of appropriate terminology and descriptors.
  • Correct grammar and spelling.




Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
The Online Test can be accessed through Moodle using the Assessment tab, at the assigned time.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Explain the concepts underpinning cardiac assessment procedures associated with cardiac rhythm management, including consideration of best practice and patient safety
  • Describe how echocardiography is used to assess cardiac performance and patient outcomes during cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT)
  • Analyse clinical case studies (including data derived from cardiac devices and electrocardiography) and to construct links between cardiovascular disease presentation, assessment and patient outcomes.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Cross Cultural Competence
  • Ethical practice

Academic Integrity Statement

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?