The overall aim of this module is to ensure that the student develops knowledge and understanding of a wider range of investigations utilised within Respiratory and Sleep Sciences and their application in relevant care pathways. This module will build on earlier work to develop themes of public health and epidemiology of respiratory disease and sleep disorders, risk factors, risk assessment and primary prevention, including behavioural change management. Students will develop their skills and knowledge with respect to patient-centred care and the importance of ensuring that it guides all clinical decisions, and further develop skills in muscle function testing, limited multichannel sleep studies and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy.
The overall aims of this module are to ensure that the student understands the underpinning principles of measurement techniques used in cardiac and respiratory Healthcare Science specialisms. This module also covers the basic application of cardio-respiratory techniques, with a further understanding of the development and application in the chosen specialist area. Additionally, this module introduces professional and good scientific practice to develop the students understanding and awareness of the knowledge, skills and behaviours expected of a Healthcare Scientist in professional practice.
The overall aim of this module is to give the student experience of one or more areas of Healthcare Science and to ensure they can undertake the full breadth of practice expected of a newly qualified Health Care Science Professional within their chosen specialist area. The student will be expected to develop their skills with respect to patient-centred care, ensuring that patient values guide all clinical decisions and care is respectful of and responsive to individual patient preferences, needs and values. By the end of this module, the student will be expected to apply in practice a range of technical and clinical skills and critically reflect on and develop their performance, working within the Standards of Proficiency set by the AHCS.