This module will give students an introduction to investigations in the Vascular, Neurology and Gastro-Intestinal disciplines of Clinical Measurement Physiology. Basic Principles underpinning investigation, indications and applications of tests, equipment set up, contraindications and limitations of tests will be covered. Introduction to more advanced techniques and their clinical application.

1. Identify and describe indications, contraindications, and limitations for testing

2. Describe the equipment and techniques used in clinical measurement physiology to appropriately investigateclinical conditions

3. Demonstrate operational techniques for the use of basic equipment, and the underpinning principles,in Clinical Measurement Physiology investigations and procedures.

4. Identify advanced procedures in the evaluation of a patient’s condition and their potential use

5. Classify normal results in basic Clinical Measurement Physiology investigations

This module aims to introduce the physics concepts and principles of medical instrumentations and imaging used in clinical measurement physiology. This will include topics such as calibration, signal processing, electrode function, spiromtery, transducers, flowmeters and pH monitoring.

1. Define and discuss concepts using in Clinical Measurement such as calibration testing, gain, filtering, tracing speed

2. Summarise electrode typesand electrode-tissue interfaces seen in Clinical Measurement Physiology

3. Clearly distinguish between unipolar and bipolar recordings

4. Explain the causes of artefact seen in recording of physiological signals and how to correct them

5. Show a detailed understanding of the mechanisms of various spirometry types

6. Describes the principles of diffusion measurement

7. Describe the operation of Impedance and pH sensors

Health Biochemistry 1 enables students to explain the functions, structures and properties of some macromolecules associated with living organisms namely, proteins, lipids and carbohydrates. Students also become proficient at related laboratory analysis.

1. Describe the structure, function and characteristics of proteins, lipids and carbohydrates
2. Perform calculations pertaining to solution preparation and accurately prepare such solutions
3. Describe the fundamental characteristics of buffers and experimentally determine some of those characteristics
4. Demonstrate proficiency in the performance of a variety of laboratory techniques
5. Utilize scientific knowledge and technical procedure to analyse, evaluate and explain specific experimental outcomes through oral and written communication

This module aims to introduce the mechanisms associated with the development, progression, manifestation and complications of human disease. The general topics covered include but are not limited to: the nature and causes of cell injury and death; adaptive cellular changes; inflammation, healing and repair, gastrointestinal diseases, genetic diseases, cardiovascular disease and common cancers.

1. Classify each respective type of disease which affect the major biological systems

2. Outline the aetiology, pathogenesis, macroscopic and microscopic pathologic feature of the major diseases of each system

3. Relate the clinical signs and symptoms with the underlying pathologic process

4. Outline and discuss the major risk factors, complications and prognosis of these major diseases

This module will give students an introduction to investigations in the Respiratory and Cardiac disciplines of Clinical Measurement Physiology. Basic Principles underpinning investigation, indications and applications of tests, equipment set up, contraindications and limitations of tests will be covered. Introduction to more advanced techniques and their clinical application.

1. Recognise and outline indications, contraindications, and limitations for testing

2. Demonstrate an understanding of equipment and techniques appropriate to investigating conditions

3. Demonstrate operational techniques for the use of basic equipment, and the underpinning principles,in Clinical Measurement Physiology investigations and procedures

4. Identify advanced procedures in the evaluation of a patient’s condition and their potential use

5. Classify normal results in basic Clinical Measurement Physiology investigations

This module aims to introduce the physics concepts and principles of medical instrumentations and imaging used in clinical measurement physiology. This will include topics such as ultrasound generation and propogation, Doppler principle, invasive pressure measurement and plethysmography.

1. Identify and describe basic principles related to medical imaging

2. Demonstrate an understanding of practical aspects of ultrasound generation

3. Defineand describe ultrasound terms and their practical application, including modes of ultrasound,the Doppler principle and their clinical application

4. Identify and describe principles of invasive pressure measurement

5. Outline and discuss thebasics of plethsmography as applied to Clinical Measurement Physiology

6. Apply knowledge of infection control practices in the maintenance and use of Clinical Measurement Physiology Equipment

This module introduce students to the physiological systems as they pertain to Clinical Measurement Physiology. This will include overall function, control and interactions with other systems. The module will also cover pathologies commonly encountered in Clinical Measurement Physiology, including their aetiology, presentations, diagnosis and potential treatments.

1. Describe the functioning of the physiological systems studied in Clinical Measurement Physiology, including common pathologies

2. Demonstrate an understanding of the interactions of these systems

3. Summarise how different Clinical Measurement Physiology investigations contributes to the diagnostic pathway

4. Relatetypical clinical presentations to pathologies which may cause these, recognising commonalities of pathology across Clinical Measurement Physiology

This module is designed to introduce medical pharmacology to students who are pursuing degrees in scientific fields. Topics will include the basic principles of pharmacology and several major classes of therapeutic agents, with attention to their mechanisms of action by which drugs act and relates these to their overall pharmacological effects and clinical uses.

1. Gain a thorough understanding of Pharmacodynamics, the basic principles underlying drug action in the mammalian body and the Pharmacokinetics effect of the body on the drug molecule.
2. Describe the endocrine, nervous and excretory systems and the mechanisms of drug interaction with these systems.
3. Detail the MOA of Diuretics and Drugs Affecting Renal Function, Cardiovascular and Respiratory Pharmacology.
4. Describe the key factors involved in drug-receptor interaction and intracellular signalling mechanisms.
5. Detail the methods of Chemotherapy and modes of activity/selectivity, Structure Activity Relationship, Describe the mechanisms of transfer and of manipulation of the genetic elements involved in antibiotic resistance.
6. Demonstrate research techniques for obtaining drug information from drug references and other sources.

The module will enable the student to explain the structures, characteristics, activities and health impact of specific molecular components and cellular metabolic processes.

1. Explain key characteristics of enzymes and demonstrate knowledge of enzymes of importance to human health. Experimentally determine enzymeactivity and some key properties.

2. Outline the characteristics of some important metabolic processes.
3. Review the fundamental characteristics of body defence systems including antibodies and experimentally determine the presence of antigen using immunoassays.
4. Detail and experimetally determine relevant characteristics of nucleic acids

5. Utilize scientific knowledge and demonstrate technical proficiency to procedure, analyse, evaluate and explain specific experimental outcomes.

The aim of this module is to introduce the student to various systems of the human body and provide a foundation for more specific studies in Exercise Physiology, Human Nutrition and Physical Activity modules. The module places particular emphasis on specialised knowledge and theoretical concepts in physiological systems including the Nervous system, Sense Organs, Excretory, Endocrine, and Reproductive systems . Skills sets in basic laboratory procedures and human health testing relating to the aforementioned physiological systems are developed in parallel.

1. Demonstrate knowledge and relate concepts of various human physiological systems to health; namely nervous, excretory, endocrine, reproductive and sensory systems.
2. Demonstrate a range of laboratory skills in physiological laboratory experimentation.
3. Research, devise and conduct physiological experiments to self defined problems relevant to systems covered
4. Work individually or as part of a team to record and present physiological data in a variety of formats

This course introduces the student to statistical techniques for analysing health related data. It provides the student with the ability to apply appropriate statistical techniques to data sets gathered during project work and also to comment on and rate techniques used in existing studies. The student will also be introduced to statistical techniques used to aid in the assessment of the health of a population.

1. Describe the rationale for and methods of selecting appropriate samples for a study in a health related area

2. Use epidemiological data to evaluate the health status of a population

3. Choose and apply appropriate tests of hypotheses based on a research problem and the characteristics of a dataset.

4. Model the relationships between variables using appropriate statistical methods

5. Use an appropriate statistical software package to perform statistical analysis of data

This module aims to develop in-depth understanding of core anatomy, physiology, and concepts, with particular focus on respiratory, cardiac and vascular, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems in preparation for application to clinical measurements in each of the specialist areas. The module will take an integrative approach considering homeostatic regulation, principles of communication and control, and responses to altered demand and disease states.

1. Differentiate and integrate anatomical structures ofthe respiratory, cardiac, vascular, gastrointestinal and neurological systems and related systems.

2. Assess and explain physiological concepts relevant to the respiratory, cardiac, vascular, gastrointestinal and neurological systems.

3. Distinguish structures responsible for regulation/control of body systems and discuss how they provide an integrated response to altered demand, changes in metabolism, and disease states.

4. Explain components and function ofthe lymphatic systemand body defences, including immunity/immune response andits role in disease states.

5. Summarise common pathologies of the respiratory, cardiac, vascular, gastrointestinal and neurological systems.

In this module students will be introduced to each discipline within the Clinical Measurement Profession and how their role fits in with other health and social care professionals. The module will introduce students to the area of professional Clinical Measurement Physiology and the associated disciplines together with enabling the students to understand the nature of the profession they are training for and the inherent professional standards.

The aim of this module is to prepare students for practice by gaining an understanding of professional issues, identities and roles. Learners will be introduced to the relevant quality, health and safety, ethical and legal issues involved in safe and effective healthcare delivery.

Through lectures, seminars, group work and practical experience students will gain relevant knowledge and skills for professional work in a collaborative context.

The module will introduce learners to advanced literature searching and research skills and emphasise skills for reflective learning.

1. Describe the role of Clinical Measurement Physiologists within the multidisciplinary (MD) team and within the Health and Social Care Professions (HSCP).

2. Recognise health & safety issues in a clinical setting and apply basic principles of risk management

3. Justify salient ethical principles and legal issues in clinical practice as a CMP

4. Justify the skills required of a patient-centred clinician and an effective team member

5. Apply research skills to the retrieval and critical appraisal of clinical literature

6. Engage in self-directed and reflective learning that promotes professional development

The module will introduce students to the area of professional Clinical Measurement Physiology and the associated disciplines together with enabling the students to understand the nature of the profession they are training for and the inherent professional standards.

The aims of this module is to prepare students for practice by gaining an understanding of professional issues, identities and roles. Learners will be introduced to the basic practical and interpersonal skills specific to safe and effective healthcare delivery. Through lectures, seminars, group work and practical experience students will gain relevant knowledge and skills for professional work in a collaborative context. Practical skills include, basic life support, infection control and performance of moving and handling techniques for optimum patient care. The module will emphasise skills for interactive communication taking a person-centered approach.

1. Apply principles of manual handling, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and infection control including hand hygiene protocols

2. Recognise health & safety issues in a clinical setting and apply basic principles of risk management

3. Applythe Code of Practice for HSCPs

4. Apply skills required of a patient-centred clinician and an effective team member.

This module aims to introduce the various physics concepts and principles of medical instrumentations employed in the measurement of physiological signals in clinical measurement disciplines (Vascular, Neurological, Gastrointestinal, Respiratory and Cardiac physiology).

1. Appraise and demonstrate keyphysics principles related to clinical measurement instrumentation

2. Summarise in-depth concepts relevant to keyclinical measurement instrumentation

3. Assess instrument calibration techniques and understand the role of various factors in calibration.

4. Evaluate the effects of various parameters and interferenceson signal measurement

5. Integrate understanding of key principles related to electrodes and transducers

6. Explain key principles related to fluid dynamics and gas flow

7. Measure physiological outcomes competently usinga range of instruments and equipment related to Clinical Measurement Instrumentation

This module builds on the concepts and knowledge obtained in the earlier module on Clinical Measure Instrumentation. Learners will be introduced to advanced techniques employed with medical instrumentations in the measurement of physiological signals in clinical measurement disciplines (Vascular, Neurological, Gastrointestinal, Respiratory and Cardiac physiology).

1. Review advanced physics principles related to clinical measurement instrumentation

2. Assess key advanced clinical measurement approaches

3. Appraisethe clinical presentations that require advanced instrumenttechniques

4. Differentiate the diagnostics information that can be obtained using multiple clinical measurement instruments

5. Evaluate othertechniques and emerging techniques for clinical measurement, including safety implications

6. Analyse and understand the role of quality assurance testing and governance within Clinical Measurement Physiology disciplines

This module focuses on the student applying their learning of cardiac measurements in the assessment of a patient and their conditions. The module will cover fundamentals in clinical cardiology to develop specialised knowledge and skill for the provision of cardiac testing. Students will apply knowledge, methods and principles of anatomical, physiological, pharmacological and technical skills, in a patient centred and professional manner.

1. Compile a comprehensive patient history report and apply guidelines, indications, contraindications, and limitations for testing in a patient centred approach, modifying as appropriate.

2. Appraise basic cardiac physiology conditions and critically evaluate a range of equipment and techniques appropriate to investigate the presenting condition explaining the indications, contraindications, limitations, and potential complications of specific techniques demonstrating an understanding of relevant/potential treatment pathways.

3. Determine appropriate calibration methods and demonstrate operational techniques for the use of specialisedequipment in cardiac physiology investigations.

4. Assess conceptual and applied specialized knowledge and skills of cardiac physiology measurements in the evaluation of a patient’s condition.

5. Explain how medications used in the treatment of cardiac disorders can affect cardiovascular investigations.

6. Ascertain how to carry out, accurately report, and interpret diagnostic tests in cardiacphysiology safely and in alignment with guidelines, applying reference values accurately.

7. Displaya professional commitment to reflective practice and revises judgements and behaviour considering reflection.

This module facilitates the learner to develop a conceptual and applied understanding of the role of respiratory diagnostic measurement methods in a clinical setting.

1. Compile a comprehensive patient history report and apply guidelines, indications, contraindications, and limitations for testing in a patient centred approach, modifying as appropriate.

2. Appraise basic respiratory physiology conditions and critically evaluate a range of equipment and techniques appropriate to investigate the presenting condition explaining the indications, contraindications, limitations, and potential complications of specific techniques demonstrating an understanding of relevant/potential treatment pathways.

3. Determine appropriate calibration methods and demonstrate operational techniques for the use of specialisedequipment in respiratory physiology investigations.

4. Assess conceptual and applied specialized knowledge and skills of respiratory measurements in the evaluation of a patient’s condition.

5. Explain how medications used in the treatment of respiratory disorders can affect respiratory investigations.

6. Ascertain how to carry out, report and interpret diagnostic tests in respiratory physiology safely and in alignment with guidelines, applying reference values accurately.

7. Displaya professional commitment to reflective practice and revises judgements and behaviour considering reflection.

The aim of this module is to provide the student with a conceptual and applied understanding of the role of vascular measurements in the evaluation of a patient's condition. The module will cover fundamentals of anatomical, physiological, and pharmacological knowledge and technical expertise required for the provision of clinical vascular diagnostics. This module permits learners to link pre-requisite knowledge of anatomy and physics with vascular testing and ultrasound equipment in a real-world setting.

1. Compile a comprehensive patient history report and apply guidelines, indications, contraindications, and limitations for testing in a patient centred approach, modifying as appropriate.

2. Appraise basic vascular physiology conditions and critically evaluate a range of equipment and techniques appropriate to investigate the presenting condition explaining the indications, contraindications, limitations, and potential complications of specific techniques demonstrating an understanding of relevant/potential treatment pathways.

3. Determine appropriate calibration methods and demonstrate operational techniques for the use of specialisedequipment in vascular physiology investigations.

4. Assess conceptual and applied specialized knowledge and skills of vascular physiology measurements in the evaluation of a patient’s condition.

5. Explain how medications used in the treatment of vascular disorders can affect vascular investigations.

6. Ascertain how to carry out, accurately report, and interpret diagnostic tests in vascular physiology safely and in alignment with guidelines, applying reference values accurately.

7. Displaya professional commitment to reflective practice and revises judgements and behaviour considering reflection.

This module will cover the fundamental knowledge required within Clinical Neurophysiology practice for the provision of neurodiagnostic tests; to include physiological, technical, anatomical, and pharmacological knowledge to be applied. A knowledge of the instrumentation, practices and methodologies used will be developed.

1. Compile a comprehensive patient history report and apply guidelines, indications, contraindications, and limitations for testing in a patient centred approach, modifying as appropriate

2. Appraise basic neurophysiology conditions and critically evaluate a range of equipment and techniques appropriate to investigate the presenting condition explaining the indications, contraindications, limitations, and potential complications of specific techniques demonstrating an understanding of relevant/potential treatment pathways.

3. Determine appropriate calibration methods and demonstrate operational techniques for the use of specialisedequipment in neurophysiology investigations.

4. Assess conceptual and applied specialized knowledge and skills of neurophysiological measurements in the evaluation of a patient’s condition

5. Explain how medications used in the treatment of neurophysiological disorders, and state of consciousness, can affect neurophysiological investigations.

6. Ascertain how to carry out, accurately report and interpret diagnostic tests in neurophysiology safely and in alignment with guidelines, applying reference values accurately.

7. Displaya professional commitment to reflective practice and revises judgements and behaviour considering reflection.

In this module the students will be introduced to diseases of the upper and lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract and develop a conceptual and applied understanding of the role of gastrointestinal measurements in the evaluation of a patient's condition. Learners will be introduced to various techniques used in the investigation of both upper and lower GI disorders.

1. Compile a comprehensive patient history report and apply guidelines, indications, contraindications, and limitations for testing using a patient centred approach, modifying as appropriate.

2. Appraise basic gastrointestinal physiology conditions and critically evaluate a range of equipment and techniques appropriate to investigate the presenting condition explaining the indications, contraindications, limitations, and potential complications of specific techniques demonstrating an understanding of relevant/potential treatment pathways.

3. Determine appropriate calibration methods and demonstrate operational techniques for the use of specialisedequipment in gastrointestinal physiology investigations.

4. Assess conceptual and applied specialized knowledge and skills of gastrointestinal physiology measurements in the evaluation of a patient’s condition.

5. Explain how medication used in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders can affect the gastrointestinal investigations.

6. Ascertain how to carry out, report and interpret diagnostic tests in gastrointestinal physiology safely and in alignment with guidelines, applying reference values accurately.

7. Displaya professional commitment to reflective practice and revises judgements and behaviour considering reflection.

This module introduces the fundamental principles of pharmacology (pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics) for clinical measurement science. Essential key concepts of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, bioavailability, metabolism, elimination and drug design will be studied. Toxicology and target organ toxicity including the liver, GIT, nervous system, endocrine and cardiovascular disease and treatment will be studied.

1. Explain key pharmacology concepts including pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

2. Examine the clinical application of therapeutics including anti-inflammatories, analgesics, opioids, anti depressants etc

3. Outline toxicology, drug toxicity, development and dose response relationships and concepts in a practical manner.

4. Analyse and describe thephysiological interactionbetween drug therapy for a range of diseases and key organs includingthe GIT, liver, nervous system, endocrine, cardiovascular system.

5. Apply an understanding of drug receptor binding, therapeutic mode of action, drug tolerance and addiction

This module aims to introduce the various theory and concepts of medical imaging and its role in clinical measurement disciplines (Vascular, Neurological, Gastrointestinal, Respiratory and Cardiac physiology).

1. Assess and demonstrate keyphysics principles related to medical imaging

2. Review in-depth concepts relevant toultrasound instrumentation

3. Evaluate the origin ofartefacts and their implications on ultrasound imaging

4. Explain key principles of Doppler ultrasound

5. Simulate application of ultrasound demonstrating practical understanding

This module aims to facilitate learners to develop knowledge and skills for professional practice and continued personal development emphasising understanding of key concepts in health communication and health psychology. Student will develop good practice for managing the interactions and situations that arise in healthcare aswell as gaining insight into how their own behaviours and values impact on their professional practice. Learners will also hone skills in medical history taking, diagnostic reporting and research methodology, while gaining an appreciation of the wider implications for and of the work of clinical measurement physiology.

1. Relate experience to theoretical concepts in communication psychology

2. Apply principles of accurate medical history taking and diagnostic reporting within an area of clinical measurement science and changes to therapy as would fall under the practitioners scope of practice.

3. Integrate research skills includingadvanced literature searching, critical appraisal, literature synthesis and data analysis

4. Reflect critically on learning experiences and career planning & development, identifying more and less effective learning strategies, demonstratingan appreciation for the wider implications for and of the work of clinical measurement physiologists.

This module focuses on the student applying their learning of cardiac measurements in the assessment of a patient and their conditions. The module will cover fundamentals in clinical cardiology to develop specialised knowledge and skill for the provision of cardiac testing. Students will apply knowledge, methods and principles of anatomical, physiological, pharmacological and technical skills, in a patient centred and professional manner.

1. Compile a comprehensive patient history report and apply guidelines, indications, contraindications, and limitations for testing in a patient centred approach, modifying as appropriate.

2. Appraise basic cardiac physiology conditions and critically evaluate a range of equipment and techniques appropriate to investigate the presenting condition explaining the indications, contraindications, limitations, and potential complications of specific techniques demonstrating an understanding of relevant/potential treatment pathways.

3. Determine appropriate calibration methods and demonstrate operational techniques for the use of specialisedequipment in cardiac physiology investigations.

4. Assess conceptual and applied specialized knowledge and skills of cardiac physiology measurements in the evaluation of a patient’s condition.

5. Explain how medications used in the treatment of cardiac disorders can affect cardiovascular investigations.

6. Ascertain how to carry out, accurately report, and interpret diagnostic tests in cardiacphysiology safely and in alignment with guidelines, applying reference values accurately.

7. Displaya professional commitment to reflective practice and revises judgements and behaviour considering reflection.

The aim of this module is to provide the student with a conceptual and applied understanding of the role of vascular measurements in the evaluation of a patient's condition. The module will cover fundamentals of anatomical, physiological, and pharmacological knowledge and technical expertise required for the provision of clinical vascular diagnostics. This module permits learners to link pre-requisite knowledge of anatomy and physics with vascular testing and ultrasound equipment in a real-world setting.

1. Compile a comprehensive patient history report and apply guidelines, indications, contraindications, and limitations for testing in a patient centred approach, modifying as appropriate.

2. Appraise basic vascular physiology conditions and critically evaluate a range of equipment and techniques appropriate to investigate the presenting condition explaining the indications, contraindications, limitations, and potential complications of specific techniques demonstrating an understanding of relevant/potential treatment pathways.

3. Determine appropriate calibration methods and demonstrate operational techniques for the use of specialisedequipment in vascular physiology investigations.

4. Assess conceptual and applied specialized knowledge and skills of vascular physiology measurements in the evaluation of a patient’s condition.

5. Explain how medications used in the treatment of vascular disorders can affect vascular investigations.

6. Ascertain how to carry out, accurately report, and interpret diagnostic tests in vascular physiology safely and in alignment with guidelines, applying reference values accurately.

7. Displaya professional commitment to reflective practice and revises judgements and behaviour considering reflection.

This module facilitates the learner to develop a conceptual and applied understanding of the role of respiratory diagnostic measurement methods in a clinical setting.

1. Compile a comprehensive patient history report and apply guidelines, indications, contraindications, and limitations for testing in a patient centred approach, modifying as appropriate.

2. Appraise basic respiratory physiology conditions and critically evaluate a range of equipment and techniques appropriate to investigate the presenting condition explaining the indications, contraindications, limitations, and potential complications of specific techniques demonstrating an understanding of relevant/potential treatment pathways.

3. Determine appropriate calibration methods and demonstrate operational techniques for the use of specialisedequipment in respiratory physiology investigations.

4. Assess conceptual and applied specialized knowledge and skills of respiratory measurements in the evaluation of a patient’s condition.

5. Explain how medications used in the treatment of respiratory disorders can affect respiratory investigations.

6. Ascertain how to carry out, report and interpret diagnostic tests in respiratory physiology safely and in alignment with guidelines, applying reference values accurately.

7. Displaya professional commitment to reflective practice and revises judgements and behaviour considering reflection.

This module will cover the fundamental knowledge required within Clinical Neurophysiology practice for the provision of neurodiagnostic tests; to include physiological, technical, anatomical, and pharmacological knowledge to be applied. A knowledge of the instrumentation, practices and methodologies used will be developed.

1. Compile a comprehensive patient history report and apply guidelines, indications, contraindications, and limitations for testing in a patient centred approach, modifying as appropriate

2. Appraise basic neurophysiology conditions and critically evaluate a range of equipment and techniques appropriate to investigate the presenting condition explaining the indications, contraindications, limitations, and potential complications of specific techniques demonstrating an understanding of relevant/potential treatment pathways.

3. Determine appropriate calibration methods and demonstrate operational techniques for the use of specialisedequipment in neurophysiology investigations.

4. Assess conceptual and applied specialized knowledge and skills of neurophysiological measurements in the evaluation of a patient’s condition

5. Explain how medications used in the treatment of neurophysiological disorders, and state of consciousness, can affect neurophysiological investigations.

6. Ascertain how to carry out, accurately report and interpret diagnostic tests in neurophysiology safely and in alignment with guidelines, applying reference values accurately.

7. Displaya professional commitment to reflective practice and revises judgements and behaviour considering reflection.

In this module the students will be introduced to diseases of the upper and lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract and develop a conceptual and applied understanding of the role of gastrointestinal measurements in the evaluation of a patient's condition. Learners will be introduced to various techniques used in the investigation of both upper and lower GI disorders.

1. Compile a comprehensive patient history report and apply guidelines, indications, contraindications, and limitations for testing using a patient centred approach, modifying as appropriate.

2. Appraise basic gastrointestinal physiology conditions and critically evaluate a range of equipment and techniques appropriate to investigate the presenting condition explaining the indications, contraindications, limitations, and potential complications of specific techniques demonstrating an understanding of relevant/potential treatment pathways.

3. Determine appropriate calibration methods and demonstrate operational techniques for the use of specialisedequipment in gastrointestinal physiology investigations.

4. Assess conceptual and applied specialized knowledge and skills of gastrointestinal physiology measurements in the evaluation of a patient’s condition.

5. Explain how medication used in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders can affect the gastrointestinal investigations.

6. Ascertain how to carry out, report and interpret diagnostic tests in gastrointestinal physiology safely and in alignment with guidelines, applying reference values accurately.

7. Displaya professional commitment to reflective practice and revises judgements and behaviour considering reflection.

The principles and processes of Biochemistry relating to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of common human medical conditions, disorders and diseases. Understand Vascular, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Gastrointestinal and Neuro physiology and pathophysiology of the human body. Understand the biochemical foundation to clinical parameters in medical diagnostics, treatment and patient evaluation. Interpretation of medical laboratory tests and data to diagnose and manage common conditions and disorders.

1. Identify appropriate medical tests;present and interpret data correctly

2. Summarise the physiology and pathophysiology of the human body for a range of common conditions

3. Explain the Biochemical principles in a range of preventative, diagnostic and treatment strategies and modalities

4. Evaluate biochemical parameters related to a range of medical diagnostics and testing

This module expands on the underpinning theoretical and practical material in Gastrointestinal Physiology I to increase the conceptual and applied understanding of the role of the Gastrointestinal physiologist in the evaluation of a patient's condition. It also aims to further develop necessary key skills to enable the student to work in the clinical field of Gastrointestinal physiology and become knowledgeable of the more advanced diagnostic tests.

1. Apply advanced clinical knowledge and technical skills in Gastrointestinal (GI) Physiology to appraise GI conditions and independently perform physiological measurements in the evaluation of patient conditions.

2. Critically evaluate a range of advanced equipment and techniques appropriate to investigate the presenting GI condition, explaining the principles, indications, contraindications, limitations, and potential complications of specific techniques.

3. Demonstrate competence in the calibration and operation of specialist equipment while undertaking specified investigations in GI Physiology, aligning with relevant standards and guidelines, and adapting techniques appropriately as required.

4. Describe how medication used in the treatment of GI disorders can affect specific investigations.

5. Apply reference parameters accurately to interpret advanced diagnostic tests in GI Physiology, compiling a comprehensive patient history and diagnostic report correlating with disease pathology.

6. Evaluate treatment options for GI disorders and recognise the role of the GI physiologist in patient management, suggesting or adjusting therapy as would fall under the practitioners scope of practice.

7. Communicate specialised knowledge of GI conditions and testing procedures appropriately and apply patient-centred skills to patient education.

8. Portray a professional commitment to reflective practice, revising judgements and behaviour considering reflection.

The aim of this module is to provide the student with a conceptual and applied understanding of Clinical Neurophysiology and additional neurophysiological diagnostic measurements, which take place in clinical hospital practice today. The Clinical Neurophysiology discipline will include the following subject categories of study for this course; Neuroanatomy, Neuro-pathology, Laboratory based Neurophysiology and Clinical Neurophysiology diagnostic investigations. This module places emphasis on evidence-based practice of Clinical Neurophysiology in the laboratory and hospital-based setting.

1. Apply advanced clinical knowledge and technical skills in Neurophysiology to appraise Neurophyiological conditions and independently perform physiological measurements in the evaluation of patient conditions.

2. Critically evaluate a range of advanced equipment and techniques appropriate to investigate the presenting Neurophysiological condition, explaining the principles, indications, contraindications, limitations, and potential complications of specific techniques.

3. Demonstrate competence in the calibration and operation of specialist equipment while undertaking specified investigations in Neurophysiology, aligning with relevant standards and guidelines, and adapting techniques appropriately as required.

4. Describe how medication used in the treatment of Neurophysiological disorders can affect specific investigations.

5. Apply reference parameters accurately to interpret advanced diagnostic tests in Neurophysiology, compiling a comprehensive patient history and diagnostic report correlating with disease pathology.

6. Evaluate treatment options for Neurophysiological disorders and recognise the role of the Neurophysiologist in patient management, suggesting or adjusting therapy as would fall under the practitioners scope of practice.

7. Communicate specialised knowledge of Neurophysiological conditions and testing procedures appropriately and apply patient-centred skills to patient education.

8. Portray a professional commitment to reflective practice, revising judgements and behaviour considering reflection

This module facilitates learners to develop a conceptual and applied understanding of the role of advanced respiratory diagnostic measurement methods in a clinical setting, building on the knowledge and skills developed in Respiratory Physiology I Module.

1. Apply advanced clinical knowledge and technical skills in Respiratory Physiology to appraise Respiratory conditions and independently perform physiological measurements in the evaluation of patient conditions.

2. Critically evaluate a range of advanced equipment and techniques appropriate to investigate the presenting Respiratory condition, explaining the principles, indications, contraindications, limitations, and potential complications of specific techniques.

3. Demonstrate competence in the calibration and operation of specialist equipment while undertaking specified investigations in Respiratory Physiology, aligning with relevant standards and guidelines, and adapting techniques appropriately as required.

4. Describe how medication used in the treatment of Respiratory disorders can affect specific investigations.

5. Apply reference parameters accurately to interpret advanced diagnostic tests in Respiratory Physiology, compiling a comprehensive patient history and diagnostic report correlating with disease pathology.

6. Evaluate treatment options for Respiratory disorders and recognise the role of the Respiratory physiologist in patient management, suggesting or adjusting therapy as would fall under the practitioners scope of practice.

7. Communicate specialised knowledge of Respiratory conditions and testing procedures appropriately and apply patient-centred skills to patient education.

8. Portray a professional commitment to reflective practice, revising judgements and behaviour considering reflection.

This module expands on the corresponding theoretical and practical concepts in Vascular Physiology I to increase the conceptual and applied understanding of the role of the Vascular physiologist in the evaluation of a patient's condition. It also aims to further develop necessary key skills to enable the student to work in the clinical field of Vascular physiology and become knowledgeable of the more advanced diagnostic tests.

1. Apply advanced clinical knowledge and technical skills in Vascular Physiology to appraise Vascular conditions and independently perform physiological measurements in the evaluation of patient conditions.

2. Critically evaluate a range of advanced equipment and techniques appropriate to investigate the presenting vascular condition, explaining the principles, indications, contraindications, limitations, and potential complications of specific techniques.

3. Demonstrate competence in the calibration and operation of specialist equipment while undertaking specified investigations in vascular Physiology, aligning with relevant standards and guidelines, and adapting techniques appropriately as required.

4. Describe how medication used in the treatment of vascular disorders can affect specific investigations.

5. Apply reference parameters accurately to interpret advanced diagnostic tests in Vascular Physiology, compiling a comprehensive patient history and diagnostic report correlating with disease pathology.

6. Evaluate treatment options for Vascular disorders and recognise the role of the Vascular physiologist in patient management, suggesting or adjusting therapy as would fall under the practitioners scope of practice.

7. Communicate specialised knowledge of Vascular conditions and testing procedures appropriately and apply patient-centred skills to patient education.

8. Portray a professional commitment to reflective practice, revising judgements and behaviour considering reflection.

This module builds on Cardiac Physiology I Module. On completion of this module the learner should have further developed their conceptual and applied understanding of the role of cardiac measurements in the evaluation of a patient's condition. A student should acquire the necessary skills to enable them to work in a cardiac laboratory environment.

1. Apply advanced clinical knowledge and technical skills in Cardiac Physiology to appraise Cardiac conditions and independently perform physiological measurements in the evaluation of patient conditions.

2. Critically evaluate a range of advanced equipment and techniques appropriate to investigate the presenting Cardiac condition, explaining the principles, indications, contraindications, limitations, and potential complications of specific techniques.

3. Demonstrate competence in the calibration and operation of specialist equipment while undertaking specified investigations in Cardiac Physiology, aligning with relevant standards and guidelines, and adapting techniques appropriately as required.

4. Describe how medication used in the treatment of Cardiac disorders can affect specific investigations.

5. Apply reference parameters accurately to interpret advanced diagnostic tests in Cardiac Physiology, compiling a comprehensive patient history and diagnostic report correlating with disease pathology.

6. Evaluate treatment options for Cardiac disorders and recognise the role of the Cardiac physiologist in patient management, suggesting or adjusting therapy as would fall under the practitioners scope of practice.

7. Communicate specialised knowledge of Cardiac conditions and testing procedures appropriately and apply patient-centred skills to patient education.

8. Portray a professional commitment to reflective practice, revising judgements and behaviour considering reflection.

The project will allow the learner to investigate an area of interest relevant to Clinical Measurement Physiology. Learners will complete a project which may be undertaken in a variety of modes as deemed suitable by the programme board. The type and style of the project will be decided in consultation and collaboration between academic lecturers and the Practice Placement Educator. Learners will examine and define the project and execute appropriate methodologies, evaluate the current evidence base as appropriate, analyse data (if required), evaluate findings critically and draw suitable conclusions specific to the project type.

1. Formulate a methodology and constructa project plan

2. Develop a systematic and self-directed approachto gaining further knowledge and understanding of a relevant area

3. Critically examine literature/theory and draw inferences from this body of knowledge

4. Analyse, adapt and apply a range of standard and specialised tools and techniques of enquiry appropriate for the project area

5. Synthesise a project report that details and evaluates the work undertaken and justifies the conclusions reached

6. Disseminatethe project in a variety of forms including oral and presentation