Unit information: Adult CPB principles and practice in 2021/22

Unit name	Adult CPB principles and practice
Unit code	SOCSM0018
Credit points	20
Level of study	M/7
Teaching block(s)	Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24)
Unit director	Professor. George
Open unit status	Not open
Pre-requisites	NONE
Co-requisites	NONE
School/department	Bristol Medical School
Faculty	Faculty of Health Sciences

Description including Unit Aims

This unit aims to deliver a comprehensive coverage of key topics related to the principles and the use of CPB. Having understood the problems of selecting an artificial cardiopulmonary circuit that will suitably match the natural one, this Unit will demonstrate how to interact as part of a large complex team and how to apply the circuits to a wide variety of pathological conditions.

Intended Learning Outcomes

• Critically evaluate the interaction between the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit and the patient and the role of the perfusionist in controlling these interactions.
• Critically evaluate the design and selection of components used in a cardiopulmonary bypass circuit.
• Demonstrate a thorough and wide ranging knowledge of the underlying principles and diagnostic use of monitoring equipment.
• Analyse the individual perfusion requirements of the patient and plan appropriately to meet the needs of the patient.
• Critically evaluate the benefits and limitations of cardiopulmonary bypass with respect to a wide range of surgical procedures.
• Be aware of the potential problems when being responsible for administering drugs to a patient.

Teaching Information

• Synchronous and asynchronous lectures; tutorials; practical demonstrations
• Online discussion forum(s)
• Self-directed study

Assessment Information

Coursework (contributing a total of 60% to the unit) consisting of:

• 5 sets of on-line multiple choice questions (MCQs) (select the best answer from 4 or 5 options), contributing 10% to the unit.
• Essay (1500 words), contributing 25% to the unit.
• Short answer (750 words), contributing 15% of the unit.
• Presentation on a unit-related topic, contributing 10% to the unit.

Please note that students will be given feedback on all coursework assessment.

Written exam (contributing a total of 40% to the unit) consisting of:

• Essay paper

The overall pass-mark for the unit will be 50%. However, students will be required to reach a minimum standard in both their coursework and their written exam; only 5% compensation between the total coursework element and the total exam element will be allowed.

Resources

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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks, independent learning and assessment activity.

See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.

Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit. The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.