CVP5001 · Anatomy and physiology for perfusion

Overview

In this unit, you will develop an in-depth understanding of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, together with the structure and function of other body systems relevant to perfusion practice, including the respiratory, nervous and renal systems. You will examine how cardiopulmonary bypass affects normal anatomy, physiology, and organ system interactions, and how these changes influence perfusion management. The unit will also explore anatomical and physiological variation, requiring you to consider how perfusion strategies may need to be adapted for different clinical contexts. Throughout the unit, you will apply an evidence-based approach to practice, strengthen your interpretation of clinical investigations, and further develop your ability to communicate complex scientific and clinical information effectively within the multidisciplinary environment.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Examine a range of anatomical structures and body systems to describe how they are affected by cardiopulmonary bypass.
2. Evaluate how variations in human anatomy and body systems affect perfusion requirements and cardiopulmonary bypass management.
3. Apply scientific formulae to the practice of perfusion to address complex perfusion and health related issues across diverse patient populations and clinical contexts.
4. Source, integrate and evaluate scientific literature to determine the impact of cardiopulmonary bypass on human body systems.
5. Analyse clinical investigations to inform perioperative perfusion and multidisciplinary team strategies.
6. Communicate, in various formats, complex concepts and relevant scientific content to support collaborative multidisciplinary practice and effective team-based care.

Workload

3 hours of teacher-directed study per week, including 2 hours of lectures per week and 2 hours of tutorials per fortnight 9 hours of self-directed study Total per week = 12 hours.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.