An Experiential Learning Course for Cardiovascular and Sleep Technology

Autor/inn/en	Durocher, John J.; Toorongian, Colleen A.; Thivierge, Grant S.
Titel	An Experiential Learning Course for Cardiovascular and Sleep Technology
Quelle	In: Advances in Physiology Education, 46 (2022) 4, S.544-548 (5 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Durocher, John J.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1043-4046
Schlagwörter	Allied Health Occupations; Medicine; Human Body; Sleep; Clinical Experience; Experiential Learning; Physiology; Anatomy; Communication Skills; Undergraduate Students + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Gesundheitsberuf; Medizin; Menschlicher Körper; Schlaf; Experiental learning; Erfahrungsorientiertes Lernen; Physiologie; Anatomie; Kommunikationsstil
Abstract	Undergraduate programs related to allied health are often pursued by students to prepare for entrance into professional programs, but many students also ask about what types of employment options they may have upon completion of the bachelor's degree. This experiential learning course in cardiovascular and sleep technology was designed to provide opportunities for students to gain hands-on clinical skills that could help them to enter professional programs or to find employment in an allied health field such as cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, cardiovascular technology, or sleep technology. The prerequisites for this course were the completion of two semesters of anatomy and physiology. This course was based on experiential learning and was structured into three modules: clinical exercise physiology, autonomic physiology, and sleep physiology. As part of the course students completed a 4-page scientific report for one designated topic within each of the modules. The two exams in the course were essay based. The design of this course required students to review key topics from anatomy and physiology, to comprehend peer-reviewed manuscripts, to gain hands-on experiences with sophisticated physiological equipment, to work as individuals and in groups, and to become better oral and written communicators. The sleep physiology module included an introduction to electroencephalography (EEG) and a student-led nap study, which may be an effective way to introduce students to sleep medicine. We are hopeful that the summary of this course will be useful to physiology educators as they work to provide the most meaningful experiences to their undergraduates in the health sciences. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01