BMS239 Clinical Measurement (8)

This subject covers topics particularly relevant to those working in Clinical Science Laboratories, including Infection Control and the basic electronic principles and concepts by which bioinstruments work. This information is applied in the context of Spirometric measurement; its technical considerations, performance criteria and interpretation. The subject runs by distance education servicing a number of programs that involve patient testing and respiratory evaluation. It is taught through Interact and Online Meetings with a scaffolded assessment plan to support student learning and experience.

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2022.

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Dentistry and Medical Sciences

Assumed Knowledge

BMS130

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to describe instrument characteristics in terms of voltage, resistance, impedance and electrical safety considerations
  • be able to explain the process of signal acquisition, signal processing and analogue to digital conversion
  • be able to discuss the rationale for instrument calibration
  • be able to detail physiological concepts relevant to excitatory tissues, physics of flow, gas laws and ATPS-BTPS conversion
  • be able to discuss the importance of effective and appropriate patient interaction
  • be able to describe the influence of spirometer characteristics on the accuracy of physiological assessment;
  • be able to define the indices measured in spirometric measurement;
  • be able to describe the minimum performance specifications of spirometers and the processes of calibration and quality control;
  • be able to outline the minimum patient performance requirements for spirometry measurement;
  • be able to outline diagnosis and clinical assessment of ventilation or brain function via relevant clinical testing methods;
  • be able to describe infection control processes and their application to clinical measurement and therapy.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Module 1: Infection Control
  • Cleaning procedures
  • Public health and pathogens
  • Techniques for handling contagion
  • Module 2: Bioinstrumentation
  • Patient interaction and electrical safety
  • Introduction to electronics
  • Introduction to signal processing
  • Module 3: Application of bioinstrumentation to physiological measurement
  • Gas laws
  • Spirometer types and calibration
  • Spirometric measurement
  • Physiologic basis of Spirometry
  • Specialised diagnostic protocols
  • Gas analysers

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of BMS239 in Session 1 2021. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Mini-quizzes
30
2
Report: technical standards for spirometry
25
3
Online participation
5
4
Final exam
40

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: June 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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