The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

PMMD 8121 Cardiovascular and Respiratory

The Cardiovascular module provides an integrated approach to the basic and clinical science concepts related to the cardiovascular system. Students acquire a broad understanding of normal structure and function of the cardiovascular system, including the cardiac cycle, cardiovascular pressures and flows, vessels, valves, nutrients, and oxygen delivery. A comprehensive, multidisciplinary overview of pathophysiology, epidemiology, biostatistics, the interpretation of diagnostic tests, and pharmacotherapeutic and other therapeutic principles related to the cardiovascular system is included. Learning activities include case-based instruction and team-based learning in combination with conferences and laboratories, online tutorials and interactive, personalized, adaptive instruction and self-study. Proposed assessments include discrete point formative and summative activities and exams, simulations, laboratory activities and reports, observation during interprofessional rounds and self-assessment.

Credit Hours:

11.00

Schedule Type:

Preclerkship

Grading Basis:

Honors / High Pass / Pass /Fail (H/HP/P/F)

Administrative Unit:

School of Podiatry

Offered:

As Scheduled