There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

This module will introduce you to theoretical learning, experiences and practical skills relevant to the clinical exercise physiology environment. This will include: familiarity with equipment preparation; safe working practices; preparation and assessment of clients/patients; the ethical, professional and legal constraints associated with this environment; the Clinical Exercise Physiology UK Scope of Practice; referral to other practitioners or organisations; cardiorespiratory and stress-testing; ECG interpretation; NHS and ACSM guidelines; medication and drug interactions.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Apply critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis to forefront issues, such as, ethical, legal and professional standards for clinical skills, exercise testing and interpretation.

LO2: Demonstrate a critical awareness of current issues in the CEP discipline relating to relevant guidelines and good clinical practice in setting up the environment where clients and patients can be tested.

LO3: Critically evaluate the risks when testing and benefits to determine exercise capacity and effects on underlying pathophysiology ensuring correct mitigation of risk and advice to client/ patient.

LO4: Develop competence in applying exercise testing skills such as assessment, manual blood pressure, cardiorespiratory testing including ECG testing and interpretation, and subsequently applying critical analysis in evaluating the risks and benefits to the client/patient.

LO5: Develop a critical awareness of medications and their potential effects on clients/ patients, and to critically review this in light of pathophysiology, clinical tests results and exercise.