Course - Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing and Exercise Training - KLMED8010
KLMED8010 - Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing and Exercise Training
About
New from the academic year 2015/2016
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Passed/Failed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skriftlig | 100/100 | 45 minutter |
Course content
The course aims to promote knowledge and use of cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) in clinical practice, offering participants the opportunity to meet well-known experts in the field, assist in live demonstrations of CPET and discuss clinical cases. The whole spectrum of CPET applications in cardiology will be addressed by the course, with a special focus on the use of CPET for exercise training prescription and prognostic stratification in cardiac patients. The course is hosted in collaboration with by NORHEART - The Norwegian PhD School of Heart Research.
Learning outcome
The course aims to give insight into exercise physiology, cardiopulmonary exercise testing and exercise training fundamentals.
After completing and passed the course the researcher will know the basics of: Exercise physiology; Cardiopulmonary exercise test interpretation; Cardiac and respiratory abnormalities; Practical aspects of cardiopulmonary exercise testing; How to set up and implement an exercise training program
Learning methods and activities
The course includes two days of lectures and practical demonstrations in groups. You have to participate in at least 80 % of the teaching to be allowed to take the exam. Attendance at lectures will be registered.
Recommended previous knowledge
The course is mainly intended for PhD students or students enrolled in the medical research curriculum involved in a cardiac research project.
Required previous knowledge
Master degree or currently PhD-candidate or student at the research program for medical students.
Course materials
Curriculum: 75 pages research papers and scientific statements. For further information see: http://norheart.no/events/introductory-courses/#292
No
Version: 1
Credits:
1.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2015
Language of instruction: English
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- Sport Sciences
- Medicine
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Skriftlig 100/100 2015-09-11
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Skriftlig 100/100
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"