Unit Award Scheme

acquired an understanding of

1. the cardiac cycle and how it relates to blood pressure

demonstrated the ability to

2. perform a blood pressure test using an electronic or manual sphygmomanometer and record the results appropriately

shown knowledge of

3. the key principles of a blood pressure test and what an abnormal result could indicate

4. the meaning of the terms 'systolic' and 'diastolic'

acquired an understanding of

5. the electrical activity of the heart and how it relates to the cardiac cycle

demonstrated the ability to

6. accurately label an electrocardiograph (ECG) and explain how each section relates to parts of the cardiac cycle

shown knowledge of

7. how ECGs are performed and what they might show.