Miss Sam Hopkinson

Senior Lecturer, Healthcare Science

s.a.hopkinson@swansea.ac.uk

Basic Welsh Speaker

Office - 225
Second Floor
Vivian Building
Singleton Campus

About

I qualified as a cardiac physiologist in 2012. Following gaining experience in all areas of cardiac physiology I specialised in echocardiography and later transitioned into the field of education in 2017. I joined Swansea University as a senior lecturer within the Cardiac Physiology team in 2017. In 2018 I obtained my PGCE and achieved fellowship of the HEA. I am also the admissions tutor for the Cardiac Physiology programme. I maintain a clinical role within the Health and Wellbeing Academy at Swansea University, running weekly echocardiography clinics, this allows additional opportunities for students whilst maintaining my clinical skills in my area of expertise.

Areas Of Expertise

Cardiac anatomy and physiology
Echocardiography
Valvular heart disease
Disease prevention

Career Highlights

Teaching Interests

Patient and public engagement

Peer learning

Blended learning

Taught Modules

SHC150 Professional Practice 1

This is an introductory module that prepares students for work in the healthcare science clinical practice environment.
SHC157 Introduction to Cardiovascular Science

This module will introduce students to the theory and practice of cardiovascular science. Students will apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology and instrumentation to understand the principles and techniques of basic diagnostic investigations. This will be expanded in subsequent cardiology modules in order to develop the skills and attitudes required for safe and effective practice.
SHC232 Instrumentation Signal Processing and Imaging

This is a module for students following Healthcare Science programmes that details the theory and application of physiological measurement and imaging in healthcare.
SHC239 Measurement of Resting Cardiovascular Function

This module builds on knowledge and skills gained in SHC157 Introduction to Cardiovascular Science. Students will explore electrocardiography and blood pressure recording in greater depth with a particular focus on differentiation of normal and abnormal findings. Skills labs will allow students to develop competence in the clinical techniques necessary for placement activity.
SHC240 Measurement of Cardiovascular Function During Provocation Testing

This module builds on knowledge and skills gained in SHC157 Introduction to Cardiovascular Science. Students will explore ambulatory and exercise electrocardiography as well as ambulatory blood pressure recording. Skills labs will allow students to develop competence in the clinical techniques necessary for placement activity.
SHE220 Out of Hospital Management of Medical Conditions

Building on the previous modules and practice experience, this module will enable learners to enhance their understanding of pathophysiology and develop skills to effectively manage community based care. The module will facilitate learners to undertake a safe consultation that includes the broader issues of health and social care, enabling appropriate clinical decision making that meets the needs of the patient and their relatives or carers. Leaners will develop their understanding of health promotion, appropriate pathways of care and enhance their skills towards effective and safe management of patients within the community setting. Developing problem based learning will be facilitated using a blended approach for professional development; with opportunities for learners to work and learn within an interprofessional setting. Practice based learning will be supported by a week placement in a hospice and a further week placement within the community supported by Palliative and End of Life Care teams. Further placements will be undertaken on an emergency ambulance and or rapid response vehicle with the Welsh Ambulance Service. The module will be supported by e- learning.
SHE220T Out of Hospital Management of Medical Conditions

Building on the previous modules and practice experience, this module will enable learners to enhance their understanding of pathophysiology and develop skills to effectively manage community based care. The module will facilitate learners to undertake a safe consultation that includes the broader issues of health and social care, enabling appropriate clinical decision making that meets the needs of the patient and their relatives or carers. Leaners will develop their understanding of health promotion, appropriate pathways of care and enhance their skills towards effective and safe management of patients within the community setting. Developing problem based learning will be facilitated using a blended approach for professional development; with opportunities for learners to work and learn within an interprofessional setting. Practice based learning will be supported by a week placement in a hospice and a further week placement within the community supported by Palliative and End of Life Care teams. Further placements will be undertaken on an emergency ambulance and or rapid response vehicle with the Welsh Ambulance Service. The module will be supported by e- learning.
SHE220W Rheoli Cyflyrau Meddygol y Tu Allan i'r Ysbyty

Gan adeiladu ar y modiwlau blaenorol a phrofiad ymarferol, bydd y modiwl hwn yn galluogi'r dysgwyr i wella eu dealltwriaeth o bathoffisioleg a meithrin sgiliau i reoli'n effeithiol ofal yn y gymuned a'r tu allan i'r ysbyty. Bydd y modiwl yn rhoi cyfle i'r dysgwyr ymgymryd ag ymgynghoriad diogel sy'n cynnwys materion ehangach iechyd a gofal cymdeithasol, gan eu galluogi i wneud penderfyniadau clinigol priodol sy'n diwallu anghenion y claf a'i berthnasau neu ei ofalwyr. Bydd y dysgwyr yn meithrin eu dealltwriaeth o hybu iechyd a llwybrau gofal priodol, ac yn gwella eu sgiliau er mwyn rheoli cleifion yn effeithiol ac yn ddiogel yn y gymuned. Caiff dysgu ar sail problemau ei ddatblygu drwy ddefnyddio ymagwedd gyfunol at ddatblygiad proffesiynol, a bydd cyfleoedd i ddysgwyr weithio a dysgu mewn lleoliad rhyngbroffesiynol. Caiff dysgu ar sail ymarfer ei ategu gan leoliad gwaith am wythnos mewn hosbis a lleoliad gwaith arall am wythnos yn y gymuned drwy gymorth timau gofal lliniarol a gofal diwedd oes. Bydd lleoliadau gwaith eraill mewn ambiwlans argyfwng a/neu gerbyd ymateb cyflym gyda Gwasanaeth Ambiwlans Cymru. Bydd y modiwl yn cael ei ategu gan e-ddysgu.
SHHM58 Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology for Advanced Clinical Practice

This module provides an underpinning knowledge of the basic biosciences which is essential for the skills of history taking and clinical assessment at advanced levels of practice.

Miss Sam Hopkinson

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Welsh language proficiency

About

Areas Of Expertise

Career Highlights

Taught Modules

SHC150 Professional Practice 1

SHC157 Introduction to Cardiovascular Science

SHC232 Instrumentation Signal Processing and Imaging

SHC239 Measurement of Resting Cardiovascular Function

SHC240 Measurement of Cardiovascular Function During Provocation Testing

SHE220 Out of Hospital Management of Medical Conditions

SHE220T Out of Hospital Management of Medical Conditions

SHE220W Rheoli Cyflyrau Meddygol y Tu Allan i'r Ysbyty

SHHM58 Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology for Advanced Clinical Practice