CVP5001 Anatomy and physiology for perfusion
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
CVP5001 Anatomy and physiology for perfusion is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 4 units, leading on to 7 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before CVP5001
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After CVP5001
4 units list CVP5001 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in M6050 (MCP)
Overview
In this unit, you will develop an in-depth understanding of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, together with the structure and function of other body systems relevant to perfusion practice, including the respiratory, nervous and renal systems. You will examine how cardiopulmonary bypass affects normal anatomy, physiology, and organ system interactions, and how these changes influence perfusion management.
The unit will also explore anatomical and physiological variation, requiring you to consider how perfusion strategies may need to be adapted for different clinical contexts. Throughout the unit, you will apply an evidence-based approach to practice, strengthen your interpretation of clinical investigations, and further develop your ability to communicate complex scientific and clinical information effectively within the multidisciplinary environment.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Online |
Assessment
- Recorded presentation (10 - 12 minutes)Presentation40%
- Case Study (3,000 words)Exercise40%
- Quiz (90 minutes)Quiz / Test20%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Examine a range of anatomical structures and body systems to describe how they are affected by cardiopulmonary bypass.
- 2
Evaluate how variations in human anatomy and body systems affect perfusion requirements and cardiopulmonary bypass management.
- 3
Apply scientific formulae to the practice of perfusion to address complex perfusion and health related issues across diverse patient populations and clinical contexts.
- 4
Source, integrate and evaluate scientific literature to determine the impact of cardiopulmonary bypass on human body systems.
- 5
Analyse clinical investigations to inform perioperative perfusion and multidisciplinary team strategies.
- 6
Communicate, in various formats, complex concepts and relevant scientific content to support collaborative multidisciplinary practice and effective team-based care.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials10 hours
- Lectures20 hours
3 hours of teacher-directed study per week, including 2 hours of lectures per week and 2 hours of tutorials per fortnight
9 hours of self-directed study
Total per week = 12 hours.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Neesha Ghedia
- Casey Edwards
- Chief Examiners
- Jessica Cantrick
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CVP5001?
None, but you must take CVP5000 and CVP5002 before or alongside it.
What can I take after CVP5001?
CVP5001 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 4 units, including CVP5000, CVP5002, CVP5004 and CVP5005. Those lead on to 7 units in all.
When is CVP5001 offered?
In 2026, CVP5001 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton, with an online option.
How much work is CVP5001?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does CVP5001 have an exam?
No. CVP5001 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.