Fundamentals of Electrodiagnostics and Electrotherapy Field of study: Medical Physics
Programme code: W4-S1FM19.2025

Module name: Fundamentals of Electrodiagnostics and Electrotherapy
Module code: W4-FM-ER-S1-5-23-47
Programme code: W4-S1FM19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2027/2028
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
During the lecture, students familiarize themselves with the following topics: Electrophysiology of the cell: resting membrane potential, ion currents, Nernst equation, Goldman-Hodgkin-Katz equation, phases of cell depolarization and repolarization, cells of the cardiac pacemaker and conduction system, muscle and nerve cells, Hodgkin-Huxley axon model. Electrocardiography (ECG): standard leads: limb leads (I, II, III, aVR, aVL, aVF) and precordial leads (V1-V6), electrical axis of the heart (diagnostic significance), determination of heart rate, diagnostic significance of P wave, PQ interval, QRS complex, and T wave; normal ECG recording, pathological changes in ECG: rhythm disorders (sinus tachycardia and bradycardia, atrial fibrillation, atrioventricular blocks, and bundle branch blocks, ectopic beats, ventricular fibrillation), coronary syndromes, myocardial infarction - location and temporal evolution in the ECG recording. Cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators - principles of operation and types. Electroencephalography (EEG): electrode placement and their symbols, alpha, beta, theta, delta, and mu rhythms. Basic pathological recordings such as "spike-wave" pattern; clinical definition of epilepsy; grand mal and petit mal seizures. Visual and auditory evoked potentials and their diagnostic applications. Electromyography (EMG) - motor neuron, motor unit, active desynchronization of motor units, EMG recordings: physiological and basic disorders (dystrophies, myopathies). Physical therapy with direct current, pulsed currents, and high-frequency currents. Techniques for the analysis of physiological signals: Fourier analysis, methods of time series analysis, methods of nonlinear analysis (fractal dimensions, correlation analysis, Lyapunov exponents). During laboratory classes, students: Learn about the construction and operation of electrodiagnostic and electrotherapeutic devices. Apply the concepts learned in lectures in practice. Learn to operate electrodiagnostic devices, present their indications (recordings) in an understandable manner, and interpret the results. As part of self-study, students: Consolidate the acquired knowledge based on lecture notes and supplementary literature. Improve the skills necessary for the practical application of the acquired knowledge.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Understands the Civilizational Significance of Electrodiagnostics and Electrotherapy and Their Role in Modern Medicine. [E1]
 W01 [3/5]
Is familiar with the construction and operation of equipment used in electrodiagnostics and electrotherapy. [E2]
 W03 [4/5] IW01 [4/5] IW02 [4/5]
Is familiar with EKG, EEG, and EMG techniques, as well as electro-physical therapy methods. [E3]
 W03 [4/5] IW01 [4/5] IW02 [4/5]
Explanation of the functioning of medical electrodiagnostic and therapeutic devices based on the laws of physics. [E4]
 IU02 [3/5]
Understands the limitations of their own knowledge and recognizes the need for further education. [E5]
 K01 [4/5]
Understands the importance of enhancing professional and personal competencies. [E6]
 K01 [4/5]
Understands the social aspects of applying acquired knowledge and skills in practice, as well as the associated responsibilities. [E7]
 W08 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [FZ1] 15 Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – seminar / proseminar [b05]  		exam E1 E5 E6 E7
laboratory classes [FZ2] 30 Working with a computer [d01] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  		course work E2 E3 E4
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
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