Objective:

To equip students with knowledge of the structure, function, and clinical significance of the cardiovascular system, enabling them to understand blood circulation, heart anatomy, and common cardiovascular conditions relevant to patient care.

Day 1 - Introduction to the Cardiovascular System

• Topics Covered:

• Overview & functions of the cardiovascular system

• Components: heart, blood vessels, blood

• Role in transporting oxygen, nutrients, and waste

• Relation to other body systems

• Activities:

• Lecture with visual aids

• Group brainstorming: How the cardiovascular system supports life

• Short video demonstration on blood circulation\

Day 2 - Anatomy of the Heart

• Topics Covered:

• Location, size, and position of the heart

• Heart chambers: atria & ventricles

• Heart valves: tricuspid, pulmonary, mitral, aortic

• Layers of the heart: endocardium, myocardium, epicardium

• Activities:

• Heart model labeling exercise

• Worksheet: tracing blood flow through the heart

• Mini quiz on heart chambers and valves

Day 3 - Blood Flow & Circulation

• Topics Covered:

• Pulmonary vs. systemic circulation

• Coronary circulation

• Cardiac cycle: systole & diastole

• Electrical conduction system of the heart: SA node, AV node, bundle of His, Purkinje fibers

• Activities:

• Diagram labeling: circulation pathways

• Group activity: role-play blood's journey

• Short quiz on conduction system

Day 4 - Blood Vessels & Hemodynamics

• Topics Covered:

• Types of vessels: arteries, veins, capillaries

• Structure and function of each type

• Blood pressure regulation

• Clinical relevance: hypertension & hypotension

• Activities:

• Lab demo: measuring blood pressure

• Matching exercise: vessel type to function

• Case discussion: patient with high blood pressure

Day 5 - Blood Composition & Cardiovascular Disorders

• Topics Covered:

• Components of blood: plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets

• Hematopoiesis

• Common cardiovascular disorders: myocardial infarction, heart failure, arrhythmias, anemia

• Lifestyle factors affecting cardiovascular health

• Activities:

• Blood smear slide observation (if available)

• Case study discussion on MI

• End-of-week review quiz

Assessment & Homework

• Assessment:

• End-of-week quiz (25 questions - multiple choice, labeling, and short answer)

• Homework:

• Read cardiovascular system chapter in A&P textbook

• Complete labeling worksheets for heart and blood vessels

• Write a short paragraph on one cardiovascular condition and its prevention

Cardiovascular System Overview 

• Lecture: Heart anatomy and physiology 

• Video: Heart chambers and blood flow 

• Diagram labeling: Arteries, veins, capillaries