PHYT8003 Cardiorespiratory Practice

Mrs Tracey Radford

2016

4.5

11 x 1-hour tutorials per semester
23 x 1-hour practicals weekly
1 x 75-hour independent study per semester
26 x 1-hour on-line lectures per semester

1 Admission into MPT-Master of Physiotherapy
1a Admission into BHSMPT-Bachelor of Health Sciences, Master of Physiotherapy
1b Admission into MPHYC-Bachelor of Health Sciences, Master of Physiotherapy
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b))

The Master of Physiotherapy has a number of pre-requisites for admission, and students must demonstrate a minimum amount of academic achievement in the areas of Physiology, Anatomy, Communication, Research Methods, and Social Perspectives in Health prior to admission to the course. These admission requirements form the basis of all assumed knowledge.

Practical Work; Clinical Skills Examination (40%); Written Examination (60%).

Continued development of clinical knowledge and skill will occur in this topic, with a focus on cardiorespiratory disorders. Analysis of evidence based practice of cardiorespiratory physiotherapy will enable an evaluative approach to physiotherapy practice. The multidisciplinary approach to management of people with cardiorespiratory disorders will be explored. The clinical application of knowledge and skills is a major feature of this topic.

The aim of this topic is to establish specific knowledge and skills related to physiotherapy for cardiorespiratory conditions.

On completion of this topic students will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of normal cardiac and respiratory anatomy and physiology.
Demonstrate knowledge of selected pathologies affecting the cardiovascular and respiratory systems in humans and their clinical presentations
Demonstrate knowledge of cardiorespiratory physiotherapy including an ability to integrate prior learning in exercise science, anatomy and physiology with clinical presentations
Plan and perform a complete cardiorespiratory assessment of the client
Plan and perform a complete assessment, treatment and evaluation of a client with a vascular condition
Interpret and analyse assessment findings to develop and implement a safe, evidence-based intervention for clients with a cardiorespiratory condition.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and make modifications to treatment plans as necessary in consultation with the client
Demonstrate an understanding of outcome measures used in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy, including their reliability and validity
Understand the role of the physiotherapist and other health care providers involved in the patient centred and holistic management of a clients
Demonstrate an ability to reflect on own practice.
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Key dates and timetable

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