Cardiorespiratory Science and Physiotherapy Practice
Overview
This unit introduces students to conditions that affect the cardiorespiratory system. Students will apply a systemic approach to assess, treat and manage individuals from diverse backgrounds who have cardiorespiratory presentations in the acute and community settings. This unit develops clinical reasoning that underlies the physiotherapy management of cardiorespiratory conditions based on the World Health Organization (WHO) International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) model utilising validated outcome measures. Students will integrate prior knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and pathology with research and evidence to generate effective and informed physiotherapy management.
Requisites
Rules
Pre-requisite
Admission into MA-PHYS - Master of Physiotherapy
OR
MA-PHYS1 - Master of Physiotherapy
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Appraise foundational science knowledge and link it to pathophysiology and mechanisms of disease and pharmacology of the cardiorespiratory system
- Employ a systematic approach to patient centred care that integrates knowledge and evidence and includes: assessment, interpretation of information, treatment planning, goal setting and evaluation of outcome
- Evaluate and safely apply effective physiotherapy assessment and intervention skills in cardiorespiratory setting
- Critically evaluate research and clinical guidelines that inform assessment and Physiotherapy intervention
- Evaluate the potential contribution that digital health and technology play in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy practice and the role of the physiotherapist within an inter-disciplinary team or as a sole primary practitioner
- Determine the impact of acute and chronic cardiorespiratory problems on the patient, carer and the healthcare system including factors that impact on patient clinical management (cultural diversity, co- morbidities)
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live Online Lecture | 4.00 | 6 weeks | 24 |
| On-campus Practical | 6.00 | 6 weeks | 36 |
| Specified Activities Various | 7.00 | 6 weeks | 42 |
| Unspecified Activities Independent Learning | 8.00 | 6 weeks | 48 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Examination | Individual | 30% | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| Practical and Oral Examination | Individual | 40% | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| Quiz | Individual | 30% | 1,2,3,5,6 |
Content
- Pathophysiology and mechanisms of disease effecting the cardiorespiratory system
- Rationale for and interpretation of contemporary investigations that support differential diagnosis
- A systematic approach to identification of presenting problems that supports patient care
- Physiotherapy assessment and treatment skills that are inclusive of evidence
- Simulated clinical cases to support and consolidate teaching and learning
- Digital health and its interface with clinical case management
- Effective communication skills for clinical practice in acute and community settings
- Pharmacology interventions for cardiorespiratory conditions
- Factors that may contribute and impact on patient clinical presentation management (cultural diversity, co-morbidities)
- The current and emerging role of the physiotherapist within an inter-disciplinary team or as a sole primary practitioner
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.