pty4cap cardiorespiratory physio
PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR CARDIO-RESPIRATORY DYSFUNCTION
PTY4CAP
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will develop physiotherapy skills in assessment, problem identification, planning, implementation and progression of evidence-based treatment relevant to adults and children with common respiratory and cardiac conditions or following abdominal, thoracic or cardiac surgery or chest trauma in a variety of healthcare settings.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorClarice Tang
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must have passed HBS3PAP, HSBS3ANP, PTY3EHW, PTY3STM and be enrolled in one of the following courses: HZHSPP, HZHSPB - Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Physiotherapy Practice. OR Admission into HMPYP, HMPYPB - Master of Physiotherapy Practice.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | Physiotherapy for respiratory and cardiac problems. Adults and paediatrics. | Prescribed | Pryor, J & Prasad, S (eds) 2008 | 4TH EDN, ELSEVIER, CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE, EDINBURGH. |
Readings | Pulmonary pathophysiology-the essentials | Recommended | West, J 2007 | 7TH EDN, LIPPINCOTT, WILLIAMS AND WILKINS, BALTIMORE. |
Readings | Respiratory physiology-the essentials | Recommended | West, J 2008 | 8TH EDN, LIPPINCOTT, WILLIAMS AND WILKINS, BALTIMORE. |
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLisa Hanson
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Practical skills"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
---|---|---|
One 1-hour theory examination | Hurdle Requirement: Students must score 50% or greater in the written examination | 35 |
One 20-minute practical exam end of semester. | Hurdle Requirement: Students must score 50% or greater in the practical examiniation. | 45 |
One thousand written word assignment | 20 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorClarice Tang
Class requirements
Lecture
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Practical
One 2.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShop
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
---|---|---|
One 1-hour theory examination | Hurdle Requirement: Students must score 50% or greater in the written examination | 35 |
One 20-minute practical exam end of semester. | Hurdle Requirement: Students must score 50% or greater in the practical examiniation. | 45 |
One thousand written word assignment | 20 |