pty4cap cardiorespiratory physio
PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR CARDIO-RESPIRATORY DYSFUNCTION
PTY4CAP
2015
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.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKatie Stansfeld
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. You will be able to complete and medico-legally document a safe, sensitive and case-specific assesment relevant to common cardiorespiratory problems, and in a variety of healthcare settings.
- Activities:
- Practical Examination
02. You will be able to perform a case sensitive analysis and interpretation of asssesment findings relevant to common respiratory and cardiac conditions or following abdominal, thoracic or cardiac surgery to produce a prioritised problem list.
- Activities:
- Assignment, practical and written examination.
03. You will be able to devise and justify an interprofessional and evidence based treatment that can be safely applied and is relevant to common respiratory and cardiac conditions or following abdominal, thoracic or cardiac surgery.
- Activities:
- Practical and written examination.
04. You will be able to safely perform and medico-legally document a range of commonly used manual and mechanical physiotherapy techniques relevant to common cardiorespiratory problems and in accordance with the treatment plan.
- Activities:
- Practical examination.
05. You will provide clear case sensitive instructions and demonstration relevant to self- management of common cardiorespiratory conditions.
- Activities:
- Practical examination.
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLisa Hanson
Class requirements
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.
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"
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1-hour theory examination | Hurdle Requirement: Students must score 50% or greater in the written examination | 35 | 03, 05, 02 |
| One 20-minute practical exam end of semester. | Hurdle Requirement: Students must score 50% or greater in the practical examiniation. | 45 | 05, 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One thousand written word assignment | 20 | 02 |
Melbourne, 2015, 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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1-hour theory examination | Hurdle Requirement: Students must score 50% or greater in the written examination | 35 | 03, 05, 02 |
| One 20-minute practical exam end of semester. | Hurdle Requirement: Students must score 50% or greater in the practical examiniation. | 45 | 05, 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One thousand written word assignment | 20 | 02 |