PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR CARDIO-RESPIRATORY DYSFUNCTION
PTY4CAP
2017
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.
School: School of Allied Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Clarice Tang
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in one of the following course codes: HZHSPP or HZHSPB and must have passed the following subjects: HBS3PAP and [HBS3ANP or HBS3AUN] and PTY3EHW and PTY3STM OR Must be enrolled in one of the following course codes: HZPHPP or HZPHPB and must have passed the following subjects: HBS3AUN and PTY3PDB and HBS3PCY and ALH3CEE and HBS3PDB OR Must be enrolled in one of the following course codes: HMPYP or HMPYPB and no other rule applies.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/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 2012 | 8TH EDN, LIPPINCOTT, WILLIAMS AND WILKINS, BALTIMORE. |
| Readings | Respiratory physiology-the essentials | Recommended | West, J 2015 | 10TH 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.
Bendigo, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lisa 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.
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, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Clarice Tang
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.
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 | % | 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 |