pty4cap physio for cardiorespiratory dysfunction
PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR CARDIO-RESPIRATORY DYSFUNCTION
PTY4CAP
2018
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-ordinatorYouci Tang
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted into one of the following courses: HZHSPP or HZHSPB and must have passed: HBS3PAP and [HBS3ANP or HBS3AUN] and PTY3EHW and PTY3STM OR Must be admitted into one of the following courses: HZPHPP or HZPHPB and must have passed: HBS3AUN and PTY3PDB and HBS3PCY and HBS3PBD OR Must be admitted into one of the following courses: HMPYP or HMPYPB and no other rule applies.
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 | Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy: Adults and Paediatrics | Prescribed | Main, E & Denehy, L 2016 | 5TH 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 inter-professional 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, 2018, 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.
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 hour end of semester theory examination (1,000-word equivalent) | Hurdle Requirement: Students must score 50% or greater in the written examination. Students must demonstrate their cardio-respiratory knowledge to a satisfactory level before continuing to clinical placement subjects. | 30 | 03, 05, 02 |
One 20-minute end of semester practical examination (1,000-word equivalent) | Hurdle Requirement: Students must achieve a score 50% or greater to pass. | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
One mid-semester written assignment (1,000-word equivalent) | 25 | 02 | |
One 15-minute in-class practical assessment (750-words equivalent) | 15 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2018, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorYouci 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 hour end of semester theory examination (1,000-word equivalent) | Hurdle Requirement: Students must score 50% or greater in the written examination. Students must demonstrate their cardio-respiratory knowledge to a satisfactory level before continuing to clinical placement subjects. | 30 | 03, 05, 02 |
One 20-minute end of semester practical examination (1,000-word equivalent) | Hurdle Requirement: Students must achieve a score 50% or greater to pass. | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
One mid-semester written assignment (1,000-word equivalent) | 25 | 02 | |
One 15-minute in-class practical assessment (750-words equivalent) | 15 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |