pty4cap cardiorespiratory physio
PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR CARDIO-RESPIRATORY DYSFUNCTION
PTY4CAP
2019
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 Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLisa Hanson
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 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 HBS3PDB 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. 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:
- Assignment and practical examination
02. Perform a case sensitive analysis and interpretation of assessment 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. 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:
- Assignment, practical and written examination.
04. 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:
- Assignment, practical and written examination
05. Provide case sensitive instructions and demonstration relevant to self- management of common cardiorespiratory conditions.
- Activities:
- Assignment, practical examination.
06. Safely prescribe exercises to community-dwelling people with chronic cardiopulmonary diseases
- Activities:
- Assignment, practical and written examination
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2019, 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 (1000 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 | 02, 03, 04, 06 |
| One 20-minute end of semester practical examination (1000 word equivalent) | Hurdle Requirement: Students must achieve a score 50% or greater to pass. | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| One mid-semester 12 minute video assignment (1000 word equivalent) | 25 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One 15-minute in-class practical assessment (750 words equivalent) | 15 | 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJanet McConville
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 (1000 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 | 02, 03, 04, 06 |
| One 20-minute end of semester practical examination (1000 word equivalent) | Hurdle Requirement: Students must achieve a score 50% or greater to pass. | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| One mid-semester 12 minute video assignment (1000 word equivalent) | 25 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One 15-minute in-class practical assessment (750 words equivalent) | 15 | 03, 04, 05, 06 |