303209 (v.2) Cardiopulmonary Science 652

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Area:	School of Physiotherapy
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	4.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Practical:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	303186 (v.2) Physiotherapy Practice 551 or any previous version AND 303201 (v.2) Cardiopulmonary Science 651 or any previous version
Co Requisite(s):	303211 (v.2) Physiotherapy Practice 652
Syllabus:	Further development of basic physiotherapy competencies in the management of selected cardiopulmonary problems. Problems covered are typically those associated with major surgery, critically ill patients and cardiac rehabilitation. Aspects of cardiopulmonary problems covered include - pathophysiology, assessment, management.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Developed the skills to identify the following problems relevant to the cardiopulmonary physiotherapist for patients undergoing major invasive surgery, who are critically ill and who are undergoing cardiac rehabilitation. Discussed the physiotherapy and medical management of each problem and selected appropriate outcome measures to evaluate physiotherapy intervention.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Forrest A.P.M., Carter D.C. and Macload I.B., (eds), (1995), Principles and Practice of Surgery, 3rd ed., Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone. Cheitlin M.D., Sokolow M and McIIroy M.B., (1993), Clinical Cardiology, 6th ed., Conneticut, Appleton and Lange. Frowfelter D and Dean E, (eds), (1996), Principles and Practice of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy, St Louis, Mosby. Hough A, (1996), Physiotherapy in Respiratory Care - A problem solving approach, 2nd ed., London, Chapman and Hall. Oh T.E. (ed), (1997),Intensive Care Manual, 4th ed., Sydney, Butterworths. Prasad S.A. and Hussey J, (eds), (1995), Paediatric Respiratory Care, London, Chapman and Hall. Brannon F.J., Geyer M.J. and Foly M.W., (1993), Cardiac Rehabilitation - Basic theory and application, 2nd ed., Philadelphia, F.A. Davis. American College of Sports Medicine, (1993) ACSM's Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 2nd ed., Philadelphia, Lea & Febiger.
Unit Texts:	Pryor J.A. and Webber B.A., (eds), (1998), Physiotherapy for Respiratory and Cardiac Problems, 2nd ed., Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Practical examination 40%. Written examination 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y