311780 (v.1) Cardiopulmonary Science 653

Area:	School of Physiotherapy
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	4.0
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Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Practical:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	303187 (v.2) Anatomy and Pathology 552 or any previous version AND 303188 (v.2) Clinical Physiology 552 or any previous version AND 303194 (v.3) Movement Science 552 or any previous version AND 303196 (v.2) Musculoskeletal Science 552 or any previous version AND 303197 (v.2) Physiotherapy Practice 552 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Further development of basic physiotherapy competencies in the management of selected cardiopulmonary problems. Problems covered typically include dyspnoea, decreased exercise tolerance, respiratory muscle weakness and fatigue, airflow limitation, impaired gas exchange and impaired airway clearance. Aspects of cardiopulmonary problems covered include pathophysiology, assessment and management.
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Field of Education:	060101 General Medicine
SOLT (Online) Definitions*:	Not Categorised *Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information
Result Type:	Grade/Mark

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