Cardio-respiratory

Code School Level Credits Semesters
PHRS3003 Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences 3 10 Spring UK
Code
PHRS3003
School
Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences
Level
3
Credits
10
Semesters
Spring UK

Summary

This module considers:

i. Furthering the development of the students understanding of the anatomy and physiology and the effect of pathologies on the cardio-respiratory systems, including a visit to the department of human morphology.

ii. Exploration of the role of the physiotherapist as part of a multi-professional team in a variety of speciality areas e.g. burns, palliative care, cystic fibrosis, on-call situations, critical care and neuro-muscular diseases.

iii. The ability to problem solve, develop clinical reasoning skills and draw from/reflect on previous clinical experience will be explored in case scenarios.

iv. Critical evaluation of the recent advances, current practice and literature that underpin the rationale for medical/surgical management and physiotherapy rehabilitation of patients with cardio-respiratory disease.

Target Students

Level 3 Physiotherapy students

Co-requisites

Modules you must take in the same academic year, or have taken in a previous year, to enrol in this module:

Classes

1 day per week for 6 weeks:6 hrs of lectures/visits and 2 hrs tutorials weekly

Assessment

Assessed by end of spring semester

Educational Aims

This module aims to provide the student with a greater insight into the problems, presentation and therapeutic management of patients with cardio-respiratory disease. It aims to build on their understanding and knowledge gained from the Semester III module and from their clinical education modules

Learning Outcomes

Discuss the complexities of cardio-respiratory conditions and how they inter-relate

Demonstrate knowledge of the roles of the cardio-respiratory physiotherapist and the roles of other members of the multi-professional team involved in the care of people with cardio-respiratory conditions

Understand the psychological impact of having a cardio-respiratory condition on the persona and their family/caregivers

Justify and select appropriate management plan for a person with a cardio-respiratory condition

Demonstrate sound clinical reasoning skills with reference to supporting evidence for the management of people with cardio-respiratory conditions

Reflect clinical experience of managing people with cardio-respiratory conditions and identify areas of development for managing this population

Conveners

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Last updated 07/01/2025.