Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (Volume 4 page 149)
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Year 4 Physiotherapy.
Coordinator: Ms L Denehy.
Contact: 4 weeks clinical practice of an average of 27 hours per week.
Timetable: Double semester.
Objectives:
On completion of this subject, students should:Comprehend: the theory relevant to diagnostic procedures used in cardiothoracic patient assessment; the theory of ventilation and ventilators and Intensive Care management of patients at an introductory level; the theoretical basis for Cardiac and Pulmonary rehabilitation; the rationale for the application of more advanced cardiothoracic treatment techniques; the clinical decision making process, leading to development of comprehensive treatment plans for most medical and surgical conditions treated by physiotherapists. This includes patients with more complex problems; the principles behind effective and efficient cardiothoracic workload management; the role of a cardiothoracic physiotherapist working in a specialised unit.
Have developed: further skills in cardiothoracic assessment, including an ability to interpret diagnostic findings; further skills in the selection and application of cardiothoracic treatment techniques, including those used in a specialised unit setting; skills in evaluating and modifying treatment, in more complicated medical and surgical conditions; skills in the design and execution of cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation classes; an ability to perform treatment techniques in a safe effective manner.
Appreciate: the importance of understanding relevant pathophysiology to enable safe and effective patient management in acute care areas; the role of physiotherapy in specialised unit settings including Intensive Care, Open Heart Surgery and Thoracic Surgical Units.
Content:
A theoretical and clinical study of the principles and practice of cardiothoracic physiotherapy. The theoretical component will build on knowledge of respiratory and cardiovascular physiology and pathophysiology and studies undertaken in Cardiothoracic Physiotherapy 1. It will include more advanced pathophysiology, interpretation of diagnostic findings, and rationale for cardiothoracic treatment techniques used in specialised units including endotracheal suction, manual hyperinflation, use of continuous positive airways pressure and care of tracheostomies. Clinical practice will place emphasis on the consolidation of management and clinical problem solving skills, and the way these may be applied to more complex patients in specialised units. Specific skills necessary to manage these patients will be introduced. Students will also understand the value of health promotion in the prevention of thoracic and cardiovascular disease and participate in activities related to this area.
Assessment:
Practical Continuous clinical assessment (50%); Case presentation (10%) and Final Theory 2 hour written exam at end of year (40%). Students must pass both clinical and theoretical components of the assessment in order to pass the subject.
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (Volume 4 page 149)
Status: Official 1996 Date created: Oct 9 1995 Last modified: Oct 9 1995 Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
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