Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy unit (CXA755)

Launceston

Introduction

This unit builds upon your foundational knowledge and skills introduced in previous units to examine cardiorespiratory physiotherapy. It, therefore, retains the focus on applying the biopsychosocial model of practice, person centred practice, evidence-based practice, reflective practice, critical thinking and interprofessional collaboration. You are required to synthesise new knowledge and skills related to responding to clients with clinical cardiorespiratory conditions and integrate them in the application of the clinical reasoning cycle and physiotherapy clinical decision-making model, culturally safe practice for diverse populations, determining the quality of information sources and professional interaction and communication. 

Summary

Unit name	Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy
Unit code	CXA755
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Health Sciences
Discipline	Health Sciences
Coordinator	Doctor Nahid Divandari
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Launceston	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	06/07/2026	28/07/2026	31/08/2026	25/10/2026

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Describe the aetiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis and clinical presentation of common cardiorespiratory disorders.
• Describe common medical and pharmaceutical interventions used for cardio-respiratory conditions and how these impact on cardiorespiratory problems amendable to physiotherapy.
• Use structured clinical reasoning processes to devise, justify, implement, and evaluate client-centred physiotherapy assessment and treatment and communicate this to the healthcare team and the client.
• Critically appraise your own practice and the evidence that supports and justifies safe and effective physiotherapy interventions to manage individuals with cardiorespiratory problems.
• Estimate risk of cardiorespiratory complications, identify the signs and symptoms of a deteriorating client, and propose physiotherapy interventions to manage.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
061701	$1,192.00	$1,192.00	not applicable	$2,919.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

¹ Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
³ Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
⁴ Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Requisites

Co-requisites

CXA752 Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Interactive learning (2hrs x 9 times), Tutorial (2hrs x 10 times), Practical (3hrs x 10 times), Residential School (31.5hrs x 2 time)
Assessment	Practical Examination|Clinical Reasoning Viva (50%)|Written Examination (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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