Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Practice unit (CXA756)

Introduction

This professional experience placement unit brings together core physiotherapy practice knowledge and skills and requires students to apply them to work in supervised practice with clients who present with cardiorespiratory conditions. There is a retained focus on the application of core theoretical knowledge and threshold concepts related to person and client-centeredness, biopsychosocial models of practice, clinical reasoning, self-reflection, critical thinking, cultural safety and awareness, pharmacology and evidence-based practice to direct client care, clinical reasoning skills and the use of an evidence-based approach, and their application within pediatric, youth, adult and aged care practice settings. You will further develop knowledge and skills, at a developing-proficient level, related to core competencies and professional behaviors requisite to function as a physiotherapist.  

Summary

Unit name	Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Practice
Unit code	CXA756
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Health Sciences
Discipline	Health Sciences
Coordinator	Associate Professor Rutger de Zoete
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Critically evaluate evidence for the assessment and physiotherapy intervention of clients with cardiorespiratory disorders and demonstrate integration into practice.
• Justify a client assessment, which includes an examination of the cardiorespiratory system, client history, and physical examination, and demonstrate the use of basic measurement and testing procedures used to assess cardiorespiratory dysfunction.
• Apply clinical reasoning to identify cardiorespiratory problems amenable to physiotherapy interventions, set person-centred goals and select approaches to cardiorespiratory treatment and rehabilitation in the clinical setting.
• Perform safe and effective physiotherapeutic interventions to address impairments and activity limitations in individuals with cardiorespiratory conditions.
• Demonstrate professional attributes including effective therapeutic communication with patients, carers, other healthcare practitioners, and interprofessional collaboration within the health care team.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

CXA755 Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Theory

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Clinical or Professional Practice (7.5hrs x 26 times)
Assessment	Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (50%)|Clinical Reasoning & Reflective Evidence Portfolio (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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