The cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapy course builds on the student's prior and concurrent exercise science and clinical physical therapy courses. The student will develop an understanding of the interdependence of the cardiac, vascular and pulmonary systems, those systems common pathologies, and those systems impact on total body function and human performance during both healthy and disease states. The student will learn and practice: examination, evaluation and treatment techniques designed to address the functional limitations inherent in states of sub-optimal cardiovascular and pulmonary function, and will learn appropriate outcome measures to determine the effectiveness of PT intervention. Such will be applicable to both the inpatient and outpatient settings, with the differences in PT practice being delineated as appropriate. Students will be instructed on elements of exercise prescription and implementation for patients with relevant impairments, as well as medical and surgical interventions. relevant to patients with system pathologies. Current evidence-based, best PT practice will guide instruction and learning. 4 credits. |