Prerequisites for Module
None in addition to course requirements.
Corequisite Modules
HSM001 Musculoskeletal Therapy.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To enable the student to develop an analytical approach to the management of patients with cardio-respiratory dysfunction by integration of the appropriate knowledge and skills.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Discuss the anatomy and the physiological, pathological and therapeutic processes related to cardio-vascular, peripheral vascular and respiratory conditions.
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Justify and perform selected physiotherapy techniques within the team appropriate to the assessment and management of patients with cardio-vascular, peripheral vascular and respiratory disorders and perform resuscitation techniques.
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Examine and discuss, in relation to patho-physiological processes, the uses and roles of relevant life support and monitoring.
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Analyse the psychosocial consequences of chronic and acute cardio-respiratory dysfunction and its care pathways.
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Critically analyse the rehabilitation and health development of people with acute and chronic cardio-vascular and respiratory dysfunction and amputation.
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Indicative Module Content
Applied anatomy, physiology and pathology of peripheral and cardiovascular, respiratory and related systems including endocrine, gastro-intestinal, integumentary and urinary. Assessment and management of general and cardio-thoracic surgery, medical chest conditions, intensive and critical care including burns. Related monitoring, ventilation techniques, imaging and pharmacology and psycho-social effects of life threatening illness. Selected physiotherapy treatment and management techniques. Rehabilitation and health development in cardiac, vascular and pulmonary disease. Assessment and management of peripheral vascular conditions including integumentary integrity, wound/ulcer care, amputation, prosthetics, gait analysis and re-education. The psychosocial effects of amputation. Pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation. Emergency care of the patient, first aid to include resuscitation methods. The role of the health care team and carers. Communication skills required when working with patients, carers, health and social care team. Health improvement strategies. Awareness of local and national guidelines, standards and policies related to standards of patient care.
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Lectures
| 15 | Tutorials/seminars
| 25 | Practicals/Workshops
| 20 |
Directed Study
| | Directed study
| 40 |
Private Study
| | Private study
| 50 |
Mode of Delivery
Key note lectures, lectures by specialist clinicians, tutorials, seminars, practical sessions, workshops, visits to specialist centres, self learning packages and computer assisted learning.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,3,4,5
| | Component 2 | 2
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C1 - Learning Outcomes 1, 3, 4, 5 will be assessed by coursework -graded
80% attendance must be achieved to pass the module
C2 - Learning Outcome 2 will be assessed by Observed, structured practical exam - Pass/Fail
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | HOUGH, A., 2001. Physiotherapy in respiratory care: an evidence-based approach to respiratory and cardiac management. Cheltenham: Nelson Thornes.
| | 2. | LEVICK, J.R., 1998. An introduction to cardiovascular physiology. Great Britain: Butterwork Heinemann.
| | 3. | PRYOR, J. AND PRASAD, S. AMMANI, 2002. Physiotherapy for respiratory and cardiac problems. 3rd ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
| | 4. | SALADIN, K. S., 2004. Anatomy and physiology: the unity of form and function. Boston: McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
| | 5. | SMITH, M. AND BALL, V., 1998. Cardiovascular/respiratory Physiotherapy. London: Moseby.
| | 6. | WEST, J.B., 2005 Respiratory physiology: the essentials. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Williams & Wilkins.
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