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Cardiothoracic Interventions 2 (8979.2)

Level:	Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit
Credit Points:	3
HECS Bands:	2
Faculty:	Faculty of Health
Discipline:	Discipline of Physiotherapy

Availability

UC - Canberra, Bruce

Year	Teaching Period	Convener		Mode of Delivery
2020	Semester 1	MRS Maja LEECH	(Ph: +61 2 62068302 )	ON-CAMPUS
2021	Semester 1	MRS Maja LEECH	(Ph: +61 2 62068302 )	ON-CAMPUS

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Unit Outlines

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Semester 1, 2020, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (198766) - View
Physio Non Standard Period 1, 2019, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (191761) - View
UC Trimester 1, 2018, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (180876) - View
Flexible and Self Paced Period 2, 2017, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (164594) - View
Flexible and Self Paced Period 2, 2016, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (155906) - View
Semester 1, 2015, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (147082) - View

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Syllabus

Using a problem solving approach, this unit further develops the students knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients with acute cardiac and respiratory dysfunction. Specific issues relating to clinical and professional practice in the intensive care and acute care environment are examined. The principles of exercise testing, prescription and training will be applied to patients who have cardiac and pulmonary limitations to exercise, as well as to the normal population as a component of health promotion.

This unit is co-taught with unit 6455 Cardiothoracic Interventions 2 PG.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate effective skills in: assessment, interpretation, planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions, required for the practice of physiotherapy in the acute care environment; and

2. Prepare appropriate exercise interventions using the principles of exercise testing, prescription and training as applied to patients who have: cardiac and respiratory limitations to exercise, as well as to the normal population as a component of health promotion.