Cardiothoracic Interventions 2 PG (6455.6)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Discipline Of Physiotherapy | Post Graduate Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Apply in-depth knowledge of cardiorespiratory physiology and pathophysiology in deteriorating and critically unwell patients, cardiorespiratory outpatient rehabilitation, and palliative patients;
2. Demonstrate safe and effective clinical assessment in the intensive care environment, and accurately interpret and integrate these findings in a clinical situation;
3. Accurately identify patient problems and evidence-based treatment in unstable clinical situations, and clearly articulate clinical reasoning for these in both professional and patient centred language; and
4. Demonstrate safe and effective treatment skills in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy in deteriorating and critically unwell patients.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
6447 Cardiothoracic Interventions 1PGCorequisites
This unit is only available to students enrolled in 768AA Master of PhysiotherapyIncompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | On-campus | Mr Richie Talbot |
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 16 February 2026 | On-campus | Mr Richie Talbot |
Required texts
Required text (same as CI1):
Main E and Denehy L (2016) Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy, Adults and Paediatrics (5th Edn). Elsevier
(available online and for short term loan from the University library)
Recommended readings:
Kenyon J and Kenyon K (2009) The Physiotherapist's Pocket Book: Essential Facts at Your Fingertips Churchill Livingstone ISBN 978-0-08-044984-5.
Other readings are directly available through Canvas.
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
Artificial intelligence
Students are not permitted to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in assessments for this unit.
Where the assessment instructions do not specifically state that GenAI may be used and how, then its use is not permitted for that assessment. Students must still provide the required GenAI Acknowledgement Statement to indicate whether GenAI has or has not been used in the preparation of the assessment. If unsure, students should seek advice from the Unit Convener.
The GenAI for Students Library Guide provides further information, including how to reference GenAI.
Special assessment requirements
The theory exam in Week 12 will be computer based. It will be made up of multiple choice type and/or short answer questions. Students are expected to be able to complete this task in a computer-based enviroment, as they will soon be going on clinical placements where computer-based communication is a required skill.
To successfully complete this unit, students must attempt all items AND obtain a total score of at least 50% for the unit.
Moderation of assessment
The University of Canberra’s policies on moderation apply to all physiotherapy units. The standard of assessment in this unit will be equivalent wherever and however the unit is delivered.
Assessment will be moderated to ensure that judgments of students’ performance are consistent, transparent, reliable and valid. The moderation policy can be provided by the Unit Convenor upon request.
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Participation requirements
This Unit contains participatory elements which are vital to the Australian Physiotherapy Council professional learning outcomes for this Unit. Except in the case of extenuating circumstances, 100% attendance is expected at all lectures, and 100% participation is expected in all tutorials, practicals and presentations.
It is expected that students unable to fulfil these participation requirements will inform the Unit Convener as soon as practicable by email.
In 2025, due to public holidays, students usually in prac classes on Friday will be required to do one prac on Thursday in week 12.
The ICU visit is NOT compulsory, but previous students have found it a valuable experience to integrate their classroom learning in the real world. The ICU visit may be altered / amended / cancelled depending on access to the health facility, and operational requirements of the ICU. We appreciate students' understanding in this matter. Students not attending the ICU visit are still encouraged to ensure all pre-placement requirements are met in preparation for their clinical placements in final year.
Required IT skills
Students should be conversant with searching for and accessing information via electronic means; the use of Canvas; and word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software. Students will be introduced to the ‘Voice Thread' platform. Further information on this program will be made available through Canvas.
Work placement, internships or practicums
This unit involves work integrated learning: Placement.
Students must adhere to University policy during WIL activities, including the Student Conduct Rules 2018, the WIL Policy and WIL Procedure, and the Assessment Policy and Assessment Procedure.
This unit has pre-placement requirements (e.g. Working with Vulnerable People registration, immunisation/s). You must complete Pre-Place: Preparation for Work Integrated Learning prior to commencement of your (optional) ICU visit Placement. You can self-enrol in this module through the UC Learn site here.
You are also required to complete details in InPlace, refer to inplace.canberra.edu.au. If you have any queries related to InPlace please contact placement@canberra.edu.au.
Contact your unit convener if you have any concerns with meeting the requirements of this unit.
Additional information
Mandatory notification and physiotherapy student registration
Under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act 2009, physiotherapy practitioners (registered physiotherapists) and education providers have an obligation to report ‘notifiable conduct' to the Physiotherapy Board of Australia in order to prevent the public being placed at risk of harm.
Education providers are also required, under s.143 of the National Law, to make mandatory notifications in relation to students, if the provider reasonably believes:
- a student enrolled with the provider has an impairment that, in the course of the student undertaking clinical training, may place the public at substantial risk of harm
- a student for whom the provider has arranged clinical training has an impairment that, in the course of the student undertaking the clinical training, may place the public at substantial risk of harm.
Practitioners are required to make a mandatory notification in relation to a student if the practitioner reasonably believes that a student has an impairment that, in the course of the student undertaking clinical training, may place the public at substantial risk of harm.
All concerns raised within the Discipline of Physiotherapy or by clinical supervisors or preceptors will be reviewed by the Head of Discipline and the Course Convener before any reporting action is taken.
These professional obligations are taken seriously by staff and the University.
Students should be aware of their obligations under student registration. For further information, please refer to the following websites:
1. Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority
2. Physiotherapy Board of Australia, Occupational Health and Safety
