Cardiothoracic Interventions 2 PG (6455.6)

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.

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 effectively
1. 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
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

Prerequisites

6447 Cardiothoracic Interventions 1PG

Corequisites

This unit is only available to students enrolled in 768AA Master of Physiotherapy

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.