Cardiothoracic Interventions 1 (8976.3)

This unit aims to develop the clinical decision making processes, knowledge and skills necessary for effective assessment and treatment of patients with disorders of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Students will evaluate the pathophysiology and functional consequences of respiratory disorders (such as airflow limitation; inflammatory and infective conditions) on pulmonary function. Students will become familiar with the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease and ischaemic heart disease. They will examine management strategies for the patient following cardiothoracic surgery; abdominal and vascular surgery. The role of exercise and rehabilitation in the management of these conditions will also be examined.

This unit is co-taught with unit 6447 Cardiothoracic Interventions 1 PG.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Apply knowledge of cardiorespiratory physiology and pathophysiology to assess and manage medically stable patients in acute and surgical contexts;
2. Conduct culturally responsive assessments of the cardiorespiratory system and interpret findings to support safe and effective physiotherapy interventions;
3. Apply clinical reasoning and relevant evidence to explain physiotherapy decisions in cardiorespiratory care;
4. Communicate assessment outcomes and management plans clearly and respectfully with patients and interprofessional team members; and
5. Develop knowledge, skills and attitudes that support respectful and effective engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in healthcare.

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
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives

Prerequisites

12008 Introductory Physiotherapy Skills OR 11540 Essential Physiotherapy Skills, AND
6532 Human Physiology and the Lifecycle OR 11726 Integrated Physiology, AND
8279 Advanced Functional Anatomy

Corequisites

Enrolment in 202JA Bachelor of Physiotherapy.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.