Cardio-Pulmonary Conditions and Rehabilitation (9381.2)

This unit aims to develop the knowledge necessary for effective assessment and treatment of patients with disorders of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Students will evaluate the pathophysiology of cardiovascular and pulmonary disease and exam the role of exercise and rehabilitation in the management of these conditions.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the pathophysiology of common cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders;
2. Describe the general principles of pharmacology and the effects that common cardiac and pulmonary medications have on heart rate, blood pressure and exercise responses; and
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the appropriate selection, safe implementation and delivery of appropriate assessments and exercise based rehabilitation interventions for cardiovascular/pulmonary disorders.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings

Prerequisites

8279 Advanced Functional Anatomy

Corequisites

Enrolment in the Bachelor of Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation, 266JA.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.