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Cardiovascular and Respiratory Focused Physiotherapy
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NHPPS2024 - Cardiovascular and Respiratory Focused Physiotherapy
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Physiotherapy
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<p>The unit provides physiotherapy students with an introduction to acute care issues as they relate to physiotherapy practice. Students apply their knowledge of body systems, particularly the cardiopulmonary system, gained in the Anatomy and Physiology units, to the analysis of clinical cases commonly seen across the lifespan in the acute health care setting. Students acquire assessment and intervention skills and further develop clinical reasoning abilities. This unit contains 10 hours of Professional Experience Placement</p>
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<p>Topics may include: Anatomy of the cardiorespiratory system Objective assessment Radiology – chest x-ray Respiration & ventilation Pulmonary function testing and MDI Integration of assessment, developing a problem list Gas exchange, ventilation/perfusion, alveolar hypoventilation and increasing ventilation Mucociliary clearance techniques Case Scenarios including abdominal surgery, respiratory conditions and other surgeries Exercise including pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation Development of a treatment plan and evaluation Neonatal/ paediatric lung conditions Clinical reasoning Simulation</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>The unit provides physiotherapy students with an introduction to acute care issues as they relate to physiotherapy practice. Students apply their knowledge of body systems, particularly the cardiopulmonary system, gained in the Anatomy and Physiology units, to the analysis of clinical cases commonly seen across the lifespan in the acute health care setting. Students acquire assessment and intervention skills and further develop clinical reasoning abilities. This unit contains 10 hours of Professional Experience Placement</p>
Unit content
<p>Topics may include: Anatomy of the cardiorespiratory system Objective assessment Radiology – chest x-ray Respiration & ventilation Pulmonary function testing and MDI Integration of assessment, developing a problem list Gas exchange, ventilation/perfusion, alveolar hypoventilation and increasing ventilation Mucociliary clearance techniques Case Scenarios including abdominal surgery, respiratory conditions and other surgeries Exercise including pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation Development of a treatment plan and evaluation Neonatal/ paediatric lung conditions Clinical reasoning Simulation</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Physiotherapy
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
061701 - Physiotherapy
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
Yes
Placement hours:
10
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/nhpps2024">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed all of <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NHPPS1002" target="_blank">NHPPS1002</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NHPPS1122" target="_blank">NHPPS1122</a></p>
Corequisite
<p>must be enrolled in <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NHPPS2124" target="_blank">NHPPS2124</a></p>
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
Learning Outcomes
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<p>Describe the pathophysiological processes underlying acute and chronic cardiorespiratory dysfunction, and relate these to the selection and timing of management approaches.</p>
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<p>Explain the principles, clinical indications, contraindications, and precautions of intermediate physiotherapy management modalities, including exercise, education, and direct treatment strategies, for people with primary cardiorespiratory dysfunction</p>
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<p>Perform a systematic subjective and physical examination of a person with primary cardiorespiratory dysfunction, using respectful, culturally safe, and trauma-informed communication.</p>
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<p>Safely apply intermediate physiotherapy management modalities for people with primarily cardiorespiratory dysfunction, in accordance with relevant indications, contraindications, and precautions.</p>
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<p>Synthesise multiple data sources and current evidence to formulate a provisional prognosis that informs a person-centred, multidisciplinary management plan for people with cardiorespiratory dysfunction.</p>
Assessment
Learning Tasks and Assessment
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<p>Recorded simulated patient interaction and a written submission on evidence based practice</p>
<p>Video recording and written submission</p>
<p>25-40%</p>
1, 3, 4
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<p>Skills Checklist</p>
<p>Practical Assessment</p>
<p>S/U</p>
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<p>Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE)</p>
<p>Practical Examination</p>
<p>25-40%</p>
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<p>Written examination on theoretical content and clinical reasoning</p>
<p>Written Examination</p>
<p>20-35%</p>
1, 2, 5
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
FedTASK
FedTASK
Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Physiotherapy
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
061701 - Physiotherapy
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
Yes
Placement hours:
10
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/nhpps2024">View unit fees</a>
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