Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2022 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 3 
    
2020-2022 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 3 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

DPT 6432 Cardiopulmonary Practice


Lecture: 3 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4
This course introduces students to the unique aspects of the management of patients with cardiovascular, metabolic and pulmonary causes of movement dysfunction across a variety of settings. Included is the pathophysiology, risk factor management (with an emphasis on the role of physical activity in health promotion), and medical and surgical management of diseases and injuries of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems that occur throughout the lifespan. The disablement framework is utilized to address examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and physical therapy management. This course also provides in-depth instruction in the examination, assessment, and acute management of patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders in both acute care and outpatient settings. Basic principles of care in electrocardiography, exercise testing, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, and chest physical therapy to address thoracic spine and ribcage manual therapy techniques are included. The impact of cardiopulmonary conditions on physical therapy management of patients with other diagnoses is also presented. Lab activities include, but are not limited to, ECG analysis, exercise testing, heart and lung auscultation, lung function testing and chest examinations. Human simulation labs are performed in a multidisciplinary approach to provide students with “real- world” exposure to acute and critical care scenarios.