EHR403 Pathophysiology of Chronic Conditions (16)
CSU Discipline Area: Exercise Science (EXSCI)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject examines targeted cardiopulmonary, metabolic, musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, as well as specific types of mental illnesses and cancers . Emphasis will be placed on examining the pathogenesis and pathophysiological processes involved, clinical manifestations, risk factors, secondary co-morbidities, and clinical assessment. The application of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions in the management of these conditions will also be investigated.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Distance * | Bathurst |
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: EHR403
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Master of Exercise Science (Rehabilitation) students
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- discuss the pathogenesis and pathophysiology associated with the chronic health conditions examined in this subject;
- describe the clinical manifestations and risk factors associated with the chronic health conditions examined in this subject;
- identify common secondary co-morbidities associated with the chronic health conditions examined in this subject;
- outline routine clinical assessments used to evaluate and/or monitor health status in persons with the chronic health conditions examined in this subject;
- stratify the results obtained from routine clinical assessments to determine health risk in persons with the chronic health conditions examined in this subject;
- describe the mode of action of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions used to manage the chronic health conditions examined in this subject and determine their effects on health status.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Dyslipidemia
- Hypertension
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Cardiomyopathies
- Heart Failure
- Cardiac Conduction Disorders
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Obesity
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
- Thyroid Disorders
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Musculoskeletal pain
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Stroke
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Cancer
- Depression
Residential School
This subject contains a compulsory 5 day residential school.
Students studying the Master of Exercise Science (Rehabilitation) are to attend compulsory Residential Schools for all subjects. These Residential Schools will be held on CSU's Bathurst campus and will combine aspects of each subject.
There will be two (2) COMPULSORY Residential School blocks:
Residential School 1(to be held in the CSU Residential period at end of Session 1) will be of three (3) days duration, conducted at the end of Session 1; and
Residential School 2will be of two (2) days duration, conducted at the end of Session 2.
Learning design is based on constructive alignment and authentic assessment with the major themes expanded via integrated workshops and students practical competencies assessment via authentic challenges faced by clinical exercise physiologists. Importantly, students will also be provided with opportunities to discuss assignments and to build networks with other students. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure they are able to attend BOTH compulsory Residential Schools.
The Residential School provides students with the opportunity to:
- engage in a community of practice that shares interest in and commitment to clinical exercise physiology;
- participate in scholarly discussion that refines understanding of clinical exercise assessment and the application of exercise prescription to minimise the influence of the target pathology;
- apply knowledge of the physiological aspects of clinical assessment and exercise prescription in rehabilitation; and
- demonstrate professional competencies related to the field of clinical exercise physiology.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.