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PHS301 Acute Care Physiotherapy Practice (8)

Abstract

Students completing this subject will develop knowledge and skills required for physiotherapy practice in acute care settings. Assessment, clinical reasoning and practical skills relevant to the physiotherapy management of health problems affecting individuals admitted to acute care settings such as hospitals will be covered. A major component of this subject will address core competencies expected of entry-level practice in the specialist area of cardiorespiratory physiotherapy practice. Students enrolling in this subject are expected to have achieved a substantive level of background knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the cardiorespiratory system and foundation levels of knowledge of physiotherapy practice. It is strongly recommended that if you enrol in PHS300 you also enrol in PHS301 in first session and PHS302 in the second session. In the physiotherapy course structure these subjects have been designed to be undertaken concurrently in order to assist students’ ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practice. Undertaking these subjects concurrently will facilitate students’ understanding and consolidation of material presented in PHS300, PHS301 and PHS302.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 1
InternalAlbury-Wodonga Campus
InternalOrange Campus
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: PHS301
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Community Health

Assumed Knowledge

Students enrolling in this subject are expected to have achieved a substantive level of background knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the cardiorespiratory system and foundation levels of knowledge of physiotherapy practice.

Enrolment restrictions

This subject is restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Physiotherapy.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • -Be able to demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts and principles relevant to cardiorespiratory physiotherapy practice and practice in acute care settings;
  • -Be able to communicate effectively in written and oral forms as relevant to the practice of physiotherapy in acute care settings;
  • -Be able to articulate and demonstrate a sound application of clinical reasoning processes and evidence-based based practice in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy
  • - Be able to develop an appropriate physiotherapy intervention plan for clients in an acute care setting;
  • -Be able to implement cardiorespiratory physiotherapy interventions in a manner that will be safe and effective for clients in an acute care setting;
  • - Be able to evaluate the effectiveness and efficacy of cardiorespiratory physiotherapy interventions;
  • - Be able to demonstrate professional behaviour appropriate to physiotherapy and acute care settings.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
  • - characteristics of physiotherapy in acute care settings
  • - conducting a cardiorespiratory physiotherapy assessment
  • - obtaining and interpreting supplementary clinical information available in acute care settings including chest x-rays, medication charts, ECG's and arterial blood gases
  • - appropriate application of physiotherapy skills in the assessment and management of diseases and dysfunction of the cardiorespiratory system for adults and children.
  • - clinical reasoning in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy
  • - common presentations and pathology of cardiopulmonary disorders
  • - identifying goals of physiotherapy and physiotherapy intervention strategies as relevant to cardiorespiratory physiotherapy
  • - legal and ethical requirements of acute care practice

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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.