This module introduces learners to the fundamental principles of cardiopulmonary physiotherapy, including the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Students will develop a strong understanding of disease mechanisms, patient assessment, professional ethics, and evidence-based physiotherapy practice. The module establishes the scientific foundation required for advanced cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and clinical decision-making.
This module focuses on comprehensive patient assessment techniques used in cardiopulmonary physiotherapy. Learners will gain practical skills in history taking, physical examination, respiratory assessment, cardiovascular evaluation, functional capacity testing, and interpretation of diagnostic investigations to formulate individualized treatment plans.
Students will learn therapeutic interventions for respiratory disorders, including airway clearance techniques, breathing exercises, secretion management, lung expansion strategies, and oxygen therapy. The module emphasizes evidence-based respiratory care across acute and chronic conditions.
This module provides comprehensive training in cardiac rehabilitation, exercise prescription, monitoring, and risk management for patients with cardiovascular diseases. Learners will understand rehabilitation phases and individualized treatment planning for cardiac patients.
This module explores pulmonary rehabilitation programs for chronic respiratory diseases. Students will learn multidisciplinary approaches to improve exercise tolerance, respiratory function, and quality of life through individualized rehabilitation strategies.
Learners will develop competencies in managing critically ill patients in intensive care settings. The module covers ventilator management, early mobilization, respiratory support techniques, and interdisciplinary ICU care to reduce complications and improve patient outcomes.
Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy in Special Populations
This module focuses on specialized rehabilitation approaches for pediatric, geriatric, neurological, surgical, and oncology patients with cardiopulmonary conditions. Students will adapt interventions according to patient-specific needs and functional limitations.
Students will study exercise physiology, fitness assessment, endurance training, resistance exercises, and aerobic conditioning. The module emphasizes individualized exercise planning to enhance cardiopulmonary health and functional independence.
This module covers physiotherapy management of common cardiopulmonary diseases using current clinical guidelines and evidence-based interventions. Students will develop clinical reasoning skills for effective rehabilitation planning.
Learners will explore modern rehabilitation technologies, digital monitoring systems, respiratory devices, tele-rehabilitation, and wearable technologies used in cardiopulmonary physiotherapy practice.
This module develops research methodology, leadership, quality improvement, healthcare management, and professional development skills necessary for advanced clinical practice and academic growth.
The final module provides supervised clinical training in hospitals and rehabilitation centers. Learners will integrate theoretical knowledge with clinical practice while completing a capstone project demonstrating competency in cardiopulmonary physiotherapy.