Cardiovascular and Pulmonary I

Catalog description

Students relate the anatomical structure and physiological function of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems to common cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders and their impact on human movement across the lifespan. Related cardiovascular and pulmonary diagnostic testing, imaging, and pharmacological/ surgical management across the lifespan are discussed. Students learn both clinical reasoning and psychomotor skills related to cardiovascular and pulmonary screening, history and review of systems; assessment of HR, BP, RR, breath sounds, hearts sounds, as well as the ability to differentiate normal from abnormal EKGs. Students explore continuum of acute to chronic disease, healthcare settings, and the spectrum of practice from health through palliative care related to cardiovascular and pulmonary systems.