Foundations of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Practice

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Cardiopulmonary physical therapy is an essential non-invasive medical intervention that can reverse or mitigate insults to oxygen transport. It can avoid, delay, or reduce the need for medical interventions, such as intubation, supplemental oxygen, mechanical ventilation, suctioning, bronchoscopy, chest tubes, surgery, and medication. This course will provide the student with an extensive study of common cardiopulmonary pathologies, including a review of normal cardiorespiratory, physiology, and the response to disease, exercise, and medical/surgical management. Evaluation procedures are presented with a focus on those used in the practice of the cardiopulmonary physical therapist. Observations of cardiopulmonary patients will be required.