Clinical Management of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Dysfunctions

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Pre- requisites: TEFI 7012, TEFI 7052, TEFI 7055. This course addresses the physical therapy management of patients/ clients with primary acute, chronic dysfunction, and secondary dysfunction of the cardiopulmonary system. It presents age -related cardiopulmonary disorders and addresses the examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention in physical therapy, and discharge planning. Differential diagnosis and referral to others practitioners are included. The course is case -based, starting with simple, progressing to complex ones. The student is expected to demonstrate skills in the exam, evaluation, and intervention of clinical cases. Lectures, demonstrations, supervised laboratory experiences, a nd visits to clinical facilities are used as teaching strategies.