Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

Catalog description

Address the pathology and pathophysiology of disease states of the cardiac pulmonary and circulatory system including the lymphatics. The course will incorporate intervention skills learned in Applied Exercise Physiology (DPT 710) and Therapeutic Intervention I & II (DPT 722 & DPT 822) and apply it to medically complicated clients. This course will also address clinical knowledge and clinical practice skills utilized in the acute/subacute care environments including: lines and monitors, tracheotomy/ventilator, telemetry, infection management/isolation protocols, and pulmonary hygiene/swallowing disorders. This course is part of a service-based pricing program. Special tuition will apply for students enrolling in this course.