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This document only provides information for the academic year selected and does not form part of the student contract
School:
School of Human and Health Sciences
Credit Rating:
20
Level (including FHEQ):
I (FHEQ Level 5)
Graded or Non Graded:
Graded
Version Valid From:
2021-09-01
Module Leader:
Carley Turner
Version Number
2024.01
Learning Methods
Lecture
Guided Independent Study
Practical Classes and Demonstrations
Seminar
Professional Body Requirements
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Health and Care Professions Council
Synopsis
This module addresses one of the core skill areas of physiotherapy and helps to prepare you for your clinical practice placement. You will have the opportunity to build on the knowledge you developed in the first year foundation module and explore the fundamental basis of respiratory physiotherapy. This will help … For more content click the Read More button below.
In this module, your previous respiratory and cardiovascular knowledge will be developed and applied to offer a critical awareness of your role in this clinical field. This development will provide a solid foundation for the practice and evaluation of physiotherapy within primary and secondary health care settings, including critical care environments.
The module content delivery also encompasses the following key themes:• Development of manual skill, clinical reasoning and critical analysis• Understanding of the various models of health with application to physiotherapy• Health promotion and empowerment of clients• Integration of Interprofessional learning and inter-agency work within teaching and learning to reflect changing clinical practice• Development of skills to enable lifelong learning.
Learning Strategy
This module will be taught largely through practical sessions, supported by lead lectures and smaller group seminars/tutorials. Students are expected to undertake significant independent study through structured reading in order to supplement and develop their learning. This will be supported via a range of online resources which can be accessed … For more content click the Read More button below.
As part of the assessment of the module is practically-based, the learning methods of the module reflect a high proportion of practical input.
Outline Syllabus
• Applied respiratory and cardiovascular physiology• Respiratory and cardiovascular pathology: aetiology, pathology, clinical features, investigations and interprofessional management of common respiratory conditions• Surgical procedureso Effects of surgery, physiotherapeutic involvement in general surgery, cardiothoracic surgery and cardiovascular surgery, awareness of pharmacological pain management strategies• Respiratory Medicineo Consideration of presentation and interprofessional … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will
1.
Debate the physiotherapeutic management of respiratory and cardio-vascular presentations.
2.
Analyse the evidence supporting the use of treatment interventions in the management of respiratory and cardio-vascular presentations.
3.
Analyse the importance of a holistic approach to patient care when dealing with clients with respiratory and cardio-vascular presentations.
4.
Apply cardio-respiratory physiology to the clinical presentation, identifying how social factors influence disease processes.
Formative Assessment
Assessment 1: Other
Summative Assessment
Assessment 1: Exam
Assessment 2: Written Assignment
Assessment Criteria
The School generic grading criteria and the learning outcomes will apply.
The expectation is that text based assessment tasks will be submitted via the VLE.
Identities of individuals and organisations should be anonymised and confidences respected. Consent should be obtained from individual service users for use of any of their … For more content click the Read More button below.
Both elements of assessment must be passed in order to gain credit for the module.