Abstract

Students completing this subject will develop knowledge and skills required for physiotherapy practice in acute care settings. Assessment, clinical reasoning and practical skills relevant to the physiotherapy management of health problems affecting individuals admitted to acute care settings such as hospitals, will be addressed. Additionally, students will evaluate the experience … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics: Cardiorespiratory anatomy, pathophysiology and function;Characteristics of physiotherapy in acute care settings;Conducting a cardiorespiratory physiotherapy assessment;Obtaining and interpreting supplementary clinical information available in the acute care settings including chest x-rays, medication charts, ECGs, auscultation and arterial blood gases;Application of physiotherapy skills in the assessment … For more content click the Read More button below.

Assumed knowledge

It is assumed that students have completed PHS112 and/or have foundational knowledge about physiotherapy practice.

Enrolment restrictions

Restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours).