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Aug 14, 2024
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PT 250 - Therapeutic Principles for Cardiopulmonary Pathologies Credits: 2 Description Introduction to the therapeutic principles underlying the treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary pathologies.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Approach each patient in a holistic manner, considering both the primary and secondary diagnosis.
- Differentiate between acute care, rehabilitation, home health and outpatient clinics regarding patient pathologies and treatment intervention.
- Identify the anatomical and physiological structure of the cardiac, pulmonary and renal systems.
- Define the function of the pancreas in relation to diabetes.
- Define the major pathologies which encompass the cardiovascular and pulmonary structures and system.
- Define the therapeutic parameters utilized with patients who are diagnosed with cardiopulmonary disorders.
- Define the three phases of cardiac rehabilitation.
- Define the relationship between essential nervous system function and cardiopulmonary function.
- Different between cardiovascular, respiratory and muscular endurance.
- State why specialized knowledge and skills re required to fully understand the principles and treatments required in cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation.
Prerequisite: PT 120 and PT 121 and PT 122 and PT 125 and PT 126 and PT 130 and PT 134 Corequisite: None Graded: Letter Grade
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