Course Description
The Certificate Course in Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy is a comprehensive course that includes but is not limited to physical and breathing exercises, risk factor modification, and counseling designed to improve the physical and psychological condition of individuals with cardiorespiratory conditions. With the rising prevalence of cardiorespiratory diseases and a recent emergence of post-Covid syndrome, more patients will need to be rehabilitated by therapists with the knowledge and skills required to meet meaningful endpoints.
The Certificate Course in Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy is intended for healthcare professionals like you who want to gain the essential competencies required to practice cardiorespiratory physiotherapy.
The course covers:
● Assessment tools to evaluate the physical and functional impairment and stratify risk.
● Breathing Facilitation Exercises and Techniques to expand the lung capacity.
● Individually Tailored Exercises to control breathing patterns, build muscle strength and endurance.
● Psychological Counselling to promote behavioral and lifestyle changes.
The Medvarsity Learning Design framework (Certificate, Advanced Certificate, and Fellowship) is based on Kirkpatrick’s model of e-learning and allows the systematic consumption and application of the content.
We at Medvarsity strive to equip every physician with the ability to fast-track their career and enable them to better serve the communities in which they practice. Join us and let us impact healthcare through education.
Eligibility: Physiotherapists/ Physiotherapy Interns/Trainees, Nurses, and Clinical Attendants.
Course Validity: 4 months. There will be an extra charge for the extension of the course validity.
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Course Outline
Introduction to Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy
- Introduction, Importance, Indications for Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy
Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology
- Heart and Circulatory System
- Common Cardiac Disorders
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery (CABG)
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Risk Evaluation
- Functional Capacity
Pulmonary Anatomy and Physiology – Physiotherapy
- Respiratory Structure and Function
Assessment and Treatment Technique in cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy
- Evaluation of the Chest; Breathing Exercises and Exercises to Mobilize the Chest
- Coughing
- Postural Drainage
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Fitness and Health
- Physical Activity and Fitness
- Musculoskeletal Fitness
- Exercise Physiology
- Benefits of Exercise
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Role of Exercise in Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy
- Exercise Protocols
- Exercise Testing in Chronic Heart Failure, Coronary Heart Disease and Valvular Heart Disease
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Assessment and Exercise Prescription in Low-Risk Cardiovascular patients
- Assessment of Low-Risk Patients
- Prescription for Aerobic Endurance and Dynamic Resistance Training
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Course Description
The Certificate Course in Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy is a comprehensive course that includes but is not limited to physical and breathing exercises, risk factor modification, and counseling designed to improve the physical and psychological condition of individuals with cardiorespiratory conditions. With the rising prevalence of cardiorespiratory diseases and a recent emergence of post-Covid syndrome, more patients will need to be rehabilitated by therapists with the knowledge and skills required to meet meaningful endpoints.
The Certificate Course in Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy is intended for healthcare professionals like you who want to gain the essential competencies required to practice cardiorespiratory physiotherapy.
The course covers:
● Assessment tools to evaluate the physical and functional impairment and stratify risk.
● Breathing Facilitation Exercises and Techniques to expand the lung capacity.
● Individually Tailored Exercises to control breathing patterns, build muscle strength and endurance.
● Psychological Counselling to promote behavioral and lifestyle changes.
The Medvarsity Learning Design framework (Certificate, Advanced Certificate, and Fellowship) is based on Kirkpatrick’s model of e-learning and allows the systematic consumption and application of the content.
We at Medvarsity strive to equip every physician with the ability to fast-track their career and enable them to better serve the communities in which they practice. Join us and let us impact healthcare through education.
Eligibility: Physiotherapists/ Physiotherapy Interns/Trainees, Nurses, and Clinical Attendants.
Course Validity: 4 months. There will be an extra charge for the extension of the course validity.
Course Outline
Introduction to Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy
- Introduction, Importance, Indications for Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy
Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology
- Heart and Circulatory System
- Common Cardiac Disorders
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery (CABG)
-
Risk Evaluation
- Functional Capacity
Pulmonary Anatomy and Physiology – Physiotherapy
- Respiratory Structure and Function
Assessment and Treatment Technique in cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy
- Evaluation of the Chest; Breathing Exercises and Exercises to Mobilize the Chest
- Coughing
- Postural Drainage
-
Fitness and Health
- Physical Activity and Fitness
- Musculoskeletal Fitness
- Exercise Physiology
- Benefits of Exercise
-
Role of Exercise in Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy
- Exercise Protocols
- Exercise Testing in Chronic Heart Failure, Coronary Heart Disease and Valvular Heart Disease
-
Assessment and Exercise Prescription in Low-Risk Cardiovascular patients
- Assessment of Low-Risk Patients
- Prescription for Aerobic Endurance and Dynamic Resistance Training
-
FAQs
Next Batch Start Date 23rd Jan 2023
Learning Path
- Course 1 Certificate Course in Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy
- COURSE 2 Advance Certificate in Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy