PHTH 564. Integrated Cardiorespiratory Rehabilitation.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (School of Phys & Occ Therapy)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Building on previously learned knowledge of cardiorespiratory physiotherapy, students will gain conceptual and procedural knowledge and skills for the physiotherapy assessment and management of patients with various cardiovascular and respiratory conditions, patients undergoing lung/heart-lung
transplantation, and critically ill patients managed in the intensive care unit (ICU). This course aims to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the area of cardiovascular and respiratory physiotherapy through interactive lectures as well as case-based labs run at the McGill Simulation center.
- Prerequisites: PHTH 554 or permission from the instructor.