PHTH 6440 - Cardiopulmonary (3)

This is a combined lecture and laboratory course addressing physical therapy clinical practices applied to the management of individuals with cardiopulmonary system dysfunction. The course reviews the relevant anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary system and presents the clinical pathophysiology of the cardiac and pulmonary systems to comprehensively address the physical therapy management of individuals with compromised cardiopulmonary health status. Specific diagnostic tests and procedures used in cardiopulmonary care are covered as well as the medical, surgical, and rehabilitative management of patients with primary and secondary cardiopulmonary dysfunction. During the conduct of the laboratory course, students develop a systematic approach not only to the classification of pathology, impairments, functional limitations, and disability of individuals with cardiopulmonary problems, but also to the examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention of these individuals. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all prior required coursework and/or permission from instructor