Description
This course will progress the student beyond foundational knowledge and skills of monitoring and managing the cardiopulmonary system and develop deeper understanding of complex medical presentations and conditions. Students will learn to interpret EKG readings to guide treatment of the complex patient as well as understand resources to help better evaluate and manage the complex patient. The lymphatic system and its relationship with the cardiopulmonary system will be explored and the practice of formal cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs to progress complex patients back to maximal functional status. Discussion of the interdisciplinary care involved in the management of complex patient will also be addressed.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the physical therapy program and successful completion of all prior coursework therein or permission of the course director and the Physical Therapy Program Director.
Offered: Fall 2 semester
(2 credit hours)