Advanced respiratory and cardiovascular physiotherapyLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You can comprehensively and reliably assess the functional capacity and exertion level of a cardiorespiratory rehabilitation client using key evaluation methods and measurements used in physiotherapy.
You can design and guide therapeutic exercises that promote functional and mobility capacity for cardiorespiratory rehabilitation clients, taking into account individual exertion levels as well as the specific characteristics of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases and dysfunctions.
You can apply your expertise in cardiopulmonary physiotherapy in the physiotherapy process, considering professional recommendations, evidence-based methods of intervention, as well as client-centeredness, individual strengths, and the environment.

Content

How do you choose, justify and use assessment methods for the cardiorespiratory rehabilitation client's functional capacity and exertion level in demanding cardiorespiratory physiotherapy situations?
How do you plan and guide a progressive therapeutic exercise program at an optimal exertion level, individually tailored to the different stages of rehabilitation, while considering the specific characteristics of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases and dysfunctions?
How do you apply your expertise in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy in a client-centered manner, considering professional guidelines and evidence-based methods of intervention?
How do you guide and advise the client and their close ones, considering individual strengths, the opportunities in their living environment, and social participation?

Qualifications

Competence is required in client interaction, observing basic mobility, assessing functional capacity, and the fundamentals of guidance. Additionally, you understand the key mechanisms, risk factors, and effects of respiratory and cardiovascular disorders on an individual’s mobility and functional capacity.

Evaluation

Graduation-level competence

Students can
a. use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations.
b. assess information sources critically.
d. assess operations in customer/client, user and target group situations.
e. choose and justify appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose.
g. apply critically the ethical principles of the professional field in different situations.