Mar 29, 2024  
Spring 2021 Catalog 
    
Spring 2021 Catalog FINAL VERSION - Closed for Revisions

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DPT 840 - Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation


Description:
This course will address the pathology and pathophysiology of disease states of the cardiac pulmonary and circulatory system including the lymphatics. The course will incorporate intervention skills learned in Applied Exercise Physiology (DPT 710 ) and Therapeutic Intervention I & II (DPT 722  & DPT 822 ) and apply it to medically complicated clients. This course will also address clinical knowledge and clinical practice skills utilized in the acute/subacute care environments including: lines and monitors, tracheotomy/ventilator, telemetry, infection management/isolation protocols, and pulmonary hygiene/swallowing disorders.

Prerequisites:
Enrollment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program or Instructor Consent

4 cr.



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