PHTH 402: Clinical Practice: Cardio-Pulmonary Physiotherapy: (0-6-3)

This course includes practical application of cardio-pulmonary physiotherapy principles in a supervised clinical setting. The purpose of the course is that the student master such techniques and be competent in cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation. Topics of the course includes post-operative cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation, ischemic heart disease physiotherapy, postural drainage techniques, COPD rehabilitation, ICU patient management, respiratory exercises techniques and applications and related topics in cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation. (Prerequisite PHTH 304)