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On completion of the module, students should be able to:
1. Understand the theoretical principles behind cardiorespiratory physiotherapy, based on knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
2. Understand the pathology of common obstructive and restrictive respiratory disorders.
3. Interpret basic investigations and demonstrate competency in physiotherapy assessment relevant to the cardiorespiratory patient.
4. Design an effective treatment plan based on the assessment finding, risk analysis and in line with the best available evidence
5. Demonstrate safe and effective physiotherapy treatments for the cardiorespiratory patient treatment including exercise and mobilisation; ACBT; positioning; non-invasive ventilation and suctioning
6. Understand and interpret relevant outcome measures for the cardiorespiratory patient.
7. Recognise the role of the Multi-Disciplinary team and be aware of appropriate referral to relevant members in acute and community care settings.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Practical | 6 |
Specified Learning Activities | 12 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 60 |
Total | 102 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Practical Examination: Competency based practical exam | Unspecified | n/a | Graded | No | 45 |
Continuous Assessment: INEWS online certificate, class quizzes and attendance to practical sessions. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 10 |
Examination: Case-based written exam | 1 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 45 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
Group feedback on case-studies, practice quizzes and practical skills throughout trimester. Feedback can also be sought out individually from module co-ordinator and tutors during practical sessions. Students can attend individually for post-assessment feedback on practical exam and written paper as needed.
Name | Role |
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Assoc Professor Olive Lennon | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Nessa Waters | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Martine D'Arcy | Tutor |