Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module students should:
1.Have an advanced understanding of the physiology of the most common paediatric respiratory conditions and adult cardiac, metabolic and vascular conditions.
2. Have an advanced understanding of the pathologies of paediatric and adult respiratory, cardiac and vascular conditions.
3. Assessment:
Following patient consent be able to demonstrate competencies on the comprehensive examination and assessment (subjective and objective) of the patient.
Be able to interpret and analyse patient’s vital signs with what is expected for the condition, including or excluding alternative diagnoses, and prioritise patient’s needs in surgical, ICU and paediatric conditions.
4. Treatment intervention development plan :
Be able to develop an evidence-based treatment rationale for safe and effective interventions in surgical, ICU and paediatric conditions, including contingencies that may affect the treatment plan. Be able to monitor, evaluate, modify as necessary and record outcomes of the interventions. Be able to compare assessment of pathological conditions with ‘normals’. Be able to manage adverse events with regards to the patient
5. Communication
Be able to communicate with the patient effectively, recognising cultural and linguistic diversity with regards to patient self-management strategies e.g. education regarding the patient’s condition, exercise plans, implementing health promotion activities
6.Operating effectively across a range of settings
Be able to demonstrate competencies on the protocol of on-call physiotherapy situation.
Be able to demonstrate awareness of what members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team do, and know who to liaise with in certain situations in a professional manner.
Be able to communicate and work effectively in a professional manner with other multidisciplinary service providers adhering to relevant practice standards and ethical conduct
Demonstrate the ability to search, retrieve and understand the scientific literature with regards to paediatric respiratory conditions and adult cardiac and vascular conditions with the aim to participate in quality improvement using up to date evidence based assessment and treatments.
7. Understand the principles of universal precautions with regards to infection control
Indicative Module Content:
Pathological conditions of paediatric & adult respiratory and cardiovascular systems
Introduction to paediatric respiratory physiology, physiotherapy treatment and management principles
Respiratory management in neuromuscular disease, peripheral vascular disease and amputee management
The cardiovascular system; anatomy, functions, pathologies, interventions and implications for Physiotherapy
The Role of the physiotherapist in end of life considerations
Respiratory physiotherapy assessment and evidence-based management in a critical care setting for adults and paediatrics
Physiotherapy role in the MDT
Surgery; pre and post operative process, pain management, risks, vascular disease
On-call duties of the Physiotherapist
Practical revision of Cardiorespiratory skills: Tracheostomy care and manual hyperinflation