PT 539/L - Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

Institution:

Daemen University

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Description:

This lecture/laboratory course will address the diversified issues of clinical management of patient/client with primary and/or secondary cardiovascular and pulmonary dysfunction within the context of Physical Therapy. Topics will include practice setting specific management principles and therapeutic techniques to address primary and secondary impairments of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems, as well as prevention of dysfunction in individuals across their life span. Topics to be discussed include Chronic Obstructive Lung Dysfunction, Restrictive Lung Dysfunction, Cardiac Muscle Dysfunction, the post-surgical patient, the patient post-trauma, and the patient with cancer. Prerequisites: PT Third Year Fall professional status or permission of PT Department. Offered Each Fall.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.daemen.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 839-3600

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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