Course info

Background / Context
This module introduces students to core physiotherapy knowledge and skills. It runs alongside SE703 Neurological Physiotherapy Module.

Students are introduced to the concepts of professional practice and patient centred care through variety of teaching and learning methods.

The core skills in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy are critically explored.

Consideration is given throughout physiotherapy specific modules to the NHS constitution (2015), the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Standards of conduct, performance and ethics (2011), the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) Code of professional values and behaviour (2011).

Module Aims
To further develop students understanding of professional physiotherapy practice and continue to build more of an understanding the core values and beliefs of the profession.

To introduce students to the key concepts in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy including;

A sound level of knowledge and understanding of anatomical, biomechanical and pathophysiological process of the cardiorespiratory systems.

Identification, understanding and evaluation of patient’s problems or potential problems through the individualised assessment of cardiorespiratory patients and providing opportunities for students to critically explore objective measures as indicators of health and illness.

A basic understanding of the cardiorespiratory treatment options providing opportunities for students to critically evaluate the evidence base for those treatment options.

To identify and discuss individual patient needs and how they may potentially benefit from physiotherapy taking into account their psychological, cultural, social and environmental factors and their influence on functional ability and the biological, physical and behavioural sciences which underpin physiotherapy.

Overview
Students are encouraged to continue to develop core knowledge, skills, and professional attributes throughout the module. Further consideration is given to the legal and ethical frameworks that healthcare professionals practice within.

The emphasis is on cardiorespiratory physiotherapy practice, with a focus on patient centred care. The need to respect, and so far as possible uphold the rights, dignity, values and autonomy of every patient giving consideration to the patient’s role in the assessment and treatment process is explored.

Students are encouraged to critically consider concepts of evidence based practice and personal and professional development to enhance patient care.

Concepts introduced in SE701 and this module are revisited in all subsequent physiotherapy modules, each building upon the knowledge and skills from the last.

Indicative Content
Physiotherapy and professional practice
The HCPC, NHS and CSPs expectations of healthcare professionals
The context and scope of physiotherapy practice
Transferable skills including; communication, professionalism, team working, clinical reasoning, reflection, critical appraisal, searching the literature, problem solving and decision making, record keeping and information governance, business skills etc
Anatomy, pathophysiology and biomechanics of the cardiorespiratory system
Cardiorespiratory assessment and treatment skills
Exploration of the evidence base
Exercise and exercise prescription
Health improvement and promotion
Acute and long term conditions

For detailed session content, see timetable on SE702 Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Moodle site.