PT 6900 - PT Management of Cardiopulmonary Disorders

4 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Entry into the PT program and successful completion of all prior DPT courses.
Description
This course primarily addresses the scientific basis of cardiopulmonary dysfunction and therapeutic intervention which may be utilized by a healthcare professional team in rehabilitation of individuals with cardiopulmonary pathologies. Assessment and physical rehabilitation are emphasized. The spectrum of cardiopulmonary diseases from primary prevention to secondary prevention and long-term rehabilitation will be presented.