PHTY5163 at a glance...

Level:  Postgraduate

School/Department: 
Physiotherapy

Credit points : 6

* The EFTSL value of a unit of study can be determined by dividing the Credit points by 48. For example, a 6 credit point unit of study has an EFTSL of 0.125 (6/48 = 0.125)

2010 Charges:
Commonwealth Supported Places: $945

Postgraduate Domestic and International Fee Paying Places:
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Available in Semester 2 as On-line at Cumberland from 26 July 2010 to 31 October 2010

Related Areas of Interest

• Physiotherapy

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Unit of Study: PHTY5163 - Physiotherapy in Pulmonary Rehab

This unit of study examines the management of patients referred for pulmonary rehabilitation. Topics covered will be assessment of respiratory function, assessment of exercise capacity, the acute physiological responses exercise, exercise prescription for both endurance and strength training; physiological responses to exercise training; measurement of quality of life; use of outcome measures in re-evaluation. In addition, issues of smoking cessation and patient education will be addressed. Students will be required to evaluate research literature for evidence to support the implementation of components of pulmonary rehabilitation.

Unit coordinator: Assoc Prof Jenny Alison

Classes: Off-campus, web-based

Assessment: Two assignments (25% ea), written exam (50%)

Courses this subject is available in

This unit of study can be undertaken as a part of the following degree programs:

Health Sciences Postgraduate Non Award

Most of the units of study offered in the postgraduate coursework programs can also be taken on a single unit, non-award basis. It may be possible for you to initially enrol in a single unit of study as a non-award student and then transfer to one of the award courses providing your qualifications satisfy the admission criteria for the course.
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Master of Health Science (Physiotherapy)

THIS COURSE IS NOT AVAILABLE IN 2010
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