Introduction to Australian Physiotherapy Practice Workshops Cardiorespiratory - PDM1195

This workshop provides an overview to common principles and practice in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy in Australia, through the use of a variety of teaching and learning activities including case studies.

Participants will be provided with access to electronic pre-reading materials prior to the workshop. The workshop is targeted at clinical skills and clinical reasoning development relevant to the Australian Healthcare system.

At a glance

Fees

A$450.00
Cost includes pre-reading materials, morning and afternoon tea.

Who should attend

This workshop is designed to assist physiotherapists seeking professional entry-level registration in Australia.

Please be mindful of the following points before you register:

  1. For all Monash University physiotherapy courses, including short courses, you must meet the minimum English language requirements which is the equivalent to International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 7.0 (no band lower than 6.5) Read registration standards.
  2. The courses have been developed for the Australian context and may or may not be relevant to international settings.

What you will learn

At the completion of the cardiorespiratory workshop, participants should be able to:

  • Discuss modes of service delivery in Australia, in the context of cardiorespiratory physiotherapy
  • List key components of a cardiorespiratory interview
  • Identify the elements of a cardiorespiratory physical examination
  • Demonstrate modification of assessment relevant to patient pathology
  • Apply clinical reasoning in identification of patient problems and treatment priorities
  • Demonstrate commonly used treatment techniques and outcome measures
  • Identify key issues related to goal setting and discharge planning in the acute cardiorespiratory patient.

Program structure

Participants will be provided with pre-reading to maximise discussion/practical time. Emphasis will be on clinical reasoning and practical skill development during the workshop.   Course materials include post course online access to teaching videos

Course will be delivered by experienced Monash University Physiotherapy academic educators with clinical expertise in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy.

Please note the following cancellation policy and COVID information:

  • We reserve the right to cancel any of the workshops if the minimum number of 10 registrants is not reached. Full refunds will be available to those registered in this instance.
  • Cancellation requests submitted up to 2 weeks prior to the workshop date will be entitled to a full refund, less 10% for administration fees.
  • Cancellation requests submitted between 2 weeks and 1 day (or prior to online material being granted and accessed) before the workshop date will be entitled to a 50% refund.
  • Cancellation requests submitted after online material has been granted (1 day prior to workshop) or on or after the day of the workshop will not be eligible for a refund.

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