Master of Science in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy (MS-CPPT)

Introduction

This course is designed to prepare the students to effectively manage patients with cardiovascular or pulmonary impairments and disability. Emphasis is placed on the components of physical therapy practice – screening, examination, evaluation, diagnosis,prognosis, development of a plan of care, intervention, and outcomes assessment and evaluation. The interrelationship of other health care professionals into the team care of patients will be discussed. The majority of this course will integrate cardiopulmonary pathology and treatment principles with the multi-systems concept of patient management in all areas of physical therapy – neurology, acute care, pediatrics,orthopedics. Application of the following concepts is included: communication,individual & cultural differences, professional behavior, critical inquiry and clinical decision-making, patient/family education, and management of care delivery. Course material is often integrated into patient case studies. The course incorporates lecture, small group case discussions, self-study assignments, and clinical labs/simulations. The case study approach allows students to be more active in the learning process and emphasizes problem solving and integration of knowledge. Individual student preparation is essential for each laboratory and Workshop session.