Unit Outline

This unit builds upon the foundational knowledge and skills introduced in the previous units to examine cardiorespiratory physiotherapy. It, therefore, retains the focus on applying the biopsychosocial model of practice, person centred practice, evidence-based practice, reflective practice, critical thinking and interprofessional collaboration. Students are required to synthesise new knowledge and skills related to responding to clients with clinical cardiorespiratory conditions and integrate them in the application of the clinical reasoning cycle and physiotherapy clinical decision-making model, culturally safe practice for diverse populations, determining the quality of information sources and professional interaction and communication.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Describe the aetiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis and clinical presentation of common cardiorespiratory disorders.
2.	Describe common medical and pharmaceutical interventions widely used for cardio-respiratory conditions and how this impacts physiotherapy interventions.
3.	Reflect on the role of the physiotherapist within the multidisciplinary team in the management of acute and chronic cardiorespiratory conditions.
4.	Using clinical reasoning and evidence, describe and justify safe and effective physiotherapy interventions to manage individuals with cardiorespiratory problems.
5.	Estimate risk of cardiorespiratory complications, identify the signs and symptoms of a deteriorating client, and propose physiotherapy interventions to manage.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	CXA736 Physiotherapy practice and CXA737 Foundations of Physiotherapy

Alterations as a result of student feedback

Alterations that have been made as a result of student feedback include the addition of more real-life examples of objective assessment in people who have cardiorespiratory impairments.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Four Quizzes (Cardiorespiratory)	Week 2	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Oral presentation	Week 5	20 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 3:	Case Study	Week 14	40 %	LO3, LO4, LO5

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Four Quizzes (Cardiorespiratory)

Task Description:

Four Quizzes:

Anatomy and physiology of the cardiorespiratory systems (10%)
Pathophysiology of common cardiorespiratory conditions (10%)
Medical & pharmaceutical assessment/treatment for cardio-respiratory conditions (10%)
Physiotherapy interventions for cardio-respiratory conditions (10%)

These online quizzes will assess your knowledge related to applied cardiorespiratory anatomy and physiology, and clinical and radiological presentation of the common cardiorespiratory conditions.

Task Length:

30 minutes (per quiz, 4 quizzes total = 120 mins)

Due Date:

Week 2

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identify features of the cardiorespiratory system structure and function relevant to the cardiorespiratory conditions and their presentation in medical imaging.	LO1
2	Describe the medical & pharmaceutical management of the selected cardiorespiratory disorders, and their implication for physiotherapy practice.	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Interpret the epidemiology, aetiology, pathogenesis, and clinical presentation of select cardiorespiratory disorders	LO1
4	Justify the mechanisms and theoretical concepts that underpin the effectiveness of physiotherapy assessments and interventions.	LO1, LO2, LO4

Assessment Task 2: Oral presentation

Task Description:

Oral presentation (Online) – Pathophysiology, pharmacological and medical management, and prognostic features of cardiorespiratory condition.

In this assessment, you are required to take an evidence-based approach to present a current update on the aetiology, epidemiology, pathoanatomic, pathophysiology, clinical and radiological features (as applicable) of the given cardiorespiratory condition. You are required to discuss the pharmacological and medical management of the given conditions with their associated side effects and complications, as well as the short-term and long-term prognostic features of the impairments of the given condition. Your unit coordinator will assign you with a cardiorespiratory condition for the presentation. You are required to perform this oral presentation to the teaching team and peer group, which includes a 3-min question and answer session.

Task Length:

10 minutes presentation time, and 3 minutes QA time (13 min/presentation)

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Apply a contemporary understanding of the given cardiorespiratory conditions by explaining the type of the relevant pathoanatomic or pathophysiology, clinical features, and where applicable the radiological features.	LO1
2	Analyse the pharmacological and medical management and associated complications of the given cardiorespiratory condition, with the evidence-based short and long-term prognosis of the impairments.	LO1, LO2
3	Apply responsible communication skills with self-reflection and life-long learning attributes when answering the questions where applicable.	LO1, LO2

Assessment Task 3: Case Study

Task Description:

Discuss the evidence for exercise-based therapy compared to respiratory based interventions in one of the clinical populations listed on MyLO.
Structure your case study using the following questions.
1. Describe the aetiology and pathophysiology of the condition/clinical population.
2. Discuss cardiorespiratory complications/deterioration relevant to the patient population.
Discuss and critically appraise the evidence for exercise-based therapy compared to respiratory based interventions for reducing the risk of complications in the chosen clinical population.

Task Length:

2000-3000 words

Due Date:

Week 14

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Justify physiotherapy interventions relevant to a cardiorespiratory condition, with understanding of the associated complications/deterioration.	LO5
2	Apply contemporary understanding of evidence-based practice to inform clinical decision making.	LO4
3	Evaluate current practice and the evidence base that supports current practice.	LO3

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.