Introduction

Rehabilitation professionals play an important role in supporting individuals living with cardiorespiratory conditions. They work as part of a cohesive multidisciplinary team to support patients to reduce symptoms of breathlessness, improve airway clearance, pace activities, enhance nutrition, reduce anxiety and more. While each rehabilitation professional has a different role and focus, all team members work towards a common goal of helping improve the quality of life of these patients.

This course examines the role of the rehabilitation team in addressing respiratory symptoms and functional impairments associated with cardiorespiratory conditions. It briefly explores the impact of these conditions on various body systems. It then describes a range of rehabilitation assessment and intervention approaches, focusing on physiotherapy treatment. This information provides healthcare professionals with a solid understanding of what the rehabilitation team can achieve in respiratory rehabilitation.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• describe the overall impact of chronic breathlessness on function and other body systems
• discuss the roles of at least four rehabilitation professions within the wider cardiorespiratory team
• identify evidence-based assessment techniques and therapeutic interventions to optimise functional outcomes in cardiorespiratory rehabilitation

Target audience

This course is aimed at rehabilitation professionals, students and assistants including but not limited to Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Rehabilitation Doctors, Rehabilitation Nurses, Prosthetists, Orthotists, Psychologists, Audiologists, Dietetics, Social Workers. Community Health Workers, Nurses or Medical Doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.

Practicalities

• Availability - this course is online and can be completed on your own schedule.
• Hours of Learning - No deadlines are applied to this course and it can be started and completed in your own time according to your personal schedule. We expect the required elements to take around 2-2.5 hours depending on your schedule and learning style. Additionally there are many optional resources provided and if you choose to review these the course could take longer to complete.
• Types of Activities - This course includes instructional and/or practical videos, reading activities, AI supported learning activities, reflection, evaluation forms, a quiz and additional resources.
• Certificates - At the end of the course, when you have completed all of the required elements, you will be able to download a certificate of completion and 1.9 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Instructor financial and non-financial disclosures

No relevant relationships disclosed by instructor.

Accessibility and Non-Discrimination Policy

Physiopedia Plus is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible learning environment for all participants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, disability, military status, sexual orientation or age in any aspect of our continuing education services. We are dedicated to ensuring that all learners can fully participate in our programmes. Participants who require accommodations or have special needs are encouraged to contact us with details so that we can make all reasonable efforts to meet these requirements.