Online Course
The Science of Breathing Well
Recognise symptoms that occur with dysfunctional breathing and help patients breath optimally

1.5-2 hours

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Tania Clifton-Smith
Course instructor

Tania is a physiotherapist with extensive experience in the field of breathing dysfunction and is the cofounder of Breathing Works

BradCliff Breathing Method
Course instructor

The BradCliff Breathing Method is recognised internationally and utilises EBP to educate Health Professionals from around the world

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UPDATE: This course has now been retired. Please check out our Dysfunctional Breathing course if you would like to learn more about this topic.

Introduction

Optimal breathing patterns help to maintain homeostasis. When breathing is disrupted, significant issues can arise. Physiotherapists are well placed to assess and treat breathing pattern disorders and it is necessary to understand the science behind optimal breathing in order to recognise and manage the symptoms that occur with dysfunctional breathing. This course introduces the science of breathing well and explores why this pattern can be disrupted.

Aims

This course aims to introduce the science of breathing well and explain why this pattern can be disrupted and how to optimise it.

Outline

This course is made up of videos, reading, forum posts and a final quiz. The course content is split into the following sections:

  1. Videos
  2. Reading Activities
  3. Quiz

Target audience

This course is aimed at Physiotherapy and Physical Therapy clinicians, students and assistants. Other interested professionals such as athletic trainers, occupational therapists, 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 1.5-2 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 - Watching videos, reading, a final quiz and participating in an international discussion forum.

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 1.6 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Requirements to complete this course

In order to complete this course and receive a course completion certificate plus CEUs/CCUs/CPD points you will need to:

  1. Respect the Plus Community Culture.
  2. Log all the required learning activities as complete (represented by the orange icons!).
  3. Actively and appropriately participate in the course discussions.
  4. Pass a final quiz with a score of 80% or more.
  5. Complete a course evaluation form.

Learning outcomes

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

  • interpret the effect of the mechanics, physiology and psychophysiology of breathing on multiple organ systems and processes
  • describe a normal breathing pattern
  • identify common causes of dysfunctional breathing
  • explain the relationship between breathing and the autonomic nervous system

Instructor financial and non-financial disclosures

Tania Clifton-Smith: No relevant relationships disclosed by instructor.

Accessibility

For special needs or accommodations please contact us with details of how we can meet your needs.

Featured reviews
I loved this course, which I found interesting. It is an area I am familiar with and already have a great interest in, and I found it excellent. It was a thorough introduction to dysfunctional breathing and the different elements of the condition.
Fiona Blackie
Physiotherapist
Ireland
It is an informative module and applies to all areas of Physiotherapy. It has made me keen to learn more.
Ann Dooley
Physiotherapist
New Zealand
I highly recommend this course! It is super interesting and covers the basics you need to know about breathing. (google translate)
Suzanne Liekens
Physiotherapist
Netherlands
Very manageable yet thorough presentation to improve the confidence of clinicians having started management of over-breathing with their patients. It was well-referenced and effectively built the case for the importance of taking breathing into consideration for all our patients. This course is an excellent opportunity to access a renowned clinician in the field.
Julie Joblon
Physiotherapist
France
It was an excellent course - a well-rounded and wholesome approach to breathing, emphasising its broad systemic significance. I am looking forward to the new and upcoming components of the breathing programme.
Kasha Szewczyk
Physiotherapist
New Zealand
Amazing course! It provides a clear and simplified explanation about the normal pattern of breathing, related pathophysiology and all the factors related to breathing.
Ajita Misra
Physiotherapist
India
I would recommend this course to MSK physio to review respiratory physiotherapy principles and relate them to MSK practice. Very good!
Huw Adams
Physiotherapist
United Kingdom
This course explains the relationship between poor breathing habits, and blood gasses clearly. It is easy to follow - and should assist physiotherapists in explaining the reasoning behind improved breathing patterns and improved quality of life.
Susan Grobler
Physiotherapist
South Africa
The best course on breathing pattern disorders that I have seen!
Obinna Onanike
Physiotherapist
Nigeria