Building on previously learned knowledge and skills this course continues to focus on the practical skills required to successfully assist the Physical Therapist and their clients. The course emphasizes physiotherapy treatments and interventions to promote of functional mobility, balance and strength for clients with cardiovascular and respiratory conditions, circulatory disorders and clients with amputations.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- 1. Vital sign assessment of cardio-respiratory clients 2. Management of cardiac and respiratory distress 3. Breathing exercises and coughing 4. Oxygen therapy 5. Secretion removal techniques 6. Positioning and mobilizing clients post abdominal or thoracic surgery with lines and tubes 7. Rehabilitation post heart or lung surgery and post myocardial infarction 8. Pulmonary rehabilitation 9. Tracheostomy management and ventilators 10. Management of circulatory disorders 11. Rehabilitation post amputations 12. Paediatric respiratory care 13. Professional behavior
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.