CQUniversity Unit Profile
PSIO12002 Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy
Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy
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General Information

Overview

You will develop knowledge and clinical skills relating to the comprehensive management of adult and paediatric patients with acute and chronic cardiac and respiratory conditions (e.g. ischaemic heart disease, heart failure, COPD, cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis and pneumonia). You will apply the principles of evidence-based approaches to cardiorespiratory physiotherapy management of patients in the context of biological, social and psychological factors. You will relate the role of the cardiorespiratory physiotherapist working in a diverse range of hospital and community care facilities to that of the inter-professional team, family members and carers of patients.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 2
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

To enrol in this unit you must be enrolled in the CB85 Course and meet the following pre-requisites: PSIO11003 - Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice 2 BMSC11007 - Medical Anatomy and Physiology 1 BMSC11008 - Medical Anatomy and Physiology 2 BMSC12006 -  Cardiorespiratory Physiology and Measurement Additionally you must be enrolled in or have already completed the following co-requisite: MPAT12001 - Medical Pathophysiology

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 2 - 2024

Bundaberg
Rockhampton

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Class Timetable

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. In-class Test(s)
Weighting: 15%
2. In-class Test(s)
Weighting: 35%
3. On-campus Activity
Weighting: Pass/Fail
4. Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs)
Weighting: 50%

Assessment Grading

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.

Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from SUTE

Feedback

Students suggested that they were no given enough opportunity to review their assessment papers in class.

Recommendation

It is recommended that students be given more time to review their written assessments in class, and that all students be reminded that they can individually review and seek further feedback on their assessments in a one-on-one tutorial.

Feedback from SUTE

Feedback

Whiteboard drop-in tutorial sessions were very useful.

Recommendation

It is recommended that whiteboard drop-in tutorial sessions are planned regularly throughout the term.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Discuss the pathological processes, the symptomatology, clinical course, medical and pharmacological management and prognosis in patients with cardiorespiratory conditions
  2. Develop, implement and evaluate evidence-based assessment and treatment for patients with cardiorespiratory conditions, through acute to chronic conditions
  3. Explain how biological, social, and psychological factors inform a physiotherapy intervention plan for patients with cardiorespiratory conditions
  4. Relate the role of physiotherapy to the management of cardiorespiratory conditions and pathologies using both an inter-professional and patient-centred approach
  5. Demonstrate acceptable professional and ethical behaviours consistent with a physiotherapy practitioner.

The Learning Outcomes and Assessment tasks have been mapped against and aligned with the Physiotherapy Practice Thresholds in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5
1 - In-class Test(s) - 15%
2 - In-class Test(s) - 35%
3 - On-campus Activity - 0%
4 - Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) - 50%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5
1 - Communication
2 - Problem Solving
3 - Critical Thinking
4 - Information Literacy
5 - Team Work
6 - Information Technology Competence
7 - Cross Cultural Competence
8 - Ethical practice
9 - Social Innovation
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

Prescribed

Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy: Adults and Paediatrics

5th Edition (2016)
Authors: Eleanor Main and Linda Denehy
Elsevier
ISBN: 9780702047312
Binding: Paperback

Additional Textbook Information

You do not need your own textbook, though it is very useful. The library have an eBook available. 

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing styles below:

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Sean Ledger Unit Coordinator
s.j.ledger@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 08 Jul 2024

Module/Topic

Session A

  • Subjective Assessment of the Cardiorespiratory Patient

Session B

  • Objective Assessment of the Cardiorespiratory Patient

 

Chapter

Refer to Moodle page for prescribed readings and additional resources.

Events and Submissions/Topic

E-learning module: Clinical Skills Development Service

- Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Course

Week 2 Begin Date: 15 Jul 2024

Module/Topic

Session A

  • Revision Session: ABGs, lung function and exercise tests, ECG, and introduction to pathology.

Session B

  • Chest Imaging and Interpretation

Chapter

Refer to Moodle page for prescribed readings and additional resources.

Events and Submissions/Topic

E-learning module: Clinical Skills Development Service

- An Introduction to Chest Radiographs

Week 3 Begin Date: 22 Jul 2024

Module/Topic

Session A

  • Positioning for Treatment
  • Ventilation and Perfusion (V/Q)

Session B

  • Oxygen Therapy

Chapter

Refer to Moodle page for prescribed readings and additional resources.

Events and Submissions/Topic

E-learning module: Clinical Skills Development Service

- Oxygen Therapy

Week 4 Begin Date: 29 Jul 2024

Module/Topic

Session A

  • Airway Clearance Therapy

Session B

  • Atelectasis and Loss of Lung Volume 

Chapter

Refer to Moodle page for prescribed readings and additional resources.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 5 Begin Date: 05 Aug 2024

Module/Topic

Session A

  • Clinical Reasoning
  •  Cardiorespiratory Case Scenarios

Session B

  • Clinical Skills Revision

 

Chapter

Refer to Moodle page for prescribed readings and additional resources.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Vacation Week Begin Date: 12 Aug 2024

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

This is a great time to catch up on all your study, and complete the e-Learning modules (Hurdle 2).

OSCE assessment dates to be confirmed in Week 6.

Week 6 Begin Date: 19 Aug 2024

Module/Topic

Session A

  • Mid-term In-Class Assessment

Session B

  • Management of Breathlessness

 

Chapter

Refer to Moodle page for prescribed readings and additional resources.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment 1: 90 min Mid-term In-class Test (15%)


Session A is a 90 min session (written assessment) followed by 90 min break (please check Moodle for times)

Session B is a 4-hour session (please check Moodle for times)


Mid-term In-Class Test Due: Week 6 Wednesday (21 Aug 2024) 9:45 am AEST
Week 7 Begin Date: 26 Aug 2024

Module/Topic

Session A

  • Management of Pain in Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy

Session B

  • Decreased Exercise Tolerance and Mobility in Cardiorespiratory Patients

Chapter

Refer to Moodle page for prescribed readings and additional resources.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 8 Begin Date: 02 Sep 2024

Module/Topic

Session A

  • Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV)
  • Mechanical Ventilation (MV)

Session B

  • Management of the Critically Ill Patient 

Chapter

Refer to Moodle page for prescribed readings and additional resources.

Events and Submissions/Topic

E-learning modules: Clinical Skills Development Service

- Intensive Care Physiotherapy - Orientation (PaCCMan) 

- Airway suctioning via Oropharynx and Nasopharynx

 

Session A is a 2-hour session, and;
Session B is a 4-hour session (please check Moodle for times)

Week 9 Begin Date: 09 Sep 2024

Module/Topic

Session A

  • Chest Trauma

Session B

  • Sepsis, ARDS and Complex V/Q

Session C

  • Management of Complications in Neuromuscular Disorders

Chapter

Refer to Moodle page for prescribed readings and additional resources.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Session A is a 2-hour session, and

Session B is a 2-hour session, and

Session C is a 2-hour session (please check Moodle for times).

Week 10 Begin Date: 16 Sep 2024

Module/Topic

Session A

  • Cardiac Rehabilitation

Session B

  • Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Chapter

Refer to Moodle page for prescribed readings and additional resources.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 11 Begin Date: 23 Sep 2024

Module/Topic

Session A

  • On Call/Weekend Mgmt. of Complex Patients 

Session B

  • Complex Cardiorespiratory Case Scenarios

Chapter

Refer to Moodle page for prescribed readings and additional resources.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Hurdle 2: Submit E-learning Module Certificates


Hurdles Due: Week 11 Friday (27 Sept 2024) 4:00 pm AEST
Week 12 Begin Date: 30 Sep 2024

Module/Topic

Session A

  • End-term In-Class Assessment

Session B

  • Mock OSCE
  • Revision Session

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment 2: 150-min End-term In-class Assessment (35%)

Please complete Student Unit and Teaching Evaluation (SUTE)


End Term In-Class Test Due: Week 12 Wednesday (2 Oct 2024) 10:45 am AEST
Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 07 Oct 2024

Module/Topic

OSCE assessment date to be confirmed in Week 6

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment 3: OSCE (50%) - Please refer to timetable in the unit Moodle site. This assessment will be in either Assessment Week 1 or Week 2.

Please complete Student Unit and Teaching Evaluation (SUTE).

Exam Week Begin Date: 14 Oct 2024

Module/Topic

OSCE assessment date to be confirmed in Week 6

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment 3: OSCE (50%) - Please refer to timetable in the unit Moodle site. This assessment will be in either Assessment Week 1 or Week 2.

Please complete Student Unit and Teaching Evaluation (SUTE).


OSCE Due: Exam Week Monday (14 Oct 2024) 11:45 pm AEST
Assessment Tasks

1 In-class Test(s)

Assessment Title
Mid-term In-Class Test

Task Description

This in-class test (written) has been designed to assess your knowledge and ability to interpret cardiorespiratory assessments and investigations based on topics covered in Weeks 1-5. This assessment will consist of multiple selection and multiple choice questions, true or false and short answer questions based on clinical case studies.

Weighting: This in-class test will contribute to 15% of the total unit grade.

Conditions: This in-class test will consist of up to 30 questions worth a total 60 marks, and will have a time limit of 90-minutes (including preparation time).

Students are required to complete this assessment to be eligible to pass the unit. No minimum grade is required to be achieved to be eligible to pass the unit.

Late Arrival to Assessment Policy: You should be prepared at least 15-minutes prior to the official assessment commencement time (including preparation time). In the extraordinary circumstance that you are late you will be permitted late entry to your assessment of up to 10 minutes after the official assessment commencement time. The period of lateness will be deducted from your overall assessment time. If you are denied access to the assessment due to lateness (i.e. arriving beyond the permitted late entry period), you should make an online application for deferred assessment (which may or may not be granted in line with CQU policy).


Assessment Due Date

Week 6 Wednesday (21 Aug 2024) 9:45 am AEST

Mid-term In-Class Test will be completed in the scheduled class time


Return Date to Students

Results will be returned to students no later than one week after the completion of the in-class test.


Weighting
15%

Assessment Criteria

Students are required to complete this assessment to be eligible to pass the unit. No minimum grade is required to be achieved to be eligible to pass the unit.


Referencing Style

Submission
Offline

Submission Instructions
Students will submit this assessment in-class.

assessmentOutcome
  • Discuss the pathological processes, the symptomatology, clinical course, medical and pharmacological management and prognosis in patients with cardiorespiratory conditions


assessmentGradAttribute
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Team Work
  • Cross Cultural Competence
  • Ethical practice

2 In-class Test(s)

Assessment Title
End Term In-Class Test

Task Description

This in-class test (written) has been designed to assess your knowledge and ability to interpret cardiorespiratory assessments and investigations based on topics covered in Weeks 1-11. This assessment will consist of multiple selection and multiple choice questions, true or false and short answer questions based on clinical case studies.

Weighting: This in-class test will contribute to 35% of the total unit grade.

Conditions: This in-class test will consist of up to 50 questions worth a total 105 marks, and will have a time limit of 150-minutes (including preparation time).

Students must complete this assessment and receive a minimum of 50% in this in-class test to be eligible to pass the course overall.

...

Late Arrival to Assessment Policy: You should be prepared at least 15-minutes prior to the official assessment commencement time (including preparation time). In the extraordinary circumstance that you are late you will be permitted late entry to your assessment of up to 10 minutes after the official assessment commencement time. The period of lateness will be deducted from your overall assessment time. If you are denied access to the assessment due to lateness (i.e. arriving beyond the permitted late entry period), you should make an online application for deferred assessment (which may or may not be granted in line with CQU policy).


Assessment Due Date

Week 12 Wednesday (2 Oct 2024) 10:45 am AEST

End Term In-Class Test will be completed in the scheduled class time


Return Date to Students

Results will be returned to students no later than one week after the completion of in-class test.


Weighting
35%

Minimum mark or grade
Students must receive a minimum of 50% in this in-class test to be eligible to pass the course overall.

Assessment Criteria

Students must complete this assessment and receive a minimum of 50% in this in-class test to be eligible to pass the course overall.


Referencing Style

Submission
Offline

Submission Instructions
Students will submit this assessment in-class.

assessmentOutcome
  • Discuss the pathological processes, the symptomatology, clinical course, medical and pharmacological management and prognosis in patients with cardiorespiratory conditions
  • Develop, implement and evaluate evidence-based assessment and treatment for patients with cardiorespiratory conditions, through acute to chronic conditions
  • Explain how biological, social, and psychological factors inform a physiotherapy intervention plan for patients with cardiorespiratory conditions
  • Relate the role of physiotherapy to the management of cardiorespiratory conditions and pathologies using both an inter-professional and patient-centred approach


assessmentGradAttribute
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Team Work
  • Cross Cultural Competence
  • Ethical practice

3 On-campus Activity

Assessment Title
Hurdles

Task Description

Hurdle 1
A minimum attendance of 85% to tutorial/practical sessions is recommended by the Australian Physiotherapy Council. This has been integrated as a requirement in the CB85 Physiotherapy course, therefore a minimum of 85% attendance to tutorial/practical sessions is required for a PASS grade. The monitoring of attendance will take into consideration legitimate reasons for absences, as are outlined in the Assessment Policy and Procedure. When there is a genuine reason for being absent, students must inform the Unit Coordinator as soon as possible. You will be warned by the Unit Coordinator when you reach the 85% threshold.

 

Please note: It is mandatory that medical certificates or other supporting documentation (e.g., funeral notices) are emailed to the unit coordinator within 5-days of missing a session. Students who fail to meet the minimum 85% attendance requirement or do not submit documentation within the required time frame will FAIL the unit.

 

Prolonged absences: Students who may require prolonged absences (>3 sessions) for a medical or health-related condition (e.g., serious, or debilitating illness or injury; hospitalisation; giving or recently given birth; mental health illness or condition), will require a face-to-face discussion with the Head of Course and the Unit Coordinator to discuss the most appropriate pathway for completion of the unit.

 

Hurdle 2
E-learning modules: You are required to complete e-learning modules relevant to Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy, and the certificates gained at the completion of the modules are required to be submitted to Moodle by 4pm Friday, 27th September of Week 11.


Assessment Due Date

Week 11 Friday (27 Sept 2024) 4:00 pm AEST

Submit online via Moodle


Return Date to Students

Weighting
Pass/Fail

Minimum mark or grade
A PASS grade is required in order to pass the unit.

Assessment Criteria

The Hurdle Requirement is a Pass/Fail assessment task.

Policies and Procedures:

  1. The monitoring of attendance will take into consideration legitimate reasons for absences, as are outlined in the Assessment Policy and Procedure.
  2. Students will be required to complete the Supplementary Assessment within 7-14 days following Certification of Grades.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

assessmentOutcome
  • Demonstrate acceptable professional and ethical behaviours consistent with a physiotherapy practitioner.


assessmentGradAttribute
  • Communication
  • Team Work
  • Ethical practice

4 Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs)

Assessment Title
OSCE

Task Description

The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) will consist of a 45 minutes clinical skills assessment based on short case-scenarios and on content covered during Week 1 - Week 11. You will discuss and demonstrate aspects of assessment, treatment, clinical reasoning and overall management of the conditions presented.

You may be video recorded for moderation purposes. Students should be prepared to model for other examinees after completing their own assessment and students from other year groups may also act as models during the assessment as required.

This requires attendance on the day of examination for a minimum of 90 minutes (45 minutes assessment + 45 minutes modelling).


Assessment Due Date

Exam Week Monday (14 Oct 2024) 11:45 pm AEST

The OSCE will take place during the exam weeks in Term 2. An individual assessment timetable will be published prior to the end of Term 2.


Return Date to Students

Results and feedback will be available within two weeks of the assessment.


Weighting
50%

Minimum mark or grade
A minimum grade of 50% AND a PASS result for the PASS/FAIL component of Professionalism, Safety, and Risk Management is required to pass this assessment.

Assessment Criteria

To PASS the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) you must.

  1. Achieve a PASS result of 50%; AND
  2. Achieve a PASS result for the PASS/FAIL component of Safety and Risk Management.

If you DO NOT meet the above criteria, you may be offered a Supplementary Assessment in line with CQUniversity Policy.

Late Arrivals Policy: You should aim to arrive at least 15-minutes prior to the official assessment commencement time. In the extraordinary circumstance that you are late you will be permitted late entry to your assessment of up to 10 minutes after the official assessment commencement time. The period of lateness will be deducted from your overall assessment time. If you are denied access to the assessment due to lateness (i.e. arriving beyond the permitted late entry period), you should make an online application for deferred assessment (which may or may not be granted in line with CQU policy). If your application for deferred assessment is denied, you will receive a score of zero percent (0%) for your assessment item and will not be eligible for a re-sit but may be eligible for a supplementary assessment in line with CQU policy.


Referencing Style

Submission

No submission method provided.


assessmentOutcome
  • Develop, implement and evaluate evidence-based assessment and treatment for patients with cardiorespiratory conditions, through acute to chronic conditions
  • Explain how biological, social, and psychological factors inform a physiotherapy intervention plan for patients with cardiorespiratory conditions
  • Relate the role of physiotherapy to the management of cardiorespiratory conditions and pathologies using both an inter-professional and patient-centred approach
  • Demonstrate acceptable professional and ethical behaviours consistent with a physiotherapy practitioner.


assessmentGradAttribute
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Team Work
  • Cross Cultural Competence
  • Ethical practice

Academic Integrity Statement

As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.

Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.

When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.

Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.

As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.

What is a breach of academic integrity?

A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.

Why is academic integrity important?

A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.

Where can I get assistance?

For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.

What can you do to act with integrity?