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B2_That students know how to apply their knowledge to their job or vocation in a professional way and have the skills that are usually demonstrated by developing and defending arguments and solving problems within their area of study
B4_That students can convey information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialized and non-specialized audiences
E5_Assess the functional state of the patient, considering the physical, psychological and social aspects
E6_Assess the diagnosis of physiotherapy care according to standards and with internationally recognized validation instruments
E7_Design the physiotherapy intervention plan according to the criteria of adequacy, validity and efficiency
E8_Execute, direct and coordinate the physiotherapy intervention plan, using its own therapeutic tools and taking into account the individuality of the user
E9_Assess the evolution of the results obtained with the treatment in relation to the objectives set
E13_Ability to work in professional teams as a basic unit in which professionals and other staff of healthcare organizations are structured in a unified or multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary way
E16_Ability to carry out physiotherapeutic interventions based on comprehensive health care that involves multiprofessional cooperation, integration of processes and continuity of care
T2_Demonstrate ability to organize and plan
T3_The student must be able to develop skills in interpersonal relationships and be able to work within an intra and interdisciplinary team
Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy is one of the branches of physiotherapy which, through the application of different therapeutic agents, is responsible for the prevention, stabilization and treatment of conditions affecting the respiratory and cardiac systems. We are currently at a time of growth and expansion of cardiorespiratory physiotherapy due to the increase in the incidence of many respiratory and cardiovascular diseases and also thanks to the recognition and acceptance of this therapy by other health specialties. It should be remembered that with the current Covid19 pandemic, respiratory physiotherapists have been on the hospital frontline performing their tasks.
In this subject, students will have to deepen their knowledge of respiratory physiology as a basis to understand the operation of the treatment techniques used in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy as well as to be able to know the mechanisms involved in the pathophysiology of different respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. In addition, the gender perspective will be introduced in teaching, emphasizing the differences due to sex and gender in the manifestations of cardiorespiratory disease, in treatments and in interventions.
It is a subject with a high practical content (4 ECTS) where students will have the opportunity to learn the basic skills to assess, diagnose and treat a patient with respiratory pathology according to current trends based on scientific evidence.
Training activity |
Hours |
AF1. Theoretical classes |
20 |
AF3. Practical classes |
40 |
AF5. Tutorials |
5 |
AF6. Study and group work |
10 |
AF7. Autonomous and individual study and work | 75 |
Total |
150 |
The subject of cardiorespiratory physiotherapy is divided into a theoretical block and a practical block.
In the theoretical block, the following contents are taught:
Topic 1. Physiology of the cardiorespiratory system
Item 2. Functional and clinical assessment
Item 3. Respiratory physiotherapy techniques
Item 4. Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
Item 5. Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy applied to different populations
Item 6. Update of COVID19 and respiratory physiotherapy
In the practical block, the contents taught in the theoretical block are taught in depth according to the subject's timetable.
MD1. Expository method or master class: to transmit knowledge and to activate the cognitive processes of the student by means of a unidirectional learning
MD2. Case study: acquiring learning through the analysis of real or simulated cases
MD3. Solving exercises and problems: exercising, rehearsing and putting into practice previous knowledge
MD4. Problem-based learning (PBL): developing active knowledge through problem solving
MD5. Project-oriented learning: carrying out a project to solve a problem, applying skills and knowledge acquired
MD6. Cooperative learning: fostering active and meaningful knowledge in a cooperative way
This subject will be evaluated as follows:
Theoretical block (40%):
Evaluation activity |
Weighting |
SE1. Electronic portfolio | 30% |
SE3. Exam |
50% |
SE5. Peer evaluation or co-evaluation: | 20% |
Practical block (60%):
Evaluation activity |
Weighting |
SE2. Oral presentation | 20% |
SE3. Exam |
50% |
SE4. Self evaluation | 30% |
The final grade of the course will consist of the two blocks with the following weighting: 40% the theoretical block, 60% the practical block. It will be compulsory to take the final exam of each block and pass the exam with a mark equal to or higher than 5. To pass the subject, it is necessary to pass the two specific blocks separately. It is mandatory to attend 80% of the classes in the practical block. The total or partial copy in any of the learning activities will mean a "Not Presented" in the subject, without option to present in the proof of recovery and without prejudice of the opening of a file for this reason. ”
Recovery period.
The students will have the option of retaking the subject when they have taken the final exam in each of the blocks and have not passed the subject.
Continuous assessment (SE1, SE2, SE4, SE5) cannot be retrieved.
The grades obtained in the continuous assessment will be kept as part of the final grade of the subject, both passed and not passed, in order to preserve the criteria of continuous assessment, maintaining the same weighting as in the first. call.
Rules of conduct
Attending class without respecting the basic rules of hygiene and uniform dress may be sanctioned.
During the class practices and especially during the assessment tests, students will not be able to wear objects that may interfere with the execution of the techniques, such as rings, watches, bracelets, long earrings, etc. Also, hand hygiene will be paramount, with short, clean, unpainted cut nails.
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