Supporting the Functional Capacity of the Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems (5 cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- describe the significance of the impairments of the cardiovascular system and respiratory system concerning a person’s wellbeing and functioning
- assess the performance of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems in persons of different ages
- guide good lifestyle choices to people of different ages.

Materials

*American Heart Association (AHA). https://professional.heart.org/en/
*KNGF guideline 2020. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
*Main E. & Denehy L. 2016. 5. ed. Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy adults and pediatrics. Elsevier.

Teaching methods

This course is designed for the daytime students. A Canvas learning environment is used to support the implementation, but it is important to take part in teaching and guidance on campus according to schedule. The study unit includes individual work and also working in pairs or groups. You will receive individual feedback for assignments from the teacher, and working life or peer feedback may also be utilised.

Exam schedules

The course orientation is on January 16, 2024 at the Otaniemi campus.

According to the degree regulations (section 18) “students must be present in the first contact session or notify their teacher in charge if they cannot attend. If they fail to notify the teacher of their absence in the first contact session, their enrollment will be rejected. Another student in the queue may be enrolled in the study unit in the place of the absent student.”

The workshops and seminar related to the course are mandatory and take place on campus. See the detailed schedule in Pakki.

The assignment return dates vary and are seen in Canvas.

The re-do for all tasks is:
25.4.2024 1st re-return
16.5.2024 2nd re-return

International connections

The study unit is suitable for exchange students.

Completion alternatives

All students are entitled to demonstrate their competence. The recognition and accreditation of prior competence is initiated by the students themselves. The competence is recognised and accredited by the teacher responsible for the studies or another person designated to the position. The assessment is carried out according to the same assessment criteria and, as a rule, same grading scale as that adopted for the corresponding study unit or module. The student is entitled to apply for accreditation of prior competence regardless of where, how and when the competence has been acquired. The student may also seek accreditation of competence to be acquired on the job as part of their degree (work-based learning). The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence and for providing sufficient information.

Student workload

One credit equals approximately 26.7 hours of work performed by the student. This course equals of approximately 135 hours of student worktime.

Content scheduling

The course consists of three modules, which are:

1. Physiotherapy that supports the functioning of the heart and circulatory system
2. Physiotherapy that supports the functioning of the respiratory system
3. Lifestyle guidance of the client

Lifestyle coaching is always included in the treatment and rehabilitation of a client suffering from a malfunction of the heart or respiratory system. Physical activity and increasing it play a significant role in that. Lifestyle coaching is also central to the prevention of various lifestyle diseases. In lifestyle coaching, a value- and acceptance-based approach based on the client's needs is used as an approach to physiotherapeutic guidance and counseling (= coaching) (Kauravaara & Kangasniemi 2016).

The course includes lectures, visits by experienced experts and experts, workshop work and a multidisciplinary simulation exercise of a client family, where you act as a physiotherapist. The workshops have 100% attendance. Absences and substitutions must be agreed in advance with the teacher. In addition, you will develop your skills in the physiotherapy of a client with a heart and respiratory disease through assignments. The simulation situation also requires preparation in advance.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Further information

The study unit corresponds to the requirements of Bachelor's level education.

Student must have the prior competence from the following courses (and an accepted course marks):

*Rehabilitation and encountering the client 5 credits
*Physiotherapeutic instruction and guidance 5 credits
*A Client´s Physiotherapy Examination and Assessment 5 credits
*Therapeutic exercise 5 credits

All students and faculty of Laurea are expected to follow good scientific practices, which includes proper referencing of sources. Familiarize yourself and ask about practices if necessary. All study assignments are done as individual work, unless otherwise instructed in the assignment. The Turnitin software is used for the plagiarism check of course assignments.
According to the degree regulations (section 18) "students must be present for the first contact teaching session, or they must notify the responsible teacher of their absence to confirm they intend to participate in studies, Alternatively, the teacher can specify a different manner for the student to confirm that they intend to participate in the studies. The completion of these measures can be required within a week of the studies having begun. The application of the aforementioned approach requires that the teacher notifies the students accepted to the study unit of the practice and that the practice is specifically mentioned in the study unit’s implementation plan.

If the student has a justified reason for not attending the first contact teaching session or for not notifying the teacher of their intention to be involved in studies in the manner required by the teacher, the student must contact the responsible teacher to agree on participation in the studies. Their registration for the study unit will be rejected, of the student does not notify the teacher of being absent from the first contact teaching session or the reason for their absence cannot be considered justified, Another student who is in line for the study unit can be selected in their place."


The quality of the study unit implementation has been assessed and the self-evaluation report is available in Canvas.