Courses

Foundations of Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy

Overview:

This course is designed as a review of entry-level-to-practice knowledge and skills specific to cardiorespiratory physiotherapy. It is intended for physiotherapists who would like to review basic cardiorespiratory principles and skills in assessment and treatment for patients with a variety of cardiorespiratory conditions.

This course will:

• Review basic lung and thoracic anatomy and physiology
• Review the components of a comprehensive patient assessment within the context of patients with cardiorespiratory conditions
• Review a variety of cardiorespiratory treatment techniques complete with indications & contraindications 
• Assist you in the interpretation of cardiorespiratory assessment findings and develop appropriate goals for the treatment of basic cardiorespiratory conditions
• Increase awareness of best practice guidelines and evidence-informed practice for a variety of pathologies and diseases commonly seen in a cardiorespiratory context
• Improve advanced clinical reasoning skills in assessment and treatment

Cost: $300 non-CPA members

$210 CPA Members

$180 CRD members and students- reach out to cardioresp@physiotherapy.ca to obtain discount code!