PTHED 1601: Cardiopulmonary Evaluation and Treatment

College/Program
Physical Therapy Program
Credits 3.0
This course will provide students with a comprehensive background in the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. These concepts, along with general principles of physical therapy intervention, will then form the basis for physical therapy management of people with cardiopulmonary (CP) disorders. Issues such as the effect of exercise training on the CP system and contraindications for PT are presented and discussed.