The course boasts the most comprehensive syllabus for those seeking to advance their knowledge of exercise and pulmonary rehabilitation, including:
The Value of Pulmonary Rehab
Components of pulmonary rehabilitation
Who is suitable for pulmonary rehabilitation, the patient/client group
Dyspnoea (breathlessness), mechanics of breathing, effects of pulmonary disease on respiration and dealing with breathlessness
Review of anatomy and physiology
Pathology, systemic effects and Co-morbidities
Diagnostics; e.g. spirometry, peak flow, chest x ray, CT scan, bronchoscopy
Assessment for pulmonary rehabilitation “in the community”
Treatment and management of disease ;e.g. medications, delivery systems, oxygen therapy and other interventions
Overview of national guidelines
Exercise physiology; lung ventilation and exercise, muscle, systemic nature of pulmonary disease, abnormal nutrition, hormones and weight Loss, hormones and growth factors, central nervous system
Exercise testing and prescription
Risk assessment and emergency planning
Motivation, behavioural and lifestyle management
