Study Guide

Learning objectives

After completing this study unit, students will be able to
- implement different guidance and therapy practices in cardio-respiratory physiotherapy
- describe the role of the physiotherapist in supporting the functional capacities of a cancer patient
- explain the importance of medical treatment in the implementation of cardio-respiratory physiotherapy
- describe the role of occupational physiotherapists in multiprofessional cooperation relative to occupational health care
- interpret legislation governing occupational health care
- analyze risk factors affecting occupational well-being and use their skills to carry out preventive work aimed at improving the occupational well-being of work communities
- describe the importance of ergonomics for coping at work

Content

- Cardio-respiratory physiotherapy
- Cardiovascular physiotherapy
- Respiratory physiotherapy
- Physiotherapy for cancer patients
- Medical treatment
- Occupational physiotherapy
- Work ability and its maintenance
- Risk factors affecting occupational well-being and their assessment
- Ergonomics in different work's tasks
- Legislation governing occupational health care
- Multiprofessional cooperation in occupational health care