Cardiorespiratory and Critical Care Physiotherapy
1st level vocational master
A.Y. 2023/2024
Study area
Medicine and Healthcare
Master Coordinator
The programme intends to provide students with expertise in the prevention, assessment and physiotherapic treatment of acute and chronic cardiorespiratory disorders, thus enabling professionals to complement the physiotherapy pathway with appropriate treatment strategies according to the different types of intervention, as well as to assist other specialists in managing the patient.
The specific objective of the course is to develop innovative therapy education strategies for patients and caregivers, regarding the use of devices that are crucial for maintaining vital functions. Moreover, the coursework will thoroughly examine the management of innovative organisational models, as well as of research and training projects in this field, in line with the current trends and prospects in the international scientific community.
The specific objective of the course is to develop innovative therapy education strategies for patients and caregivers, regarding the use of devices that are crucial for maintaining vital functions. Moreover, the coursework will thoroughly examine the management of innovative organisational models, as well as of research and training projects in this field, in line with the current trends and prospects in the international scientific community.
To be eligible for the programme, candidates must hold a degree in class L/SNT2 Health professions for rehabilitation under Ministerial Decree no. 270/2004 (Physiotherapy degree only).
The programme is designed to develop future professionals who will be able to act as experts in the physiotherapic treatment and rehabilitation of patients with cardiorespiratory conditions according to the different types of intervention, as well as in the functional assessment of the cardiorespiratory system and the organisation of the physical therapy programme at various stages (prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, palliative care), as cardiorespiratory and critical care specialists within physiotherapy teams, or as cardiorespiratory physiotherapy and rehabilitation experts in the frame of research protocols.
- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation
Via Francesco Sforza, 35 - 20122 Milano - Padiglione Zonda 3° piano
[email protected]
Courses list
Open sessions
| Courses or activities | Professor(s) | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Cardiac Rehabilitation | 4 | 28 | Italian | |
| Cardiorespiratory Anatomy and Physiology | 3 | 21 | Italian | |
| Esercitazioni sulla ventilazione | 1 | 18 | Italian | |
| Exercises in Cardiology Clinics | 1 | 18 | Italian | |
| Exercises in Respiratory Pathophysiology Clinics | 1 | 18 | Italian | |
| Exercises in Sleep Medicine | 1 | 18 | Italian | |
| Exercises in the Critical Area | 1 | 18 | Italian | |
| Functional and Instrumental Assessment of the Cardiorespiratory System | 5 | 35 | Italian | |
| Methodology and Updating | 2 | 14 | Italian | |
| Observation in the Operating Room (surgery) | 1 | 18 | Italian | |
| Observation in the Operating Room (transplants) | 1 | 18 | Italian | |
| Preparatory Exercises for the Realization of the Final Paper | 1 | 18 | Italian | |
| Remote Exercises On Biomedical Databases | 1 | 18 | Italian | |
| Respiratory and Surgical Study | 2 | 36 | Italian | |
| Respiratory Rehabilitation in Acute Patients | 6 | 42 | Italian | |
| Respiratory Rehabilitation in Chronic Patients | 11 | 77 | Italian | |
| Respiratory Rehabilitation in Hypersecretive Patients | 4 | 28 | Italian | |
| Respiratory Rehabilitation in Neuromuscular Patients | 4 | 28 | Italian | |
| Respiratory Rehabilitation in Pediatric Patients | 3 | 21 | Italian | |
| Surgery | 4 | 28 | Italian | |