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 a distanza su banche dati biomediche | 1 | 18 | Italian | |
| Esercitazioni in ambulatori di cardiologia | 1 | 18 | Italian | |
| Esercitazioni in ambulatori di fisiopatologia respiratoria | 1 | 18 | Italian | |
| Esercitazioni in area critica | 1 | 18 | Italian | |
| Esercitazioni in medicina del sonno | 1 | 18 | Italian | |
| Esercitazioni propedeutiche per la realizzazione dell'elaborato finale | 1 | 18 | Italian | |
| Esercitazioni sulla ventilazione | 1 | 18 | Italian | |
| Functional and Instrumental Assessment of the Cardiorespiratory System | 5 | 35 | Italian | |
| Methodology and Updating | 2 | 14 | Italian | |
| Osservazione in sala operatoria (chirurgia) | 1 | 18 | Italian | |
| Osservazione in sala operatoria (trapianti) | 1 | 18 | 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 | |
| Studio guidato in ambito respiratorio e cardiologico | 2 | 36 | Italian | |
| Surgery | 4 | 28 | Italian | |
Enrolment
Places available: 31
Call for applications
Please refer to the call for admission test dates and contents, and how to register.
Application for admission: from 02/12/2023 to 05/02/2024
Application for matriculation: from 16/02/2024 to 22/03/2024
Please note
Deadline for call: 5 february 2024