CPSC 4215 - Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Home Care

[3 Credits]

Lecture/laboratory course designed to introduce students to the care of chronically ill patients. Discussions will focus on the delivery of services for hospital-based pulmonary rehabilitation programs, extended care facilities, and home care. Topics include clinical exercise testing, exercise prescriptions, clinical practice guidelines for management of patients who require long-term respiratory care (e.g., oxygen therapy, bronchodilator therapy, mechanical ventilation, etc.).