Clinical Education I

Not Apllicable

Clinical education / Internship

The curricular unit Clinical Education IV contemplates the acquisition of the following knowledge, skills and
competence, in the field of physiotherapy in cardiovascular and respiratory conditions:
a) To assess and treat patients;
b) To work under the supervision of Physiotherapists;
c) To integrate the theoretical and theoretical-practical studies;
d) To maintain an ethical approach;
e) To collect and interpret objectively and accurately relevant information about the patient;
f) To assess general and specific problems;
g) To decide the short and long term goals;
h) To select the appropriate intervention taking into account the prognosis and the social involvement of the patient
and his overall treatment;
i) To evaluate the results of the intervention, in the short and long term;
j) To maintain updated records;
k) To plan an educational program

Supervised practice in the assessment and/or intervention in users/patients with cardiovascular and respiratory disorders:
a) Preparation of the clinical history for the purpose of physiotherapy;
b) Observation and examination of the user/patient, focusing on problems that require the intervention of the
physiotherapist;
c) Records of assessment and intervention;
d) Design of an intervention program;
e) Implementation of certain treatment techniques;
f) Development of relationship and communication skills with the user/patient;
g) Development of professional behavior/attitude (according to the principles of professional ethics).

SIM

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