University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus

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RSC 5310 - Cardiopulmonary Physiology and Rehabilitation
Credits: 2.0 -4.0 [max 5.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
This course conveys foundational information regarding human basic physiology cardiovascular and pulmonary physiology. In addition, fundamental principles of cardiac and pulmonary systems as it relates to physical therapy and will be known in the clinic to the physical therapist as Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation will be addressed. A focus of this course is on normal and abnormal responses to exercise and the pathophysiology, assessment, evaluation, and rehabilitation of patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.