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Tuition Fee
USD 13,032
Per year
Start Date
Medium of studying
Blended
Duration
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Courses
Major
Respiratory Therapy
Area of study
Health
Education type
Blended
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
USD 13,032
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2023-09-19-
2024-01-012023-10-15
2024-05-022024-01-31
About Program

Program Overview


The module will advance the ability of health care providers to recognise, assess and manage the health care needs of adults and children presenting with complex respiratory conditions.

You will need to complete an induction prior to commencement of your first module. We have a comprehensive online induction package to welcome you to both the University and your programme of study.

Resources and facilities

We are amongst the UK's leading health and science faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students. We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff. If you join us you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent.

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    Course summary

    Physical examination techniques of the respiratory, cardiac and ENT systems; history taking; spirometry; blood gas analysis; acute and chronic disease presentations to include mesothelioma, pulmonary emboli, pleural effusions, pneumothorax, bronchiectasis, bronchiolitis, asbestosis, asthma, COPD, Cystic Fibrosis, pneumonia, fibrosing alveolitis, respiratory failure; management of respiratory conditions


    Intended learning outcomes

  • Develop and apply knowledge and critical understanding of acute and chronic presentations of respiratory conditions in adults and children including red flag diagnoses and red flag symptoms;
  • Demonstrate, critically evaluate and adapt as appropriate to the context the use of physical examination techniques required to enhance the assessment of the patient suffering with a respiratory condition;
  • Critically evaluate and adapt as appropriate to the context the assessment tools used to assess and manage the patient with the respiratory condition;
  • Demonstrate, adapt and critically review the management of patients with respiratory conditions reflecting use of evidence based therapeutic interventions and consideration of the implications of the disease;
  • Critically reflect upon the application of the knowledge and understanding gained to practice.

  • Modules


    Programme Specification

    Programme specification (PDF)

    Assessment, Feedback, and Teaching and Learning methods

    Full details are available in the

    programme specification

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    Timetables

    The teaching timetable should be available from the end of August. Access to the timetable is through the Student Hub – you will be able to access the Student Hub after you have completed online registration. The teaching day is 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday; please keep your other commitments open until confirmation of your teaching timetable, and bear in mind that many courses will offer placements or fieldwork which sometimes extends into the evenings and weekends.

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    University of Cumbria is a public university located in the northwest of England. It is known for its focus on practical learning and its commitment to supporting local communities. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including health, education, arts, science, and business.


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    Admission Requirements

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    Entry Requirements

    Evidence of prior successful study at underpinning level.


    Selection criteria

    To be eligible to study this module, you must be a registered nurse or allied health professional. You must demonstrate the ability to study at this level and commit to attempting the assessment.

    When taken as part of a specific named award, the module content and assessment must be focussed towards the subject of that award. Participation in the formative components of the module is required in order to pass the module.

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