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Chest Physiotherapy

Gain a comprehensive understanding of chest physiotherapy techniques and their vital role in managing respiratory conditions.

Whether you’re a healthcare professional seeking to enhance your expertise or a caregiver supporting someone with respiratory challenges, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to make a positive impact.

Fundamentals of Respiratory Physiotherapy: Grasp the definition, purpose, and importance of respiratory physiotherapy in improving lung function and overall respiratory health.

Recognising Respiratory Distress: Learn to identify common signs and symptoms of respiratory distress and understand the criticality of early intervention.

Mastering Physiotherapy Techniques: Acquire proficiency in various breathing exercises and airway clearance techniques to optimise respiratory function.

Effective Treatment Planning: Determine when respiratory physiotherapy is appropriate and not, ensuring safe and effective care.

Key outcomes:

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

Confidently define respiratory physiotherapy and its role in managing respiratory conditions
Accurately recognise common signs of respiratory distress and understand appropriate actions
Understand a range of respiratory physiotherapy techniques, including various breathing exercises and airway clearance techniques
Make informed decisions about when to initiate or discontinue respiratory physiotherapy.