A 12-month program that will allow you to incorporate scientific evidence about Respiratory Physiotherapy into your daily practice" 

 COVID-19 was a turning point for whole the world because of the devastating effects on the health of many people. Among them, there are patients who still suffer from respiratory sequels, which require specific treatments. They are joined by patients with other pathologies in which they were already working through physiotherapy to improve their recovery or their quality of life.

Faced with this reality, Respiratory Physiotherapy has experienced an important boom in a very short time and an evolution in the techniques that need the updating of professionals in this field. For this reason, TECH has launched this 12-month academic program that perfectly combines a theoretical framework in a 100% online mode, with a practical stay of 3 weeks in a first-class sanitary space.

This is a program that leads professionals to raise their skills through an advanced agenda, developed by experts in this area with a long history in distinguished hospital centers. In addition, the culmination of this pedagogical experience is the eminently practical phase, where the graduate will have a unique opportunity to apply all the concepts addressed in the theoretical framework, in a prominent health environment.
A process, where you will also be tutored by physiotherapists with a consolidated career, which will show you the most current techniques and procedures for the management of patients who present various respiratory pathologies.

Without a doubt, an ideal opportunity to make a complete update through a course that offers flexibility by providing a teaching material available 24 hours a day, from any electronic device with internet connection. In addition, to incorporate a stay in one of the best clinical spaces specialized in Respiratory Physiotherapy.

An academic option that provides you with a100% online syllabus , available 24 hours a day, from any digital device with internet connection" 

This Hybrid professional master’s degree in Respiratory Physiotherapy contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include: 

• Development of more than 100 cases presented by physiotherapy professionals experts in the management of respiratory pathologies
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Patient assessment and integration of the latest recommendations to integrate Therapeutic Swimming Successfully
• Comprehensive systematized action plans for the main pathologies in the Intensive Care Medicine Unit
• Presentation of practical workshops on procedures, diagnosis, and treatment techniques in critical patients
• Algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making in the presented clinical situations
• Approach of the different lesions according to their own characteristics of the population
• With a special emphasis on evidence-based medicine and methodologies of research on the recovery of injured athletes
• All of this will be complemented by theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection
• Furthermore, you will be able to carry out a clinical internship in one of the best Clinical Analysis and rehabilitation centers 

A program that will allow you to face with guarantees the current challenges of physiotherapy for patients who have suffered VOCID-19" 

This Master's program, which has a professionalizing nature and a hybrid learning modality, is aimed at updating medical professionals who perform their functions in clinical centers and hospitals, and who require a high level of qualification. The contents are based on the latest scientific evidence, and oriented in an educational way to integrate theoretical knowledge into practice, and the theoretical-practical elements will facilitate knowledge update and decision-making in patient management.

Thanks to the multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, Physiotherapy professionals will benefit from contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive learning programmed to train in real situations. This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the physician must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the course. For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

This Hybrid professional master’s degree will take you to delve into the scientific evidence around the critical patient approach using techniques of Respiratory Physiotherapy"

Get the update needed to evaluate and treat dyspnea, perform respiratory rehabilitation, and manage mechanical ventilation"

This academic option offers a complete and high quality curriculum that combines theory and practice in equal measure. Professionals will have access to the best specialists in the field of Respiratory Physiotherapy, which will allow them to enhance advanced skills and innovative treatment techniques. In addition, the practical stay in a distinguished clinical center will provide them with a unique experience to apply what they have learned in a real environment and under supervision. All of this, in addition to innovative multimedia content that can be accessed 24 hours a day , from any device Digital with an Internet connection.  

Develop your clinical and practical skills by working closely with experienced professionals in the field of Respiratory Physiotherapy" 

Module 1. Pediatric Respiratory Physiotherapy I

1.1. Introduction in Respiratory Physiotherapy in Pediatrics

1.1.1. Anatomy and Development of the Infant Respiratory Tract
1.1.2. Respiratory Physiology in Children: Specific Features
1.1.3. Objectives, Indications and Contraindications in Respiratory Physiotherapy

1.2. Bronchiolitis

1.2.1. Etiology and Risk Factors
1.2.2. Pathophysiology
1.2.3. Medical Treatment

1.3. Assessment in Respiratory Physiotherapy in Pediatric Patients (I)

1.3.1. Medical History
1.3.2. Visual Exploration
1.3.3. Auscultation: Normal and Pathological Sounds

1.4. Assessment in Respiratory Physiotherapy in Pediatric Patients (II)

1.4.1. Clinical Scales
1.4.2. Oxygen Saturation and Alarm Signals

1.5. Non-instrumental Techniques in Respiratory Physiotherapy for Children (I)

1.5.1. Nasal Wash
1.5.2. ELPR
1.5.3. ELTGOL

1.6. Non-instrumental Techniques in Respiratory Physiotherapy for Children (II)

1.6.1. Provoked Cough
1.6.2. TEF
1.6.3. DRR

1.7. Aerosol Therapy in Pediatrics

1.7.1. Inhalation Systems
1.7.2. Main Drugs Used

1.8. Respiratory Physiotherapy in Bronchiolitis

1.8.1. Indication of Treatment and Scheduling of Sessions
1.8.2. Protocol in Treatment Sessions

1.9. Hygiene Recommendations for Parents

1.9.1. Nasal Washes
1.9.2. Humidifiers and Other Devices
1.9.3. General Recommendations

1.10. Breathing Training Activities at Home

1.10.1. Materials to Do the Exercises
1.10.2. Respiratory Exercises
1.10.3. Physical Activity Recommendations

Module 2. Pediatric Respiratory Physiotherapy II

2.1. Bronchitis in Pediatric Patients

2.1.1. Etiology
2.1.2. Clinical Symptoms
2.1.3. Medical Treatment

2.2. Pneumonia in Pediatric Patients

2.2.1. Etiology
2.2.2. Clinical Symptoms
2.2.3. Medical Treatment

2.3. Assessment in Respiratory Physiotherapy in Pediatric Patients (III)

2.3.1. Spirometry
2.3.2. Stress Tests
2.3.3. Peak Flow

2.4. Assessment in Respiratory Physiotherapy in Pediatric Patients with Brain Damage

2.4.1. Evaluation of the Respiratory System
2.4.2. Evaluation of Other Systems That Could Influence the Respiratory System

2.5. Non-instrumental Techniques in Respiratory Physiotherapy for Children (III)

2.5.1. EDIC
2.5.2. Autogenous Drainage
2.5.3. Cough Assistance

2.6. Non-instrumental Techniques in Pediatric Respiratory Physiotherapy: Adaptation in Brain-Damaged Patients

2.6.1. ELPR
2.6.2. Nasal Wash
2.6.3. Provoked Cough

2.7. Instrumental Techniques in Respiratory Physiotherapy for Children (I)

2.7.1. Cought Assist
2.7.2. High-Frequency Oscillation Vest®

2.8. Instrumental Techniques in Respiratory Physiotherapy for Children (II)

2.8.1. Ambú
2.8.2. Secretion Aspirator

2.9. Respiratory Physiotherapy in Pediatric Palliative Care

2.9.1. What Is Palliative Care?
2.9.2. Typical Respiratory Pathologies of these Patients
2.9.3. Physiotherapy Treatment in Pediatric Palliative Care

2.10. Respiratory Emergencies in Pediatrics

2.10.1. Pediatric Reanimation

Module 3. Respiratory Physiotherapy Evaluation

3.1. Anatomy Recap

3.1.1. At Bone Level
3.1.2. At Muscle Level
3.1.3. Ventilatory System

3.2. Ventilation-perfusion ratio
3.3. Ventilatory Biomechanics

3.3.1. Ventilatory Mechanics in Inspiration
3.3.2. Ventilatory Mechanics in Exhalation

3.4. Exploration

3.4.1. Medical History
3.4.2. Physical Inspection: Static and Dynamic Exam

3.5. Respiratory Frequency

3.5.1. Types of Respiratory Frequency
3.5.2. One-dimensional Scales

3.6. Respiratory Rhythms
3.7. Auscultation

3.7.1. Normal Noises
3.7.2. Abnormal and Adventitious Noises
3.7.3. Percussion and Palpation

3.8. Pain, Coughing and Expectoration
3.9. Radiology
3.10. Complementary Tests

3.10.1. Walking Tests
3.10.2. Strength Tests
3.10.3. Pulse Oximetry
3.10.4. Body Plethysmography
3.10.5. Arterial Blood Gases
3.10.6. Spirometry

Module 4. Mechanical Ventilation

4.1. Introduction and General Aspects of Mechanical Ventilation

4.1.1. Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation
4.1.2. Invasive Mechanical Ventilation

4.2. Systems of Administrating Oxygen

4.2.1. Closed Circuit Systems
4.2.2. Open Circuit Systems

4.3. Non-Mechanical Ventilators

4.3.1. CPAP Systems in Adults
4.3.2. BIPAP Systems in Adults

4.4. Ventilatory Modes

4.4.1. Programming in CPAP Mode
4.4.2. Programming in Bipap Mode

4.5. Parameters and Monitoring
4.6. Contraindications and Complications
4.7. Home Mechanical Ventilation

4.7.1. Epidemiology, Rationale and Physiological Basis
4.7.2. Application Criteria
4.7.3. Ventilatory Modes
4.7.4. Parameters and Variables

4.8. Complementary Techniques

4.8.1. Aerosol Therapy
4.8.2. Drug Administration

4.9. NIV in the Obstructive Patients
4.10. NIV in Restrictive Patients

Module 5. Obstructive Pathology

5.1. Introduction to Obstructive Respiratory Pathology

5.1.1. Theoretical Framework
5.1.2. Clinical Characteristics

5.2. Chronic Bronchitis

5.2.1. Concept. Phenotype Pathophysiological Manifestations
5.2.2. Exploration
5.2.3. Treatment

5.3. Emphysema

5.3.1. Concept. Phenotype Pathophysiological Characteristics
5.3.2. Exploration
5.3.3. Treatment

5.4. Atelectasis

5.4.1. Pathophysiological Characteristics
5.4.2. Exploration
5.4.3. Treatment

5.5. Bronchiectasis

5.5.1. Pathophysiological Manifestations
5.5.2. Exploration
5.5.3. Treatment

5.6. Bronquial Asthma.

5.6.1. Pathophysiological Characteristics
5.6.2. Differential Diagnosis
5.6.3. Asthmatic Crisis and Self-Management
5.6.4. Exploration and Treatment

5.7. Cystic fibrosis

5.7.1. Clinical Characteristics
5.7.2. Exploration
5.7.3. Treatment

5.8. Aging of the Respiratory System Biological Changes in Aging and Their Consequences
5.9. Treatment of Chronic Patients and Flare-ups

Module 6. Restrictive Pathologies

6.1. Introduction to Restrictive Pathology

6.1.1. Theoretical Framework
6.1.2. Clinical Characteristics

6.2. Alterations of the Thoracic Cage

6.2.1. Chest Morphology
6.2.2. Respiratory Pattern and thoracoabdominal Movement
6.2.3. Types of Alterations

6.3. Diaphragm and Respiratory Muscles Diseases

6.3.1. Pathophysiological Characteristics
6.3.2. Exploration
6.3.3. Treatment

6.4. Pleural Effusion

6.4.1. Pathophysiological Manifestations
6.4.2. Exploration
6.4.3. Treatment

6.5. Pneumothorax

6.5.1. Clinical Characteristics
6.5.2. Exploration
6.5.3. Treatment

6.6. Diffuse Infectious Diseases (Tuberculosis, Abscess, Pneumonia)

6.6.1. Clinical Characteristics
6.6.2. Exploration
6.6.3. Treatment

6.7. Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

6.7.1. Pathophysiological Characteristics
6.7.2. Exploration
6.7.3. Treatment

6.8. Sarcoidosis and Pneumoconiosis

6.8.1. Pathophysiological Manifestations
6.8.2. Exploration
6.8.3. Treatment

6.9. Neuromuscular Diseases

6.9.1. Clinical Characteristics
6.9.2. Exploration
6.9.3. Treatment

Module 7. Pathophysiological Consequences of COPD Pulmonary Restriction and Respiratory Rehabilitation

7.1. Prevalence of COPD and Chronic Respiratory Diseases

7.1.1. Prevalence of COPD in Spain
7.1.2. Prevalence of COPD Globally

7.2. COPD

7.2.1. COPD Definition
7.2.2. COPD Treatment

7.3. Respiratory Rehabilitation

7.3.1. Definition of Respiratory Rehabilitation
7.3.2. Components of Respiratory Rehabilitation

7.4. Assessment of the Respiratory Patient Before, During and After Respiratory Rehabilitation

7.4.1. Dyspnea Evaluation
7.4.2. Assessment of Exercise Tolerance
7.4.3. Assessment of Respiratory Muscle Strength

7.5. Exercise Training

7.5.1. Overload
7.5.2. Specificity
7.5.3. Adaptation

7.6. Aerobic Training

7.6.1. Parts of the Aerobic Training Session
7.6.2. FIIT Principle
7.6.3. How Should a Training Session Be Carried Out?

7.7. Muscle Strengthening

7.7.1. Assessment of Peripheral Musculature
7.7.2. How Should a Training Session Be Carried Out?

7.8. Respiratory Muscle Training

7.8.1. Devices for Strengthening the Respiratory Musculature
7.8.2. How Should a Training Session Be Carried Out?

7.9. Physical Activity

7.9.1. Physical Exercise Evaluation
7.9.2. Physical Activity Adherence

7.10. Respiratory Rehabilitation Programs in Respiratory Diseases other than COPD

7.10.1. Programs in Pulmonary Fibrosis
7.10.2. Bronchiectasis Programs

Module 8. Respiratory Techniques in Physiotherapy

8.1. Historical Evolution of Respiratory Physiotherapy

8.1.1. Different Schools of Respiratory Physiotherapy
8.1.2. Different Classifications of Respiratory Physiotherapy

8.2. Respiratory Physiotherapy Objectives

8.2.1. General Objectives
8.2.2. Specific Objectives

8.3. Physiological Mechanisms to Understand the Techniques of Respiratory Physiotherapy

8.3.1. Rocher Equation
8.3.2. Poiseuille Law
8.3.3. Collateral Ventilation

8.4. Treatment Techniques in Respiratory Physiotherapy

8.4.1. Forced Inspiratory Techniques
8.4.2. Slow Expiratory Techniques
8.4.3. Forced Expiratory Techniques
8.4.4. Slow Inspiratory Techniques

8.5. Secretions Drainage Techniques

8.5.1. Techniques Based on Gravity
8.5.2. Techniques Based on Shock Waves
8.5.3. Techniques Based on Air Flow

8.6. Lung Expansion Techniques

8.6.1. EDIC
8.6.2. Incentive Spirometry
8.6.3. Air Staking

8.7. Ventilatory Techniques

8.7.1. Directed Costal Ventilation Technique
8.7.2. Targeted Abdomino-Diaphragmatic Ventilation Technique

8.8. Instrumental Devices

8.8.1. Cough Assist ®
8.8.2. Vibration Vests
8.8.3. Percussionaire ®
8.8.4. PEP Devices

8.9. Aerosol Therapy

8.9.1. Type of Nebulizers
8.9.2. Type of Inhalers
8.9.3. Inhalation Technique

8.10. Health Education and Relaxation

8.10.1. Importance of Health Education in Chronic Pathologies
8.10.2. Importance of Relaxation in Chronic Pathologies

Module 9. Respiratory Physiotherapy in Critical Patients

9.1. Critical Patients

9.1.1. Definition
9.1.2. Different Work Teams With Critical Patients
9.1.3. Multidisciplinary Work Team

9.2. Critical Unit

9.2.1. Basic knowledge of Monitoring Patients
9.2.2. Different Oxygen Support Devices
9.2.3. Health Protection

9.3. Physiotherapy in the ICU

9.3.1. Intensive Care Unit
9.3.2. The Role of Physiotherapy in this Ward
9.3.3. Systems of Mechanical Ventilation Monitoring of Mechanical Ventilation

9.4. Thoracic Area Physiotherapy

9.4.1. Thoracic Resuscitation Unit
9.4.2. Pleur-Evac and Pulmonary Drainage Devices
9.4.3. Basic Notions in Thoracic Radiography

9.5. Physiotherapy in the Coronary Unit

9.5.1. Cardiac Pathology Sternotomies
9.5.2. Main Cardiac Surgeries and Treatments
9.5.3. Breathing Exercise Programs Pre/Post Surgery
9.5.4. Complications and Contraindications

9.6. Physiotherapy in Neuromuscular Patients

9.6.1. Concept of Neuromuscular Disease (ENM) and Main Characteristics
9.6.2. Respiratory Alterations in (ENM ) and Complications with Hospital Admission
9.6.3. Main Respiratory Physiotherapy Techniques Applied to NME (Hyperinflation and Assisted Cough Techniques)
9.6.4. Phonatory Valve and Suction Techniques

9.7. URPA

9.7.1. Post-anaesthetic resuscitation unit
9.7.2. Sedation. Basic Concepts from Pharmacology
9.7.3. Importance of Early Mobilization of Patients and Seated Sitting

9.8. Physiotherapy in Neonatal ICU and Pediatrics

9.8.1. Embryonic Factors: Antenatal and Postnatal Factors that Determine Lung Development
9.8.2. Common Respiratory Pathologies in Neonatology and Pediatrics
9.8.3. Treatment Techniques

9.9. Approach to Bioethics

9.9.1. The Code of Conduct
9.9.2. Ethical Questions in Critical Care Units

9.10. Importance of Family and the Environment During the Process of Recovery

9.10.1. Emotional Factors
9.10.2. Guidelines for Accompaniment

Module 10. Respiratory Physiotherapy in COVID

10.1. Introduction

10.1.1. COVID-19. Origin
10.1.2. Evolution of the Coronavirus Epidemic
10.1.3. Confinement and Quarantine

10.2. Vision Development

10.2.1. Clinical Picture
10.2.2. Methods and Detection Tests and Analysis
10.2.3. Epidemiological Curve

10.3. Isolation and Protection

10.3.1. P.P.E. Personal Protective Equipment
10.3.2. Types of Masks and Respiratory Protection
10.3.3. Hand Washing and Personal Hygiene

10.4. Pathophysiology in COVID-19

10.4.1. Desaturation and Worsening From the Point Of View of Physiotherapy
10.4.2. Complementary Tests

10.5. Patient Admitted to Hospital Pre- UCI/Post- UCI

10.5.1. Risk Factors and Aggravating Factors
10.5.2. Criteria for Admission to a Inpatient Unit
10.5.3. Admission to Critical Care Unit

10.6. Critical Patients with COVID-19

10.6.1. Characteristics of Critical Patients Average Length of Stay
10.6.2. Monitoring of Mechanical Ventilation VMI/VMNI
10.6.3. Methods of Weaning Upon Improvement of the Clinical Picture

10.7. After-effects of Critical Patients

10.7.1. Barthel Scale
10.7.2. DAUCI Post-ICU Acquired Weakness
10.7.3. Swallowing Disturbance
10.7.4. Basal Hypoxemia

10.8. SEPAR Guide

10.8.1. Research on the COVID-19
10.8.2. Scientific Articles and Literature Reviews

10.9. Respiratory Physiotherapy Treatment

10.9.1. Manage COVID-19 Respiratory Physiotherapy Treatment in Critical Care Units
10.9.2. Respiratory Physiotherapy Treatment in the Ward
10.9.3. Discharge Recommendations

10.10. Post COVID-19 Era

10.10.1. New Scenarios in Physiotherapy Intervention
10.10.2. Preventative Actions

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