This Hybrid professional master’s degree provides you with the most up-to-date and innovative perspective on Respiratory Physiotherapy used in Rehabilitation Medicine"

Spirometries, stress tests, or lung expansion techniques are commonly used by health professionals responsible for performing Respiratory Physiotherapy in Rehabilitation Medicine. However, with the emergence of the pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2, clinical cases requiring this care have multiplied, both in pediatric and adult patients. 

A reality that has boosted the services provided by these units and, at the same time, demands more specialized medical professionals who are up-to-date with the most effective techniques and the latest instrumental devices. For this reason, TECH has created this university degree, which offers specialists innovative multimedia content that is 100% online and a practical internship at a prestigious hospital. 

In this way, the physician will be able to stay informed about recent advances in instrumental techniques used in Pediatric Respiratory Physiotherapy, for patients with COPD in mechanical ventilation, or patients who have suffered the consequences of COVID-19. All of this is provided with content that can be easily accessed from any device with an Internet connection at any time of day, without fixed class schedules, and with flexibility to balance it with daily professional duties.
As the culmination, TECH has designed a program that offers health professionals the opportunity to up date their competencies and skills in Respiratory Physiotherapy in Rehabilitation Medicine through a 3-week stay in a high-level clinical environment.

Throughout this period, they will be supervised by a specialist in this field who will introduce them to the latest advances in this field.

The teaching materials of this program, elaborated by these specialists, have contents that are completely applicable to your professional experiences"

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

• Development of more than 100 clinical cases presented by Physiotherapist professionals with a wide experience in Medical Rehabilitation and Respiratory Physiotherapy
• 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
• Assessment and application of the most innovative techniques in Respiratory Physiotherapy
• Comprehensive systematic action plans for major respiratory pathologies
• Presentation of practical workshops on diagnostic and therapeutic techniques for patients with respiratory pathologies
• An algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making in the clinical situations presented throughout the course.
• Practical clinical guides on approaching different pathologies 
• With a special emphasis on evidence-based medicine and research methodologies in patients with respiratory pathologies
• All of this will be complemented by theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments.
• The content 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 hospital centers

Take an intensive 3-week internship in a prestigious center and acquire all the knowledge to grow personally and professionally" 

This Master's program, which has a professionalizing nature and a hybrid modality, is aimed at updating medical professionals who perform their functions in Rehabilitation units, 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 medical and the theoretical-practical elements will facilitate knowledge up-to-date and decision-making in patient management. 

Thanks to its multimedia content created with the latest educational technology, it will enable medical professional to achieve situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive learning programmed to train for real-life 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 provides you with the latest advancements in the recovery of COVID patients with severe respiratory issues” 

Update your knowledge with the best-specialized teaching staff and extensive experience in Respiratory Physiotherapy” 

The syllabus of this program has been designed to provide the most comprehensive and advanced knowledge about the techniques of scanning, approach, and treatment used in patients who have suffered from various respiratory pathologies. Thus, students will find in this program video summaries of each topic, in-focus videos, and multimedia capsules where they can access the most advanced content at any time of the day. In addition, thanks to the Relearning system, will be able to reduce the long hours of study and memorization. This phase will conclude with a practical stage alongside top experts in a first-rate hospital center. 

Thanks to TECH, you will be informed about the progress achieved in Respiratory Physiotherapy in patients with neuromuscular diseases"

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. Cough Assist 
2.7.2. High-Frequency Oscillation (VESTTM) 

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 Assessment

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 Pathologies

5.1. Introduction in 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 Thoracic-Abdominal 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 Stacking 

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 (VESTTM) 
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 Diseases (NMD) 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. Resuscitation and Post-Anesthesia 
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. Aisilation and Protection 

10.3.1. EPI Individual Protection Teams 
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-ICU/Post-ICU 

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 Acquired Weakness Post-ICU 
10.7.3. Swallowing Disturbance 
10.7.4. Basal Hypoxemia 

10.8. Separate Guide 

10.8.1. Research in COVID 
10.8.2. Scientific Articles and Literature Reviews 

10.9. Respiratory Physiotherapy Treatment 

10.9.1. Respiratory Physiotherapy Treatment in COVID-19 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

This academic itinerary is exclusive to TECH and you will be able to develop it at your own pace thanks to its 100% online Relearning methodology"