Expert Diploma in Cardiopulmonary, Metabolic and Oncological RehabilitationExpert Diploma

4 ECTS - semester 1

Fundamentals of Rehabilitation Programmes

• Cardiopulmonary Physics and Physiology
• Anatomy of the Cardiopulmonary System
• Respiratory Physiology
• Physiopathology of Respiratory Diseases
• Cardiovascular Physiology
• Pathophysiology of Cardiovascular Diseases
• Exercise Physiology I
• Exercise physiology II
• Lab-Based Exercise Capacity Testing
• Field-Based Exercise Capacity Testing I
• Field-Based Exercise Capacity Testing II
• Principles of Training and Load Characteristics
• Aerobic Capacity Training Methods
• Peripheral Muscle Strength Testing
• Peripheral Muscle Strength Training
• Respiratory Muscle Strength Training and Testing

Rehabilitation in Respiratory Diseases

• Pulmonary Rehabilitation Unit Management and Health Safety Protocols
• Symptomatology and Anamnesis
• Pulmonary Function Tests - Spirometry
• Plethysmography and DLCO
• Lung Ultrasound: Lung Structures, Pleura and Diaphragm
• Lung Auscultation
• Diagnostic Imaging Studies in Lung Diseases
• Pharmacology of Respiratory Diseases
• Exercise Capacity in Patients with Respiratory Pathologies
• Pathophysiological mechanisms of Dyspnoea and Fatigue in Respiratory Diseases
• Respiratory Rehabilitation in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
• Respiratory Rehabilitation in Bronchiectasis and CF
• Respiratory Rehabilitation in Pulmonary Hypertension
• Oxygen therapy in Chronic Respiratory Patients
• Physical Activity in Patients with Respiratory Pathologies
• Ventilatory Support Systems during Exercise (non-invasive ventilation and high-flow nasal cannula)
   

7 ECTS - semester 1

• Advanced anatomical scanning, virtual reality and radiological image interpretation    
• Respiratory Physiology and Physiopathology
• Anamnesis and Lung Function Studies    
• Lung Ultrasound
• Lab-Based Exercise Capacity Testing    
• Peripheral Muscle Strength Training and Testing
• Field-Based Exercise Capacity Testing    
• Prescribing exercise in respiratory pathology: designing rehabilitation sessions    
• SIMULATION: Exercise prescription
   

4 ECTS - semester 2

Rehabilitation in Cardiovascular Diseases

• Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Unit Structure , Multidisciplinary Team and Health Safety Protocols
• Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Endothelial Function 
• Symptomatology, Anamnesis and Risk Stratification
• Monitoring during CR/ECG
• Diagnostic Imaging Studies in Cardiovascular Diseases
• Pharmacology of Heart Disease
• Exercise Capacity in Patients with Cardiovascular Pathologies
• Central and Peripheral Adaptations due to Physical Exercise
• Physiopathological Mechanisms of Dyspnoea and Fatigue in Cardiac Pathology 
• Heart Rate Variability in Cardiovascular Patients
• Cardiovascular Rehabilitation in Coronary Heart Disease
• Cardiovascular Rehabilitation in Heart Failure
• Cardiovascular Rehabilitation in Peripheral Arterial Disease
• Strength Training Adaptation in Cardiovascular Patients
• Physical activity in Patients with Cardiovascular Pathologies
• Ventilatory Support Systems during Exercise (non-invasive ventilation and high-flow nasal cannula)

Rehabilitation in Metabolic Diseases

• Physiopathology of Metabolic Diseases
• Pharmacology of Metabolic Diseases
• Lactate and Mitochondrial Health
• Metabolic Flexibility: Adaptation and Optimisation of Cellular Metabolism
• Exercise Capacity in Patients with Metabolic Disorders and Mitochondrial Dysfunction
• Metabolic Rehabilitation in Diabetes
• Metabolic Rehabilitation in Renal Pathology
• Healthy Eating and Dietary Guidelines for Metabolic Patients

Rehabilitation in Oncological Diseases

• Physiopathology of Oncological Diseases
• Pharmacology of Oncological Diseases
• Metabolic and Immunological Profile of the Cancer Patient
• Lactic Fermentation in Cancer Patients: Warburg Effect
• Toxicity of Oncological Treatments
• Rehabilitation Strategies Prior to Oncological Treatment
• Comprehensive Rehabilitation during Oncological Treatment
• Multidimensional Rehabilitation Programmes for Adult Cancer Survivors
   

7 ECTS - semester 2

• Cardiac, Metabolic and Oncological Physiology and Physiopathology    
• Assessments and Motivational Interviewing for Healthy Habits
• Cardiac Ultrasound, ECG and HRV    
• Exercise Prescription in Cardiac and Metabolic Pathology
• Exercise Prescription in Oncological Pathology    
• Ventilatory Support and Oxygen Therapy 
• Respiratory Muscle Strength Training and Testing    
• Simulation with Patients
• Final assessment