Objective

The Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy Workshop Series arose from a need to bridge the gap of post-professional training in cardiopulmonary physiotherapy.  It also acknowledges the importance of a continuum of cardiopulmonary physiotherapy education, even after graduation. 

With the changing medical practices, technological advances in medicine and healthcare, as well as changing trends in care delivery, participants will be provided with updated information to enhance cardiopulmonary physiotherapy practice.

These workshops are part of the Advanced Certificate in Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy (ACCP), which is a comprehensive program that aims to provide advance training in the physiotherapy management of cardiac & pulmonary problems arising from medical or surgical conditions, across the lifespan and in different work settings. The ACCP course consists of the completion of 5 workshops, which are made up of 3 Core workshops (Basic and Advanced Respiratory Care (beyond undergraduate level) and Critical Care Physiotherapy) and 2 Elective workshops (selected out of 4 available elective workshops)

Target Audience
Practicing physiotherapists interested in advancing their knowledge in cardiopulmonary physiotherapy in both acute and rehabilitation settings.  

Venue
SingHealth Academy  
168 Jalan Bukit Merah, Tower 3, #06-07, Singapore 150168

Time
0900 – 1700 (Timing may vary)

Workshops

Pulmonary Rehabilitation Workshop by Dr. Rachel Garrod (United Kingdom)
2nd – 3rd  July 2012 
Physiotherapists’ involvement in pulmonary rehabilitation is more than just exercise assessment and prescription.  The current model of pulmonary rehabilitation will be revisited and challenged whilst novel ways of delivery of pulmonary rehabilitation will be covered.

Course Fee: $ 795 (SPA/ before 1st Jun 12) | $ 880 (Normal)

The Problem-Solving Approach to Respiratory Care Workshop by A/Prof Shane Patman (Australia)
11th – 12th Dec 2012 * NEW DATES
This is typically a bridging workshop to help participants to develop an evidence-based approach to contemporary cardiopulmonary physiotherapy practice primarily in hospital setting.  The contents are appropriate for those who are newly graduated, or those who have been away from cardiopulmonary physiotherapy practice, as well as those who wish to develop systematic and evidence-based approach to care delivery.

Course Fee: $ 895 (SPA/ before 1st Nov 12) | $ 990 (Normal)

Advanced Respiratory Care Workshop by A/Prof Shane Patman (Australia)
13th – 14th Dec 2012 * NEW DATES
This workshop builds on the knowledge & skills covered in The Problem-Solving Approach to Respiratory Care workshop. It explores the application of these skills in patients with complex cardiopulmonary problems in both acutely ill and chronic setting. It also covers the pulmonary management of special populations such as patients with inhalation injury & neurological problems.  

Course Fee: $ 1075 (SPA/ before 1st Nov 12) | $ 1190 (Normal)

Cardiac Rehabilitation Workshop by Local Trainers from National Heart Centre Singapore
22 & 23 November 2012 
Over 40 years of randomised controlled trials, cardiac rehabilitation is now recognised as an integral component in managing patients with coronary artery diseases and heart failure.

Course Fee: $ 495 (SPA/ before 1st Oct 12) | $ 550 (Normal)

Critical Care Physiotherapy Workshop by Dr Elizabeth Skinner (Australia)
14th – 15th January 2013 
This workshop focuses on intensive care physiotherapy practice and covers advanced understanding and working knowledge of new generations of mechanical ventilators as well as intensive care medicine, with implications for physiotherapy practice.

Course Fee: $ 855 (SPA/ before 10th Dec 12) | $ 950 (Normal)

Cardiopulmonary Paediatrics / Neonatology Workshop
March 2013 
The cardiac, circulatory and pulmonary systems in neonates and children interact and respond to physiotherapy differently from that of the adults. This workshop updates on recent advances in cardiopulmonary physiotherapy approach in managing critically ill neonates and children, as well as that of older children with chronic respiratory diseases.

Course Fee: $ 865 (SPA/ before 1st Feb 13) | $ 960 (Normal)

Registration
*NOTE: Please obtain approval from your head of department and HR by submitting the necessary institutional training request before sending in your registration.

To register, please email the following information to ask@singhealthacademy.edu.sg -
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Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Successful registrants will be notified via email with information on payment details.