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Course Overview
25 CPE points (AHPC)
This course aims to equip physiotherapists with advanced principles and theories in clinical exercise physiology, enabling them to understand the impact of exercise and activity on the human physiological system in specialised populations.
It will focus on the development of effective management and prevention strategies for metabolic, oncologic, cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases through exercise, lifestyle, and behaviour modifications.
By the end of the workshop, you will be able to understand metabolic, oncologic, cardiovascular, and pulmonary diseases and their rehabilitation processes. You will learn to describe, assess, interpret, and analyse advanced exercise assessment methodologies, synthesise data for clinical exercise prescription using evidence-based practices, and make informed decisions about the safety and effectiveness of exercise plans. Additionally, you will be equipped to prescribe exercise safely and competently for individuals with these conditions.
Designed specifically for adult learners, the learning of in-depth and clinically relevant topics is achieved through the blended learning approach via self-directed learning, flipped classroom, team-based learning, problem-based learning, discussion seminar and practical sessions. The course also includes the analysis and critical appraisal of the supporting theory and available evidence, along with clinical reasoning for applying assessment and techniques in managing patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases.
Who Should Attend
- Physiotherapists who envisage becoming Clinical Exercise Physiotherapists
- Learners with at least 3 years of working experience in Physiotherapy, including some experience in cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal, and/or geriatrics/neurological rehabilitation
Prerequisites
- AHPC (Full) Registered Physiotherapists with at least 3 years of clinical experience
- Learners should have the foundational knowledge of maximal and submaximal exercise testing, exercise prescription, and exercise physiology from the entry-level programmes, and be proficient in conducting exercise tests and prescribing exercises
What You Will Learn
- Exercise assessment and interpretation, including clinic-and field-based testing strategies, such as cardiopulmonary exercise testing specific to cardiovascular and pulmonary assessment
- Risk stratification and exercise modifications
- Concepts of strength training such as endurance, power and strength, loading, injuries, and injury management
- Advanced ECG reading and interpretation
- Long-term physiological adaptations
- Exercise, pain and neural pathways
- Monitoring and responding to adverse events during exercise
- Exercise as a preventive and rehabilitative strategy, including concepts such as prehabilitation and reconditioning, specific to metabolic, oncologic, cardiovascular, and pulmonary conditions
- Training programme development
Pre-reading topics will be shared with learners prior to course commencement. The topics include:
- Pathophysiology on
- Cardiovascular Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Pulmonary Conditions
- Oncologic Conditions
Teaching Team
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Aw Hui Zhen
Deputy Head, Cancer Rehabilitation Services, Singapore Cancer Society
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Lim Kian Chong
Senior Principal Physiotherapist, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
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Lim Xue Ling
Principal Physiotherapist, National Heart Centre Singapore
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Lim Peiying Serene
Principal Physiotherapist, National University Hospital
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Lee Jie Qi Vivien
Senior Physiotherapist, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
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Rethinam Ganesan
Senior Physiotherapist, Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Schedule
Course Run | Dates | Time |
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August 2024 Run | 19 – 22 Aug | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm |
Day 1
Time | Topics |
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9:00 am – 11:00 am | Basic principles for exercise assessment, prescription and interpretation for aerobic and strength training |
11:00 am – 12:30 pm | Practical |
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm | Lunch |
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm | Cardiovascular Conditions – 1 Heart Failure and Therapies Device Implantation (ICD/CRTD) Ventricular Assist Device Heart Transplants |
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm | Practical |
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm | Q&A |
Day 2
Time | Topics |
---|---|
9:00 am – 10:30 am | Cardiovascular Conditions – 2 Cardiac Impairments Medical and Surgical Interventions |
10:30 am – 12:30 pm | Pulmonary Conditions – 1 Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension |
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm | Lunch |
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm | Pulmonary Conditions – 2 Obstructive and Restrictive Lung Diseases |
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm | Practical |
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm | Q&A |
Day 3
Time | Topics |
---|---|
9:00 am – 11:30 am | Metabolic Syndrome Obesity Diabetes Mellitus |
11:30 am – 12:30 pm | Practical |
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm | Lunch |
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm | Oncologic Conditions |
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm | Practical |
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm | Q&A |
Day 4
Time | Topics |
---|---|
9:00 am – 12:30 pm | Assessment Multiple Choice Questions Oral Viva |
Certificate and Assessment
A Certificate of Participation will be issued to participants who:
- Attend 75% of the course, and
- Undertake and pass non-credit bearing assessment during the course
Fee Structure
The full fee for this course is S$4,578.00.
Category | After SF Funding |
---|---|
Singapore Citizen (Below 40) | S$1,373.40 |
Singapore Citizen (40 & Above) | S$533.40 |
Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder | S$1,373.40 |
Non-Singapore Citizen | S$4,578.00 (No Funding) |
Note: All fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.
Course Runs
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is any advanced preparation needed before the course begins?
Yes, there will be a mandatory pre-course reading and self-evaluation quiz.
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