Program Overview

Professional Certificate in Pulmonary Rehabilitation

The Professional Certificate in Pulmonary Rehabilitation is designed to enhance knowledge and clinical skills in pulmonary rehabilitation, a key specialization within physiotherapy practice. This comprehensive course incorporates four integrated components: theoretical, practical, clinical, and evaluation, ensuring a dynamic and effective learning experience for participants.

Course Synopsis

The course aims to provide a holistic approach to pulmonary rehabilitation, covering various aspects of pulmonary conditions, multidisciplinary management, assessment methods, and physiotherapy treatment.

Course Learning Outcomes

• Analyze information related to the theoretical and clinical aspects of various types of pulmonary conditions accurately.
• Demonstrate efficient and effective management of pulmonary rehabilitation cases based on evidence-based practice.
• Exhibit professional, ethical, and team leadership in pulmonary patient care.

Program Details

• Duration: 2 Months
• Credits: 3 Credit Hours
• Mode: Hybrid Online
• HRDCorp: Claimable
• Fees: RM 3,000.00 for non-Malaysian citizens, RM 5,000.00 for Malaysian citizens

Course Benefits

• Explore evidence-based practices in pulmonary rehabilitation, including understanding pulmonary conditions, multidisciplinary management, assessment methods, and physiotherapy treatment.
• Refine specialized skills of assessment and treatment techniques through hands-on sessions and develop critical thinking skills via clinical case studies.
• Advance professional growth and recognition in pulmonary rehabilitation.

Topic Coverage

• Concepts of pulmonary rehabilitation programme
• Medical and surgical management of pulmonary conditions
• Pharmacology intervention
• Dietitian management in pulmonary rehabilitation
• Psychological intervention
• Outcome measures in pulmonary rehabilitation
• Exercise assessment, prescription, and training in pulmonary rehabilitation
• Writing techniques for case studies

Entry Requirements

Malaysian Candidates

• Possess at least a Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy recognized by the university senate, or a Diploma in Physiotherapy with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience.

International Candidates

• Possess at least a Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy recognized by the university senate, or a Diploma in Physiotherapy with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Obtain an English language certificate with a minimum score of IELTS 5.0, TOEFL ITP 543, TOEFL iBT 42-45, TOEFL pBT 440-452, or an equivalent.