Advanced Pulmonary Rehabilitation Course - (ICU + IPD + OPD)

Course Overview

This two-day Advanced Pulmonary Rehabilitation Course offers a comprehensive, evidence-based training program for physiotherapists and healthcare professionals involved in the management of patients with respiratory dysfunction. The course provides an in-depth understanding of pulmonary pathologies, ventilation support strategies, radiological interpretation, respiratory muscle training, and advanced rehabilitation protocols spanning ICU, inpatient, outpatient, and home care settings.

Delivered by internationally recognized educator Dr. Samana Syed, this workshop integrates theoretical knowledge with practical application. Participants will acquire hands-on experience with a wide range of manual and equipment-assisted techniques to optimize respiratory function and facilitate recovery across a broad spectrum of conditions—from chronic pulmonary diseases to post-surgical care and intensive care unit (ICU) rehabilitation.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of pulmonary anatomy, pathophysiology, and radiological findings.

• Interpret chest X-rays and arterial blood gases (ABG) for physiotherapy planning.

• Apply advanced bronchial hygiene techniques and postural drainage strategies.

• Differentiate physiotherapeutic approaches for obstructive vs. restrictive lung diseases.

• Understand mechanical ventilation modes and physiotherapy interventions for ventilator weaning.

• Employ non-invasive ventilation strategies (CPAP/BiPAP) and oxygen delivery systems effectively.

• Implement neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) in both critical care and outpatient contexts.

• Conduct respiratory muscle assessment and design targeted training protocols.

• Structure outpatient and home-based pulmonary rehabilitation programs using the FITT principle.

• Incorporate respiratory rehabilitation into musculoskeletal, neurological, metabolic, and post-surgical care.

Course Content and Highlights

• Pulmonary anatomy, physiology, and clinical correlations

• Radiology: Chest X-ray interpretation and ABG analysis

• Bronchial hygiene: Manual and equipment-assisted airway clearance

• Mechanical ventilation: Modes, protocols, and physiotherapy considerations

• Non-invasive ventilation: CPAP, BiPAP, oxygen delivery systems

• Respiratory muscle training: Strengthening and endurance techniques

• Management of dyspnea and breathlessness

• Functional assessment tools: 6MWT, STST, Shuttle Walk Test, Borg Scale

• Pulmonary rehabilitation in complex cases: COVID-19, lung transplant, ARDS, scoliosis

• Exercise prescription: FITT principle, resistance and endurance strategies

• NMES application in pulmonary rehabilitation

• Outpatient and home-based protocol development

Hands-On Practicals

Participants will gain practical skills in:

• Airway clearance techniques (postural drainage, percussion, suctioning)

• Manual chest physiotherapy and respiratory PNF

• Respiratory muscle facilitation and inhibition techniques

• Device-based training (incentive spirometry, Acapella, flutter devices)

• NMES and FES application in respiratory care

• Functional testing and exercise prescription

• Breathing retraining for varied clinical scenarios

Why Attend?

• Learn from a globally recognized cardiopulmonary rehabilitation expert

• Gain practical mastery through hands-on demonstrations and clinical case discussions

• Earn CME credit and a recognized certificate of completion

• Enhance your clinical expertise across ICU, outpatient, and home-care settings

• Broaden your scope of practice with advanced, evidence-based skills