Get to know the new tools in the field of Respiratory Physiotherapy and apply them to your daily practice with total security”

The increase in the incidence of respiratory pathologies, both in children and adults, has a considerable impact on the quality of life of the patients who suffer from them, as well as on the health system, with a high social and economic cost in terms of hospitalization days, sick leave and early death. Therefore, the specialization of medical professionals is essential in this field, since a deep knowledge of the new techniques in Respiratory Physiotherapy will allow an early and effective care, achieving faster recoveries. 

It should be taken into account that this type of physiotherapeutic techniques, both medical and surgical, focus on the physiopathology of the respiratory system, requiring a demanding knowledge of the respiratory system and the existing techniques for treatment, healing and stabilization of the same. 

The scientifically and technically based disciplinary consideration of Respiratory Physiotherapy became popular at the end of the 20th century, thanks to technological advances that allow the measurement of respiratory work and techniques. At present, these techniques are necessary and essential in different hospital units. Therefore, it is essential that the rehabilitation physician updates his knowledge in this field and acquires a superior knowledge of new techniques and tools to apply in his daily practice. 

The Master's Degree has specialised teaching staff in Respiratory Physiotherapy and, who contribute both their practical experience from their day-to-day work in practice, as well as their long experience in teaching at a national and international level. In addition, it has the advantage of being a 100% online training, so the student can decide from where to study and at what time. This way, you will be able to flexibly self-direct your study hours. 

This Master's Degree is the best option you can find to increase your knowledge in Respiratory Physiotherapy and give a plus to your professional career”

This Master's Degree in Respiratory Physiotherapy in Rehabilitation Medicine contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:  

• More than 75 clinical cases presented by experts in Respiratory Physiotherapy
• The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• The presentation of practical workshops on procedures and techniques
• An algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making in the clinical situations presented throughout the course
• Action protocols and clinical practice guidelines, which cover the most important latest developments in this specialist area
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Special emphasis on test-based medicine and research methodologies
• Content that is accessible from any, fixed or portable device, with an Internet connection

Keeping up-to-date is key to providing better care to our patients. That is why TECH designed this program to be at the level of the leading experts in Respiratory Physiotherapy”

The teaching staff includes a team of prestigious urologists, who bring their experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading scientific societies. 

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive training experience designed to train for real-life situations. 

This program is designed around Problem Based Learning, whereby the doctor must try to solve different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this reason, you will be assisted by an innovative, interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in the field of Respiratory Physiotherapy with extensive teaching experience. 

This 100% online Master's Degree will allow you to study from anywhere in the world. All you need is a computer or mobile device with an internet connection"

Our innovative teaching methodology will allow you to study as if you were dealing with real cases, and therefore increasing your training"

The structure of the syllabus has been designed by a team of professionals who are knowledgeable regarding the implications of medical training in the approach to patients, aware of the relevance of current training and committed to quality teaching through new educational technologies. 

A very complete syllabus that will take you gradually through each and every one of the lessons that the Respiratory Physiotherapy professional needs. With an added bonus: the vocation for excellence that characterizes us”

Module 1. Pediatric Respiratory Physiotherapy I

1.1. Introduction in Respiratory Physiotherapy in Pediatrics

1.1.1. Anatomy and Development of the Infant Respiratory Tract
1.1.2. Respiratory Physiology in Children: Specific Features
1.1.3. Objectives, Indications and Contraindications in Respiratory Physiotherapy

1.2. Bronchiolitis

1.2.1. Etiology and Risk Factors
1.2.2. Pathophysiology
1.2.3. Medical Treatment

1.3. Assessment in Respiratory Physiotherapy in Pediatric Patients (I)

1.3.1. Medical History
1.3.2. Visual Exploration
1.3.3. Auscultation: Normal and Pathological Sounds

1.4. Assessment in Respiratory Physiotherapy in Pediatric Patients (II)

1.4.1. Clinical Scales
1.4.2. Oxygen Saturation and Alarm Signals

1.5. Non-instrumental Techniques in Respiratory Physiotherapy for Children (I)

1.5.1. Nasal Wash
1.5.2. ELPR
1.5.3. ELTGOL

1.6. Non-instrumental Techniques in Respiratory Physiotherapy for Children (II)

1.6.1. Provoked Cough
1.6.2. TEF
1.6.3. DRR

1.7. Aerosol Therapy in Pediatrics

1.7.1. Inhalation Systems
1.7.2. Main Drugs Used

1.8. Respiratory Physiotherapy in Bronchiolitis

1.8.1. Indication of Treatment and Scheduling of Sessions
1.8.2. Protocol in Treatment Sessions

1.9. Hygiene Recommendations for Parents

1.9.1. Nasal Washes
1.9.2. Humidifiers and Other Devices
1.9.3. General Recommendations

1.10. Breathing Training Activities at Home

1.10.1. Materials to Do the Exercises
1.10.2. Respiratory Exercises
1.10.3. Physical Activity Recommendations

Module 2. Pediatric Respiratory Physiotherapy II

2.1. Bronchitis in Pediatric Patients

2.1.1. Etiology
2.1.2. Clinical symptoms
2.1.3. Medical Treatment

2.2. Pneumonia in Pediatric Patients

2.2.1. Etiology
2.2.2. Clinical symptoms
2.2.3. Medical Treatment

2.3. Assessment in Respiratory Physiotherapy in Pediatric Patients (III)

2.3.1. Spirometry
2.3.2. Stress Tests
2.3.3. Peak Flow

2.4. Assessment in Respiratory Physiotherapy in Pediatric Patients with Brain Damage

2.4.1. Evaluation of the Respiratory System
2.4.2. Evaluation of Other Systems That Could Influence the Respiratory System

2.5. Non-instrumental Techniques in Respiratory Physiotherapy for Children (III)

2.5.1. EDIC
2.5.2. Autogenous Drainage
2.5.3. Cough Assistance

2.6. Non-instrumental Techniques in Pediatric Respiratory Physiotherapy: Adaptation in Brain-Damaged Patients

2.6.1. ELPR
2.6.2. Nasal Wash
2.6.3. Provoked Cough

2.7. Instrumental Techniques in Respiratory Physiotherapy for Children (I)

2.7.1. Cough Assist
2.7.2. High-Frequency Oscillation Vest (VESTTM)

2.8. Instrumental Techniques in Respiratory Physiotherapy for Children (II)

2.8.1. Ambú
2.8.2. Secretion Aspirator

2.9. Respiratory Physiotherapy in Pediatric Palliative Care

2.9.1. What Is Palliative Care?
2.9.2. Typical Respiratory Pathologies of these Patients
2.9.3. Physiotherapy Treatment in Pediatric Palliative Care

2.10. Respiratory Emergencies in Pediatrics

2.10.1. Pediatric Reanimation

Module 3. Respiratory Physiotherapy Evaluation

3.1. Anatomy Recap

3.1.1. At Bone Level
3.1.2. At Muscle Level
3.1.3. Ventilatory System

3.2. Ventilation-perfusion ratio
3.3. Ventilatory Biomechanics

3.3.1. Ventilatory Mechanics in Inspiration
3.3.2. Ventilatory Mechanics in Exhalation

3.4. Exploration

3.4.1. Medical History
3.4.2. Physical Inspection: Static and Dynamic Exam

3.5. Respiratory Frequency

3.5.1. Types of Respiratory Frequency
3.5.2. One-dimensional Scales

3.6. Respiratory Rhythms
3.7. Auscultation

3.7.1. Normal Noises
3.7.2. Abnormal and Adventitious Noises
3.7.3. Percussion and Palpation

3.8. Pain, Coughing and Expectoration
3.9. Radiology
3.10. Complementary Tests

3.10.1. Walking Tests
3.10.2. Strength Tests
3.10.3. Pulse Oximetry
3.10.4. Body Plethysmography
3.10.5. Arterial Blood Gases
3.10.6. Spirometry

Module 4. Mechanical Ventilation

4.1. Introduction and General Aspects of Mechanical Ventilation

4.1.1. Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation
4.1.2. Invasive Mechanical Ventilation

4.2. Systems of Administrating Oxygen

4.2.1. Closed Circuit Systems
4.2.2. Open Circuit Systems

4.3. Non-Mechanical Ventilators

4.3.1. CPAP Systems in Adults
4.3.2. BIPAP Systems in Adults

4.4. Ventilatory Modes

4.4.1. Programming in CPAP Mode
4.4.2. Programming in BIPAP Mode

4.5. Parameters and Monitoring
4.6. Contraindications and Complications
4.7. Home Mechanical Ventilation

4.7.1. Epidemiology, Rationale and Physiological Basis
4.7.2. Application Criteria
4.7.3. Ventilatory Modes
4.7.4. Parameters and Variables

4.8. Complementary Techniques

4.8.1. Aerosol Therapy
4.8.2. Drug Administration

4.9. NIV in the Obstructive Patients
4.10. NIV in Restrictive Patients

Module 5. Obstructive Pathologies

5.1. Introduction in Obstructive Respiratory Pathology

5.1.1. Theoretical Framework
5.1.2. Clinical Characteristics

5.2. Chronic Bronchitis

5.2.1. Concept. Phenotype Pathophysiological Manifestations
5.2.2. Exploration
5.2.3. Treatment

5.3. Emphysema

5.3.1. Concept. Phenotype Pathophysiological Characteristics
5.3.2. Exploration
5.3.3. Treatment

5.4. Atelectasis

5.4.1. Pathophysiological Characteristics
5.4.2. Exploration
5.4.3. Treatment

5.5. Bronchiectasis

5.5.1. Pathophysiological Manifestations
5.5.2. Exploration
5.5.3. Treatment

5.6. Bronquial Asthma

5.6.1. Pathophysiological Characteristics
5.6.2. Differential Diagnosis
5.6.3. Asthmatic Crisis and Self-Management
5.6.4. Exploration and Treatment

5.7. Cystic fibrosis

5.7.1. Clinical Characteristics
5.7.2. Exploration
5.7.3. Treatment

5.8. Aging of the Respiratory System Biological Changes in Aging and Their Consequences
5.9. Treatment of Chronic Patients and Flare-ups

Module 6. Restrictive Pathologies

6.1. Introduction to Restrictive Pathology

6.1.1. Theoretical Framework
6.1.2. Clinical Characteristics

6.2. Alterations of the Thoracic Cage

6.2.1. Chest Morphology
6.2.2. Respiratory Pattern and Thoracic-Abdominal Movement
6.2.3. Types of Alterations

6.3. Diaphragm and Respiratory Muscles Diseases

6.3.1. Pathophysiological Characteristics
6.3.2. Exploration
6.3.3. Treatment

6.4. Pleural Effusion

6.4.1. Pathophysiological Manifestations
6.4.2. Exploration
6.4.3. Treatment

6.5. Pneumothorax

6.5.1. Clinical Characteristics
6.5.2. Exploration
6.5.3. Treatment

6.6. Diffuse Infectious Diseases (Tuberculosis, Abscess, Pneumonia)

6.6.1. Clinical Characteristics
6.6.2. Exploration
6.6.3. Treatment

6.7. Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

6.7.1. Pathophysiological Characteristics
6.7.2. Exploration
6.7.3. Treatment

6.8. Sarcoidosis and Pneumoconiosis

6.8.1. Pathophysiological Manifestations
6.8.2. Exploration
6.8.3. Treatment

6.9. Neuromuscular Diseases

6.9.1. Clinical Characteristics
6.9.2. Exploration
6.9.3. Treatment

Module 7. Pathophysiological Consequences of COPD Pulmonary Restriction and Respiratory Rehabilitation

7.1. Prevalence of COPD and Chronic Respiratory Diseases

7.1.1. Prevalence of COPD in Spain
7.1.2. Prevalence of COPD Globally

7.2. COPD

7.2.1. COPD Definition
7.2.2. COPD Treatment

7.3. Respiratory Rehabilitation

7.3.1. Definition of Respiratory Rehabilitation
7.3.2. Components of Respiratory Rehabilitation

7.4. Assessment of the Respiratory Patient Before, During and After Respiratory Rehabilitation

7.4.1. Dyspnea Evaluation
7.4.2. Assessment of Exercise Tolerance
7.4.3. Assessment of Respiratory Muscle Strength

7.5. Exercise Training

7.5.1. Overload
7.5.2. Specificity
7.5.3. Adaptation

7.6. Aerobic Training

7.6.1. Parts of the Aerobic Training Session
7.6.2. FIIT Principle
7.6.3. How Should a Training Session Be Carried Out?

7.7. Muscle Strengthening

7.7.1. Assessment of Peripheral Musculature
7.7.2. How Should a Training Session Be Carried Out?

7.8. Respiratory Muscle Training

7.8.1. Devices for Strengthening the Respiratory Musculature
7.8.2. How Should a Training Session Be Carried Out?

7.9. Physical Activity

7.9.1. Physical Exercise Evaluation
7.9.2. Physical Activity Adherence

7.10. Respiratory Rehabilitation Programs in Respiratory Diseases other than COPD

7.10.1. Programs in Pulmonary Fibrosis
7.10.2. Bronchiectasis Programs

Module 8. Respiratory Techniques in Physiotherapy

8.1. Historical Evolution of Respiratory Physiotherapy

8.1.1. Different Schools of Respiratory Physiotherapy
8.1.2. Different Classifications of Respiratory Physiotherapy

8.2. Respiratory Physiotherapy Objectives

8.2.1. General Objectives
8.2.2. Specific Objectives

8.3. Physiological Mechanisms to Understand the Techniques of Respiratory Physiotherapy

8.3.1. Rocher Equation
8.3.2. Poiseuille Law
8.3.3. Collateral Ventilation

8.4. Treatment Techniques in Respiratory Physiotherapy

8.4.1. Forced Inspiratory Techniques
8.4.2. Slow Expiratory Techniques
8.4.3. Forced Expiratory Techniques
8.4.4. Slow Inspiratory Techniques

8.5. Secretions Drainage Techniques

8.5.1. Techniques Based on Gravity
8.5.2. Techniques Based on Shock Waves
8.5.3. Techniques Based on Air Flow

8.6. Lung Expansion Techniques

8.6.1. EDIC
8.6.2. Incentive Spirometry
8.6.3. Air Stacking

8.7. Ventilatory Techniques

8.7.1. Directed Costal Ventilation Technique
8.7.2. Targeted Abdomino-Diaphragmatic Ventilation Technique

8.8. Instrumental Devices

8.8.1. Cough Assist®
8.8.2. Vibration Vests (VESTTM)
8.8.3. Percussionaire®
8.8.4. PEP Devices

8.9. Aerosol Therapy

8.9.1. Type of Nebulizers
8.9.2. Type of Inhalers
8.9.3. Inhalation Technique

8.10. Health Education and Relaxation

8.10.1. Importance of Health Education in Chronic Pathologies
8.10.2. Importance of Relaxation in Chronic Pathologies

Module 9. Respiratory Physiotherapy in Critical Patients

9.1. Critical Patients

9.1.1. Definition
9.1.2. Different Work Teams With Critical Patients
9.1.3. Multidisciplinary Work Team

9.2. Critical Unit

9.2.1. Basic knowledge of Monitoring Patients
9.2.2. Different Oxygen Support Devices
9.2.3. Health Protection

9.3. Physiotherapy in the ICU

9.3.1. Intensive Care Unit
9.3.2. The Role of Physiotherapy in this Ward
9.3.3. Systems of Mechanical Ventilation Monitoring of Mechanical Ventilation

9.4. Thoracic Area Physiotherapy

9.4.1. Thoracic Resuscitation Unit
9.4.2. Pleur-Evac and Pulmonary Drainage Devices
9.4.3. Basic Notions in Thoracic Radiography

9.5. Physiotherapy in the Coronary Unit

9.5.1. Cardiac Pathology Sternotomies
9.5.2. Main Cardiac Surgeries and Treatments
9.5.3. Breathing Exercise Programs Pre/Post Surgery
9.5.4. Complications and Contraindications

9.6. Physiotherapy in Neuromuscular Patients

9.6.1. Concept on Neuromuscular Diseases (NMD) and Main Characteristics
9.6.2. Respiratory Alterations in ENM and Complications with Hospital Admission
9.6.3. Main Respiratory Physiotherapy Techniques Applied to NME (Hyperinflation and Assisted Cough Techniques)
9.6.4. Phonatory Valve and Suction Techniques

9.7. URPA

9.7.1. Resuscitation and Post-Anesthesia
9.7.2. Sedation. Basic Concepts from Pharmacology
9.7.3. Importance of Early Mobilization of Patients and Seated Sitting

9.8. Physiotherapy in Neonatal ICU and Pediatrics

9.8.1. Embryonic Factors: Antenatal and Postnatal Factors that Determine Lung Development
9.8.2. Common Respiratory Pathologies in Neonatology and Pediatrics
9.8.3. Treatment Techniques

9.9. Approach to Bioethics

9.9.1. The Code of Conduct
9.9.2. Ethical Questions in Critical Care Units

9.10. Importance of Family and the Environment During the Process of Recovery

9.10.1. Emotional Factors
9.10.2. Guidelines for Accompaniment

Module 10. Respiratory Physiotherapy in COVID

10.1. Introduction

10.1.1. COVID-19. Origin
10.1.2. Evolution of the Coronavirus Epidemic
10.1.3. Confinement and Quarantine

10.2. Vision Development

10.2.1. Clinical Picture
10.2.2. Methods and Detection Tests and Analysis
10.2.3. Epidemiological Curve

10.3. Aisilation and Protection

10.3.1. EPI Individual Protection Teams
10.3.2. Types of Masks and Respiratory Protection
10.3.3. Hand Washing and Personal Hygiene

10.4. Pathophysiology in COVID-19

10.4.1. Desaturation and Worsening From the Point Of View of Physiotherapy
10.4.2. Complementary Tests

10.5. Patient Admitted to Hospital Pre-ICU/Post-ICU

10.5.1. Risk Factors and Aggravating Factors
10.5.2. Criteria for Admission to a Inpatient Unit
10.5.3. Admission to Critical Care Unit

10.6. Critical Patients with COVID-19

10.6.1. Characteristics of Critical Patients Average Length of Stay
10.6.2. Monitoring of Mechanical Ventilation VMI/VMNI
10.6.3. Methods of Weaning Upon Improvement of the Clinical Picture

10.7. After-effects of Critical Patients

10.7.1. Barthel Scale
10.7.2. DAUCI Acquired Weakness Post-ICU
10.7.3. Swallowing Disturbance
10.7.4. Basal Hypoxemia

10.8. Separate Guide

10.8.1. Research in COVID
10.8.2. Scientific Articles and Literature Reviews

10.9. Respiratory Physiotherapy Treatment

10.9.1. Manage COVID-19 Respiratory Physiotherapy Treatment in Critical Care Units
10.9.2. Respiratory Physiotherapy Treatment in the Ward
10.9.3. Discharge Recommendations

10.10. Post COVID-19 Era

10.10.1. New Scenarios in Physiotherapy Intervention
10.10.2. Preventative Actions

A unique, key and decisive training experience to boost your professional development”