Postgraduate Education for Physical Therapists at Cardiopulmonary Area in Colombia

Abstract

This paper presents the supply of postdegreeprograms in the cardiopulmonary area in Colombiain orden to show its state and sufficiency.Plans of formation, objectives, curricular approach,methodology and profile of performanceare analyzed in terms of costs, duration,supply, location and research capabilities.Our results show problems in regard to supplyas well as unanimous criteria and strategic alliances.There are no Gremial associations thatfavor both discussion and analysis about epidemiologistaspects of respiratory and cardiovasculardiseases in Colombia there is necessityof professionals in this area with experience.Knowledge and appropiated skills in management,administration, laws, agreements andpublic policies that cover the affected population.Also, it is exposed that the Universities whitthis programs require support and pursuit forprofessionals positioning both in national andinternational context.MethodologyA descriptive study was carried out with a datacollection made in a period between April-Decemberof 2006. Cards were done and they allowedto review different aspects such as costs,occupational profile, duration, modality, methodology,practical component and evaluation inthe offering universities of programs of postdegreein the cardiopulmonary area for physiotherapists.Later an analysis was made oncurriculum, profiles, objectives, contents, professionalcompetitions the areas of research.

Keywords

• postgraduated education
• physiotherapy
• respiratory therapy
• cardiopulmonary area