Physiotherapy in Intensive Care

Physiotherapy Specialization in Intensive Care, Urgency and Emergency

The Physiotherapy Specialization in Intensive Care, Urgency, and Emergency provides the necessary knowledge for physiotherapists to act safely, quickly, and dynamically in urgent and emergency situations. This course meets a market demand, justified by the important role physiotherapists play in various segments of intensive care.

The physiotherapist plays an important role in managing mechanical ventilation, from preparing and adjusting the ventilator to weaning and discontinuing ventilatory support. They also provide early motor interventions for patients, contributing to a reduction in morbidity and mortality and length of hospital stay. Furthermore, there is a growing demand for ICU work, making training and specialization essential.

The Intensive Care Physiotherapy postgraduate program features theoretical classes taught by professors working in the field and supervised clinical practice with patients at the Hospital das Clínicas of FMUSP. It provides an excellent opportunity for learning and networking with professionals from various specialties in the care of critically ill patients.

Differentials

• Acting in the HCFMUSP emergency department and receiving patients arriving by air rescue;
• Practices in Intensive Care Units of various specialties in the care of critically ill patients;
• Classes and practical experiences with renowned professionals in the field.