Physiotherapy Specialization in Intensive Care, Urgency and Emergency

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

Physiotherapists play an important role in the management of mechanical ventilation, from the preparation and adjustment of the artificial ventilator to the weaning and discontinuation of ventilatory support. They also work on early motor interventions for patients, contributing in all aspects to reducing morbidity and mortality and the length of hospital stay. In addition, there is an increase in the number of physiotherapists working in ICUs, which makes the training and specialization of these professionals essential.

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