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Evidence Based Physical Agents: Application & Practice

Rehab Education

Objectives

Participants will be able to:
understand how to properly inform patients regarding treatment outcomes, risks and benefits of application of ultrasound, diathermy, laser and electrical stimulation through case-based discussion and role playing applications during lab sessions
discuss the principles of physics for the application of ultrasound, diathermy, laser and electrical stimulation during each hands-on lab session.
apply the principles of physics when choosing proper parameters during application of ultrasound, diathermy, laser and electrical stimulation through case based discussions.
discuss and safely apply the proper and safe treatment parameters for the application of ultrasound, diathermy, laser and electrical stimulation based on each modalities physiological, neurophysiological and/or electrophysiological response during the case-based discussions.
discuss whether use of ultrasound, diathermy, laser and electrical stimulation is indicated or contraindicated through case-based discussions and lab applications.
discuss whether use of ultrasound, diathermy, laser and electrical stimulation is indicated or contraindicated through case-based discussions and lab applications.
demonstrate proper application of each modality based on the current literature, tissue response and proper indication during the hands-on labs.
properly document treatments involving ultrasound, diathermy, laser and electrical stimulation during the hands-on lab.
discuss and apply safe and effective parameters during case-based discussion and hands-on lab applications
demonstrate proper operation and care for each modality unit during the hands-on lab

Confirmation Notes

CE Credits
30 contact hours
Day 1: 8:00 am - 6:30 pm. Registration begins at 7:30 am.
Day 2: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Day 3: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Day 4: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Participation in this class depends on your State Practice Act.
Accepted by many professional credentialing organizations and state professional regulatory boards. Check with your state board/credentialing agency to verify. Certificate of attendance will be issued to all participants upon completion of the course and may be used for CEU verification of credits. CE Credits vary by state. Please check with your state board/certifying agency to confirm conversion of contact hours to CE.
Physical Therapy Board of California: The Physical Therapy Board of California recognizes Rehab Education, LLC as an approval agency to approve providers offering continuing competency courses for CA licensed PTs and PTAs. This course is approved for 30 contact hours.
Illinois State Board of Physical Therapy: Approved CE Sponsor by Illinois State Board of Physical Therapy, Division of Professional Regulations, Approval #216.000227. (Course must be taken prior to 09-30-2014)
North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: This course has been approved by virtue of Illinois CE Provider Approval #216.000227 for 30 contact hours. (Course must be taken prior to 09-30-2014)
NJ OT Advisory Council: Approved by the NJ Occupational Therapy Advisory Council pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:44-5.4. (Course must be taken between 02-14-2013 and 02-14-2014)
NY State Physical Therapy Board: Rehab Education, LLC is recognized as an approved provider of PT and PTA continuing education by the NY State Education Department Board of Physical Therapy. (Course must be taken prior to 05-10-2016)
Virginia Board of Physical Therapy: This course has been approved by virtue of Illinois CE Provider Approval #216.000227 for 30 contact hours. (Course must be taken prior to 09-30-2014)
BOC Approved Provider #P8271: Rehab Education, LLC is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for Certified Athletic Trainers. (Course must be taken prior to 12-31-2013)
AOTA Approved Provider #6177. These states currently recognize AOTA Approved Providers for OT continuing education either in regulatory language or by formal written communication to AOTA:
Alaska Arkansas Delaware District of Columbia Illinois Indiana Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nevada New Hampshire New York North Carolina Ohio Oregon Oklahoma Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Texas Vermont Virginia

Agenda

Modality Training Day 1 Thermal Agents 7:30 - 8:00 Registration 8:00 - 10:00 Overview of Physical Agents and Open Discussion on Current Trends of Physical Agent Usage: •Ultrasound •Electrical Stimulation •Diathermy •Iontophoresis •Laser Ultrasound: Returning to the terminology: •What is Ultrasound •Principles of physics related to specific properties of ultrasound •Physiological, neurophysiological changes which occur during ultrasound application Application of Ultrasound: •Terminology in setting treatment expectations •Attenuation •Beam Non-uniformity Ratio •Cavitation •Piezoelectric •Duty Cycle •Effective Radiating Area •Frequency •Spatial Average Intensity •Spatial Peak Intensity 10:00 - 10:30 Application of Ultrasound •Contraindications •Precautions •Safety rules •Client Education, Instruction ?Risks ?Benefits ?Treatment Outcomes Characteristics of the equipment (hands on instruction) •Operation •Adjustment •Care of the equipment 10:30 - 10:45 Break 10:45 - 12:00 Application of Ultrasound: •The response of normal and abnormal tissue to the application of ultrasound ?Tissue Healing ?Thermal vs. non-Thermal ?Phono Phoresis 12:00 - 12:45 Lunch on your own 12:45 - 2:00 Review of the Ultrasound literature: •Trends in Ultrasound Use •Treatment suggestions according to the literature 2:00 - 3:00 Ultrasound Lab •Case based hands-on application lab •Methods of documenting treatment effectiveness 3:00 - 3:15 Break Heat wave Physical Agent Modality: Diathermy 3:15 - 6:30 Diathermy: •Principles of physics related to specific properties of diathermy •Physiological and Neurophysiological changes with the application of diathermy •Tissue Response (Normal and Abnormal) to diathermy application •Characteristics of the equipment, operation, adjustment and care of the equipment •Literature Review •Indications, Contraindications •Guidelines for educating clients ?Treatment outcomes ?Risks ?Benefits 6:30 Adjourn Modality Training Day 2 Heat wave Physical Agent Modality Diathermy 7:30 - 8:00 Registration 8:00 - 8:45 Diathermy •Case Based Hands-on Lab •Methods of documenting effectiveness Light Wave Physical Agent: Laser 8:45 - 10:15 Laser and Light Therapy •Principles of physics related to specific properties of light therapy •Physiological and neurophysiological changes with the application of light therapy •Laser, LED, SLD •Review of the literature 10:15 - 10:30 Break 10:30 - 11:00 Laser and Light Therapy •Indications •Contraindications •Safety Rules •Client Education ?Treatment outcomes ?Risks ?Benefits 11:00 - 12:00 Laser and Light Therapy •Characteristics of the equipment ?Operation ?Adjustment ?Care of the equipment 12:00 - 12:45 Lunch on your own 12:45 - 1:45 Laser and Light Therapy •Case Based hands-on lab •Methods of documentation 1:45 - 2:45 Electrical Stimulation •Introduction to Electrical Stimulation Treatment ?Principles of physics related to the properties of electricity ?Electrophysiological changes as a result of electrical stimulation application ?Tissue response (normal and abnormal) •Breaking down the terms and parameters ?Motor Point ?Overload Principle ?Alternating Current ?Continuous Current ?Direct Current ?Pulse Duration ?Ramp ?Frequency ?Modulation ?Amplitude 2:45 - 3:00 Break 3:00 - 3:30 Guidelines for educating clients regarding treatment outcomes during use of: •TENS •FES •Line Unit ?Premodulated Current ?High Volt ?Russian ?Interferential 3:30 Adjourn Modality Training Day 3 Electrical Stimulation 7:30 - 8:00 Registration 8:00 - 10:15 Contraindications, Precautions, Safety rules related to the application of electrical stimulation Methods of Pain Control •Gate Control Theory •Endogenous Opiate Theory How the parameters manipulate the Electrical Stimulation Unit to obtain the desired treatment

Description

TThis 30 hour course is an evidence-based presentation focusing on the clinical application of physical agents and modalities. Participants will have the opportunity to learn through lecture, case-based discussions and hands-on lab experiences.
The application of ultrasound, diathermy, laser and electrical stimulation will be discussed and practiced – based on current trends, expected tissue response, clinical goals and the current literature studies. This will be an active learning environment and participants will be encouraged to participate in discussions and come dressed for the lab applications.
Goals:
This course will provide instruction on the:
Principles of physics related to specific properties of light, temperature, sound and electricity. Physiological, neurophysiological and electrophysiological changes as indicated, which occur as a result of modality application. Normal and abnormal tissue response to the application of each modality. Application, indications, contraindications, safety rules and precautions related to the selection and application of ultrasound, diathermy, laser and electrical stimulation. Guidelines for educating clients, including instructing about the process and possible outcomes of treatment, including the risks and benefits related to the application of ultrasound, diathermy, laser and electrical stimulation. Methods of documenting the effectiveness of the immediate and long-term effects of treatment. Characteristics of the equipment, including safe operation, adjustment and care of the equipment. Program subject to change. Participants are cautioned to apply new information and skills within the scope of state licensure law.
During hands-on lab sessions, course instructor(s) will evaluate each participant’s techniques/skills learned to determine proficiency for course completion. Post test at end of course will assess your new knowledge. West Orange NJ course is 3 days:
& Sat., March 19, 2016.

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