Electrical Stimulation: Enhancing Pediatric Outcomes

Rehab Education

Format(s):   Live Seminars
Discipline(s):   Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy
Contact Hours:   15
Registration Fee:   $504.00

Objectives

After completing this course, the participant will: *define the basic settings for the use of electric stimulation as they are applied in Functional Stimulation and in TENS. *be familiar with the multiple uses of Functional Electrical Stimulation, including muscle strengthening and re-education; possibilities in gait training, spasticity reduction and pain control, and facial paralysis with emphasis on the pediatric population *discuss basic principles of electrode size and materials, and demonstrate appropriate placement technique. *compare basic similarities, differences and functional applications of TENS and FES (NMES* PES.) *know the guidelines and contraindications in working with electric stimulation in the pediatric population. *be able to cite the current literature as it pertains to the use of electric stimulation modalities for functional rehabilitation in the pediatric population *be able to use and make appropriate choices of electric stimulation parameters with the pediatric population for different diagnoses. *know the guidelines, parameters, and contraindications for the use of iontophoresis in the pediatric population

Target Audience

PT, OT and assistants

Confirmation Notes

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 15 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 15 contact hours. (Course must be taken prior to 09-30-2014)
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 15 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 The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Agenda

Day One: 7:30-8:00 Registration 8:00-10:00 Electric Stimulation: A Basic Review 10:00-10:15 Break 10:15-12:00 TENS & FES- First cousins 12:00-1:00 Lunch (on your own) 1:00-3:00 TNS LAB: Pain Control/Sensory Stim. 3:00-3:15 Break 3:15-4:00 FES: similarities/differences to TENS 4:00-5:00 FES: questions/contraindications 5:00 Adjourn Day 2: 7:45-8:00 Registration 8:00-10:00 FES LAB/protocols/case studies differences between ortho/neuro Dx. brachial plexus rhomboid stabilization shoulder subluxation hand/foot switches 10:00-10:15 Break 10:15-11:00 Bell's Palsy/facial paralysis 11:00-11:30 Case studies/patient problems 11:30-12:15 Clinic Equipment 12:15-1:00 Lunch (on your own) 1:00-2:15 Problem Solving the Equipment Patient Problems with Clinic Equipment What's in your clinic? How does it work? 2:15-3:00 Iontophoresis 3:00-3:15 Break 3:15-4:15 Iontophoresis Lab 4:15-5:00 Recommendations/Literature Review Questions/Concerns/Wrap-up Adjourn

Description

Learn to appropriately select parameters for using TENS and FES to enhance treatment protocols specifically for the pediatric population. Specialty applications, which reference the differences between Neurologic and Orthopedic diagnoses will be reviewed. Specific protocols for shoulder subluxation, rhomboid stabilization, brachial plexus injuries, and facial paralysis will be reviewed and practiced in lab. Review of TENS and FES, including parameter selection for chronic pain, muscle strengthening, and neuromuscular rehabilitation will be discussed. Recent research will be reviewed for electrical modalities, with contraindications specifically referring to Pediatrics. Prior exposure and/or knowledge of modalities & anatomy is helpful to maximize learning experience. The educational information is presented in combination with intensive hands-on lab format. The presentation style is relaxed, with the instructor willing to answer questions throughout the class. Labs are set up to allow equipment for each set of therapist partners, insuring that participants are comfortable with both the theoretical constructs, the physical set up of the equipment, and the actual outcome expected when working with pediatric patients.
Please note: Live courses require a minimum number of participants to operate. You will receive a written confirmation from Rehab Education when minimum is met. Do not purchase non-refundable travel until you receive official written confirmation.