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    Therapeutic Ultrasound for the Rehabilitation Professional

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Course Description

"PRE-RECORDED EVENT (Self-Study)
This course offers the practicing clinician an opportunity to gain new knowledge and update existing skills in the area of application of therapeutic ultrasound. Participants will learn a research based approach to the dosing and application of therapeutic ultrasound. This course has been specifically designed to have immediate clinical applications. Participants will leave the course with a clinical model that will guide them in selecting parameters that yield more predictable thermal and non-thermal responses in human tissue. The model is based on the stage of tissue healing, the depth and composition of the target tissue, and heating rate calculations from the existing therapeutic ultrasound research. This approach will assist the clinician in answering important questions such as; what frequency, intensity, duty cycle, and treatment time should be selected to create the desired therapeutic outcome.

Course Requirements:
  • Computer with internet and working speakers/sound are required for this course.
  • Course must be completed within 30 days of activation (activate course within 6 months of purchase).
  • An online multiple-choice quiz (80% passing score) and submission of an online evaluation form are required for successful completion.
  • A certificate of completion will be available to print immediately after course is successfully completed.

AOTA Classification Codes
Domain of OT: Context and Environment
OT Process: Intervention

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Review essential terminology and principles related to ultrasound therapy.
  • Apply a clinical model for dosing therapeutic ultrasound based on the stage of tissue healing and desired therapeutic outcome.
  • Provide a brief review of clinically relevant research that will guide participants in selecting parameters of treatment that yield more predictable thermal and non-thermal responses in human tissue
  • Identify common myths and errors in parameter selection and application of ultrasound therapy
  • Discuss indications and contraindications of therapeutic ultrasound
  • Compare and contrast the ability of different phonophoresis media to transmit ultrasound

Joe Gallo

DSc, ATC, PT

Dr. Joe Gallo earned his BS in Physical Education and Athletic Training and his Master’s in Physical Therapy. He also holds a Doctor of Science degree in Physical Therapy. He currently serves as Director and Professor in the Salem State University Athletic Training Program. He also held faculty appointments in various physical therapy and physical therapist assistant programs in his over 20 year career as an educator. Dr. Gallo is currently a Certified Instructor for the VitalStim® Therapy Specialty Program teaching NMES for the treatment of dysphagia. He has taught over 300 continuing education workshops to rehabilitation specialists across the United States. Joe’s research on electrophysical agents has been published in the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, and the Chinese journal of Sportsmedicine. In addition to his teaching and research, Joe has also maintained clinical practice in a variety of settings throughout his career.

Financial Disclosures: Dr. Gallo receives an honorarium for speaking/teaching live courses through CIAO Seminars. He also receives royalties for the purchase of his recorded courses and the purchase of his Ultrasound book.
Non-Financial Disclosures: Dr. Gallo uses modalities in his clinical practice.

Contact hours pre-approved for:

  • 1.0 Hour
  • CIAO is an AOTA approved provider #4119 (OT/COTAs)
  • This course meets PDU requirements for NBCOT (1 PDU)
  • As an IACET Accredited Provider, CIAO offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard
  • CIAO is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this course
  • CIAO is an approved provider for PT/PTAs in Illinois for Continuing Education
  • CIAO is recognized as an Approved Provider for PT/PTAs by the NYSE Dept State Board for PT
  • This activity is provided by the Texas Board of PT Examiners Accredited Prov #2202009#TX
  • This activity meets continuing competence requirements for PT/PTA license renewal in TX
  • The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE
  • Approved for:
  • 1.0 Hour PT/PTAs in IL, NY, TX(1 CCU)

Contact hours applied for:

  • PT/PTAs in OK

The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.


CIAO is recognized on the NBCOT Provider Registry (meets PDU requirements for NBCOT)


CIAO is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). CIAO complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, CIAO is accredited to issue the IACET CEU.


Reviews

"Thanks"

- Midlothian, VA / Mar 2016

"This is an interesting course. "

- Seattle, WA / Jun 2014

"Excellent course, just wish it was closer to 1 hour, or at least get credit for 1.5 hours."

- Lewisville, NC / Jun 2013

"Learned a lot from this course, particularly about appropriate intensity to use, and how this has to do with treatment time."

- marietta, GA / Dec 2012

"a lot of info for one hr."

- Dallas, GA / Mar 2011