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Course Description

"PRE-RECORDED EVENT (Self-Study)
This introductory course for OT/COTAs, and PT/PTAs covers the basic theoretical background to modality use by rehabilitation specialists. Theory is presented against the background of practical realities of therapists in the field. Modalities covered will be electrotherapy (High Volt, NMES, TENS, Interferential current, Russian current, Microcurrent, and more), Ultrasound and Shortwave Diathermy. At the conclusion of the presentation, commonly used treatment protocols are presented as a guideline for use by the therapists in the field.

Disclosure: Yorick Wijting is the author of the course Dynamic Modalities. He is compensated for his presentation of this course by CIAO Seminars. Mr. Wijting is also a consultant in the education department of EMPI, the manufacturer of some of the devices he speaks about. Under contract with CIAO Seminars, each presenter is obligated to present material in an unbiased, scientific and educational manner. It is not to be assumed that any speaker is endorsing or promoting any product.

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
OT Process: Evaluation, Intervention, Outcomes

Course Objectives

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

  • Describe the theoretical background to the use of electrotherapy, ultrasound and shortwave diathermy in rehabilitation
  • List the correct parameters for commonly used modality protocols
  • Name precautions and contraindications for each of the modalities above

Yorick Wijting

PT, DPT

Yorick received his Physical Therapy degree in the Netherlands and his DPT at the University of St. Augustine, Florida. He has extensive training and practical experience in biophysical agents and teaches nationally and internationally to medical professionals on their therapeutic use. Yorick has been instrumental in developing the use of electrical stimulation by Speech Language Pathologists in the treatment of dysphagia. Yorick currently lives in California and runs his private practice in Gilroy, CA.

Financial Disclosure: Yorick receives honoraria from CIAO Seminars for the presentation of his live course(s) and royalties for the sale of his recorded course(s). Yorick is the author and an instructor for the VitalStim Therapy Specialty Program.
Non-Financial Disclosure: no relevant relationships exist

Delivery VIA:

  • Online - This course is offered in an online, on demand format.

Contact hours pre-approved for:

  • 2.0 Hours
  • CIAO is an Approved Provider for AOTA #4119 (OTs)
  • This course meets PDU requirements for NBCOT (2 PDUs)
  • 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 0.2 CEUs for this course
  • CIAO is an Illinois Approved Provider for PT/PTA 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:
  • 2.0 Hours PT/PTAs in AR, IL, NY, TX(2 CCUs)
  • 2.0 Hours OT/OTAs in FL (CE Broker# 20-386961)

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

"This was a well delivered course"

- Philadelphia, PA / Dec 2018

"Very informative back to physics"

- North Las Vegas, NV / May 2015

"good course; good explanations"

- Middletown, DE / Feb 2015

"Excellent course"

- Winston Salem, NC / Jun 2013

"refresher for the physiology; my first intro to this technology - thanks!"

- Landisville, PA / Dec 2009