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    Electrotherapy and Therapeutic Ultrasound: From Research to Practice Ecourse

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    • Physical Therapist
    • Certified Occupational Therapy Asst
    • Occupational Therapist
    • Physical Therapy Asst
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Course Description

This course focuses on integrating electrotherapy and ultrasound into contemporary clinical practice. Emphasis will be placed on using physical agent modalities in an evidence-based manner, and within the context of function. This course includes clinical demonstrations of the application of electrical stimulation and Therapeutic Ultrasound.to reduce pain and improve range of motion and neuromuscular control.

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.

Course Objectives

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

  • Explain how to inhibit pain using Gate Control Theory and by stimulating the release of Endorphins
  • Determine how to facilitate and inhibit muscle recruitment
  • Discuss indications and contraindications of electrical stimulation and therapeutic ultrasound
  • Identify common myths and errors in parameter selection and application of electrophysical agents
  • Select evidence-based physical agent modality parameters
  • Explain how to facilitate muscle recruitment in specific clinical presentations: , wrist drop foot, shoulder subluxation, flaccid hand
  • Formulate and execute therapeutic interventions integrating physical modalities for simulated patient problems
  • Document physical agent modality applications delivered in patient care

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.

30 Minutes
Pre-course research review
30 Minutes
Electrical stimulation for effective pain modulation
30 Minutes
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) and Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) to improve neuromuscular control
30 Minutes
Therapeutic Ultrasound Clinical Dosing Model
2.0 Hours
Total

Delivery VIA:

  • Online - This course is offered in an online, on demand format.
  • Club CIAO - Club CIAO: This course is also part of Club CIAO, our all-you-can-eat buffet of online courses for one low price. Club CIAO Members also receive 25% off of all Live Stream courses!

Contact hours pre-approved for:

  • 2 Hours
  • This course meets PDU requirements for NBCOT (2 PDUs)
  • 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 #2502009#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
  • CIAO is an Approved Provider for the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
  • CIAO is a Rule Approved Provider for the Florida Board of Physical Therapy
  • Approved for:
  • 2 Hrs. PT/PTAs in IL, TX (APTA TX #2502009 for 2 CCUs)
  • 2 Hrs. OT/COTAs, PT/PTAs in FL (CE Broker #20-1314539)
  • 2.4 Hrs. PT/PTAs in NY
  • 2 Hrs. Registered with CEBroker for OT/COTAs in AL, AZ, GA, LA, MS, SC, TN
  • 2 Hrs. Registered with CEBroker for PT/PTAs in AZ, GA, OK, SC, TN

Course meets requirements for:

  • PT/PTAs in AL, AK, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MO, MT,
  • PT/PTAs in NE, NH, NC, ND, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WY
  • OT/COTAs in AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, LA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT,
  • OT/COTAs in NE, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

    • CIAO Automatically reports to CE Broker for Florida Occupational and Physical Therapists and Assistants. Florida SLPs can either use the ASHA CE Participant Form (Bubble Sheet) or self-submit through CE Broker.


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


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