Ultrasound Online - 3 hour

Therapeutic Ultrasound research has grown significantly over the past decade. This learning experience offers the rehabilitation specialist an opportunity to gain new knowledge and update their existing knowledge related to the 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. The course will outline a clinical model that can be used to guide clinicians in selecting parameters that yield more predictable thermal and nonthermal 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:
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:


Course Instructor(s)


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.


Course Agenda

30 Minutes
Properties of Ultrasound Energy
30 Minutes
Parameters of the Ultrasound Wave and Clinical Implications
30 Minutes
Physiological Effects of Therapeutic Ultrasound
30 Minutes
Clinical Application Considerations
30 Minutes
Indications and Contraindications
30 Minutes
Ultrasound Final Exam
3.0 Hours
Total

Contact hours pre-approved for:

  • 3.0 Hours
  • CIAO is an AOTA Approved Provider #4119(OT/COTAs)
  • This course meets PDU requirements for NBCOT (3 PDUs)
  • As an IACET Authorized Provider, CIAO offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard
  • CIAO is authorized by IACET to offer .3 CEUs for this program
  • 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 a PT Approved Provider #BAP202310092 for the Oklahoma Medical Board. All PT courses for the 2022-2023 reporting period are approved.
  • The Physical Therapy Board of California recognizes CIAO Seminars as an Approval Agency to Approve Providers Offering Continuing Competency Courses
  • The Physical Therapy Board of California has determined that CIAO meets the standards set forth in section 1399.95 of the CA Code of Regulations
  • CIAO is a Rule Approved Provider for the Florida Board of Physical Therapy
  • CIAO is an Approved Provider for the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
  • Approved for:
  • 3.0 Hours PT/PTAs in AR, IL, OK (BAP202310092), TX (3 CCUs, APTA TX)
  • 3.0 Hours PT/PTAs and OT/COTAs in FL (CE Broker #20-387193)
  • 3.0 Hrs. Registered with CEBroker for OT/COTAs in AL, AZ, GA, LA, MS, SC, TN
  • 3.0 Hrs. Registered with CEBroker for PT/PTAs in AZ, GA, OK, SC, TN
  • 3.6 Hrs. PT/PTAs in NY

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


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



    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.



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