Putting the Electric back into Electric Stim! Ultrasound and FES are two of the most commonly used (and abused) modalities in the Rehab field.  This course teaches therapists and assistants the basic science and research behind each modality, the appropriate diagnoses for which each is effective in treating, and appropriate documentation for reimbursement. Parameter selection, length and number of treatments, and appropriate outcomes are supported with evidence-based practice and a research review.

Areas of pain control, muscle weakness, swelling, spasm, ROM, and muscle re-education are addressed.  Applications that focus on both orthopedic and neurologic populations are included. Come prepared to have a hands-on experience in this lab-intensive course that encourages each participant to practice using a variety of modalities. To insure adequate hands-on time, this course provides one e-stim unit for each two students. Ultrasound is done in groups of 4-5.

Questions this course will answer:

• Are there new applications for FES that have been added based on more recent research?
• Do you use the same parameters for adults as for children?
• Is FES more comfortable based on the waveform chosen?
• Why do you use High Volt for wound healing?

Make sure to wear or bring shorts and a tank top to allow application of electrodes, and use of equipment during lab sessions.

Program subject to change. Participants are cautioned to apply new information and skills within the scope of state licensure law.

 Course Objectives:

Upon completing the ultrasound portion of the course, the participant will be able to:

• list/identify appropriate ultrasound treatment parameters for a variety of clinical diagnoses
• recognize/identify the basic properties of ultrasound
• recognize the current research which provides evidence for therapeutic uses of ultrasound
• list the contraindications for therapeutic ultrasound
• identify how to use, store and document us mediums and medications

Upon completing the electrical stimulation portion of the course, the participant will be able to:

• recognize current research which provides evidence for therapeutic and rehabilitative uses of FES/TENS with specific awareness of the similarities and differences between FES, High Volt and Medium Frequency
• identify the parameters necessary to deliver FES with each waveform depending on diagnosis and intent of treatment
• recognize the differences in parameter settings for neurological and orthopedic patients
• be familiar with the current literature based on the changes in use of FES in neurological insults
• list all parameters, guidelines, precautions for TENS/FES units to be sent home with patients - including expectations and outcomes
• identify the principle of electrode size, material, and placement technique.
• recognize/identify the guidelines and contraindications in working with electrical stimulation
• identify and differentiate the use and choice of parameters for FES/TENS with different patient populations and for different diagnoses.

CE Credits

15 contact hours

Day 1: 8:00 am - 5:00pm. Registration begins at 7:30 am.
Day 2: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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. See links below.

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, #216.000227 for courses completed by 09-30-2012.

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 completed by 09-30-2012)

NY State Physical Therapy Board: Rehab Education, LLC is recognized as an approved of PT and PTA continuing education by the NY State Education Department's Board of Physical Therapy provider for courses completed by 05-13-2013.

BOC Approved Provider #P8271: (For courses completed by 12-31-2012). Rehab Education, LLC is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for Certified Athletic Trainers.

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:

*NBCOT...National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (view PDU requirements)
+HTCC... Hand Therapy Certification Commission  (view recertification requirements)

State PT Boards
State OT Boards

Agenda

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Day 2:

Sara Shapiro, MPH, PT has been an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Graduate Program in PT at UCSF/SFSU, where she was a faculty member from 1983 until 2009. She is a graduate of SUNY at Buffalo, and holds an MPH from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, where she also completed a post-graduate fellowship in pediatrics. She has been practicing for 40 years, with certification in NDT and the Baby course.

Sara is presently working as a Clinical Program Manager for Accelerated Care Plus in San Francisco, CA. She continues to be a frequent speaker at conferences, and to mentor new therapists, teach and maintain a small caseload of patients, integrating her knowledge of electrical stimulation and ultrasound for wound care, pain management, women's issues, and rehabilitation of facial paralysis.

Sara is the author of the Electrical Currents chapter in Physical Agents in Rehabilitation, 3rd Edition, M Cameron, ed.

PT/ATC 19 yrs - Sports-ortho-pain   "I appreciated Ms. Shapiro's  clarity and knowledge. I also like the small class setting, allowing lots of personal attention. I learned a lot. Thanx."

PT 30+ yrs/pediatrics  "Thanks very much - great course.  Appreciate your vast knowledge, accessibility, openness to discussion, warmth!"

PT 30 yr/pediatrics " Enjoyed all the practical and creative insights looking at function and the whole person,- very enjoyable, thank you."

OTR 15 yrs/Pediatric acute rehab - "Sara is very enjoyable, knowledgeable and presents her information in extremely practical manner. I can apply the information I learned in my practice right away"

Sara made a somewhat dry subject more interesting.  Enjoyed the case studies and the "real life" patient applications and examples.

Sara provides ample opportunities for questions & answers. It was helpful to get clarification on some of the long held "myths" we have been taught.

Tuition

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