Electrical Stimulation: Enhancing Pediatric Outcomes

Photo courtesy of Michelle Cameron, MD, PT, MCR and Sara Shapiro, MPH, PT

Learn to appropriately select parameters for using TENS and FES to enhance treatment protocols specifically for the pediatric population.

Specialty applications, which reference the differences between Neurologic and Orthopedic diagnoses will be reviewed.  Specific protocols for shoulder subluxation, rhomboid stabilization, brachial plexus injuries, and facial paralysis will be reviewed and practiced in lab. Review of TENS and FES, including parameter selection for chronic pain, muscle strengthening, and neuromuscular rehabilitation will be discussed. Recent research will be reviewed for electrical modalities, with contraindications specifically referring to Pediatrics. Prior exposure and/or knowledge of modalities & anatomy is helpful to maximize learning experience.

The educational information is presented in combination with intensive hands-on lab format. The presentation style is relaxed, with the instructor willing to answer questions throughout the class.  Labs are set up to allow equipment for each set of therapist partners, insuring that participants are comfortable with both the theoretical constructs, the physical set up of the equipment, and the actual outcome expected when working with pediatric patients.

Program subject to change. This course content is not intended for use by any participants outside the scope of their license or regulation.

During hands-on lab sessions, the course instructor(s) will evaluate each E-Stim application to determine proficiency of 3/5 correct using 5 variables as listed in the objectives. If 3/5 criteria are not attained the instructor will work with the attendee until all the criteria is met.  Post test at end of course will be used as a tool to review answers and rationale, ensuring attendees have gained all content knowledge.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

After completing this course, the participant will:

• Identify 3 indications for utilizing Electric Stimulation with the pediatric population (3 months to 21 years of age) with orthopedic or neurologic conditions.
• Identify 3 major interventions utilizing Electric Stimulation with the pediatric population (3 months to 21 years of age) with orthopedic or neurologic conditions.
• Identify 3 contraindications for the use of Electrical Stimulation with the pediatric population (3 months to 21 years of age) with orthopedic or neurologic conditions.
• Identify 3 precautions when applying Electrical Stimulation with the pediatric population (3 months to 21 years of age) with orthopedic or neurologic conditions.
• Choose at least 1 modality for the treatment of pain, for the pediatric population (3 months to 21 years of age) with orthopedic or neurologic conditions (PTA’s will achieve this objective through the established plan of care by the PT).
• Choose at least 1 modality to be used for muscle strengthening, with the pediatric population (3 months to 21 years of age) with orthopedic or neurologic conditions (PTA’s will achieve this objective through the established plan of care by the PT).
• Demonstrate the correct use of 2 modalities by utilizing the following: electrode size, electrode placement, pulse rate, pulse duration for the pediatric population (3 months to 21 years of age) with orthopedic or neurologic conditions.
• Identify at least 2 normal physiological responses to treatment when using Electrical Stimulation with the pediatric population (3 months to 21 years of age) with orthopedic or neurologic conditions.
• Identify at least 2 abnormal physiological responses to treatment when using Electrical Stimulation with the pediatric population (3 months to 21 years of age) with orthopedic or neurologic conditions.
• Identify the 2 most often forms of FES used for the treatment of the pediatric population (3 months to 21 years of age) diagnosed with Brachial Plexus Injuries.

CE Credits

15 Contact Hours
Day 1: 8:00 – 5:00
Day 2: 8:00 – 5:00

This course is accepted by many professional credentialing organizations and state professional regulatory boards. Rules and regulations change frequently without notification, and apply differently to live and online courses. Please check with your state board to confirm accuracy of this list and acceptance of contact hours. 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.

California OT Board: In accordance with Title 16, California Code of Regulations section 4154, the California Board of Occupational Therapy (Board) has approved this course and instructor for 8 contact hours of post-professional education in the advanced practice area of physical agent modalities (Course # 22-P4); and for 8 contact hours of post-professional education in the advanced practice area of hand therapy (Course # 22-H18).

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, Approval #216.000227. (Course must be taken prior to 09-30-2022)

NY State Physical Therapy Board: Rehab Education, LLC is recognized as an approved provider of PT and PTA continuing education by the NY State Education Department Board of Physical Therapy. (Course must be taken prior to 05-10-2022)

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT): Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT): Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) / ProCert has awarded certification in the amount of 14 Continuing Competence Units (CCUs) to this activity. Approved CCUs are a unit of relative value of an activity based on its evaluation against a rigorous and comprehensive set of standards representing the quality of an activity. The CCU determination is a valuation applying many factors including, but not limited to, duration of the activity. No conclusion should be drawn that CCUs correlate to course hours. (Course must be taken between 12-31-2017 and 12-30-2021) Please check with your state physical therapy board to determine if they currently accept the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) certification.

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  The following PT Boards accept courses approved by other PT State boards*:

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  The following PT Boards do not require pre-approval for continuing education activities as long as they are “directly related to the licensee’s practice of physical therapy” and/or meet the guidelines established by the board.

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  **FL licensees may need to self-submit courses in CE Broker
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  Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC): This course is accepted by HTCC towards re-certification.

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