STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Recognize the electrochemical and physiologic reactions to electrical stimulation (ES).

 II.     Define the terminology used to describe the properties of electricity, electrical stimulation, modalities, and application of modalities.

 III.    Discuss the different currents and waveforms used in therapeutic ES modalities.

 IV.     Discuss the concepts, goals, indications, precautions, contraindications and effective applications of the various ES stimulators; such as, TENS, IFC, biofeedback, iontophoresis, high voltage unit, low voltage unit, combined ES/US, microamperage, Russian, A.C., and D.C.

 V.      Determine which ES modality would be applied for: Local pain, strengthening, edema control, improving range of motion, decreasing spasticity, and improving wound healing.

 VI.     Demonstrate the safe and effective application of ES modalities in a lab setting.

 VII.    Review current professional literature and produce a written abstract in regards to electrical stimulation.

 VIII.   Document accurate medical documentation with electrical stimulation using the SOAP format.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Introduction

         A.      Therapeutic Electricity

         B.      Hardware

         C.      Safety

 II.     Parameters

         A.      Wave Forms

         B.      Intensity

         C.      Frequence

         D.      Duration

         E.      Electrodes

                 1.      Size

                 2.      Placement

         F.      Skin Prep

 III.    Physiological Effects of E. Stim

 IV.     Indications, Precautions, Contraindications and goals of E. Stim use

         A.      NMES

         B.      EMG/Biofeedback

         C.      Iontophoresis

         D.      Pain Modulation

         E.      Tissue Repair

                 1.      dema

                 2.      Wound Healing

                 3.      Bone Healing

         F.      Denervated Muscle

         G.      Functional E. Stim

 V.      Application and Effective Use of E. Stim