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Current Protocols in the Application of Physical Agent Modalities
 
COURSE DESCRIPTION 

This program is designed to assist the practitioner with clinical reasoning skills and application techniques utilizing thermal and electrical modalities. An overview of musculoskeletal conditions and appropriate treatment intervention using modalities in conjunction with manual techniques will be explored. A variety of learning methods including oral, interactive, and hands on lab will allow the participant to optimize their learning experience. The combination of lecture, demonstration and significant amounts of lab practice, prepares the participant to apply the learned information and skills immediately upon their return to the practice setting. Participants are cautioned to practice physical agent modalities only within the scope of each participant's state licensure law. PLEASE NOTE: All physical agent modalities seminars carefully follow AOTA guidelines, and are designed specifically as "preparatory" courses toward Modalities Certification. Certification is controlled and mandated by each State individually. Therefore, each individual state has its own "Law and Rules" (or lack of regulation) regarding the use of physical agent modalities by occupational therapists. ARS or E.A.S.E. does not, in any way, claim that taking any one course, of any kind, fully meets all of the requirements of any state. Per each state's licensure laws, every therapist is responsible for knowing and following the "Laws and Rules" regulating the practice of occupational therapy in their individual State. 

OBJECTIVES

1.  Implement the principles of thermal and electrical modalities when forming therapeutic goals and intervention.
2.  Establish a treatment algorithm to assist in the application of thermal and electrical modalities.
3.  Define the short and long term effects of thermal and electrical modalities.
4.  Document goals related to specific diagnosis.
5.  Demonstrate accurate preparation and positioning of patients for selected modalities.
6.  Educate the patient on the physiological effects of PAM's intervention as it relates to specific diagnosis.
7.  Explain precautions and contraindications of electrical and thermal application with specific diagnostic groups.
8.  Determine and employ clinical protocols for treatment of acute and chronic pain using appropriate modalities.
9.  Utilize current protocol using electrical current in the treatment of wounds and edema.
10.  Apply new information & skills upon return to the practice setting within the scope of each state's licensure law. 

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Kendyl Brock, OTR/L, CHT, is a Certified Hand Therapist who has over 15 years of both clinical and administrative experience. She is actively practicing and applying the information presented in this course on a daily basis as the owner of Hand & Upper Extremity Rehabilitation of Cleveland, Inc., and as a partner of the Pro Therapy/Gainesville Hand Clinic. Kendyl currently holds the prestigious position of President of the Georgia Occupational Therapy Licensure Board, while also serving on the Occupational Therapy Clinical Faculty of Brenau University. She is very actively involved in the American Society of Hand Therapists, including: serving as an Item Writer for the Continuing Education Program, presenting the Pre-Conference Physical Agent Modalities Course, editing and up-dating the on-line "Hand Therapy Certification Study Module on CD-ROM", and serving in a sub-chair position for three (3) different annual conferences. Additionally, Kendyl was President of the Georgia Hand & Upper Extremity Special Interest Section, Secretary of the Georgia Chapter of the American Society of Hand Therapists, Georgia Occupational Therapy Association Reimbursement Chair, and has been called upon repeatedly as an expert witness. Her awards include receiving the "ASHT Outstanding Committee Member Award" on two (2) separate occasions, including the award for the "Comprehensive Survey of Hand Therapy - Physical Agent Modalities Section". Participants will appreciate Kendyl's ability to impart complex information in an easy to understand manner. 

AGENDA

An Agenda will be sent with confirmation.  However, both days begin at 8:00 AM with registration at 7:30 AM and end at 5:00 PM.  A continental breakfast and snacks will be available on both days.  Lunch will be "on your own" from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.  You can also check out the agenda by visiting our website at www.ease-info.com.
 

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For more information contact Educational Advancement Seminars of Excellence at 866-599-EASE (3273), e-mail us at coments@ease-info.com or visit our web site at www.ease-info.com 

This course has been approved by the Kentucky Licensure Board for hours toward a DPAMS's certification. 

Kentucky Approval Number 2008-81 for 16.0 CCU's.

 KOTA Members can receive a 10% discount.  Proof of membership is required.  Web registration is not available for this promotion.
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Educational Advancement Seminars of Excellence
Amber Van Atta
203 Lanna Court
Warner Robins, GA 31088
Phone   478-320-9091
Fax        478-333-6780
email      vanatta@cox.net 

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The 21st World Congress of Rehabilitation International is coming on August 25-28, 2008 in Quebec City.  See www.riquebec2008.org

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