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BOC: 3.75 Continuing Education Units
NATA PDC Level of Difficulty: Advanced
Therapeutic Modalities Course 3
Deep Heating Agents
$70.00
BOC: 3.75 Continuing Education Units
Therapeutic Modalities Course 3 covers therapeutic ultrasound and shortwave diathermy. The physics, biophysical effects, and clinical application of each modality are described. The setup and application information presented here is intended to serve only as a guide. This course includes chapters 7-10 from the textbook “Therapeutic Modalities, 4th Edition” by Chad Starkey, PhD, AT, FNATA.
The passing score for this course is 80%. The course is self-paced, home study format. All materials are available ONLINE immediately after purchase and is available for 6 months. Cancellation/refund available up to 30 days after purchase.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the basic physiological effects of ultrasound
- Explain the principles of physics as they apply to ultrasound
- Explain the similarities and differences among various applications of ultrasound treatment
- Understand the guidelines used for selecting and applying the appropriate ultrasound treatment
- Explain and demonstrate the basic set-up procedure and techniques for using ultrasound
- Understand and apply appropriate documentation techniques when using ultrasound
- Explain the basic physiological effects of shortwave diathermy
- Explain the similarities and differences among various types of shortwave diathermy treatment applications
- Understand the guidelines used for selecting and applying the shortwave diathermy
- Explain and demonstrate the basic set-up procedure and techniques for using shortwave diathermy
- Understand and apply appropriate documentation techniques when using shortwave diathermy
Program Faculty: Course content includes chapters 7-10 from the textbook “Therapeutic Modalities, 4th Edition” by Chad Starkey, PhD, AT, FNATA. Assessment created by Chad Starkey, PhD, AT, FNATA.
The passing score for this course is 80%. The course is self-paced, home study format. All materials are available ONLINE immediately after purchase and is available for 6 months.
Cancellation/refund available up to 30 days after purchase. For further information visit our How Courses Work page.
This course is intended for Certified Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, Strength & Conditioning Specialists, etc.
Sport Medics is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education to Certified Athletic Trainers.
