TRANSCUTANEOUS ELECTRICAL NERVE STIMULATION (TENS): APPLYING

Course overview

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a non-invasive method of pain control that utilizes a battery-powered device to deliver an electrical current to cutaneous (i.e., relating to the skin) nerves to stimulate the deep afferent (i.e., conducting inward [e.g., toward the central nervous system]) nerves and provide an analgesic effect, known as electroanalgesia. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of the correct application of TENS and to aid in caring for the patient undergoing this treatment. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.