Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for the Management of Muscle Wasting
Tracking # 20-566215
Course overview
There is scientific evidence to support the use of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) for the management of muscle wasting. What is a biphasic and balanced electrical pulse? Which current waveforms should I used? What's the difference between the ON:OFF ratio and the duty cycle? Why is pulse frequency setting so important? In this first video, the speaker will present the fundamentals of NMES. He will define, outline, and explain the terminology as well as the technical, dosimetric, and application parameters related to the delivery of safe and effective therapeutic applications of neuromuscular electrical stimulation.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
2h
Patient Related
Occupational Therapy Assistant
2h
Patient Related
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Occupational Therapist
2h
Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy Assistant
2h
Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy
Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
2h
Category A activity related to clinical coursework
Physical Therapy Assistant
2h
Category A activity related to clinical coursework
Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
2h
General
Physical Therapist Assistant
2h
General
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
2h
General
Occupational Therapy Assistant
2h
General
Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice
Physical Therapist
2h
General
Physical Therapist Assistant
2h
General
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
2h
General Continuing Education
Occupational Therapy Assistant
2h
General Continuing Education
Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
2h
Physical Therapy Continuing Education
Physical Therapist Assistant
2h
Physical Therapy Continuing Education
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
2h
Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy Assistant
2h
Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy
MSDOH Bureau of Professional Licensure - Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapist
2h
Continuing education directly related to the clinical practice of occupational therapy
Occupational Therapy Assistant
2h
Continuing education directly related to the clinical practice of occupational therapy
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
2h
Professional Development Course Work/Activities
Physical Therapist Assistant
2h
Professional Development Course Work/Activities
South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
2h
Direct client/patient services in occupational therapy
Occupational Therapy Assistant
2h
Direct client/patient services in occupational therapy
South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
2h
Certified Activities
Physical Therapy Assistant
2h
Certified Activities
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
2h
Continuing education directly related to the delivery of occupational therapy services
Occupational Therapy Assistant
2h
Continuing education directly related to the delivery of occupational therapy services
US Virgin Islands Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
2h
Category A CCUs
Physical Therapist Assistant
2h
Category A CCUs