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Heat-Based Modalities: Ultrasound, Diathermy, and Paraffin

Tracking # 20-815946

$99999.00

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Educator RELIAS LLC
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Method Computer-Based Training

Course overview

This course guides learners through the general considerations and specific treatment techniques for three common heat modalities: ultrasound, paraffin, and diathermy. You will learn how these modalities create heat in the tissues, how to safely and effectively use these therapeutic heat modality treatments based on the patient's age and diagnosis, and how to accurately document your intervention and outcomes. Case studies will demonstrate intended use and highlight things to consider when using these modalities with older adults.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

1h Patient Related

Occupational Therapy Assistant

1h Patient Related

Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners

Occupational Therapist

1h Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy Assistant

1h Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy

Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

1h Category A activity related to clinical coursework

Physical Therapy Assistant

1h Category A activity related to clinical coursework

Florida Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

1h General

Occupational Therapy Assistant

1h General

Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice

Physical Therapist

1h General

Physical Therapist Assistant

1h General

Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

1h General Continuing Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant

1h General Continuing Education

Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

1h Physical Therapy Continuing Education

Physical Therapist Assistant

1h Physical Therapy Continuing Education

Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

1h CE Related to the Practice of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist Assistant

1h CE Related to the Practice of Physical Therapy

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

1h Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy Assistant

1h Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy

MSDOH Bureau of Professional Licensure - Occupational Therapists

Occupational Therapist

1h Continuing education directly related to the clinical practice of occupational therapy

Occupational Therapy Assistant

1h Continuing education directly related to the clinical practice of occupational therapy

Michigan Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

1h Approved General PDR

Physical Therapist Assistant

1h Approved General PDR

Physical Therapist Assistant Special Volunteer

1h Approved General PDR

Physical Therapist Special Volunteer

1h Approved General PDR

Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

1h Certified Activity directly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy

Physical Therapist Assistant

1h Certified Activity directly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy

North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

1h Continuing competence directly related to physical therapy

Physical Therapist Assistant

1h Continuing competence directly related to physical therapy

Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

1h Professional Development Course Work/Activities

Physical Therapist Assistant

1h Professional Development Course Work/Activities

South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

1h Direct client/patient services in occupational therapy

Occupational Therapy Assistant

1h Direct client/patient services in occupational therapy

South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

1h Certified Activities

Physical Therapy Assistant

1h Certified Activities

Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

1h Continuing education directly related to the delivery of occupational therapy services

Occupational Therapy Assistant

1h Continuing education directly related to the delivery of occupational therapy services

US Virgin Islands Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

1h Category A CCUs

Physical Therapist Assistant

1h Category A CCUs

Virginia Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

1h Type 1 CE

Physical Therapist Assistant

1h Type 1 CE

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