Course Code: REL-RTS-0-ESMR
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Identify at least four precautions, contraindications, and safety considerations for electrical stimulation modalities.
Recall the indications for TENS, IFC, and NMES to support pain reduction, muscle strengthening, and participation in daily activities.
Select appropriate electrode placement and treatment parameters based on patient presentation and therapy goals.
Outline:
Section 1: Electrical Stimulation
General Electrical Stimulation Considerations
Why This Matters
Contraindications
Relative Contraindications
Terminology
Parameters
Target Tissue and Response
Types of E-stim
Phase of Injury
Strength Duration Curve
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Electrical Stimulation Procedure
Set Up
Checking Equipment
Patient Education
Selecting Electrodes
Preparing Electrodes
Placing Electrodes
During Treatment
Settings
Patient Monitoring
After Treatment
Electrode Care
Documentation
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Interferential Electrical Stimulation (IES or IFC)
IFC: Overview
Treatment Parameters
Electrode Placement
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: TENS
TENS: Overview
TENS for Pain Control
Electrode Placement
Pain Control: Treatment Parameters
Sensory Level (Conventional TENS)
Motor Level (“Acupuncture-like TENS”)
“Brief Intense TENS”
Knowledge Check
Spasticity: Treatment Parameters
Mr. Leaf
Specific TENS Considerations
Considerations for Home Treatment
Key Takeaways
Section 5: NMES and FES
NMES and FES: Overview
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)
Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)
Electrode Placement
Treatment Parameters
NMES Parameters
FES Parameters
Special Considerations
Patient Selection
Muscle and Joint Protection
Muscle Fatigue
Concurrent Treatment Considerations
Number of Target Muscles
Monitoring
Muscle Soreness
Knowledge Check
Jane
Paul
Key Takeaways
Section 6: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Nicole Fogarty, PT, DPT
Nicole Fogarty holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northeastern University. She has experience treating patients with cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, and neurological impairments in the inpatient setting. She also has experience in outpatient orthopedics. She has additional training in medical screening, lumbopelvic examination and treatment, and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Nicole enjoys using her clinical experience and interest in current rehabilitation research as a Physical Therapy writer for Relias.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Entry level Physical Therapist; Entry level Physical Therapist Assistant; Introductory level Occupational Therapist; Introductory level Occupational Therapy Assistant; in the following settings: Assisted Living Facility, Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (CORFs), Home Health Agencies, Rehabilitation Settings, Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.