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GOTA Workshops

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:


Therapeutic Modalities (Electrotherapy, Ultrasound,  Diathermy and LASER):

Improving Clinical Outcomes

JULY 28TH, 2018

Join GOTA as we host a workshop on Therapeutic Modalities, taught by Rick Proctor, EdD. Through this course you will create a
knowledge base of electrotherapy, ultrasound, diathermy and LASER in order to create an understanding of how they affect human
physiology. It is this practical knowledge that will assist you as a clinician in protocol development and treatment delivery to create
better patient outcomes.

Course Location: 3139 Campus Dr #300, Norcross, GA 30071

Intended audience: OT, OTA, PT, PTA,

Format: Onsite

Instructional level: Beginner

Prerequisites: None

Contact Hours: 6.0

Course Registration Fee:

GOTA members:

OTs: $95

OTAs: $75

Non-GOTA members:

OTs: $120

OTAs: $100

PTs: $120

PTAs: $100

Course Agenda:

7:30am- 8:00am	Check In
8:00am-9:30am	Basics in Electrotherapy: Amplitude, Frequency, Phase Duration, Contraindications
9:30am-10:15am	Treating Pain: Protocols and Lab.
10:15am- 11:15am	Muscle Strengthening/Re-Education: Protocols and Lab.
11:15am-12:00pm	Edema, Spasm, Increase Circulation: Protocols and Lab.
12:00pm-12:30pm	Lunch (boxed lunch, or bring your own lunch)
12:30pm-1:00pm	Introduction; Physiological Effects of Diathermy; Inductive and Capacitive Diathermy; Indications/Contraindications
1:00pm-1:30pm	Diathermy Lab. and Application Techniques
1:30pm-2:30pm	Physical & Biological Properties of Light; Physiological & Biochemical Effects of Light; Indications/Contraindications of Light; Application Techniques

Course Objectives:

At the completion of this course the participants will be able to:

Describe characteristics of various electrotherapy waveforms and list the practical uses of those waveforms
Describe protocol development to match individual patient condition
Discuss recommended electrode placement and proper electrode care
List indications, precautions, warnings, and contraindications of electrotherapy
Compares and Contrasts the uses of Ultrasound and Diathermy
Describe the effects of Capacitive and Inductive Diathermy
List indications and contraindications to the use of Ultrasound and Diathermy
Describe common Ultrasound and Diathermy protocols for specific conditions
Demonstrate the safe application techniques of Ultrasound and Diathermy
Describe the uses and application of therapeutic LASER.
Describe “Photobiostimulation” effects of LASER.
List indications and contraindications to the use of therapeutic LASER.
Describe common LASER protocols for specific conditions.
Demonstrate the safe application techniques of LASER.