Physical Agents

Credits:
3

This purpose of this course is to provide the student with the opportunity to develop the ability required to safely and effectively apply therapeutic modalities used in physiotherapy and occupational therapy. The student will be expected to demonstrate competence in the areas of safety, patient and equipment set up and implementation of specific therapeutic modalities, as well as effective instruction, cuing and providing feedback of the client. The student will also be expected to demonstrate knowledge and accuracy regarding surface anatomy as it relates to the application of therapeutic modalities. The student will demonstrate the ability to perform aspects of documentation of the application of therapeutic modalities within the scope of the OTA and/or PTA.