Module Details

Module Code: PHIO H3142
Module Title: Electrophysical Agents
Title: Electrophysical Agents
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Sharon Kinsella
Domains:  
Module Description: To teach the student the appropriate and safe application and theory of electrotherapy modalities
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Appraise the role that electrophysical agents plays in rehabilitation.
LO2 Comprehend the indications and contra-indications to electrophysical agents and to be able to safely and competently apply electrophysical agents to patients
LO3 Formulate the most appropriate electrophysical agents to use in a clinical setting
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Theory 1.1
Cryotherapy: Biological effects, mechanism of action, therapeutic effects and uses, clinical evidence, application methods and guidelines.
Theory 1.2
Thermotherapy: Biological effects, mechanism of action, therapeutic effects and uses, clinical evidence, application methods and guidelines.
Theory 1.3
Ultrasound: Biological effects, mechanism of action, therapeutic effects and uses, clinical evidence, application methods and guidelines.
Theory 1.4
Laser: Biological effects, mechanism of action, therapeutic effects and uses, clinical evidence, application methods and guidelines.
Theory 1.5
TENS: Biological effects, mechanism of action, therapeutic effects and uses, clinical evidence, application methods and guidelines.
Theory 1.6
Interferential: Biological effects, mechanism of action, therapeutic effects and uses, clinical evidence, application methods and guidelines.
Theory 1.7
Muscle Stimulation: Biological effects, mechanism of action, therapeutic effects and uses, clinical evidence, application methods and guidelines.
Theory 1.8
Emerging new electrophysical agents: Biological effects, mechanism of action, therapeutic effects and uses, clinical evidence, application methods and guidelines.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment40.00%
Practical60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 40
Timing Ongoing Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
The continuous assessment of this module will typically consist of case study based presentations and/or short questions or multiple choice based quizzes at the end of completion of key topics within the module.
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem 1 End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A case study based practical assessment where students will be assessed on their ability to practically administer suitable electrotherapy treatments and the theory surrounding the treatment. This assessment will also insure that students are safe to apply these modalities to patients and therefore the practical exam must be passed independently to successfully pass the module
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Laboratory Contact Practical class 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 5.93 89
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • T Watson, Elsevier. (2020), Electrophysical agents, 13th. Elsevier, [ISBN: 97807020515].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • James W. Bellew,Susan L. Michlovitz,Thomas P. Nolan Jr.. (2016), Modalities for Therapeutic Intervention, 6th. F. A. Davis Company, p.512, [ISBN: 9780803645639].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Journal of Physiotherapy.
  • Physical Therapy in Sport.
  • Journal of Physical Therapy.
  • Journal of Athletic Training.
  • Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy.
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