Module Details
Module Code: |
PHIO H3142 |
Module Title:
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Electrophysical Agents
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Title:
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Electrophysical Agents
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Module Level:: |
8 |
Module Coordinator: |
Paula Rankin
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Module Author:: |
Sharon Kinsella
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Module Description: |
To teach the student the appropriate and safe application and theory of electrotherapy modalities
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Theory 1.1
Cryotherapy: Biological effects, mechanism of action, therapeutic effects and uses, clinical evidence, application methods and guidelines.
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Theory 1.2
Thermotherapy: Biological effects, mechanism of action, therapeutic effects and uses, clinical evidence, application methods and guidelines.
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Theory 1.3
Ultrasound: Biological effects, mechanism of action, therapeutic effects and uses, clinical evidence, application methods and guidelines.
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Theory 1.4
Laser: Biological effects, mechanism of action, therapeutic effects and uses, clinical evidence, application methods and guidelines.
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Theory 1.5
TENS: Biological effects, mechanism of action, therapeutic effects and uses, clinical evidence, application methods and guidelines.
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Theory 1.6
Interferential: Biological effects, mechanism of action, therapeutic effects and uses, clinical evidence, application methods and guidelines.
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Theory 1.7
Muscle Stimulation: Biological effects, mechanism of action, therapeutic effects and uses, clinical evidence, application methods and guidelines.
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Theory 1.8
Emerging new electrophysical agents: Biological effects, mechanism of action, therapeutic effects and uses, clinical evidence, application methods and guidelines.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 40.00% |
Practical | 60.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
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.
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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 |
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Contact |
Lecture |
12 Weeks per Stage |
1.00 |
12 |
Laboratory |
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Contact |
Practical class |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
15 Weeks per Stage |
5.93 |
89 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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T Watson, Elsevier. (2020), Electrophysical agents, 13th. Elsevier, [ISBN: 97807020515].
| Supplementary Book Resources |
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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 |
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Other Resources |
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Journal of Physiotherapy.
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Physical Therapy in Sport.
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Journal of Physical Therapy.
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Journal of Athletic Training.
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Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports
Physical Therapy.
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