Maricopa Community Colleges  PTA202AC   19996-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
PTA202AC 19996-20086 LEC
LAB
1 Credit(s)
0.50 Credit(s)
1 Period(s)
1.50 Period(s)
Therapeutic Ultrasound and Electromagnetic Radiation
Principles and application of therapeutic ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation in physical therapy. Biophysical effects on human tissues. Factors specific to treatment duration and dosage.
Prerequisites: Admission to Physical Therapist Assisting Program, or permission of the department.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
PTA202AC   19996-20086 Therapeutic Ultrasound and Electromagnetic Radiation
1. Describe the physical principles involved in the generation of therapeutic ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation used in physical therapy. (I and II)
2. Explain the biophysical effects of therapeutic ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation on human tissue. ( I and II)
3. Describe the indications and contraindications for using therapeutic ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation on patients in physical therapy. (I and II)
4. Apply therapeutic ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to select patients in the physical therapy practice setting utilizing safe techniques. (I and II)
5. Describe specific factors influencing treatment frequency, treatment duration, and treatment dosage for therapeutic ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation. (I and II)
6. Document the use of therapeutic ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation according to professional standards. (I and II)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
PTA202AC   19996-20086 Therapeutic Ultrasound and Electromagnetic Radiation
    I. Therapeutic Ultrasound
        A. Physical principles
        B. Biophysical effects
        C. Clinical indications/contraindications
        D. Methods of application
        E. Safety issues
        F. Treatment frequency/duration/dosage
        G. Documentation
      II. Electromagnetic Radiation
          A. Physical principles
          B. Biophysical effects
          C. Clinical indications/contraindications
          D. Methods of application
          E. Safety issues
          F. Treatment frequency/duration/dosage
          G. Documentation
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