Physical Agent Modalities (PAMs) for Occupational Therapy Practitioners: Preparation for Certification

Physical Agent Modalities (PAMs) for Occupational Therapy Practitioners: Preparation for Certification is organized by Right Hand Therapy (RHT), LLC and will be held from Oct 05 - 06, 2019 at Manchester, New Hampshire, United States of America.

Target Audience:
OTs, COTAs, but a great review for PTs, PTAs, and CHTs

CEUS: 24 continuing education contact hours for the Full Course, 12 hours for 2-day Live Workshop or Web Course Only options)

Description: 
Physical agent modalities (PAMs) can be a valuable adjunct treatment to enhance outcomes of patients receiving therapy services. This course is geared toward OT practitioners and aims to educate the therapist in how to incorporate safe and effective application of PAMs into their current clinical practice. The prep for certification course consists of a web-based component, and a 2-day live workshop for lab demonstration and practice opportunities. This course follows NH state guidelines for PAMs certification including the required 15 hrs in electrical stimulation education, and 6 hours in ultrasound education (Note: participants will still have to complete supervision requirements following the course to apply for NH state PAMs certification). Bonus material includes review of clinical application for hot and cold modalities.

Course Objectives:
Following the course, participants will demonstrate knowledge of:
• Physical Agent Modality (PAM) terminology
• Biophysical principles of application of PAM
• Physiologic response of tissue to application of PAM
• Clinical use and parameters for application of PAM
• Contraindications, precautions, and warnings for safe use of PAM
• Modulation of parameters to modify desired effect of PAM
• Safe use and maintenance of PAM equipment and topical medications
• Patient education about PAM risks, benefits, and application
• PAM selection and clinical rationale/indications for patients
• Learning outcomes will be assessed during hands-on lab sessions via observation and demonstration of skills, as well as via a pre- and post-test.