| CODE | PHT1017 | ||||||
| TITLE | Thermal Agents | ||||||
| UM LEVEL | 01 - Year 1 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||
| MQF LEVEL | Not Applicable | ||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Physiotherapy | ||||||
| DESCRIPTION | Thermal Agents is the title given to the study-unit that includes Peripheral Heating (cryotherapy, paraffin wax baths and hot packs) and Electrotherapy related to heat (Shortwave Diathermy, Pulsed Electromagnetic Energy, Inductothermy and Infra Red Irradiation). It will prepare students to identify any contraindications and to apply any safety precautions necessary for the treatment to be effective, efficient and safe. This study-unit mainly consists of theoretical introductory sessions followed by a number of practical sessions held in the Electrotherapy Laboratory. The students will use clinical reasoning to decide what the most appropriate apparatus needs to be used to achieve the best results relative to the pathology being presented. Study-Unit Aims: The aim of this study-unit is for students to become competent in the use of any physical, mechanical or electrical modalities that can be used to alter the temperature of the body as an adjunct to any other physiotherapeutic treatment. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Rationalise the choice of modality; - Use evidence based practice to support this mode of treatment; - Identify and differentiate the relevant contraindications and precautions necessary to carry out a safe and effective treatment; - Distinguish and appraise the physiotherapeutic, physiological and therapeutic effects relevant to the apparatus being used for the treatment session; - Recognize and discuss any legal implications associated with any treatment Thermal Agent modalities. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Determine the most appropriate thermal agent for treatment; - Carry out the required sensory testing in order to test whether a patient is contraindicated for treatment or not; - Calculate a dose or intensity of treatment required pertinent to the application; - Administer the chosen thermal agent safely and effectively; and - Record the treatment given. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: - Robertson,V., Ward, A., Low, J., Reed, A., (2006) Electrotherapy Explained, Elesevier (4th Edition), England. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture, Independent Study, Practicum & Tutorial | ||||||
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