| Module Title: | Electrophysical Agents |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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| Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
This module will be taught in one theory class per week of one hour duration and two hour practical classes for twelve weeks . Relevant research papers and notes will be available on Blackboard. Group and peer learning will be used during practical classes with the use of case studies. Any course-related issue or questions that may arise will be discussed at lectures. |
| Module Aim: |
To teach the student the appropriate and safe application and theory of electrotherapy modalities |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
| 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 |
| Pre-requisite learning |
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 |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. |
| Successful completion of year 2 or equivalent |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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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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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Continuous Assessment | 40.00% |
| Practical | 60.00% |
| Special Regulation |
| Students must achieve a minimum grade (35%) in the practical and the continuous assessment |
| Continuous Assessment |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Short Answer Questions |
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. |
1,2,3 |
40.00 |
Ongoing |
| Practical |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
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 |
1,2,3 |
60.00 |
Sem 1 End |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
12 Weeks per Stage |
1.00 |
| Laboratory |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
| Independent Learning |
15 Weeks per Stage |
5.93 |
| Total Hours |
125.00 |
Module Delivered In
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