- Therapeutic Modalities

Catalog description

This course is designed to present the fundamental principles that govern the use of various therapeutic modalities associated with physical rehabilitation. We will specifically discuss the physical principles of infrared, acoustical, and electrical energy, exploring the mechanisms by which these forms of energy augment the restoration of the body. At each step, we will take time to practice therapeutic applications using prevailing standards of care. This course will explore the importance of health and healing. At the conclusion of the class students will have a greater appreciation for the nexus between the concepts of health, healing and biomedical treatment. Within this class, the art of oral communication as practiced within health care is explored. Students will develop competence in oral communication and the skillful using body language.