PTA 135 - Principles of Electrical Stimulation

2 Credit Hour(s) • 45 Contact Hours (Lecture/Lab Combination)
Prerequisite: College Reading & Writing Literacy or concurrent enrollment in CCR 094 and ENG 121

Explores the principles and application of electrical stimulation (ES) modalities currently used in physical therapy practice. This course enables the understanding of the electrochemical and physiological effects of electrical stimulation and identification of the various forms and applications of electrical stimulation modalities.