This unit will build upon the underpinning knowledge of wound healing, bioelectricity, the nervous system, fluid, electrolyte, acid-base balance and electrical theory required to safely and effectively perform electrotherapy procedures in Dermal Therapies. Students will practice evaluative skills in determining efficacy of a range of electrotherapy modalities used in relation to dermal therapies. This will require written and research skills and will also include on-going evaluation of electrotherapy treatments in progress and final evaluation of completed treatments.
Unit details
Location:
Online
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
HBD3201
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Learning Outcomes
1. | Analyse the processes associated with electrotherapy treatments relevant to the dermal clinician; | ||
2. | Design, perform and manage electrotherapy treatments safely and effectively where appropriate; | ||
3. | Integrate electrical theory in relation to electrotherapy procedures in dermal therapy; | ||
4. | Investigate how electrotherapy procedures are related to the nervous system, fluid, electrolyte and acid base balance; | ||
5. | Formulate how electrotherapy procedures are related to and can assist wound healing processes; | ||
6. | Assess the applications of other modalities e.g. Low Level Laser in conjunction with electrotherapy; | ||
7. | Evaluate the efficacy of electrotherapy for use in dermal practice. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
---|---|---|
Assignment | Written Assignment - Report (2000 words) | 25% |
Practicum | Practical Assessments (1 hour in total for a range of modalities that will be assessed) | 35% |
Examination | Written Examination (2 hours) | 40% |
Required reading
Electrotherapy [electronic resource]: evidence-based practice
Watson, T. (2008)
London: Elsevier Health Sciences UK, 2008.
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