Deep Physical Agent Modalities for OT Practitioners
Dates: April 6, 2026 through May 15, 2026
Six weeks of online units and onsite lab demonstration and supervised competency check-offs.
This course is designed for occupational therapy practitioners and aligns with Kentucky Administration Regulation 201KAR28:170.
Topics include: therapeutic ultrasound, electrical stimulation, muscle re-education, TENS, iontophoresis, wound healing/laser therapy, and edema control.
Cost Including Text Book
Current ASOT Students: $320.00
ASOT Alumni/Alumnae: $370.00
OTR/L & COTA/L: $470.00
No refunds given after the course begins April 6, 2026.
Details & Schedule
36 Contact Hours – Approved by the Kentucky Board of Licensure of Occupational Therapy (KBLOT)
Online Course Units of Study (28 hrs.)
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Physics of light, water, temperature, sound, electricity (3 hrs.)
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Physiological effects on tissue from DPAMs (3 hrs.)
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Critical thinking for DPAM use in OT (2 hrs.)
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Theory and rationale for DPAMs (3 hrs.)
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Physics of human movement (2 hrs.)
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Indications/contraindications for DPAMs (3 hrs.)
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TENS benefits (3 hrs.)
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Electrical stimulation benefits (3 hrs.)
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Ultrasound technology benefits (2 hrs.)
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Laser technology benefits (2 hrs.)
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Iontophoresis benefits (2 hrs.)
On-site Lab Demonstration Competency Check-Offs
Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
Upon successful completion and five supervised clinical DPAM treatments, the therapist is eligible to apply for DPAM Specialty Certification by KBLOT.
Location: Auerbach School Of Occupational Therapy
Kosair Charities College Of Health & Natural Science
901 S 3rd St. Louisville, KY 40203
Room 120
Get Directions
Email: asot@spalding.edu
